Secure Your Home With Apps

If you recently moved into a home and are looking into setting up security, there are number of ways you can do that such as high-security locks, alarm systems, proudly displaying your ’beware of dog’ sign, cameras and more. But All My Sons of Oklahoma found out that the latest in home security is all about technology.
Generally, thieves won’t go into your home if they think someone is there and the latest security systems mimic just that. Home security today can manipulate lighting, sound and video to simulate the way people live. That way thieves will think someone’s home even if your family is on vacation.
Apparently some systems can even learn your personal day-to-day patterns such as when you typically turn on your television, when you turn on the lights and so on. You can program a doorbell linked to a sound system what will trigger the sound of a dog barking or even a human voice. Much more technological then the good old ‘ beware of dog’ sign.
The Oklahoma movers found out many of these systems can be managed from afar, remotely, from a smart phone app. The Wiser company offers a free iPhone app called the Wiser Home Controller to help people control their Wiser C-Bus home automation technology system while they’re away. The app lets homeowners turn on lights, sprinklers, air-conditioning, the audio system and even the security system itself.
Another product on the app market is the video surveillance app from AtHome Camera for an iPhone and iPod Touch. For about $8 you can connect the app to the streaming server on your home computer and see the video live from webcams in different areas of the house. You can start, stop and record images on your iPhone and program the server t send an email when motion detection is triggered.
Fake TV, a small plug-in unit, can mimic a real television complete with motion and color changes, it fades and flickers just like 27-inch TV. This gives passers-by the impression someone is home.

America’s Most Expensive Homes: Part 2

For this blog posting, All My Sons of Oklahoma is continuing to report on America’s most expensive homes as listed on MSN.com. The fourth mansion on the famous list is called Kaiser Estates in Honolulu. The estate is made up of three coastal parcels to equal 5.5 acres of property. It offer 15,000 square feet with tropical landscapes, mesmerizing coastal views and a 12,000 square feet boathouse and marina. The price tag? The Oklahoma City local movers found out: $80 million. It has been on the market since January 2009. For $5 million less, you can purchase the Humming Bird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California. This piece of real estate covers 123 acres. There’s a 17,000 square feet Spanish Revival-Style main home with six guest houses plus 10 townhouses. There’s also a fully-equipped equestrian center and a parking lot for 200 cars. And if guests have to arrive by helicopter, there’s also a helicopter pad to accommodate them.

But any home can be your little mansion, because home is where the heart is, right? If you’re looking to move in the Oklahoma area and surrounding neighborhoods, let All My Sons of Oklahoma take care of the entire residential move for you. All you have to do it book an appointment for your moving day.

America’s Most Expensive Homes: Part 1

For this blog posting, All My Sons of Oklahoma City wanted to report on America’s most expensive homes as listed on MSN.com. These homes are so grandiose and luxurious that they even have names. The first one is an English-style mansion called The Manor and is located in Holmby Hills, California. Candy Spelling put this home on the market back in 2008 for $150 million. It’s 56, 500 square feet and has plenty of amenities including a bowling alley, a wine cellar, rooms for gift-wrapping, a library, a gym, and a media room. It also has 4.6 acres that boat a pool, landscaped gardens, a waterfall and a parking lot good for 100 cars. Fleur de Lys in Beverly Hills is the next home on America’s Most Expensive Homes list. This 35,000 square feet home is priced at $125 million and is allegedly remodeled after Versailles. It has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a 50-seat screening room, Italian marble and gold-embossed leather walls. The Oklahoma City movers found out that the home has been up for sale since 2007 and the owner is not reducing her price. The Tranquility Estate in Lake Tahoe in Nevada is third on the list at $100 million. It’s owned by the co-founder of famous clothing line Tommy Hilfiger. It has a cigar lounge, an art studio, a gym, even a golf course, boathouse and a staircase the replicates the stairs of the S.S. titanic.

Home Buying Mistakes

The All My Sons of Oklahoma are here to help with a few common mistakes people make when they’re in the home buying and moving process so you don’t have to repeat the same faux-pas. Don’t apply for any new credit between the time that you’ve applied for a loan and your closing date. Try to pay for things with the available cash you have until you actually get the loan. Don’t have any non-payroll check go into your bank account within two months of closing that’s over than $500. Non-payroll deposit is viewed as ‘sourced’ so you’ll need to show where it comes from and that’s it’s yours. Deposit money before you actually apply for the loan. The Oklahoma movers also remind you not to change any jobs while you’re in the buying process. If it’s an absolute must because the opportunity as well as the salary are to good to pass up, discuss your situation with your mortgage lender. Also, if you’re paying off a collection account that’s more than a year old , even though that’s logically a positive thing, it will affect your score negatively. Even if you feel ready to move in somewhere, because you feel it’s your dream home, don’t make an offer until you see several homes, between 10 and 12 of them at least. You’ll get a good sense of what you want by comparing them to each other and will be more in tune with what you really want.
When you’re ready to move in, don’t forget the Oklahoma movers and our professional moving services at an affordable price. For more information on real estate and moving, visit our All My Sons of Oklahoma website.

Tips For Buying at Foreclosure Auctions

There are still many foreclosed properties out there that are being sold at auctions. In order to get a good deal, the Oklahoma City movers remind you that you need to do your homework before attending the auction. Know about the neighborhoods, what comparables are going for, the status of the home and how many repairs it will need. Typically, there are open houses so would-be buyers can check out the foreclosed homes before attending the auction. If you’ve never been to an auction before, it might be wiser to start at a smaller one and get familiar with the process so you don’t get lost in between bidding wars. The Oklahoma City moving specialists recommend you also bring a significant of money in a certified check made to your own name to show you’re really serious about purchasing the foreclosed home. If you end up buying a property you sign over that check to the auction company and if you don’t, you can redeposit it back into your account. Large auctions have mortgage companies on site, but you, as a buyer, can go to our own lender if you choose to.

Downtown Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City’s downtown area has gone through a major renewal creating new venues and attractions even in the Bricktown and Midtown areas. Several condominiums and apartment buildings were built downtown and even older buildings were converted to apartment complexes and hotels. For example, in 2006, the historic Colcord Building (the first skyscraper in Oklahoma City) became a boutique hotel. The former warehouse district, Bricktown, today is synonymous with entertainment. For a great time, the Oklahoma city movers suggest you head to this happening and bustling area. It’s filled with restaurants, nightclubs, live music venues and upscale retail shops. The AT & T Bricktown Ballpark, home to the Oklahoma Redhawks) is there as well and the Bricktown Canal. For a different kind of fun, the local Oklahoma City moving specialist suggest going to the Red Pin Bowling Lounge in lower Bricktown.
Don’t forget if you’d like to move to Oklahoma City, your All My Sons of Oklahoma City movers are your best choice. We’re professional movers offering reliable moving services at an affordable price. The local Oklahoma City movers offer residential and commercial moving services in many areas including Choctaw, Edmond, Mustang and Yukon.

Flooring In a Home

If you just moved into a new home and are in the midst of renovating and changing/upgrading some of the features, flooring might be a good thing to change. Flooring will evoke a different look and feeling altogether, polishing up the entire house. There are so many types of flooring out there, but there’s certainly one kind that’s best for you and your family. Also, depending on where you live and the year-round weather, flooring can affect how comfortable you are at home. For example, in locations where colder weather is more prevalent, lush carpet in the house can be a great idea. It keeps everyone’s feet warm and comfortable. Tiles on the other hand can be very cold and can be uncomfortable in certain cooler places. But, now imagine carpet in Florida, no need for it really, even though you’ll find it in many homes because of the cost-savings. For flooring ideas, check out the ones the Oklahoma City movers have seen in recent residential moves: Hardwood floors, laminate floors, bamboo, stone, tiles including ceramic or porcelain, carpet, marble, linoleum sheet flooring, just to name a few. You really have a lot to choose from, so have fun with it. The Oklahoma City moving specialists suggest you get a professional to install your floors so you won’t have to deal with unreliable handymen.