Luxury waterfront homes on Grand Lake in NE Oklahoma are always in demand. Many well to do Americans want a second home at the lake or a future retirement home at the lake where the entire family can gather for holidays and retreats. The shores of Grand Lake offer some excellent spots with ocean like views, pretty land side terrian, a relaxed setting to unwind from the world’s stresses, and just a good place to enjoy.

Aaron Hughes of the Hughes and Neill Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake offers for sale his personal home that is one of the finest luxury waterfront homes you will find on the shores of Grand Lake. This showcase home is located just outside the city limits of Grove in a new area of upscale homes on a lot that has breath-taking views of the beautiful waters of Grand Lake. The home was finished in 2009 by Sawhorse INC., a premier construction company. Aaron planned to and has lived in the home the past few months making sure every detail is finished to perfection. The sodded and landscaped yard with sprinkler system were recently added to complete the home. It is now time to offer this luxury home to the buying public as planned.

The home is 4000 square feet m/l with 4 bedrooms plus a flex room that could be a bedroom, library, or home office. It sets on 196 feet of shoreline in one of Grand Lake’s best locations. You will never find a better view in such a nice area all close to Grove shopping, health care, and civic clubs/churches. The home is full brick and stone for easy care and low upkeep. Almost every room has a great lake view. It includes a kitchen upstairs and another downstairs. It has a living area on each of the two levels. A safe room is built in the lower level. Beautiful woodwork abounds in every area of the home with Alder stained cabinets, crown moldings, paneled stained interior doors, and a alder stained staircase. The roof line is accented with copper. No detail has been left untouched. This is truly a showcase home built by a premier builder with the designer touches added by Aaron Hughes. The home also has Grove city water and gas. Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coop serves the electric needs of the home.

This luxury home also has a three car garage. The floors are a mix of wood, tile and carpet, all in luxury tones. It has an expansive outdoor deck of trex type decking, again for low upkeep. The master suite has a bath with jaccuzi tub and separate tiled shower with frameless glass door. The room has more moldings and trim than I have ever seen in a home. The huge master closet is laid out for the comfort of a couple.

The water along the shoreline is deep and dockable. You can add your own boat dock per your size and number of slips or use a marina only about three miles away and keep the view wide open as I like.

This truly luxury home is offered on the Grand Lake Northeast Oklahoma MLS and by our team for the true market price of $795,000. We have current comp pricing of recent home sales to back this price up. Don’t delay scheduling your viewing of this fine home. The home is MLS number 09-1477.

Contact Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net for more information on this fine home or a home in any price range in the Grand Lake area. We offer a great selection of waterfront home, lakeview homes, golf course homes, and neighborhood homes. We can make the process of finding your lake home, second home, family home, or retirement home more inclusive, less stressful, and fun. We hope to hear from you soon.

You can read all the gloom and doom you want on the nation’s real estate market and you can choose to be part of the gloom if you want. However many in the Northeast Oklahoma/Grand Lake area are choosing to live life, be prudent and conservative in their dealing, and go forward. I just checked the NE Oklahoma MLS numbers for contracts pending. As of today, June 30, 2009, 100 contracts are pending in MLS area of Grand Lake and Northeast Oklahoma. Since April 1, 2009 there have been 220 real estate deals closed. I don’t have the information on how that compares to last year, but in this small market these are good solid numbers for both closings and pending contracts.

People who buy in our market have always been conservatrive and not bought more than they could afford nor gotton silly in their bidding prices. Prices did not skyrocket like California, Nevada, Florida and other states whose real estate prices have tanked. You could and still can buy value in NE Oklahoma and the Grand Lake area real estate market. True, there are some homes overpriced and when they finnally sell, they will bring a $100,000 less than asking price. However, homes or land priced right, will sell within 5-7% of asking price.

If you have been holding back from buying that lake home, retirement home, or family home in Grove, Oklahoma or on Grand Lake now is a great time to buy. We have a nice but not burdensome selection of waterfront homes, waterfront lots, golf course homes, neighborhood homes, and investment properties. If your financial house is in order, live and enjoy your life by investing in that special property you have always wanted. Interest rates are at all time lows, if you are a first time buyer you can receive up to $8,000 tax credit, selection is good, and prices are right. Why wait, Oklahoma is alive, well and trading.

If you live in California or another hard hit state you can in most instances take you loss there and still buy cheaper comparable housing the the Grove/Grand Lake area. We don’t have the overcrowding and traffic jams here, come enjoy the good life on Grand Lake.

For more information, call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net  We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, Ok on the shores of beautiful Grand Lake of the Cherokees.

The Chateaus on Monkey Island on Grand Lake in beautiful Northeast Oklahoma have been known for years as the elite gated community on Grand Lake. Forty-six timeless design homes weave around the shoreline of the lake with beautiful sunset views from most. The homes have unique designs that are timeless in nature, each the same sandstone field rock covered accented with cedar beams and trim. The homes range in size from 2950 square feet m/l to well over 6000 square feet m/l.

The homes were built in the 1980’s but have been kept in as new condition by owners who care. Many of the homes have had recent renavations that have cost from $100,000 to well over $1,000,000. The yards are manicured by a full time staff so that the drive to each home is pristine each time. The homeowners association is very solid and financally secure. Covants protect each property owner’s investment in these homes. The yards have old stately oak, pecan, pine, and sycamore trees. The homes have a walkout basement or two story depending upon terrain of lot. There are slight hills across the street to a manicured open space. There is also 24 hour, 7 day a week security on site.

Dues include insurance on the structure and each home owner then buys a condo type policy to cover from the studs in including furnishings. These policys cost about a fourth of buying the entire policy outside of this type association. Dues also cover twice a week trash service, painting exterior on a four year cycle, normal shoreline cleanup, normal tree limb pickup, fertilizing and trimming shrub beds, fertilizing, weed spraying, and lawn irrigation of lawns. Homes are also monitored for high and low temperature, water leakage by the hot water tanks, and smoke/fire. An owner can also add break in monitoring if they wish but is not really needed in this secure area.

My wife and I have lived in The Chateaus almost six years and love it. We are full timers as are three other couples with the rest either weekenders or seasonal residents. It is a beautiful setting, peaceful, and quiet, with a drive the last six miles on Monkey Island having lawn manicured type highway right of way, like no other area in the entire lake.

You work hard, want hassle free second home or seasonal home ownership, or perhaps fulltime living on the flagship of all interior lakes in the U.S., why not invest in a timeless tradition on Grand Lake in The Chateaus. For the first time in years there is a good selection of homes available for sale, priced from $450,000 to just over $1,000,000. Invest in your family, your health, and for your pocketbook at The Chateaus. Enjoy Grand Lake, supurb golf, fine dining, and family and friends.

Call today to check out what is available. Call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma. We hope to hear from you soon.

News story in June 24, 2009 on home prices was interesting today. Listed in the top 13 housing markets for performance and price appreciation are No. 6 Wichita, KS, No 9 OK City, OK, and No. 11Tulsa, OK. The report did not take in smaller markets such as Grand Lake and the Grove, OK area. However buyers of lake property come from all over but the top 4 areas are Tulsa, OK City, Wichita, and Kansas City. All these markets but Kansas City are in the top performers nation wide. The prediction is based upon, according to the article, a number of factors including home price behavior over last year, income and employment in the areas. The midwest has fared much better than the rest of the nation in the current recession.

If you have thought of buying a home on the lake or golf course for a primary home, second home, investment home, or rental property, now might just be a good time to do so. Interest rates are low, property selection is good, the market is steady but not robust so you might find a deal, and first time buyers can get credits on your taxes. This could be a real time to think Grand Lake and Grove, Ok. Give some thought to it if you have always dreamed of a home at the lake.

For MLS searches of property in the entire Northeast Oklahoma area go to the MLS button above. Featured Button will show our listings but we can also show all the MLS. For individualized, personalized service see the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake, Aaron Hughes and Joe Neill. For Aaron call 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We know the area, the MLS listings and can make your search more inclusive, less stressful, less time consuming, and fun. We hope to hear from you soon.

We offer several tracts of land for development from single waterfront lots for your custom home to larger acreages for a multi home development on Grand Lake in Northeast Oklahoma. You will find great subcontractors to work with you on a development in this area. Our land nor homes did not get over inflated in value the past several years and have not taken the hit in price both coasts have experienced. Grove, the largest city on the lake has a new Integris Grove Hospital under construction that will be complete by the end of 2009. This is a developer friendly area to come to.

The tract I would like to feature today is just outside the Grove city limits at the south edge. It has city water and gas at the property. Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coop service is at the property. The Grove sewer is only .2 mile away and easements to run to the property are in place as well as city approval to hook on to. This site is 3 acres with 970′ of waterfront shoreline in a slight teared up terrian. The site would be perfect for condo development. We have a feasibility study showing 48 condo’s in 4 story height would fit perfectly on the property. We also have GRDA permits for 48 boat slips in place. Our feasibility study also shows 14 single family homes as an option. The land has had a phase 1 and 2 inspection and all old stuctures removed. It is ready to go. This property is offered thru RE/MAX Grand Lake Hughes & Neill team at $1,250,000. Next to this property is an additional 6 acres that could also be purchased and tied into a larger development of single family homes utilizing all 48 boat slips. Grand Lake is ready for a moderate priced waterfront development close to Grove.

We also have 18.98 acres about 15 miles outside of Grove on blacktop road with 919′ of waterfront. This land has rolling terrian with huge oaks and pine trees. It is offered at $450,000.

We offer a waterfront lot with an ocean view just outside of Grove at the end of a blacktop road in an area of new homes for $350,000. Another waterfront lot in Patricia Island Estates, the only waterfront available in this upscale golf and lake community is offered at $275,000. The first acreage and the last two lots in this article are broker owned. The 18.98 acre tract is owned by a private association and offered thru RE/MAX Grand Lake.

Call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net for more info on any of these properties or to schedule your showing.

We just got a price reduction on a near new golf course home with nice Grand Lake waterview home at Patricia Island Estates in beautiful Grove, Oklahoma. This 2565 square feet m/l 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has room on the second level to add another room if needed. Northeast Oklahoma MLS number for this home is 09-292 with the new price being $284,900 down from $295,000.

This home is on the coveted west side of Patricia Island. Patricia Island Estates is a beautiful new golf and lake subdivision of Grove. You can enjoy year round fun as a retirement home or second home at the lake here.

The home has a vinyl white picket fence in the back. In the front yard is a brick laced driveway with brick entry from street. You can enjoy the lakeview from the front porch or watch the golfers from the back porch. Grove will soon have completed a brand new 58 million dollar hospital for A1 health care all the way in the progressive community. As a full time or retirement resident you will enjoy the fellowship at the golf club, many fine churches and civic clubs, and activities such as Lendonwood Gardens or Har-bor Village.

For more information on Grand Lake, Grove, or Patricia Island Estates call the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake, Aaron Hughes and Joe Neill. Reach Aaron at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net. For Joe 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net We know the area and can make your search more inclusive, less stressful and fun. We hope to hear from you soon.

We just listed a near new family home in the Littlegate Addition to Grove, OK. This 1895 square feet m/l home features brick and stone on all the exterior, has a two car garage with storage, and outside around the corner on this corner lot is a 2 car carport and storage shed/workshop. The rear yard has a wood privacy fence to the back and a chain link fence on the sides. The home has a split bedroom floorplan with two spacious guest rooms on one end and the large master suite on the other end. The living, formal dining, and dinette are open with a ten foot ceiling in the formal dining. The kitchen is laid out very nicely and features a unique cabinetry of birch and walnut that is different and very attractive.

The home has nice window coverings and landscaping both included in price which is quite a savings over a new house that needs window coverings, landscaping, and fenced. There is a covered grilling patio in the rear of the house. This low upkeep home has a wonderful floor plan and is ready for new owners.

This home would be an excellent retirement home. It is very close to post office and the brand new 58 million dollar hospital that will be completed by the end of 2009. There are also a good mix of families and school age kids in the neighborhood and it is only a few blocks from a water play area and sports complex. The home is also priced very nice at $172,000.

Call The Grand Lake Team, Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net for more info on this home or any home in the Grand Lake/Northeast Oklahoma MLS call or email us today. We are part of the RE/MAX Grand Lake office in Grove, OK.

Summer is fun time on Grand Lake. More fun is coming June 18-21, 2009 for the annual Grovefest. There will be carnival rides, craft fair booths, retail booths, fun & games, and many great food items to enjoy. Plan your weekend or some vacation time and come to Grand Lake. Enjoy Grovefest and if you don’t own a boat you can rent a boat or sea-doo at Honeycreek Landing Marina in Grove or Shangri La Marina on Monkey Island.

Rooms are available around the lake at different motels or you might enjoy World Mark condos on Monkey Island, reservations can be had by calling 800 867-2095.

You may get hooked on Grand Lake and want to own a second home at the lake, or a fulltime retirement home. We offer many fine waterfront, waterview, or golf course homes. Some are in gated subdivisions such as The Coves or The Points on South Grand Lake, The Chateaus, The Estates, St. Andrews, or Newport Village on Monkey Island. In Grove Meghan Coves is value priced, gated, and offers many fine ammenties. You might also like the new Preserve development with boat slips. For golf and lake you cannot beat Patricia Island Estates.

For info on Grand Lake real estate call the Grand Lake Team, Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughe@remax.net   or   Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net  We are affliated with RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, the real estate leaders on Grand Lake. Check out our featured listings at the button above or the Grand Lake MLS at the button above also.

Grand Lake offers many different activities including many lake activities but also golf, festivals and cookoffs, quaint shopping, home shows, boat shows, and on and on.

Last night Royal Bay Club at the base of Sailboat Bridge hosted the legendary country music group, Asleep at the Wheel. The dinner theater night included a great buffet meal and then a non stop, rip roaring Bob Wills style country music show. It was the best I had seen a many a year and happened right in Grove, OK.

Tonite, June 6, 2009 Lendenwood Gardens hosts a music and fun night in the Lendenwood Garden setting. It will also  be a good night of enjoyment, listening to music, visiting with friends on a nice June evening in the pretty garden setting.

You might want to take in Harber Village this summer too. It is a walking musuem from pioneer days of our country you will really enjoy.

For a treat and r and r weekend come to Grand Lake and enjoy yourself.

The Grand Lake real estate market as well as all NE Oklahoma market is holding well. This area never saw the straight up in prices as California, Nevada, Florida, and many other states did. Our market is certainly not robost but people are buying homes and prices are steady to slightly higher. The Tulsa World newspaper reported the Tulsa home market sales this week and total volume of sales and pending sales were down slightly from last year but median and average prices were up slightly. We see many people come into the market expecting to “steal” something. This is just not happening, once in awhile you find a forced sale that will be somewhat under market, but by and large you just look for value. We still see homes priced $50,000 or more above their actual value and when they finally sell they usually get to true value. Some see these sales as “fire sales” but in realty they are just overpriced to begin with and came to the market.

In our Re/Max Grand Lake office we try to price close to actual value using comp sales and our own market judgement. Most remax sales end up at about 95% of list price. This gives the buyer a good feeling and seller gets home value, a win/win for both buyer and seller.

If you have put off buying a home, why wait further? Interest rates cannot stay at the lows they are now, there is a nice selection of homes available, and if you have not owned a home within the past 3 years you may be elgible for an $8000 tax credit. Home ownership when looked at over any 5-10 year period is a good deal financially and it is just a good feeling to own your own home.

Grove, Oklahoma is a wonderful place for a retirement home or perhaps you want a weekend home or second home on the lake or golf course. We offer both with great golf course homes available in Quai Run or Patricia Island Estates in Grove or The Estates,  The Chateaus, Point Marin,  The Villas, or Shangri La Place on Monkey Island. The Coves offers golf course living on South Grand Lake. We have MLS listing around the entire Grand Lake area for waterfront homes and waterview homes, some with boat slips.

Slow down, enjoy life on Grand Lake in NE Oklahoma. You never heard anyone say upon retirement they wished they had worked harder, stop and smell the roses as you go along. Grand Lake is a wonderful place to just that.

Call Aaron Hughes at 918 801-5645 or aaronhughes@remax.net or Joe Neill at 918 640-3300 or jneill@remax.net for information on Grand Lake Homes. We are the Grand Lake Team at RE/MAX Grand Lake in Grove, OK. Search our featured listing button and the Grand Lake MLS button at the top of this page.