Jillian Kline, Chinowth & Cohen Realtors

06/21/2026

How to Spot a Well-Maintained Home
Fresh paint and staged furniture can make almost any house look good — that's the point. What you actually want to know before you fall in love with the countertops is whether the home has been well cared for. That difference shows up in places that never make it into the listing photos.
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Learn how to look past the staging and spot the signs of a truly well-maintained home, from the foundation grading and roof condition to the mechanical systems and small details that reveal how a property has really been cared for.

06/14/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

06/07/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/03/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 189 N Phillips Street , Skiatook.

189 N Phillips Street , Skiatook, OK 74070 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 4; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 2287; Price: $410,000; MLS ID: 2613466

05/24/2026

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes
Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how light moves...

Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how...

05/10/2026

What to Look for in a Move-In-Ready Home
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, and if you've been searching for a while, the phrase "move-in ready" probably sounds like music to your ears. But what does it actually mean, and how do you know if a home truly lives up to that description? Before you...

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make, and if you've been searching for a while, the phrase

05/03/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Flood Risk and Insurance
Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't anticipate,...

Flooding isn't usually top of mind when you're touring open houses. You're focused on countertops, closet space, and whether the backyard is big enough. Flood risk tends to sit near the bottom of the list—until it suddenly doesn't. Buyers who overlook it can face insurance costs they didn't...

04/26/2026

What Happens Between Offer Acceptance and Closing
Your offer has been accepted. It's an exciting milestone — but if you've never bought or sold a home before, you might be surprised to learn that the journey is far from over. The period between offer acceptance and closing day is one of the most activity-packed stretches of the entire real estate...

Your offer has been accepted. It's an exciting milestone — but if you've never bought or sold a home before, you might be surprised to learn that the journey is far from over. The period between offer acceptance and closing day is one of the most activity-packed stretches of the entire real...

04/24/2026

Back on the market and worth another look 👀
This one didn’t last the first time.

Open House Sunday, April 26 | 2–4 PM

📍 7944 S 90th East Ave, Tulsa
$632,500 | 4 bed | 3.5 bath | 3,300 sq ft

If you missed it before, here’s your chance.

Set in a gated community with a quiet, tucked-away feel, and conveniently located near Union Public School Jarman Elementary and just minutes from MeadowBrook Country Club.

Vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a kitchen that actually stands out (double ovens + that metallic backsplash ✨)

Upstairs retreat with its own living space + full bath. Perfect for guests or a second hangout space.

The primary suite feels like a reset at the end of the day.

And the big stuff is already handled
50-year roof, newer HVAC, spray foam insulation, leaf guard gutters

Low-maintenance backyard + access to a peaceful neighborhood pond 🤍

Come see it in person Sunday or message me for a private showing.

Listed by Val Gaudet, Chinowth & Cohen

04/23/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 8605 E El Paso Street , Broken Arrow.