It is certainly that time of year with Easter upon us.  Spring is doing it’s thing and our thoughts go to things like baseball, golf, and of course fishing and boating, which means the lake. In Oklahoma that means Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees and one of the favorite areas of this large and fantastic lake is Monkey Island and all it has to offer. For more information on it you can visit www.MonkeyIslandOklahoma.com.

Be sure to browse that web site above to learn more about it. While you are there, click on the Monkey Island Map. You will be able see all the lakefront, lakeview, and other homes for sale listed in the MLS. (multi-list-system) You can also learn more  on the blog about Grand Lake, the real estate, and things to do here and on the Island.

Here are a few of the homes currently on the Market.

NEWPORT VILLAGE 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, 32’ Boat Slip, 2 PWC Pads $349,900.

Hi-Point Condo 3 BR, 2 BA, Boat Slip $139,900

NEWPORT VILLAGE 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, 2 Boat Slips, Bonus room above Garage $399,999.

Aerial View of Patricia Island Estates at Grand Lake

The Grand Lake and Grove area has been named as one the the top areas in the country to retire. Quality of life is certainly part of the equation and Patricia Island Estates figures heavily in that mix. Located in Northeast Oklahoma’s “Green Country” and Grove, OK. This deveopment is on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees and is also built around a championship quality golf course. There are cuurently about 15 homes available including new contruction and existing properties both on lakefront and on the golf course. Prices range from the low $200′s to over $1,000,000.

Real estate values in this part of the country have not been affected like they have been on either coast. They have remained steady thougth this period and actually have increased. Of course lakefront homes have continued go up in value and we feel they are a good investment and will be for a long time to come.

Patricia Island Estates Home Listed in Grove, OK

Grand Lake is a favorite for water and wild life lovers. The Lake is 67 miles long and has 1,300 miles of shorline. You can have the best of both worlds with both Golf… and Grand Lake to Play. Life couldn’t be sweeter.

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

Grand Lake Winter Day... See the Ducks

Today, we are staying inside as much as we can because of the winter storm that is stretching from Oklahoma to the east coast. Here at Grand Lake we had some freezing rain and sleet but it doesn’t seem too bad….yet, anyway.  One of the nice things about living here, is that we know in a matter of days the weather will warm, the ice will be gone, and we could play golf if we wanted to. Of course, we fish year round and on a day like today you could be inside an enclosed, heated fishing dock…. Oklahoma’s version of ice fishing up north.

Next week is the area’s largest boat show which is held in Tulsa. It has everything imaginable.  Northeast Oklahoma, often referred to as “Green Country” has plenty of lakes and Grand Lake is the Grand Daddy and favorite for Oklahomans and visitors from all over the country.

Did you know that Oklahoma ranks in the top five states as far as fresh water surface area is concerned? Surprised? In addition in the past, the Wall Street Journal and Rand McNally have ranked the Grand Lake area in the top ten retirement areas in the country. Surprised? Here’s something else you may not know. Oklahoma ranks 50th in the amount of total taxes paid per capita. Pretty good stuff. When you add in the great friendly people, moderate weather, stable economy, it’s just a place you want to be whether to visit or to come stay.

We’re getting a lot of activity on our web sites with people looking for lakefront homes. The real estate market has remained in good shape here. It’s a good Investment. Non- lakefront homes have pretty much held their value and lakefront homes have continued to appreciate. If you’re in the market for one, be sure to read about Grand Lake real estate in this blog to learn about some things which could save you a lot of money, time, and potential trouble.  It’s nothing to be afraid of… just to be aware of. Get a full time experienced Realtor to help.

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

You could have this view of Grand Lake from Newport Village on Monkey Island.

Don’t waste any time getting to Grand Lake to get a lakefront home in Newport Village on Monkey Island in Oklahoma. This is a new listing. The last two listings we have had here went under contract in less than 2 weeks and calls continued to come in. Newport Village homes on Monkey Island at Grand Lake are in demand. 
Monkey Island, OK - Cute, Cozy, Cottage.  Lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 32′ boatslip, & 2 PWC Pads in a highly desirable gated community, Newport Village. Full time caretaker. Amenities include pool, tennis court, lighted basketball court, sand volleyball court and playground. Monkey Island at it’s best. Monkey Island is about in the middle of the 67 Mile long water playground and is one of the favorite places for people to  enjoy the lake life and all there is to offer. Gated Communities at Grand Lake are very popular because most are free standing homes set up under condominium bylaws so the grounds, pools, tennis courts and more are taken care of. You just come to the lake and have fun. In addition to this, Grand Lake homes are a great investment. So check out Grand lake and come see us because you too can live and have fun at the best lake in the land. Invest in yourself and your family.

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

Eagle in our tree at Grand Lake

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

Soaring Eagle as seen from our Monkey Island Deck at Grand Lake

Grand Lake view from a lakefront home

With all the wild swings, no wonder people are uncertain in the investment world of stocks and bonds on Wall Street. Try thinking outside the box and about this. They are not making any more lakefront property and Grand Lake in Oklahoma still has some of the most affordable waterfront homes in the country. This is in addition to all the other things the lake and area have to offer. Not only have values continued to go up making Grand Lake, OK  homes a good investment ,the future appears to have the same outlook. Now here is something to add to that mix. Purchasing a Grand Lake, lakefront home can also be an investment in yourself, your family, your retirement, and your future. Here’s more… You get to actually enjoy your investment and probably get a tax write off too! Talk about a Win – Win opportunity. As with any investment or major puchase be sure get “expert counsel”, meaning a good Realtor familiar with the lake and real estate market. Grand Lake is large having 1,300 miles of shoreline and is over 60 miles long. There are are a number of different things which affect the value of lake front homes. There is lots of information available in this blog and other web sites about Grand Lake. It’s a great lake, a great lifestyle, and a great investment.

Aerial View of a Grand Lake Home

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

Grand Lake Eagle as Seen from Monkey Island

Because there was so much interest in my last post  “Grand Lake Map“ , where we made it easier to find your lakefront home,  I decided to follow up with this. It seems there are a lot of people who dream of having a lakefront home. Grand Lake is the premier lake in Oklahoma being over 60 miles long and having 1,300 miles of shoreline.  In this blog you will find links to information on Gated Communities and condos at Grand Lake and another map. The Map is Monkey Island and the links will take you to a web page with pictures, a map for location and links to show homes currently listed in the Grand Lake MLS actively for sale. You will also find a little write up about each place. I chose the Monkey Island map because there are more gated communities located there on Grand lake than other areas.  Some people are not interested in a condo or gated arrangement. If not, there is another article ” Have You Considered This?” which might be worth a quick read.

Debbie & I live on Monkey Island and love the lifestyle. In fact, I wrote an article which is about my back yard which I hope you will enjoy. Life is pretty good. So… Come to Grand Lake and enjoy all it has to offer.

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

Patricia Island Estates Lakefront Home

If you’re looking for a lakefront home at Grand lake in Oklahoma, we just made it easier! Many times people may have an idea where they want to be or if not familar with Grand Lake, don’t know where a lake home is located. 

We have made an interactive map of Grand Lake to make it easy. Click on the city on the map and it will take you to a web page showing all active MLS listings in that area. While you are there, you can also zoom in on a detailed map with directions to the waterfront property, see the information about the home, and any pictures available of the property.

Want a different area? Just go back to the map and click on the box.  If you want to see Grove OK, Monkey Island, Cleora, Ketchum, Langley, Disney, Jay.. they are all there.

Now you say ” I want a place in Brighton Bay”, which is a gated community on Monkey Island or “I want a place in The Coves at Bird Island”, which is a gated golf/lake community in the Duck Creek area. It is there for you to click on also. In fact, you can also find Patricia Island Estates, (another golf/lake community),  Buffalo Shores, and Meghan Coves in Grove.

Want Monkey Island? There’s not only all waterfront listings, there is Newport Village, Silver Key, Brighton Bay, Port Duncan, Mainstay, Beacon Hill, White Chapel, St. James Club and Shangri-la Chateaus and more. When you are on the map looking at a property and have questions, you can also email us. In this Blog if you’ll click on the above named places it will take you to a web page telling more about the community.  So Take a look at this Grand Lake Map.  Save it and keep coming back.  All homes, including all lakefront homes,  currently for sale in MLS can be viewed here and it is continuously updated. 

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with RE/MAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com

Patricia Island Estates New Listing with Lake View and Golf Course Frontage

A new listing is showing up on the Grand Lake area MLS for a beautiful home in Grove, Oklahoma. You can have the best of both worlds with both Golf… and Grand Lake to Play. This home is located in one of the better golfing communities, Patricia Island Estates.

Lakefront home on a point is available

Are you planning ahead? Now is the time to look to the future and find the lakefront home of your dreams at Grand Lake in Oklahoma. Bring the family together for fun in the sun and all the water sports and activities the lake can provide. Whether it is your first lake home or you are going to find a better property, start now and beat the competition. Competition in today’s real estate market? Yes, when it comes to finding the right lakefront retreat on Grand Lake at the right price. It is a great investment because it hasn’t been affected by the down turn in other areas. Make an investment in yourself and in your family. Create memories everyone wil treasure for a life time.

Not familiar with Grand Lake? Check out the Official Grand Lake Website and you’ll understand.

Luxury Waterfront home at the Shangri-la Chateaus, Grand Lake

It’s over 60 miles long and has 1,300 miles of shoreline. It streches from the south end at Langley and Disney, OK up through Ketchum, Bird Island, Bernice, Monkey Island, Grove and up to the Wyandotte area. You can boat to restaurants, swim, ski, fish, see all kinds of wild life, hike, ride horses, visit state parks and the list goes on and on. People come here from all over the country and it is a 4 hour or less drive from Kansas City, Branson, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas. Here is a map of Grand Lake which you can also click on areas to see what is currently available on the market. Even see some of the gated communities like the Coves at Bird Island, Brighton Bay and Newport Village on Monkey Island or Patricia Island Estates in Grove.

There are also some articles here about Monkey Island and Grove, OK and related information so have fun browsing.

Dave & Debbie Wagenblatt, The Get “Grand” Results Team©, are top producing Realtors® with REMAX Executives at Grand lake, OK. To learn more about the Grand Lake area and community visit their web site www.SurfGrandLake.com