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The RE/MAX of Muskogee Story begins with Gary Dunlap beginning a second career in 1986. Born and raised in Muskogee, growing up loving fast cars, making hot dogs at Chet's and proudly graduating in 1965 from Central High School. He met and married Carla Shunkey (class of '66) in 1969 and graduated with a degree in Business and Economics from Northeastern State University. Gary got his real estate license in 1976 and worked briefly in the field while also employed with DHS as a Child Welfare Supervisor. After fourteen years Gary went to work with the City of Muskogee on the Arrowhead Mall project purchasing and relocating homeowners and businesses from the mall area. Gary decided to become a full time Realtor, and in 1990 with two other Realtors and a dream to be the best, Gary began selling home after home as well as the RE/MAX concept of providing the best service and expertise with utmost professional, experienced Realtors. The current office was built in 1996 and has continued to grow since. Gary's daughter, Sarah, joined the family business in 2002. With 10 associates RE/MAX of Muskogee has been voted "Best Real Estate Office" for the past five years and leads the community in market share selling more homes in Muskogee. Gary was voted "Best Property Manager" in 2006 also by the Phoenix readers poll.

Finding a good neighborhood
Anyone will tell you that buying a home in a good neighborhood is essential. But what things go into making one neighborhood more desirable than another? Aside from an intangible feeling about a place, there are a number of qualities that set some neighborhoods apart, such as:

Close proximity to good shopping.
Public facilities like parks and community centers.

Doing thorough neigborhood research is critical if you truly want your home to fit your needs. Here are some basic strategies:
Call City Hall
You may like an area now, but you could feel differently if a football stadium or six-lane highway will be your future neighbor. Check with local officials on the zoning of neighborhoods and the likelihood of any substantial public projects. Large projects such as major road construction are planned years in advance.

Though appreciation can be an impossible thing to predict, it's good to at least try to determine a home's resale potential. Slow selling homes may just be a function of the current market, but they could also indicate problems (or perceived problems) with the neighborhood that could affect resale. Check for any information on new industries or companies moving to the area in the future that could lead to housing demand later.
Do the Footwork
Probably the most important step in researching neighborhoods is to get a first-hand look. Talk to residents, visit local schools, businesses, and parks, and get to know your way around. If you plan on using public transportation, see what options are available. Be sure to visit the neighborhood at several different times of day. Three quick ways to scope out a neighborhood:

Eat at local restaurants (non-chains) to get a feel for the people.
Attend a community meeting.
Read the community newspaper for at least a week.

In the end your impression of a neighborhood will largely be an emotional reaction. By researching the facts and future of a given neighborhood, you'll ensure that your hunches are well informed.
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