Archives for 2009

OKC Real Estate – Analyzed

I’ve got some hardcore analysis coming in a few days, but if you haven’t seen the latest real estate sales statistics for the OKC Metro, you should take a look. At first glance, here are the things that jump out at me most: The obvious one; home sales are up 22% over this time last […]

Adventures in Home-Ownership

As you’re reading this I’ve been in my new house somewhere in the neighborhood of six weeks, and well, the honeymoon is over.  I’ve made quite a few changes, including: peeling enough layers of wallpaper to cover the White House, re-texturing the walls, painting every room, replacing nearly every single light fixture, installing a new […]

#3 Strongest U.S. Metro – Guess Who?

More kudos for our local economy were published by MSN.com recently. Low unemployment, continued improvement & growth in our city, and affordable living seem to be the common thread through all of these stories.

Home Buyers Help is Official – Get Going!

I told you the other day that the Tax Credit extension and modification had passed Congress and was headed to President Obama’s desk for signature. Now I’m excited to post that IT’S OFFICIAL… Obama has signed the bill into law and it’s time to get moving if you plan to take advantage! Call or email […]

Selling or Staying, the Right Holiday Decor Makes All the Difference

If you’re like most people these days you love the idea of having a beautifully designed home for the holidays but a shortage of time (and patience) keeps your sugar-plum dreams at bay year after year. DESIGNING DIVA INTERIORS KNOWS HOLIDAY DECORATING. I also know that whether you’re selling your home or staying put this […]

Tax Credit Extension On It’s Way

It’s a much-anticipated move that, for some reason, has taken a lot longer than most expected it would, but it’s being reported that the Senate has approved an extension (and modification) of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, which many believe will continue to drive the housing market upward, aiding in an overall economic recovery. Now, […]

Bricktown Area – Now and Then

Steve Lackmeyer of the Oklahoman just put together a very cool video about the history of Bricktown and the surrounding area. Call me a geek, but I kind of enjoy hearing about what used to be and how we got to where we are, as well as where we could be going. Enjoy! [where: Oklahoma […]

MAPS 3 Vote Coming Up Dec 8th

One of the big topics that’s coming up at about every meeting I’ve attended lately is the upcoming vote on whether to extend the current one-cent sales tax to keep the MAPS projects going. IMO, you’d be hard pressed to point to any negatives from the MAPS projects that have already been carried out. Our […]

OKC Area’s Jobless Rate Lowest in Nation

More props for the OKC area economy came shining through earlier this week as the labor department released the latest unemployment numbers: The Oklahoma City metro area’s September jobless rate of 5.9 percent was the lowest in the nation for large cities with a population of 1 million or more

Historic Home Tours Galore – Right Now!

Get your comfortable walking shoes out, cuz right now is when the historic homes junkies among us get to walk their legs off! Take your pick: The Heritage Hills Historic Home & Garden Tour today and Sunday The Nichols Hills Kitchen Tour on Sunday The Gatewood Historic District Home & Garden Tour on Nov. 1 […]