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  • Oklahoma Ranks 2nd in Housing Market Stability

    Oklahoma Ranks 2nd in Housing Market Stability

    Oklahoma has the second most stable housing market in the US, with zero chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years. Since 2000, the median home price ↑ 155%, below the US avg of ↑ 196%.

  • Oklahoma homestead tax exemption deadline is March 15

    The deadline to apply for Oklahoma's homestead tax exemption is March 15. Homeowners living in their residence can lower their annual tax bill, with potential savings of $87 to $141. The exemption disregards the first $1,000 of a home's assessed value and limits annual increases to 3% for eligible properties. Seniors earning under $89,500 can…

  • Oklahoma: Budget-Friendly Home Renovations

    Oklahoma: Budget-Friendly Home Renovations

    Renovating a basement in Oklahoma costs around $6,685, much lower than the national average. Nationally, renovating a basement will cost you $22,898 on average.

  • Will Oklahoma’s 3D Homes Be a Housing Solution?

    Will Oklahoma’s 3D Homes Be a Housing Solution?

    Oklahoma's proposal for 3D-printed homes aims to address housing issues with speed. These homes could be designed for severe weather risks while being built at lower costs.

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day

    St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.

  • Tulsa County property tax increases expected for 80% of homeowners

    The Tulsa County Tax Assessor has sent out 160,000 notices to homeowners indicating an increase in property taxes, with an expectation that 80% will be affected. State law mandates annual assessments on January 1, requiring mailed notices for any changes in assessed value. This notice comes as a critical deadline approaches for homeowners aged 65…

  • 2025 Homebuyers: Waiting for Lower Rates? Risky!

    2025 Homebuyers: Waiting for Lower Rates? Risky!

    Despite Fed rate cuts, 2025 may offer no immediate relief for homebuyers due to inflation. The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by 0.25%, but warns of limited future rate reductions.

  • Cities With the Most Expensive Homes in Oklahoma

    Typical home values in Oklahoma show varied changes over one and five years. In Oklahoma City, values range from $265,357 to $895,073, with one-year changes between -0.6% and +6.2%, and five-year changes from +27.2% to +90.8%. Tulsa's typical home values are around $267,733 to $337,539, with similar trends. Other areas like Duncan and Ardmore also…

  • Essential Homeowner Insurance Tips for Maximum Protection

    Essential Homeowner Insurance Tips for Maximum Protection

    Dwelling coverage essentials – Cover rebuilding costs for fire, storm, or vandalism damages – Add guaranteed to combat inflation Personal property protection – Inventory belongings to set proper coverage limits – Choose replacement cost to avoid depreciation

  • Happy Women’s Day

    Happy Women’s Day

    International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…