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Wednesday Night Preliminary Winners:
Swimsuit (tie) - Michelle McCoy, Miss Route 66 and Taylor Treat, Miss Oklahoma State Fair.  Rookie Talent AND Overall Talent - Taylor Byrne, Miss Langston University.  For more information and pictures go to the Miss Oklahoma website!

Relocate America, which offers relocation resources for those on the move, recently selected Tulsa as number 5 on the list of best places to live!   Some of the factors used to make the selection were economic growth, education, employment prospects, air and water quality, crime rate and housing options.

Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma and maintains a low unemployment rate.  Housing in Tulsa has remained affordable and home prices have continued to appreciate each year in contrast to the national market.

Tulsa is also the home to several universities including branches of OU and OSU, the University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Techonology Center and Tulsa Community College.  Tulsa has several museums including the Tulsa Air & Space Museum, the Gilcrease Museum, the Philbrook Museum and the Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum.

Freddie Mac reported Thursday, January 17th, that 30-year-fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.69 percent.  We're three weeks with 30-year mortgages below 6 percent.  We closed 2007 at 6.17 percent and since the beginning of 2008 it has dropped.

Rates on 15-year mortgages dropped to 5.21 percent, down from 5.43 percent last week.

Rates on five-year adjustable-rate mortgages down to 5.40 percent, compared to 5.63 percent last week while rates on one-year ARMs fell to 5.26 percent, down from 5.37 percent last week.

This is the first time in seven years that the 15-year rate has fallen below one-year adjustable-rate mortgages.

A year ago, 30-year mortgages were at 6.23 percent while rates on 15-year mortgages were at 5.98 percent.  Five-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 6.04 percent and one-year ARMs were at 5.52 percent this time a year ago.

If you are considering buying a home, now is a great time with a history low on mortgage rates!

Some of the most important factors to consider when searching for a home is how the property and its’ location will affect your lifestyle. So although the home itself is obviously critical, don’t forget about the other factors.

Schools, shopping, your morning commute; the location you choose will affect all of these. If parks and recreation are important to you, you will need to factor that in as well.

As an experienced real estate agent I have the knowledge and resources to find you a great home in a great neighborhood. Let me find you a home that completely fulfills your needs and desires. When you are ready, I would love to hear from you!

GTAR Launches “Good Thing You’re in Tulsa” Campaign
Tulsa Business Staff
11/16/2007

The Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors debuts its “Good Thing You’re in Tulsa” campaign today to potential home buyers and sellers to emphasize Tulsa’s strength in the housing market despite the recent mortgage crisis affecting cities nationwide.

Tulsa’s year-to-date average sales price and the median sales price are up more than 5 percent despite a slowdown in total home sales during September, according to the Northeast Oklahoma Real Estate Services multiple listing service data.

“Although the total number of closings in September was about 18 percent below September 2006, sales figures are only 3 percent behind the record-setting pace we experienced in the first nine months of last year,” said Ron Sumner, president of GTAR. “Overall, Tulsa’s housing market remains steady, and we want people to realize that.”

Sumner said GTAR developed the “Good Thing You’re in Tulsa” campaign to communicate this positive news to area residents who may be seeing negative stories about the national housing market. GTAR’s education campaign will continue through next year as GTAR members distribute yard signs, banners and vehicle stickers with the campaign logo in Tulsa and surrounding communities. Information about the campaign and the Tulsa area’s real estate market also is available at www.tulsarealtors.com.

“Homes sales are down in some parts of the country, but the Tulsa area market is strong,” Sumner said. “Our home prices are up, foreclosures are down from 2006, and we’re working to close the gap on the number of year-to-date residential closings.”

An April Money magazine study of the nation’s 100 largest markets ranked

Tulsa second in home appreciation values with a projected 4.3 percent inflation. Even with increasing home values, the city’s average home price of $153,750 ranks far below the national average of $422,343, Sumner said.

The Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to promoting education, professionalism and ethical standards in order to assist its members to better serve the public and protect the free enterprise system and property rights.

View our "Giving Thanks" Blog Friends, family, making a difference & our lucky stars… The eDiets team opens up to share what we're most thankful for. View Our Blog>> You're Like Family to Us! Several times a year, we have "family get-togethers" with our amazing eDiets members. See some of the incredible highlights. Watch the Video>> Happy Holly-Days She's bubbly, beautiful and thankful for her new outlook on life. See how Holly changed her diet, and changed her life. Read Holly's Story>>

TulsaNow will present the latest in its series of public forums, spotlighting the upcoming vote on the Tulsa County sales tax for Arkansas River improvement projects. Speakers from both sides of the issue will present their views and answer questions from the audience. The forum will be held at the OSU-Tulsa Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 pm; program begins at 6:30.

Do not miss this unique chance to ask questions and hear speakers from BOTH sides of the debate. Jean Letcher, River Yes campaign director, and Gaylon Pinc, Environmental Manager for PMg will speak in support of the river proposal. City Councilor, John Eagleton, and Colin Tawney will speak in opposition to the plan. Ken Busby, Executive Director of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa will be the moderator.

Conceptual drawings of the plan will be on display for public viewing before and after the program.

TulsaNow is a non-profit, community organization dedicated to making Tulsa the most vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable city possible by encouraging civic action and civil debate on important issues that affect all Tulsans.

Oklahoma's Largest Halloween Celebration - October 27, 2007
It’s time to get out your bicycles, floats and antique cars for the 17th Annual BooHaHa Parade. The Brookside Business Association is accepting parade entries for the parade that travels up South Peoria from 49th Street to 33rd Street. Families, schools, organizations, politicians and businesses are welcome to join the fun on October 27th. There are trophies and prizes awarded in several categories...including a $250 award for the best musical entry and the best overall entry. Entries will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.

• 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® #720205   $467,500

Prattville, Sand Springs

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• 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Traditional" - MLS® #720924   $199,000

Osage County, Oklahoma  -  This traditional style home has three bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2-car attached garage and it was built in 2004. This home sits on a 1 acre corner lot and it is surrounded with a privacy fence. It also backs to a wooded greenbelt! You have a separate entrance to a 4th bedroom with its own kitchen and full bath for your mother-in-law or for your best friend! You are close to Keystone and Skiatook Lakes and the Sand Springs golf course.

You’ll have serenity of country living with easy access to the city!

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