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Tulsa, OK Rises in Best Performing Cities Index

11-12-09
Susie Genet

Tulsa Rises in Best Performing Cities Index

Tulsa's economic strength continues to be recognized in the rankings. The Miliken Institute released its Best Performing Cities 2009 index and Tulsa rose from #72 in 2008 to #19 for 2009. As reported in the Tulsa World, Tulsa's rise is due to lower foreclosure rates, lower unemployment rates, the strength of the energy sector and the steadiness of the housing market.

Home Sales in Tulsa Improve in September

11-09-09
Susie Genet

Homes Sales In Tulsa Improve in September

Home sales for Tulsa improved in September 2009 almost matching sales for September of last year. As reported in the Tulsa World, 1057 properties were sold in September this year as compared to 1059 last year. This was an increase of 9% from August. Year to date sales continue to lag behind 2008 and are currently running over 8% lower.

Tulsa OK Home Sales for July: #1 for the Year

09-04-09
Susie Genet

Tulsa OK Home Sales for July: #1 for the Year

July was the best month for homes sales for 2009 in the Tulsa area. An article in the Tulsa World shows that 1140 homes were sold in July, an increase over June of 2009 but still short of July 2008. The $8000 first time home buyer tax credit has helped keep the market strong. The tax credit will end November 30, 2009 so many first time home buyers have been entering the market over the summer. Median home prices fell slightly, 3.7% from a year ago, to $131,000. This is probably a reflection of the number of first time home buyers purchasing smaller homes

Tulsa onTop Again!

08-30-09
Susie Genet

Tulsa on Top Again!

Tulsa has reached the top again! The Tulsa World recently released that Tulsa has been named #1 for the best cost of living. Business Facilities magazine lists Tulsa as #2 for its quality of life and #1 for the cost of living in metropolitan areas over 500,000. Real estate prices which have remained low and stable are one of the factors taken into consideration. Tulsa has been at or near the top on several lists this year, including Relocate America that ranked Tulsa #1 in 2009 among the top 100 places to live in America.

Tulsa Real Estate - Homes Sales Rise!

07-28-09
Susie Genet

Tulsa homes sales for June 2009 rose above the same month in 2008 for the first time this year! Numbers released by the Tulsa World today shows that 1110 homes were sold in June of 2009 which is nine more than were sold in June 2008. Low interest rates and the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers have been motivators for the upswing in the market.