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April 17, 2008

Around the Nation -- Residential Real Estate Update - Oklahoma

By Jeff Adolph

State-by-state

Situated in the South Central region of the U.S.A, this state is ranked as the 27th largest by population with 3,450,654 people residing in this region.

This states economy relies heavily on aviation, energy, transportation equipment, food processing, electronics and telecommunications.

Income in this state ranges between .5-5.65%, and sales tax is set at 4.5%. Property tax in this state is assessed locally and collected by the counties at fair market value.

Oklahoma City

Homes are typically sitting on the market for 60-90 days in this region with the median home price hovering around $200,000. The market trend in this area is said to be increasing with buyers getting 95-100% of their asking price.

The median of this region is around the $150,00 mark and the hottest valued market in this region is said to be 'repeat buyers'.

LGBT Real Estate Facts: There are approximately 5,763 same-sex couples residing in Oklahoma making this region the 30th gayest state in America. The gayest zip codes in this locality are 73112, 73107, 73118, 73120, 73127 Oklahoma City; 74104, 74105 Tulsa; 73071 Norman and 74066 Sapulpa. -- gaydemographics.com

Main Story Source: House Hunt (2008) Real Estate Market Trends; available online at http://www.househunt.com

Picture Source: wikipedia.org

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July 20, 2007

Have Your Say On the LGBT Political Front - August 19th 2007

By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Politics

In a national first, the Democrats are challenging the Republicans by staging a debate that is dedicated to the LGBT community and will answer many of the issues facing Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexual's and the Transgendered across the nation.

The leading candidates for the Democratic nomination for presidency will actively involve themselves in this debate on August the 9th, which is being telecast by LOGO, a gay cable network. Alternatively, you may view proceedings on http://www.logoonline.com/ if you are unable to access the network.

Participants in the debate will include Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards (pictured above), with the moderators being singer Melissa Etheridge and Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign's president.

If you would like to actively participate by lodging questions for the candidates to answer you may do so by logging on to LOGOonline.com as well as on HRC.org.

Source: Demorcrats to Hold Gay Debate (2007) available online at www.wweek.com

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July 19, 2007

Housing Time Capsule

By Jeff Adolph

Historically Speaking

Ever thought about the past in relation to housing costs and rental prices?

Think of the 1960s and 70s; peace, love, truth and freedom, hippie communes and Bob Dylan and the nostalgic ambiance will probably transport you back in time to a by-gone era.

In the 60s the United States Census Bureau estimated Santa Fe's population to be approximately 33,000. Ten years later this had risen to 41,000.

In 1964 Eli Levin also known as Jo Basiste, a painter paid $18 a month in rent for a dwelling on Cerro Gordo Road. Whereas, Jeweler, Doug Magnus paid $35 a month for his home off Canyon Road.

As Magnus said, 'there was such a sense of freedom. It was an easy place to live at that time. It was nonjudgmental and welcoming and inexpensive; unbelievably inexpensive.'

According to the US Census the median price of a home in New Mexico in the 1940s was $6,800 by 1950 this had risen to $34,500 and $52,700 by the 60s. Some 40 years later in 2000 that same median had risen to $108,100 and today sits around $519,500.

Oh for the love of a time machine...

The Bureau then summarizes the national median when it states, 'median home values for single-family homes in the United States rose from $30,600 in 1940 to $199,600 in 2000, after adjusting for inflation. Among states the District of Columbia (treated as a state) had the highest median home value from 1940 to 1950. In 1960, Hawaii became a leader and has remained there. Over the 60 year period from 1940 to 2000, the lowest median home values were generally found in southern states, such as Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma.'

By comparing the statistical data of real estate in a historical sense it often becomes apparent where the best investment opportunities are, and for any investor it is vital that they do their homework before investing so they make a good return.

Source: Schneider, W (2007) Peace, Love and Freedom; available online at http://www.santafenewmexican.com and The US Census online at http://www.gov

Images: Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov

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November 16, 2006

Who Said Age Dictates In Real Estate?

By Jeff Adolph

Amazing Realtors

Many of us don't deny that Realtors work hard for their money. A typical day comprises of phone calls, answering questions, showing potential buyers homes and helping sellers put their home on the market for a reasonable price. Real estate agents are people orientated and motivated and they work hours that most of us would dread.

And yet, for some real estate is their life, literally...

This is especially so for Margaret Harper a 95-yr-old agent in Oklahoma. And, yes that's correct Margaret is 5 years away for scoring her very first century. She is fitter than a Brahma Bull with her only medication comprising of a daily vitamin tablet.

As Harper states, 'real estate is my life. I like to work, and I'm not ready to turn loose of it.'

However, if you think Margaret would have to be the oldest real estate agent in the state, then think again. Evidentially, Edith Kolar of Tulsa is two months older, though a little less spiritedly.

Harper has been a licensed broker since 1969 and enjoys every minute of it because she confesses people are her passion. As she noted of her realty tactics, 'when I show a house, I quit talking and listen. And, when problems arise at my tenants' homes, I jump on them.'

This year Harper has sold 8 houses, bought 6 and manages 20 rental properties. Her son drives her to appointments and her business associates claim she is very astute.

As real estate consultant Terry Grotelueschen stated of Harper, 'she can assess cost values of refurbishing property and is on top of market and interest rates.'

It just goes to prove that when it comes to any occupation if your heart and head are in it you can continue until a voice calls from the pearly gates.

Source: Erickson, P (2006) 95-year-old Real Estate Brokers Don't Let Age Slow Them Down: available online at http://www.newsok.com/article/2959461/?template=business/main

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