April 2012

Race for Life

April 29, 2012

Today is the Oklahoma City Marathon race. The race organizers of the The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon say it is unlike any other marathon. It combines the intensely personal challenges of running a marathon with the emotion of a shared national tragedy. The OKC Marathon is not about runners, it is about life.  Honoring the memory of life [...]

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Broken Record

April 28, 2012

I am sorry if I sound like a broken record but this issue is not an unreasonable concern that property taxes will not go up with the elimination of the state income tax. In yestarday’s POINT OF VIEW in the OKLAHOMAN state Representative Leslie Osborn basically said it’s an invalid argument because the Oklahoma Constitution [...]

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Spruce Up For Spring

April 27, 2012

Its a funny thing. When Spring arrives mankind is charged with ideas and energy to fix up his or her surroundings. We potter in the garden, paint the porch, switch furniture around and change the drapes. By the time warm weather begins, our thoughts turn to iced tea and vacations and our enthusiasm for projects wilts [...]

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Happening in OKC: Skydance Bridge Ribbon Cutting

April 24, 2012

Yesterday, Terry N. Taylor and I went to the Ribbon Cutting for the OKC Skydance Pedestrian Bridge downtown.  It was a trip, I’ve gotta say.  I love the bridge, which is designed as an abstract representation of the state bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher; it soars above the pedestrian bridge over I-40 between Harvey and Robinson [...]

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It’s safe to sell your home again

April 23, 2012

By Lisa Gibbs Given everything they knew about the lackluster housing market, Meghann and Cort Battles didn’t expect much when they listed their four-bedroom home in Centennial, a Denver suburb, for sale in January. So they were taken aback by the onslaught of interest. Meghann, at home on maternity leave with their two sons, juggled [...]

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Believe in Yourself!

April 18, 2012

When he was 70 years old, legendary baseball player Ty Cobb was asked, “what do you think you’d hit if you were playing these days?” Cobb, who had had an impressive lifetime batting average of .367, responded: “About .290, maybe .300.” The reporter then said: “That’s because of the travel, the night games, and all [...]

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Linwood Market Update: Figures are Looking Better

April 16, 2012

Every quarter, Linda and I produce updates of some of the older neighborhoods we work in. This time, I thought I’d share one with you. This is Linwood, one of our favorites. For geographical reference, Linwood Place Amended lies west of Drexel Blvd and east of I-44; south of 23rd Street and north of 16th. [...]

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The Highs and Lows of Oklahoma City Real Estate – March 2012

April 15, 2012

There were 1,488 homes closed in March 2012, up 21% from March. This compares to 1264 closed in Marchof 2011 – up 18%, and 1501 in March 2010 – down 1%. You can also visit highs and lows from 2011, 2010 and 2009. As for March… Most Expensive Sale — Oklahoma City Real Estate March [...]

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TORNADO SAFETY TIPS

April 14, 2012

     Spring in Oklahoma means severe weather but today we have an extremely high threat of dangerous tornadoes so I thought I would post a few tornado safety tips I found from a radio website.  Please stay tuned to the weather throughout today and take precautions to ensure you and your family’s safety. *Look and [...]

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When your Boxes are Unpacked!

April 9, 2012

I was fortunate to hear Marilyn Dobson speak about “When the Boxes have been Unpacked”. This was so helpful I asked if I could share. Welcome Newcomers! Have you recently moved to the Edmond/Oklahoma City area? Do you feel disconnected? Lonely? Need to get plugged in? There is a class that will help you get [...]

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