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 Oklahoma is more than "OK" in our eyes! Tulsa is a city that boasts affordable new home prices, low interest rates, and a great tax rebate for first-time home buyers, also provides affordable new homes for sale within a city with a growing economy. With a double-digit job growth, it is no surprise that Tulsa real estate market conditions of 2009 were ranked among the healthiest housing markets and an appearance of recovery before many other real estate markets. Below is a list of just some of the great news that came out about Tulsa's growing economy and the real estate market in 2009.
Labels: Builder Magazine, Forbes, housing market, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Tulsa Economy, tulsa home values, Tulsa Jobs, Tulsa Rankings, Tulsa Real Estate, Tulsa Real Estate Market, Tulsa Real Estate News
 Builder Magazine recently named the top home builders for 2008 based on total closings for the year. Simmons Homes ranked in the top 100 at 98 - moving up the rankings 36 spots. In 2008, Simmons closed 278 homes, 80% of these homes where Energy Star certified! We are extremely excited to break the top 100 for 2008 and look forward to more positive growth in 2009. The national homebuilding market has been struggling, but the Tulsa Oklahoma market is showing its long term stability and strength. Labels: Builder 100 Rankings, Builder Magazine, Hanley Wood, New Homes Tulsa, Simmons Homes, Tulsa Home Builder, Tulsa Real Estate, Tulsa Real Estate News
 I have more good news! The new rankings for Building Giants were just released by Professional Builder and Simmons Homes came in at 201. This is up 69 spots from the 270 rank last year. Other larger builders in Oklahoma, like Ideal Homes and Home Creations also moved up the list this year. While we would all like to attribute this to our solid business plans - I think that it is largely due to our strong and stable market. We all took a big jump while other builders, in less than strong economies, fell backwards. Here at Simmons Homes, we strive to create a home that meets our customers’ needs and is relevant to the marketplace -but at the end of the day - we can't manipulate the need for housing. This is created by strong job growth and a robust economy. So, while we do pat ourselves on the back a little - we like to give most of the credit to our vibrant city.You can view the rankings in detail here >>
GIANT 400 METHODOLOGY The list of the Giant 400 is based on a two-step process. First we identify the 400 largest builders based on the number of housing units closed in the previous year. (For 2008, the last --or 400th-- company listed as a result of this first sorting built 82 homes in 2007.) Then we sort those 400 builders by housing revenues. It is the housing revenue that determines the actual ranking number for those companies. This dual criteria of units and housing revenues, we feel, best defines the Giants of housing. The process does, however, eliminate some builders with revenues greater than the 400th Giant, but with fewer unit closings. Labels: Building Giants, GIANT 400, Greg Simmons, hombuilder rankings, Simmons Homes, Tulsa Economy, Tulsa Real Estate, Tulsa Real Estate News
 More great news for Tulsa! Forbes.com recently release its list of "Most Livable Cities" and coming in at #5 is our great city! The article starts off with:
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I just love all the positive news. We keep showing up on these lists year after year. What things do you think make Tulsa "livable"? Here are the stats for Tulsa: Metro Population: 910,000 Income Growth: 4.9% (No. 50 of 379) Cost of Living Index: 90.6 (No. 171 of 379) Culture Index: 72 (No. 105 of 379) Crime per 100,000: 4,462 (No. 250 of 379) Unemployment: 5.6% (No. 21 of 379) View the article hereLabels: Forbes, most liveable cities, Tulsa Economy, Tulsa Jobs, Tulsa Rankings, Tulsa Real Estate, Tulsa Real Estate News
Great news for homebuyers - The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dips to 5.19%, according to a report from Bankrate.com, the lowest rate since 1956.Check out the recent story on CNNMoney.com To put the plunge in mortgage rates into perspective, 30-year fixed home mortgage rates averaged 6.77% in late October. At that time, a $200,000 home loan would have meant a monthly payment of $1,299.86. Now, with the mortgage rates down at 5.19%, the monthly payment for the same loan would be $1,096.99. That works out to a savings of more than $200 per month. In a stable market like ours - we are able to take advantage of these low rates for a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Don't miss out! Labels: mortgage interest rates, mortgage rates, tulsa mortgage rates, Tulsa Real Estate, Tulsa Real Estate News
Come out and support the Tulsa HBA! The Adventures of the Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show!The 59th Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Showâ„¢, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. · This year’s Greater Tulsa Home & Garden will be an adventure for the whole family. It’s the LARGEST and OLDEST Home & Garden Show in the region, with multiple special features and more than 450 exhibitors – it is THE home improvement event of the year and one that you don’t want to miss! · The Show will feature a traveling King Tut exhibit showcasing more than 250 museum quality replica artifacts. The exhibit is coming to Tulsa direct from Egypt, and this will be the first time this type of exhibit has ever been displayed in Oklahoma. The exhibit will be displayed on the lower level of the Show. · This year, the Show will also include a SECOND feature; a giant freestanding structure made entirely from ordinary playing cards will be constructed in the center of the upper level. The structure will be made by world-famous Cardstacker, Bryan Berg, the current Guinness world-record holder for the largest tower of cards. The Egyptian-themed structure will contain more than 300 decks of playing cards, or approximately 15,000 cards. Construction will begin on Friday, and be ongoing throughout the Show, with completion scheduled for Sunday, March 15. What: The 59th Annual Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Showâ„¢ --“The Adventures of the 2009 Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Showâ€--presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa and sponsored by Andersen Windows. A Tulsa tradition since 1949! When: March 12-15, 2009 On-site Child Care will be provided by Playtime Plus during Show hours. Where: QuikTrip Center at Expo Square, Tulsa County Fairgrounds Cost: Adults - $8, Seniors - $7, Children under 12 - Free with paid adult $1.00 off coupon available in Official Guide. Who: This is a show the entire family will enjoy. For more information: The Official Guide for the Home & Garden Show will be available in the Tulsa World on March 11, and on sale at all area QuikTrip locations from March 11-15.Labels: Tulsa Home amp; Garden Show, Tulsa Home Builders, Tulsa Real Estate, Tulsa Real Estate News
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Oklahoma is more than "OK" in our eyes! Tulsa is a city that boasts affordable new home prices, low interest rates, and a great tax rebate for first-time home buyers, also provides affordable new homes for sale within a city with a growing economy. With a double-digit job growth, it is no surprise that Tulsa real estate market conditions of 2009 were ranked among the healthiest housing markets and an appearance of recovery before many other real estate markets. Below is a list of just some of the great news that came out about Tulsa's growing economy and the real estate market in 2009. 
