Tulsa World columnist Michael Overall is waxing poetic and mourning the impending loss of what’s left of Tulsa’s Civic Center Plaza in this recent article, suggesting Tulsa wants “to toss it away like an empty soda can.” Seriously? I’ve laughed to myself over several of Michael’s urban planning observations the past few years, but this…
Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look…
Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the market will soon come tumbling down as it did in 2008. As it becomes easier for…
Every year at this time there are many homeowners who decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. While data shows that the warmer spring months are the best time…
As we have outlined in previous articles, there are many non-financial benefits of owning a home and the list is lengthy including the feelings of security, satisfaction and stability, but today we will focus on wealth building opportunities that cannot be overlooked. Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today,…
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; the higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a chart created using Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic…
Have you been thinking about taking one of the downtown Tulsa’s underground tours; imagining dark, damp and musty dungeon-like tunnels, reminiscent of England’s medieval torture chambers? Perhaps you’ve seen images of long, dimly lit, narrow passageways with low ceilings; where you might faintly hear creaky doors and…
Working to build a city that attracts and retains talent, like William Franklin, has been a pursuit of mine for years. Known professionally as William the Artist, Franklin could arguably thrive in any city on the planet; but he purposefully chooses to live in Tulsa. As an admirer of his and as an urban planning…
The madness continues. Sadly, and with little resistance, the Gilcrease Expressway extension planning continues unabated. Buoyed by support from misguided transportation officials, business interests and Chamber representatives, the
Interested in a fine dining experience? Try Amelia’s. I read a few positive reviews about Amelia’s restaurant before my first visit, so I had high expectations. When I visited, those hopes were met and exceeded; living up to the hype on every front. Upon entering, you might feel as if you are in New…
After four years of tireless advocacy, Smart Growth Tulsa is ceasing operations. Founded as a single-proprietorship in 2014, the organization transitioned to an Oklahoma 501(c)4 Non-Profit in 2016, governed by a Board of Trustees, and
The proposal to allow wider driveway widths in the Right of Way citywide, is before the planning commission today at 1:30. It may well be one of the last chances to head off this bad idea. In an extraordinary display of a lack of transparency, the Administration has distributed new exhibits in the last few…