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Thanks to a recent report from Homes.org, the Oklahoma City movers are able to share some comprehensive stats regarding the local real estate market here in our beloved city. Here, we’d like to share some of the recently gathered data with you.

-May 2012 home sales have edged past the April 2012 sales and also the May 2011 sales.

-Average home listing price in May 2012 was up from April 2012–however down from May 2011.

-Interest rates in May 2012 were down to 4.01 percent, down from April 2012 which was also down even more from May 2011.

-The active listings on the Oklahoma City real estate market were up in May 2012 from April 2012, but lower than what was available in May 2011.

All in all, the market is seemingly getting to a healthy place. We can’t wait to see what the next few months hold for the Oklahoma City real estate industry.

Thanks to the Thunder’s NBA season, Oklahoma City is getting nationwide attention as a major league city. With that prestige comes a certain expectation of businesses and others located in Oklahoma City to “up the ante” as a big league city. The NBA finals certainly made a contribution to bringing Oklahoma City to a larger audience.

The Oklahoma City movers are also proud to say that the NBA isn’t the only thing Oklahoma City has going for it. A healthy office market, single family housing health and avoiding the credit freeze, housing bust and recession all have contributed to the solid image Oklahoma City has built.

We hope that the local economy stays healthy, but we also want to advise that if you’re considering homeownership in Oklahoma City then you should strike before the market factors in this new positive attention and potentially causes an increase in home prices.

In Oklahoma City, we’ve had a different experience than most areas with the housing bust. While many cities are beginning to see recovery, we’ve seen it for months–years even! In 2009, the Oklahoma City movers saw the most signs of the the housing bust. Low prices, mediocre sales and barely any construction.

What remained independent of the industry struggle is the appraisal market. The rates and appraisals were adjusting for short sales and foreclosures, and realtors and builders provided all pertinent info to try and get the best appraisal possible in the current state of the market. What resulted was an open, honest and healthy communication between builders, lenders, realtors, homeowners, and so on. Now, as the rest of the country ventures into this territory, it helps to think Oklahoma City should be a case to study on how to properly reignite the local real estate market.

The U.S. Humane Society has risen claims against an exotic animal park for allegedly letting children handle and pose for photographs with baby tigers. The claims from the Humane Society stem from an undercover worker who witnessed children mingling with exotic cats and even witnessed children who were scratched or bitten by the cats.

The cause for concern is great—especially in the wake of the horrible incident where an Ohio man let over 50 wild animals loose, a majority of which were killed. The park has already been investigated for violations to the Animal Welfare Act, and also for the deaths of 23 tiger cubs between 2009 and 2010. The Oklahoma City movers want proper treatment for these exotic animals and to be sure the conditions they are living under are clean and appropriate.

According to a news blurb from Retail Traffic Mag, there is a second wave of construction and shop additions coming to The Outlet Shoppes as Oklahoma City. Phase II will add 28,000 square feet and retail shops such as Columbia Sports and Ann Taylor LOFT, among others. Following the opening of the outlets about 10 months ago is a sign of how strong the retail market is in Oklahoma City.

A spokesperson for the complex says that they plan to continue adding top brands and shops to the center. The Oklahoma City movers are excited at the commercial opportunities the center continues to provide and also the retail positions that offer work for Oklahoma City residents.

Oklahoma City is among a few cities in the nation that were relatively unphased during the housing crisis, and according to HomeValueForecast.com the city has oil production to that for that success. The oil industry has helped lower the unemployment rates and also raise property values in the middle- America city. The Oklahoma City movers are glad to say our city is in the top ten markets as judged by nine factors.

The oil industry is only getting more profitable as the years go by, and now would be a viable time to put down roots in a place like Oklahoma City if you have had struggles with unemployment or home purchasing.

While the internet has become a convenient and reliable source of information and also a place for leisure, there are certain dangers that can occur online—and the Oklahoma real estate market is no exception to that rule. Internet scammers are targeting hopeful buyers in the area and luring them in to false transactions both for buying and renting homes.

While some listings are obvious, with sellers and landlords located in the West Indies or Nigeria, some are listing contact information from right here in Oklahoma City. We want you to be aware of the dangers that internet real estate can pose and also remind you to keep your wits about you when transferring money. You should never sign a lease or transfer funds without meeting with the landlord or at least a licensed realtor authorized to lease or sell the property. If you have more questions, contact your friends at the Oklahoma City movers.

In a recent study by KPMG, a tax and accounting firm, the top place for a business to open up shop in the United States is right here in Oklahoma City! With comparisons made on 13 different locations with 26 different levels of criteria, it’s a pretty impressive accomplishment.

Oklahome City offers strong cost advantages for businesses, for elements such as labor, facility costs and rent, expenses and even property taxes. The Oklahoma City movers want to encourage anyone planning to open a business or a new branch of their business to consider the financial pros of choosing a financially stable city such as Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City real estate prices have been strong lately, as the median home sales priced increased in the local market by 8.5% in comparison to 2011. But how does that compare to the rest of the nation? The Oklahoma City movers investigate.

Based on varied curricula, such as unemployment rates, home prices, trends in home pricing (steady, falling, rising, etc) and the foreclosure rate were evaluated to bring the most economically sound cities for Americans to live.

And how did Oklahoma City do? Well, according to Realty Biz News, they ranked #1 in the nation. They were also the only city to receive “All As” throughout the judged categories.

Downtown has noticeably become more popular in recent times, and there’s no sign of that changing in the near future. New low rise buildings will begin construction in the area, such as a new police station, municipal court building and elementary school. A conference center hotel is also on the agenda as possible addition to downtown. If it goes as planned, it will exceed 20 stories.

SandRidge Energy is also plotting a new building–which is likely to top 15 stories. Devon Energy Center is also a potential 50 story complex in the works. The Oklahoma City movers are excited by the potential jobs these new buildings may bring.