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Oklahoma City - one of the MOST recession resilient cities ... The Brookings Institute just released a report which is tracking the economic recovery of America's 100 largest metro areas. And I am proud to say that Oklahoma is #4 on the list! All of us are ready to hear some positive statements about our economy. The ranking considered the changes in economic indicators: employment, unemployment, gross metropolitan product ( like a city's GDP) and of course housing prices. Percent change in employment, from peak to the first quarter of 2010: -3 Percent change in unemployment rate, March 2007 to March 2010: 1.8% Percent change in real Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP), peak to 2010Q1: 0.8% Percent change in real Housing Price Index (HPI), first quarter 2007 to 2010: -3.6% Oklahoma City had the study's lowest change of unemployment rate, which currently sits at 6.1%.   READ the full Brookings Institute report here, and check out the 11 MOST resilient cities here. Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/amorpheus/

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• Restore the roof. Improve its appearance and keep it from leaking.
• Clean up the driveway and walkways. They set the tone for the rest of the home.
• Maintain the gutters. Clean out leaves and debris. Eliminate signs of water damage.
• Pay attention to details. Install attractive street numbers, door hardware and a new mailbox.
• Make the front door welcoming. Paint an old but solid one; replace one that is past its prime.
• Light it up. Decorate with attractive outdoor lighting.
• Paint offers big payoff for a low price. Just doing the shutters, trim and railings can help.
• Spruce up the lawn. Mow, pull weeds and fertilize.
• Add a WOW factor. Some beautiful plants will impress buyers.

Source: FrontDoor.com (06/09/2010)

Do you want  to move the clock back?

This Saturday travel to the Old West of 1800's

Chisholm Trail Crawfish Festival in Yukon Oklahoma

This Saturday, June 5 from (10AM to 8PM) transport yourself back in time and celebrate the history of western heritage. Chisholm Trail Crawfish Festival in Yukon, OK will be in full swing.

Come and listen to the Old West stories and talk to the chuck-wagon cook as he makes sourdough biscuits. Visit soldiers who fought in the Civil War and witness live artillery and Signal Corps demonstrations. Watch the blacksmiths at work and stroll to the Saloon for a cold sarsaparilla. Mr. J.W. Parker, the local Chisholm Trail history expert, will amaze you with his Chisholm Trail knowledge. You will also get a chance to chat with the Sheriff. If you get tired you can relax on a hay bale and and listen to the music. 

Watch the gunfights, Craw-fish races, Express Clyde and Pony Show, Western Tack, pony rides and listen live Cajun-Country Music.  There will be so much to witness and learn...and of course don't forget the FOOD! Fabulous Cajun-style food prepared by Chef Lanney Smith and Chef Clint Eaves. As usual it is going to be a fun filled festival!

BEFORE THE $8000 FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER TAX ENDS - check out these houses for sale in Yukon Oklahoma

Only a few days left till the $8000 home tax credit expires. To be exact the tax credit expires on April 30. It doesn't look that it will be extended, there is no talk about it anywhere.
What does it mean to you - the Buyer? That you have to have your chosen house under contract by the end of this day. Negotiated, approved and signed! And that doesn't leave you with much time to search. Here are a few of the homes which I thought might be a possible choice for you. If not just click here to search houses in Yukon, Mustang and OKC area.

PS. The closing must take place by June 30th, 2010.

OKC THUNDER PUTS A LITTLE RAMBLING ON LA LAKERS

IN THE PLAYOFFS IN OKLAHOMA CITY!

And what a game it was!

Yesterday, I was watching history in the making. Having no tickets I couldn't experience it live but as they say ... I had the best seat in the house - at my home  in front of the TV that is.

Ford Center was rocking...Thunder kept us in the stitches till last minutes - and just three or four minutes before the game's end they took a lead and never gave it back. What a game it was! At the end of the game the fans rocked the house ... ecstatic fans couldn't hold their excitement. 'I have never heard any place that loud' - said Phil Jackson (Laker's coach).

I guess that's why it is called a THUNDER STADIUM! Till next game - Saturday at 8:30PM...

Christian Brothers Automotive in Yukon OK celebrates One Year Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary and many more to go!

One year in business already!

It seems like it was just yesterday that we saw a beautiful building being built on Garth Brooks Blvd across from Yukon High School's grounds. It is hard to believe that Christian Brothers Automotive in Yukon OK celebrated their first year in business already.  Last Friday on April 9th everyone was invited to join the festivities ... The celebration started at 11AM and there already were quite a few 'well wishers' at the table. Good food, great people, good conversations and lots of prizes.

" Caring for the family - caring for the family car" is Christian Brothers motto. Check their mission statement.

We were greeted with big smiles by the owners - Lisa and Eric Lang and their three delightful children (see the picture of Eric and his daughter on left). I asked Eric how is the business and his reply was: "Business is great, we are pleasantly surprised at out success in Yukon, it exceeded our expectations"! "This is a family oriented business" he said. Christian Brothers was founded in 1982 by our CEO & President Mark Carr on the basic principle that honesty and integrity should be the driving force behind the business.

Yukon is a fast growing community and it is fantastic that our community so strongly supports our local businesses so they can expand, thrive and serve us in the best way.

CONGRATULATIONS ERIC AND LISA!