Tom and Bev Herring

Tulsa, Oklahoma has a great motto: "It's a good thing you're in Tulsa ." Those living in Tulsa can see these words all over the city on billboards, buses and television. So, if you live in Tulsa , give yourself a pat on the back. If you're looking to buy a home in a great city with a good housing market, Tulsa is the place to be.

Tulsa's property values have been stable for some time now and have been slightly increasing during 2008. Although new home construction has slowed, existing home inventory has done great. So, because of this great housing market, many Realtor associations across the state of Oklahoma have adopted their own motto. If you're in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma , you will find "It's a good thing to be in Oklahoma City " advertised everywhere.

While the national housing market has been gloomy lately, the Tulsa housing market has almost been unaffected by the fall. Since Tulsa is situated in the central part of the country, it just hasn't experienced the huge increase of home values like Nevada , California , Florida and others did. So, in turn, the housing market has been able to remain stable.

Tulsa's economy has also held strong while other cities around the country are seeing a drop in their economy. Gas and oil have continued to help boost Tulsa 's economy and maintain job growth.

Recent statistics about Tulsa 's housing market show that home sales are slightly down, but the average home price is up 8.4% over the last four years.

To show how positive most people feel about the strong economy in Tulsa , the United Way is kicking off their annual fundraiser with a goal of over $23 million. That's a huge goal, but it can be met in Tulsa . In the Veros Real Estate Solutions latest report, it listed Tulsa as having the 5^th strongest market in the Nation.

"It's a good thing you're in Tulsa," with such great news about the home-selling and home-buying market, why go anywhere else?

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While many jobs around the country are disappearing rapidly, there will be one business in the Tulsa , Oklahoma area that will be going against this trend by opening space for over 400 new jobs.

Throughout the next six months, the Cherokee Nation will be expanding and adding these jobs at its casino. Once the expansion is complete, the casino will be four times its current size. This will mean more jobs for gaming, jobs for marketing, jobs for finance, jobs for administration and jobs for engineering.

Residents in the area are saying no matter what your skills or work history is, you can find a position at Cherokee since they are hiring across the board.

This is a great opportunity for Tulsa area residents and those looking to buy a home in Tulsa real estate. Jobs will need to be filled over the next six months, so, get in early so the opportunity won't pass you by.

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A lease deal has been agreed upon with Tulsa Drillers. The agreement will go through its final approval today with the Tulsa Stadium Trust. This lease is a much needed step forward for a downtown ballpark. Officials hope it will be complete in time for the Double A baseball team's 2010 ball season.

The deal took longer than most had anticipated, but in the end everyone was happy with the outcome. Mayor Kathy Taylor, who approved the $60 million ballpark, thinks this is a very important step and is also pleased with the outcome. But everyone knows there is much work to be done in order to make the stadium a reality. Everyone involved in the project is excited about the day the first ball will be thrown over home plate.

Other steps that will be needed include completing the design of the stadium and securing financing that the project needs for bond debt. This will require the City Council's approval.

When complete, the stadium will be located by Interstate 244, bordered by Archer Street and Elgin Avenue . It will also be bordered by the backside of many businesses along Greenwood Ave. There will be 6,200 regular seats, twenty-five luxury suites, a party deck by first-base line, and a picnic area.

The ballpark will be owned and financially overseen by the Stadium Trust, which was created by the City Council. The city will be the sole beneficiary of the public trust.

For those who reside in Tulsa , Oklahoma , or those who are looking to buy a home in Tulsa , the first trust meeting will be held at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. The meeting will be held to officially establish an organization so it can legally act.

This big step shows that Tulsa is continuing to grow, even in tough times.

Kids and adults in Tulsa , Oklahoma love Halloween. It's one of the most fun holidays of the year for them. And everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween this year. So, using common sense and safety tips will help insure that you get to make the most of your Halloween.

This is the time of year that thousands of kids play outside in the dark. It's fun for them and for many adults, but many tragic things can happen. Many kids will get so excited they will forget all that you have taught them about safety. So, following some simple safety tips this Halloween season will help insure that you and your kids will have a fun, safe and happy Halloween.

Safety tips for kids:

~ Pumpkin carving - Every kid wants to help with the carving of the pumpkin, but you should never let small children handle sharp knives. There are several cheap pumpkin carving kits available that come with little saws. These work better than knives and are much safer for young children. You can also let them draw the face and clean the pumpkin out, but you carve it.

~ Costumes - Help your child choose a costume that will be safe for them to wear. Check to see if itʼs fire proof, make sure itʼs the right length, and the eye holes are big enough.

~ Props - If your child is carrying a prop such as a sword or knives, make sure it is rubber or plastic and the tips are smooth and flexible.

~ Jack-O-Lanterns - If you put pumpkins on your porch with candles in them, make sure they are well enough away from children so their clothes or costumes can't accidentally be set on fire.

~ Candy - Always check your child's candy before they eat it. A good way to hold them over from until you get a chance to check it is to treat them to a large spooky Halloween dinner.

~ Common sense safety - Teach your kids everyday safety, like never get into cars with strangers, don't talk to strangers, look both ways before crossing streets, use crossing lights when available, use flashlights when it's dark, etc.

Safety tips for Adults:

~ Escort - If you are unable to take your child trick-or-treating, make sure that another adult can go with them. Never let them go alone.

~ Route - Make sure you know the route your child will be taking so you can keep an eye on them in large crowds.

~ Events - Know what events or activities your kids will be attending, such as Halloween parties, or mall socials and who will be there.

~ Curfew - If you have older children, set a time for them to be home by. And make sure they know the importance of being there on time.

~ Know the difference - Teach your children the difference between tricks and vandalism. Rolling a house with toilet paper or throwing eggs at it seems like fun to some kids but it in fact is against the law.

~ Depending on the state, your child may have to clean it up, do community service, or do jail time. And in some cases the parent can be held liable for their childrenʼs actions.

~ Animals - Let your children know that animal cruelty will not be accepted on any level. Many kids already know this, but peer pressure can be bad. Let them know that it is morally wrong to harm animals in any way and they will serve jail time if caught.

Many of the safety tips are common sense, but over time we have to add to our list of safety tips. Just because weʼre not thinking of drugging candy, vandalizing property, or harming animals, doesnʼt mean otherʼs arenʼt.

We hope these safety tips will keep your kids safe during this Halloween season in Tulsa and other Oklahoma communities.

Mayor Kathy Taylor of Tulsa , Oklahoma is challenging local Tulsans to get up and get fit. She is starting a new fitness initiative to get Tulsans to walk, run, swim or bike one million miles.

For those with running groups, Mayor Taylor wants you to keep track of the miles you run so everyone can see how fit Tulsa is. Her goal is to get everyone living in Tulsa up and off the couch, and on the road to good health. Every time you get out and get moving, log every mile you walk, run, swim or bike.

Mayor Taylor also launched a new website: http://www.tulsamillionmiles.com/ . With so many upcoming events, you wont be alone when you're moving. This Saturday is the Tulsa Run. This is a serious challenge to help beat childhood obesity and health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure in the community.

Some are already volunteering to ride a bike to work everyday and log their miles. The Mayor herself is dedicated to good health, and runs on a regular basis. She has found a way to balance her life to fit work and good health into it.

Mayor Taylor believes that when people are aware that they can have a better quality of life long-term, they are more motivated to do it. She also wants a good looking city, and good looking and feeling residents to go along with it.