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Green Country: Tulsa, OK Real Estate

By Pam Bertrand

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Even bankers will tell you that the only sure investments are in real estate. Real estate has a way of always gaining value. If you’re looking to invest in a strong market, take a look at Tulsa, OK real estate. This is a market that is growing, and it is swiftly becoming one of the strongest markets in the nation.

Tulsa has been called "America’s Most Beautiful City" for a variety of reasons. Natural beauty blesses Tulsa, as the Arkansas River and the beautiful Oklahoma countryside provide a gorgeous landscape.

During the oil boom of the 1920s, architects built some of the most iconic homes in midtown Tulsa, OK. Many of these neighborhoods have now been classified in the National Registry of Historic Places.

Economy and Employment in Tulsa, Oklahoma

At the same time, Tulsa’s economy is enjoying a huge boost. The population is rapidly approaching 1 million people, and Tulsa is creating jobs in the health care, telecommunications, oil and gas, aerospace, and other sectors.

Tulsa recently initiated the Vision 2025 project, which aims to further expand Tulsa’s economy. The Visions 2025 project will foster the growth of small business, attract investment, add jobs, and increase funding for education.

Sports and Recreation in Tulsa

It is known for having a vibrant cultural scene. Curators nationwide have acclaimed the Philbrook Museum of Art as having one of the greatest collections of Baroque art in the entire country. The Tulsa Historical Society houses valuable artifacts from Oklahoma’s rich history.

For sports fans, Tulsa offers hard-hitting ice hockey, action-packed arena football, nationally ranked college football, minor league baseball, professional soccer, and NBA D-League basketball.

Top-Notch Education in Tulsa, OK

Several prominent universities are established in Tulsa. Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa have both won national acclaim for their strong academic, athletic, and arts programs. In fact, the Princeton Review ranked the University of Tulsa as one of the top ten colleges in the country for students’ overall happiness, quality of life, and interaction with the community.

Tulsa and the Surrounding Area

People are taking notice of Tulsa’s suburbs, too. The U.S. government has awarded the Jenks Public Schools with one of the highest governmental honors, the Malcolm Baldrige award. Broken Arrow, OK has the lowest crime rate in all of Oklahoma. Bixby, OK is known as the "The Garden Spot of Oklahoma," and seamlessly combines country livin’ with the city life.

These suburbs are also adding jobs. Better yet, the real estate in these markets is affordable and profitable.

All of Tulsa’s suburbs are located very close to Tulsa. Most of the highways that connect Tulsa to its suburbs are known for being congestion-free. It’s very convenient to live in a suburb and commute to Tulsa.

The Greater Tulsa area is located in "Green Country."

"Green Country" earned its name from the lush forests and grasslands that populate it. In fact, the geography of northeastern Oklahoma has attracted people to this area for decades.

The homes in Tulsa, OK keep their values. Recently, Business Week ranked Tulsa as #15 in maintaining property values. This means that investing in Tulsa, OK real estate is an extra safe investment. People who invest in Tulsa real estate are investing in a market that is proven to gain value.

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