In the midst of a national real estate meltdown, we’re no strangers to being praised… sounds strange, doesn’t it? Well, here we are again, ranked highly for being a great place to live… you’ll find both Norman and Edmond, OK ranked in Money Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Live.
Riding Out the Recession
October 20, 2008 by
Despite all the worry about a looming recession, there’s still a lot of benefit to being in central Oklahoma. You probably remember that Forbes.com rated us the most recession-proof city a while back. Well, now that the economy has slid a little further, they’ve published a new list and apparently they still love us. OKC […]
What's There To Do in Oklahoma?
October 7, 2008 by
It’s funny to me that, even with all the progress our great metro has seen over the past decade or so, the images conjured up when someone mentions Oklahoma are still often of dustbowl history. Oftentimes people don’t travel here because they honestly believe that there’s nothing here worth seeing, but as anyone who’s visited lately […]
Poor Okies? Think Again…
August 14, 2008 by
A common stereotype is that wages in Oklahoma are low, and that supposedly washes out our lower cost of living. However, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis’ recent report shows that the Oklahoma City metro area boasts an above-average income level… again showing that disposable income is a reality here in our great state.
Edmond Bests it's Better
August 14, 2008 by
Progress is always nice, but seeing progress in this direction is just plain exciting! According to the latest ACCRA Cost of Living Index by C2ER, Edmond Oklahoma’s cost of living is not only lower than the national average, it’s actually lower than it was this time last year. Edmond ranked below the national average in […]
You Won't Appreciate It Until You Experience It!
July 17, 2008 by
I spent a few hours today with a delightful young woman charged with the logistics of relocating the Seattle Supersonics to Oklahoma City, and wasn’t at all surprised to hear the old ‘What’s in Oklahoma City?’ statement, in reference to the mindset of a few of the folks being moved here. It’s a common question. Whether […]
'Plentiful jobs, excellent schools, affordable housing'
July 14, 2008 by
…That’s a promising quote from a new list published by CNNMoney.com, which lists the Top 100 best places to live. Of course, I’m just here to brag about Edmond being ranked #52. Norman residents will be touting that they’ve beat us on this one though, coming in at #6. Either way, great props for both cities, […]
Edmond's Cost of Living – Well Below Average
May 15, 2008 by
The thing I hear that’s most surprising to families who relocate to Edmond is how affordable everything is, in comparison to what they’re used to. According to a new OKCBusiness.com article, Edmond’s annual cost of living is 11.4% percent lower than the national average. Just another of many factors that make Edmond a great place to […]
Live & Earn in Edmond
May 9, 2008 by
I’m amazed at the number of entrepreneurs in the Edmond area… I actually think I might know more people who work for themselves, than I know who have ‘real jobs.’ So, it’s no surprise to me that Edmond is ranked in the Top 100 places to live and launch by CNNMoney.com
