Strong Sales and Slow Building Starts Split Oklahoma City Housing Market

2014 saw the Oklahoma City housing market slowly build back up. Pre-existing home sales have steadily increased. But even as areas near Moore and Edmond have expanded out, the home building market in Oklahoma city hasn’t quite rallied to the … Continue reading

Modest New Home Market Expected to Continue

After 6 years of doldrums, the overall housing market in the U.S. is finally back on track. But the new residence sector of the market is “running in place,” maintaining the modest gains made over the beginning of the year … Continue reading

Architecture Billings Index Reaches 7-Year High

According to the American Institute of Architects, commercial building has reached its highest point since 2007. The Architectural Billings Index, which is used to predict construction spending for the next 9-12 months, scored the current market at 55.8. Scores of … Continue reading

Oklahoma City’s Southwest Showcase of Homes Kicks Off

From now until August 3, the Southwest Home Builders Association and the Moore Home Builders Association will be be showing in the I-240 corridor area. Tours run from 1pm to 7pm and are free and open to the public. The showcase … Continue reading

Residential Building Boom Continues in Rogers County

In Rogers County, Oklahoma, residential construction is booming. The Rogers County planning and permit officials have issued over $68.6 million dollars in residential construction building permits over the last year. The Rogers County home building industry has grown 30 million … Continue reading

OKC Home Construction Has Lots of Delay

Oklahoma City isn’t always recognized for its ability to keep up with national trends, but there’s one trend it’s keeping pace with: the severe shortage of entitled lots for residential construction. Accompanying this shortage are record-high prices for A and … Continue reading