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How housing tax credit proves good, bad news (The Oklahoman)
The housing recovery law enacted late last month included good news in the temporary $7,500 tax credit for first-time home buyers, but it also leveled a "double whammy? at a big part of the market in Oklahoma, a mortgage consultant said. That's from the buyer's side. On the seller's side in the meantime, houses priced right still sell quickly, a Realtor said. Bad news for buyersCertain ...
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:49:09 GMT.

Milestones (The News & Observer)
Several Wake County programs received awards recently during the National Association of Counties annual conference in Kansas City, Mo.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:34:29 GMT.

Homebuyer tax credit? Beware of 15-year repayment (Courier-Post)
Lots of folks have been asking me if the much-touted first-time homebuyer tax credit is worth taking.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:18:32 GMT.

Fire Crews Clean Up Chemical Spill In SE OKC (KOCO 5 Oklahoma City)
Emergency crews have been called to the scene of a chemical spill in southeast Oklahoma City, authorities say.
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:53:02 GMT.

Mortgage mess: Weak rules cripple appraiser oversight (KATU Portland)
As soaring home prices set the stage for America's great housing meltdown, a critical step in making sure those home sales were a fair deal - the real estate appraisal - was undermined from within.
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:13:22 GMT.

Family's plans for owning Tuttle home among many squashed by credit crisis (The Oklahoman)
Charles Cheek held his head high the day he walked out of his family's dream home for the last time. He kicked in no walls. He shattered no windows. He yanked out no fixtures. Whatever anger or sadness he and his wife, Glenda, felt, they held inside ? or, at least, they kept it from shooting from their hearts and minds down their arms and legs and out their fists and feet. Some important walls ...
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:48:29 GMT.

U.S. Rep. Burgess tackles taxes, economy at town hall meeting (The Frisco Enterprise)
Gasoline prices fueled U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess? town hall meeting Saturday at Wakeland High School where he discussed how national events are influencing the 26th district and took questions from constituents.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:06:31 GMT.

AP: Weak rules cripple appraiser oversight (New Haven Register)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As soaring home prices set the stage for America's great housing meltdown, a critical step in making sure those home sales were a fair deal - the real estate appraisal - was undermined from within. MULTIMEDIA: States that have failed to investigate real estate appraisal complaints
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:57:32 GMT.

Many Okla. Districts Cutting Bus Routes (KHBS - KHOG Fort Smith - Fayetteville)
As Oklahoma school students prepare for another academic year, school districts across the state are trimming bus stops and routes to save money on fuel.
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:29:21 GMT.

August 19, 2008 (GlobeSt.com)
Real estate is one of the most dynamic, complicated and decentralized industries out there. The pharmaceutical, automotive, energy, banking and finance and technology industries are huge, but nothing compares to the complexity and diversity of real estate.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:13 GMT.