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Mize: Lumber, steel and other building costs are up; this is how inflation starts
It's not just lumber prices that are skyrocketing and homebuilders who are taking the hit (and passing it along to homebuyers):...
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Three things about your house you may learn the hard way during Snowmageddon 2021
Oklahomans, your house probably wasn't cut out for this once-in-a-lifetime* cold, snowy weather. (*Let us pray.) Here are three...
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Moesel: Give flowers or plants to say 'I love you'
The calendar has rolled to February, and our garden activities expand dramatically. First thing is to remember Valentine’s Day...
These tips can help you raise your gardening game
Fairly easy to construct and even easier to maintain, raised garden beds are a great way to raise plants and vegetables in the...
Want to grow your own food? Here are tips to get started
In the past year, there seems to have been an unprecedented interest in learning how to grow food due to experiencing the...
Don't bogart that warehouse: Medical marijuana helps keep industrial property smoking in OKC area
Warehouses are smoking. Industrial property is still as hot as fever compared with other real estate sectors, thanks, still, to...
Marni Jameson: Eight ways to show your house you care
Let’s give it up for our houses. Over the past year, they have really been there for us. Like a good partner, they’ve provided...
Oklahoma Proven: Gardening selections revealed for 2021
STILLWATER — While some people seem to be born with green thumbs, others need a little support to bring their gardening skills...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 27, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $56 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Should you buy or sell a home in 2021? Here’s what to know
While the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine has left a lot of question marks about the future of the U.S. economy at-large,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 27, 2021
• TPI Construction, 8800 S Drexel Ave., apartment, erect, $1,028,000. • Direct Supply, 6312 N Portland Ave., nursing home,...
How to prepare your home for any emergency
While no one wants to dwell on worst-case scenarios, the past year has in many ways illustrated that there are no certainties...
What to do in, and for, your poor house now that Oklahoma's winter storms have passed
If you think your house and the things in it made it unscathed through last week's snowstorms and record-breaking cold, maybe...
Where would you live if you could, now that working from home is more than a remote possibility?
It's a growing trend. Remote Tulsa, for one, is offering selected members $10,000 toward the purchase of a home "to attract...
Working remotely? Some cities, states will pay you to move in
As the coronavirus pandemic spurs a migration of skilled workers out of expensive metro areas, a growing number of cities and...
Learn the basics of backyard composting
A free “Backyard Composting” workshop will be from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday at Precure Nursery, 8125 W Reno. Oklahoma County...
Texas AG was in Utah after historic freeze back home
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas was reeling from last week's historic freeze, the state's attorney general was in Utah for...
Gardening: How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow
The deadly winter storms that have wreaked havoc in large swaths of the country recently can also damage trees and shrubs.Snow...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 20, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $86 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Farzaneh brothers support education, housing, other causes in central Oklahoma
MOORE — Revolution didn’t break out in Iran 40 years ago until after the Farzaneh brothers left to study architecture at the University of Oklahoma, but its effects reached around the world and lay a heavy weight on both of them. “Because of...
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Marni Jameson: New HVAC system trips heated discussion
I would like the record to show: I was against replacing our heating and air conditioning system. For once, my husband wanted...
Jasco Products gets a $3.8-million remodel, and more Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 20, 2021
• Burns & McDonnell Inc., 10 E Memorial Road, warehouse, remodel, $3,776,757. • Smith & Pickel Construction, 4820...
Trends in the greening of housing
WASHINGTON — Energy efficiency is a primary driver in homebuyer preferences, according to research from the National...
COVID-19 reverses key home design trends
WASHINGTON— After declining for four years, a number of key trends — including the average size of the home and the number of...
So, the pandemic has you looking to improve your home. How do you pay for it?
Brandon Segal was set to make a substantial addition to his historic house in a Philadelphia suburb, but he wasn’t sure how to...
OKC-area Garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Feb. 20, 2021
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Ready for a custom house? You might not be able to buy one
Homebuilders are turning away customers — for custom-built homes at least — because of uncertainty surrounding soaring lumber...
Subfreezing stretch is harsh reminder that winter isn't done
We have just survived a brutal stretch of serious winter weather. It has been hard not only on we humans, but also on all our...
Amid rising seas, 'dry' resort is wetter than it likes
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Ocean City, New Jersey is officially a “dry” town.In 1879, four Methodist ministers established a...
Candles a decor favorite this winter for light, scent, mood
If a candle is burning in a dark room, we don’t see the darkness, we see the light. Perhaps that’s why candles have become such...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 7, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $38 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Who bought what and where in Oklahoma County: property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 13, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $35 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
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In pandemic, more people choose to die at home
MISSION, Kan. — Mortuary owner Brian Simmons has been making more trips to homes to pick up bodies to be cremated and embalmed...
Marni Jameson: Survey looks at love in the time of COVID-19
How’s your love life during these stay-at-home times? Not to get personal, but it is Valentine’s Day, and, besides, getting...
Oklahoma City building permits for Feb. 13, 2021
• Bradford Place Lp, 613 Davis Ave., clubhouse, erect, $21,310,002. • Bradford Place Lp, 613 Davis Ave., apartment, erect,...
How to collect soil; there will be a test
If you have never done soil sampling, or if it has been several years, now is the perfect time to take a sample. Soil testing...
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Rent is going up, and apartment sales are strong in OKC
Renters struggled in 2020, but in the Oklahoma City area they mostly kept their rent paid up, and it shows in the apartment...
Flambe plant shines with 2021 Pantone color choices of the year
Some headlines call it "Pandemic Gray," but you will see it opens the door to one of the toughest, persevering and...
Mize: OKC apartment renters, don't expect much improvement anytime soon
Renters, any improvements planned for your apartment complex before the coronavirus could be on hold until well after the virus...
Bidens view Valentine's Day decorations on White House lawn
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has a valentine for the American people: giant pink, white and red hearts bearing calls...
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network debuts January 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia enterprise is finally coming to full bloom, with an app...
In an anxious winter, the garden still offers consolation
Deep into this pandemic winter, it can be hard to remember what a refuge gardens were last spring and summer.In those...
Still working at home? Return to a sense of normalcy while routines stay disrupted
With the roll-out of the vaccine taking place slowly, it may be awhile longer before life returns completely to normal....
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Marni Jameson: HGTV’s 'Good Bones' star promotes inclusivity in new kids’ book
I’ve always said I do not see a line between where home life stops, and home design begins. It’s all a blur to me. Mina...
Even tree seeds need time to chill out
How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Feb. 6, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $44 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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8 tips for a successful home renovation
Thinking of remodeling your home? Follow these eight remodeling tips to help minimize hassles during a renovation: Create a...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Feb. 6, 2021
• JHBR Architecture, 1703 NW 150, school, add-on, $2,800,000. • Crabtree Homes LLC, 13533 Ashlyn Lane, residence, erect,...
Grandma is moving in sooner than expected as demand increases for homes for the generations.
THE VILLAGE — The coronavirus hasn't just kept people at home and spurred many to buy a new home — it's bringing Grandma to the...
Record home sales defy exclamation
EDMOND — Wow, oooh, ahh, yeah and (choose your own exclamation), or, as Brian Preston put it, "What a year" it was for home...
Learn about OKC home repair programs during virtual town hall
Grants and loans offered by the city of Oklahoma City to homeowners and residents interested in owning a home will be explained...
Cyprus Orthodox Church to restore historic homes amid outcry
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The head of Cyprus’ Orthodox Church on Wednesday pledged to rebuild a row of historic homes that were...
N Carolina home of white supremacist voted off landmark list
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The home of a former North Carolina newspaper publisher who helped orchestrate an 1898 riot in which at...
Angelina Jolie sells painting Churchill gave as gift to FDR
LONDON (AP) — A painting by Winston Churchill that is a piece of both political and Hollywood history is coming up for...
Marni Jameson: Take your lighting fixtures from builder grade to custom
Homes are like so many aspects of life. If you choose to not see what you don’t want to see, it’s easier, and often, less...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 30, 2021
• JMA Architects LLC, 2320 NW 10, business, erect, $3,400,000. • Bockus Payne Architecture, 7301 W Reno Ave., school, remodel,...
OKC metro Realtors give thousands to state housing foundation
MLSOK Inc., a subsidiary of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors, has donated $42,250 to the Oklahoma Housing...
Laughlin: Want to be a shear genius? Here are some landscape pruning tips
Most of your landscape pruning chores, with a few exceptions, should be done from now until early in March. You may have chosen...
Oklahoma Association of Realtors names officers, directors
The Oklahoma Association of Realtors announces 2021 officers and directors. “The Oklahoma real estate industry is fortunate to...
OKC agent spotlighted in Top Agent Magazine
Britta Thrift, a real estate agent with Engel & Völkers Oklahoma City, 1138 N Robinson Ave., and a specialist in historic...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 30, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $72 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
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How to make your home a sanctuary even if COVID-19 arrives on your doorstep
Winter has brought with it a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, and while the rollout of preventive vaccines has begun, the...
Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 30, 2021, a luxuty condo in Midtown Oklahoma City
The Listing of the Week is a luxury condo at 701 Hudson in Midtown. The 1,700-square-foot, ground-floor home at 701 N Hudson...
Remodel and Landscape Show set for this weekend at OKC Fairgrounds
The Oklahoma City Spring Remodel & Landscape Show will be Friday-Sunday at the OKC Fairgrounds. With the coronavirus...
OKC homebuilders will bring ideas back 'from' the International Builders Show, as usual, even though it's online this year, which is not
Homebuilders aren't going on their usual middle-of-winter excursion to the International Builders Show, but they'll still be...
The country is close to running out of houses
Imagine zero houses for sale. You have to imagine it. The market will not allow the housing inventory to fall to zero. Before...
Oklahoma City garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Jan. 30, 2021
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Cable trouble dogs spacewalkers in European lab upgrades
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts encountered cable trouble Wednesday while attempting to make improvements...
When ice storm gives you broken limbs, make mulch
EDMOND — Free mulch stemming from the October 2020 ice storm is available on a first-come, first-served basis until it is gone....
No Mardi Gras parades, so thousands make 'house floats'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — You just can’t keep a good city down, especially when Mardi Gras is coming.All around New Orleans, thousands...
RIGHT AT HOME: Space-themed decor brings the heavens indoors
It was a tough year here on Earth, but 2020 was a bright spot for space exploration. SpaceX sent its futuristic Starship to new...
Moesel: It's time to dig into your garden plans
We have been blessed with some nice sunny winter days, and many folks are starting to get the urge to start gardening. This is...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 23, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $62 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Does it make sense to pay off your mortgage early?
When you own a home, the thought of a mortgage hanging over your head for decades can be daunting for many people — and it’s...
Oklahoma City building permits for Jan. 23, 2021
• Landmark Fine Homes LP, 15200 S May Ave., residence, erect, $1,500,000. • Tim Hughes Custom Homes LLC, 14616 Cascade Drive,...
Landscape, hardscape, escape to Edmond for The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 23, 2021
The Listing of the Week is a two-story home with a pool and meticulous landscaping and hardscaping, front and back, in Edmond's...
Garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Jan. 23, 2021
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Marni Jameson: Pull the plug on dated light fixtures
“Eeeeeeek!” My husband heard my scream from two rooms away. “What’s wrong?” he says, finding me in the dining room, where I had...
Oklahoma Home Builders Association names new officers
The Oklahoma Home Builders Association has selected Jim Schuff, co-owner of Vesta Homes, as 2021 president. Other officers are...
On Gardening: Fall planting of Supertunias is great idea for South
Fall planting of petunias was a great idea. The period right after Christmas always has been kind of like a breather for garden...
Here are some healthy, safe and affordable home cleaning tips
When it comes to keeping your home healthy, safe and clean, it’s all about balance. Using the following tips, you can make 2021...
REIT quietly buys Guthrie, OK, self-storage, and more commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Jan. 23, 2021
GUTHRIE — A real estate investment trust has bought Always Storage, an 801-unit self-storage property in Guthrie, paying...
Retail rocks and hard places: Coronavirus has OKC stores, eateries, venues caught in some middles
Not surprisingly, there were no specific teasers in Price Edwards & Co.'s year-end retail property report — no Costco is...
Social distancing or not, the Oklahoma City Spring Remodel & Landscape Show could be packed
So many people are so ready to get out of the house, and with stay-at-home improvements all the rage, the Oklahoma City Spring...
For your plants' sake, go easy on the salt
Removing ice from roads and walkways in winter might be essential for safety, but salt can be damaging to plants and soil.Salt...
'Pharma Bro' Shkreli loses 2nd bid for early prison release
NEW YORK (AP) — That’s another no for the “Pharma Bro.”A federal judge has rejected convicted pharmaceutical executive’s Martin...
OKC window tinting shop rolls up national franchise
A couple of years ago, Greg Goodman realized the auto window tinting business he'd been in for 30-plus years was not all it was...
Restaurants, bars scramble for propane amid pandemic winter
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — With coronavirus restrictions forcing bars and restaurants to seat customers outside in the dead of...
Oklahoma gardening calendar
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Landscape design workshop set El Reno
EL RENO — The Canadian County Extension Service will conduct a home landscaping design workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 26...
Plan now for spring lawn and garden
Dreary winter days are the perfect time to plan your spring landscaping, lawn and gardening activities. Take time now to make...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 16, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $45 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
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Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 16, 2021
• Tippmann Construction, 6849 S Rockwell Ave., manufacturing, erect, $17,750,600. • Lindsey Construction Inc., 700 NE 122,...
What are real estate closing costs and how much will you pay?
Closing costs are the thousands of dollars in fees associated with a mortgage, typically amounting to 2% to 5% of the loan...
Marni Jameson: 8 ways the post-pandemic home will change
For anyone aspiring to have a lovely home, especially during the pandemic, let me warn you about the two words that will foil...
Wear a mask; get the vaccine; the housing market needs more sellers to get out of the house
There's a growing housing shortage, partly because there's a seller shortage, partly because of the coronavirus. Home sales...
'Another way of serving people' Meet Steven Ligon, 2021 president of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors
Steven Ligon considered ministry. He landed in real estate, most recently as broker-owner of 1907 Homes and Land, which he...
Big Bass Park sale at Lake Eufaula, plus more commercial realty transactions from The Oklahoman for Jan. 15, 2021.
Big Bass Park, a manufactured home park fronting Lake Eufaula, sold to a California investor, one of two recent deals by broker...
U.S. retail sales fell in December for 3rd straight month
NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales fell for a third straight month as a surge in virus cases kept people away from stores during the...
Heavy snowfall hits Sweden, Finland; icy temperatures ahead
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Thousands of households across northern Sweden and southern Finland were without power Wednesday after heavy...
Dallas developers buy OKC apartments to remodel; plus more real estate transactions from The Oklahoman
A partnership controlled by Dallas developers Roger Gault of Gault Co. and Robert Gunby with RTG Capital LLC has bought Spring...
Simple actions can help you breathe better in your home
With more of life centered at home due to cool weather and social distancing, it’s time to ensure the space where your family...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 9, 2021
• CMSwillowbrook, 2301 NW 145, school, erect, $17,000,000. • Elliott Architects Inc., 4301 Grant Blvd., restaurant, erect,...
Moesel: Interested in houseplants? You're not the only one
We welcome a new year as we dive deeper into winter, and that makes us want to spend more time with our houseplants....
Norman Fire Department gains top rating
NORMAN — The Norman Fire Department has achieved the highest Public Protection Classification rating from the Insurance Service...
Oklahoma gardening calendar for Jan. 9, 2021
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Helpful winter weather tips from the meteorologists
Preparing for unpredictable winter weather? Take stock of your home, vehicle and planning tools to ensure your family stays...
Marni Jameson: How to work with an artist to get just what you want
My husband and I agree on many aspects of home decor, but artwork isn’t one of them. He likes modern abstracts. I like...
If you're looking for something new to plant, Mustang seed swap is the place to be
MUSTANG — Canadian County Master Gardeners' annual seed swap starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mustang Public Library, 1201 N...
It’s time to rethink the single-family home as the American dream, author says
PHILADELPHIA — Housing today looks largely the same as it did in 1950, Diana Lind observes in her new book "Brave New Home: Our...
Just two owners in 55 years: Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 9, 2021
The Listing of the Week is a two-story midcentury home that has had just two owners, backing to Quail Creek Golf & Country...
Oklahoma County property sales for Jan. 9, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $79 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
What if Hobby Lobby's Hemispheres stores had lasted until the coronavirus?
Hobby Lobby has sold its shuttered Hemispheres furniture store in Moore, nearly two years after announcing the demise of the...
Homebuilding sizzled in 2020. What's next?
There was never a dull moment for homebuilders in 2020, from the collective gasp shared by everyone when the coronavirus first,...
What is 'home'? Where is 'work'? 2020 changed assumptions about both form and function of space in a house.
Oklahoma City homebuilders built more houses last year than in nearly a decade despite clouds of uncertainty. • A global...
Review: 'Herself,' a spirited drama of abuse and resilience
Phyllida Lloyd's “Herself,” an Irish drama of spousal abuse set against Dublin's housing crisis, has some narrative weak spots...
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New team, same ole Tom Brady.The six-time Super Bowl champion who left New England for sunny Florida is in...
Still have your Christmas tree? You can recycle it in Edmond
EDMOND — Residents can recycle their Christmas trees by dropping them off by Jan. 25 at designated locations in Hafer Park or...
They need to chill. Tips for turning seeds into trees
How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams,...
SC home renovations find baby's bones in wall from long ago
PACOLET, S.C. (AP) — Someone remodeling a house in an old mill town in South Carolina found bones from a baby inside a wall, a...
Marni Jameson: Favorite moments from 2020's second half
Last week, as I do at the end of every year, I looked back at columns from the first half of 2020 and pulled out half a dozen...
New Year’s resolutions for the central Oklahoma gardener
Winter is a great time to think about making resolutions for your gardens and landscape for next year. My resolution is that I...
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Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Jan. 2, 2021
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $48 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
How one Seattle architect went from mansions to tiny homes
She was called into her office, the same day Gov. Jay Inslee told nonessential workers to stay at home. The architectural firm...
Check out this lakefront home, The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Jan. 2, 2021
The Listing of the Week is a lakefront home with views of the water from every room, in Edmond's gated Summit Lake Estates. The...
Tropical photo workshop, garden events from The Oklahoman for Jan. 2, 2021
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Need mortgage relief due to COVID-19? Here's what to know
As the pandemic rages, many are facing financial hardship. For homeowners with a Freddie Mac loan, COVID-19 mortgage assistance...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Jan. 2, 2021
• Bridgeway Homes LLC, 15608 Laguna Drive, residence-attached, erect, $750,000. • Huffman Custom Homes, 13117 Rohan Court,...
Tips to enhance your backyard with water features
Enhancing your backyard? Experts say that the sights and sounds of water features make them one of the most effective additions...
Silver linings: OKC-area housing shined in 2020 despite the coronavirus cloud
It seems like the second half of 2020 was better than the first for housing in the Oklahoma City area, even with a devastating...
Christmas trees can have second life as compost
NORMAN — The city of Norman Sanitation Division will be picking up Christmas trees for composting on the regular yard waste...
The Latest: S Korea reports biggest daily death toll so far
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says 40 more coronavirus patients have died in the past 24 hours, the highest daily number...
Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the...
Top associate of Russia's Navalny released from detention
MOSCOW (AP) — A top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released from detention Sunday and said she was...
How to keep your home cozy all season long
Most homeowners want to keep their home cozy and their heating bills low during the winter, but struggle to keep the warmth in...
It's time to reflect on gardening successes, plan for 2021
We hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas whether you got to celebrate in person, by phone or over a Skype or Zoom...
Check out this brand-new bungalow, The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 26, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a brand-new bungalow in the heart of Oklahoma City. The 1,750-square-foot home at 1700 NE Euclid St....
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 26, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $44 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Oklahoma gardening calendar for Dec. 26, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
5 housing trends for 2021
In 2021, mortgage rates will rise from record lows, home price gains will slow, and Americans will continue their migration to...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 26, 2020
• Perkins & Will, 10240 Broadway Extension, hospital (Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital), erect, $16,000,000. • Ashton...
Marni Jameson: Lessons learned from first half of 2020
Now we come to that time of year (and what a year it’s been) where, traditionally we ― you and I ― reflect on where we’ve gone...
OKC homebuilder Homes By Taber commits to donating more to local nonprofits
Homes by Taber is doubling the number of local nonprofits to receive donations when it sells a house in 2021. Founder Taber...
How to avoid frozen pipes
STILLWATER — Winter temperatures can lead to frozen pipes in the home and even bigger problems if the pipes burst, said Gina...
Here are some housing highlights from the first half of 2020
It's tempting to just let terrible 2020 go without comment, but some important and memorable things did happen this year in...
Young trees need some dressing up for winter protection
My young trees are decked out in their winter finery: arboreal attire, perfumes and cosmetics that will protect them through...
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and many tears
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious,...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 19, 2020
• City of Oklahoma City, 928 Frederick Douglass Ave., clubhouse, erect, $3,500,000. • Bockus Payne Architecture, 9701 Boardwalk...
Laughlin: Legends and lore of holiday plants
Many of the plants we associate with holiday celebrations have interesting histories and legends associated with them. Many...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar for Dec. 19, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 19, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $41 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Marni Jameson: Which kitchen knives are a cut above?
It’s the single most handled item in the kitchen, maybe the entire house. Held even more than the TV remote, the kitchen knife...
Keep your home network secure with these simple steps
Working and learning from home is the new norm for millions of American families engaged in a daily juggling act, making sure...
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Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 19, 2020
The Listing of the Week is an especially energy-efficient home in Norman. The 2,553-square-foot home at 209 Sonora Lane has...
OKC's Heritage Hills East lands on National Register of Historic Places
Heritage Hills East is a mere sliver compared to its bigger neighbor to the west, stately Heritage Hills, but its roots are...
A COVID positive: At Home stores soar, and a new one in OKC is back on track
The home decor superstore chain shut down all of its locations in March and April because of the coronavirus. It also halted...
Your house could hold more cash than you
Feeling rich? House rich? House richer anyway? You probably are, although it's just on paper unless you spend it. The rising...
Texas developer is bringing 55+ 'active adult' apartments to Norman, Oklahoma
A Texas developer has started work on Sage Cobblestone, an "active adult" apartment complex in Norman with an emphasis on...
Home Depot to pay $20.8M fine for lax contractor oversight
Home Depot Inc. will pay a $20.8 million fine for failing to ensure that its contractors follow lead paint rules. The civil...
Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, biggest drop in 7 months
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans held back on spending during the start of the holiday shopping season, a troubling sign for retailers...
Right at Home: Resetting for a new year with soothing decor
After an anxiety-filled 2020 and during the continuing pandemic, many of us are looking to our homes for nearly everything: a...
Feds to delay seeking legal protection for monarch butterfly
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Federal officials on Tuesday declared the monarch butterfly “a candidate” for threatened or...
Gardening helps kidney patients in Colombian hospital
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — For the past seven years, Lionel Cifuentes has been coming to Bogota’s El Tunal Hospital three times a...
Could OKC run out of houses?
Forecasting "more of the same" of anything from 2020 in 2021 could strike fear in the heart — but not in the housing market,...
Endangered-species decision expected on beloved butterfly
Trump administration officials are expected to say this week whether the monarch butterfly, a colorful and familiar backyard...
Cherokee Nation housing director starts at HUD
TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee citizen Gary Cooper, executive director of the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation, has moved to the...
How to find the comforts of anywhere but home for the holidays
During the holidays, you may be seeking comfort, whether that’s the comfort of home — or anywhere but home. With travel...
Marni Jameson: How to find the perfect kitchen knife
A few weeks ago, a good friend gave my husband and me an unexpected gift: A chef’s knife. A knife? I confess, I was puzzled....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Dec. 12, 2020
• Tap Architecture, 800 W California Ave., group home, remodel, $1,000,000. • Lord Construction Service, 1 NE 7, restaurant,...
Burning a tree in the fireplace is a risky way to end the holidays
DEAR BARRY: I'm writing to share some fireplace maintenance advice that may be of benefit to your readers. Let them know they...
OKC-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Dec. 12, 2020
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Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 12, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $50 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 12, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a totally remodeled Craftsman in Uptown. The 1,254-square-foot home at 1204 NW 44 has three bedrooms...
Office plans, like the coronavirus, are up in the air
Office climes, they are a-changin' — although exactly how, and to what extent, and for how long, and at what cost, all remain...
No Yule rules: OKC-area Christmas decorations up early will probably stay late
Christmas came early this year, judging by how fast decorations went up, and the Yuletide will probably linger longer than...
Moesel: Gift guide for the gardeners in your life
Christmas is just a little less than two weeks from now, and there are many ways to involve plants in your celebrations. For...
If you want to grow apples, choose the tastiest
If you’re thinking about growing apples, take some time now to test varieties and talk with local growers.I grow an apple...
You won't want to miss the daffodils in spring at the Arcadia Round Barn
ARCADIA — Volunteers gathered at the Arcadia Round Barn recently to plant 750 daffodil bulbs awarded by the Oklahoma City...
Philadelphia Flower Show to be held outdoors for first time
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flower Show, which bills itself as “the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural...
Oklahoma Historical Society adds wives' names to Overholser Mansion and Drummond home
The Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors has voted to change the names of two state-owned historic homes "to...
Oklahoma gardening events
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Check out The Oklahoman's house plan for Dec. 5, 2020, the Picardie Villa
The Picardie Villa.
Commentary: Americans love their homes — maybe a little too much
As questions go, this one troubles me a lot: Do we love our homes more than we should? It bothers me because I've been a...
Marni Jameson: And then there were none ― a lesson in celebrating small
As if families don’t have enough to squabble about, now we have coronavirus conflicts. On the one side are family members who...
Telemedicine lets you click with your doctor from home
As a busy real estate agent, Antonia Williams-Gary, 71, spends much of her day on Zoom calls, so it was no big deal when she...
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Oklahoma funding allocation will generate 695 affordable housing units
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency's Board of Trustees allocated federal Affordable Housing Tax Credits and Home Investment...
How to boost holiday cheer at home during a socially distant season
Unfortunately, many Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this...
Three new hydrangeas top the 2021 must-have list
The mornings have become like "flower glow" at The Garden Guy's house thanks to three new panicle hydrangeas making their debut...
Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Dec. 5, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a roomy home with a big backyard, pool and deck in Tuttle's Riata Ranch addition. The...
Branching out to buy real Christmas tree? You have some options
You have several options when it comes to choosing a real Christmas tree, including precut trees, locally farmed trees and...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Dec. 5, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $47 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Retail triple play: Mathis Brothers taking a Sleep Center, La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture to new Oklahoma location
Mathis Brothers is headed to Shawnee with three of its retail concepts in one place: Mathis Sleep Center, Ashley Furniture and...
De-toured: Coronavirus cuts OKC historic home tours in 2020
The coronavirus has kept people home since March — in their own homes, not others' — and it's stopped longstanding home and...
Jenna Lyons puts ‘real’ back into reality TV
NEW YORK (AP) — Former J. Crew President Jenna Lyons knows a thing or two about building a brand, but now she’s ditched...
Former US Rep. Barney Frank sues for unfinished work on home
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank and his husband, James Ready, are suing a construction contractor who they said abandoned the...
Your new house could cost less if the U.S. and Canada keep working through their lumber trade dispute
Skyrocketing lumber prices have added $10,000-$15,000 on average to the cost of a new house, so a reduction in duties on...
Cottagecore holidays: Decorations with a homespun vibe
Along with bread-baking and closet reorganizing, another nesting trend on the home front is “cottagecore” style.“The...
White House Christmas decor gives nod to 1st responders
WASHINGTON (AP) — First responders and frontline workers being challenged by the deadly coronavirus pandemic are highlighted in...
Selling your house? Looking to buy? Here's what to expect from the marketplace during the coronavirus pandemic
Home shopping, showing, open houses and other routines of the housing market, which went digital as the coronavirus was...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Nov. 28, 2020
• Industrial Developers of Oklahoma, 3401 S Council Road, shell building, shell, $3,594,120. • Dayjay Associates, 2501 W...
Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 28, 2020
The Listing of the Week has features to the ceilings on 2 acres in Arcadia. The two-story, 4,207-square-foot home at 1232...
Marni Jameson: The bar cart is back, and here are 10 top-shelf tips for more stylish sips
Cancel the caroling, disease experts say. It spews respiratory droplets in the air. And no loud music. It makes people shout...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 28, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $40 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Millennial and Gen Z veterans flock to VA-backed home loans
Adam Seidler set several goals to hit by the time he turned 30, including start a family and own a home. With the help of a...
It's a seller's market in the Oklahoma City metro area
Metro-area homebuilders are building more houses than they have in seven years, but the market keeps soaking them up, as well...
Oklahoma City garden events calendar for Nov. 28, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
What home shoppers can expect from homebuilders during the coronavirus pandemic
Buying a house sight unseen is fine for out-of-staters, but homebuilders say Oklahomans still want to walk the floors first —...
Moesel: Nature gets ready to deck the halls
Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Gardeners have so much to be thankful for as we get a front row seat to...
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ani Sirois, a respiratory nurse, has spent months caring for coronavirus patients at a Portland, Oregon,...
Gardening: Extend your fresh vegetable harvest season
Many gardeners, even in colder regions, inch closer and closer each year to the goal of growing a year-round supply of...
Son, father farm to feed neighbors during lockdown in India
The garden that Sijo Zachariah and his father planted was a desperate measure in response to the pandemic.But it became so much...
White House Rose Garden adds Japanese American's sculpture
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Rose Garden has a new addition, but it isn't a floral variety.Melania Trump announced Friday...
How to make school at home easier for your kid
School closures and hybrid learning models have forced educators, parents and students to adapt to new forms of learning,...
Holiday Market opens Friday
Brick's Garden Exchange, 4027 N Classen Blvd., will open Brick's Holiday Market at 10 a.m. Friday with fresh wreaths, ristras,...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Nov. 21, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $76 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
OKC-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Nov. 21, 2020
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Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Nov. 21, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a one-owner home with loads of outdoor living space in the Muirfield Village neighborhood, southwest...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Nov. 21, 2020
RBA Architects: 6125 NW Grand Blvd., shell building, erect, $18,000,000. Public Works Department: 909 Frederick Douglass Ave.,...
How to recycle fall leaves by composting
Hopefully you are almost finished clearing the majority of the fallen tree limbs from your landscape created by our recent ice...
City Realtor graduates from national Leadership Academy
Becky Karpe, past president of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors, graduated from the National Association of...
Marni Jameson: Take the holidays outside during pandemic
Growing up, whenever my brother and I got on our mother’s nerves, she’d holler: “Take it outside! Both of you!” And we’d...
Realtors confront hate speech
Hate speech has no place in real estate — not even when Realtors are on their own time. That's the judgment of the National...
Is the office workplace dead? Read this: It's not an obit
Reports of the death of the office are greatly aggerated. That's an old word, aggerated. It means "heaped up." Whether reports...
Filing shows how pandemic slammed Airbnb
Airbnb Inc., after years of speculation, revealed its plans for an initial public offering, disclosing increased losses this...
Meet who brought Capstone Cos., a North Carolina apartment brokerage, to Oklahoma
Three veteran Oklahoma apartment brokers have launched a North Carolina multifamily property firm into the West with offices in...
Outdoor living is giving Thanksgiving some space
Outdoor Thanksgiving dinners surely will surge this year, as families take precautions against the coronavirus and surging...
Cybersecurity threats hit home
The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note. The latest...
Nom Wah at 100: a cookbook about a restaurant and community
NEW YORK (AP) — Wilson Tang was getting ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his restaurant, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, last...
Sales surge at Lowe's as the homebound take on more projects
Lowe's sales surged in the third quarter more people took on projects at home during the epidemic.Shares, however, slumped 6%...
Thanks to COVID-19, Oklahoma mice are braver than ever. Here's how to handle them.
It all began with a plumbing issue. I had to get into my crawlspace to fix a pipe leak and that's when I noticed something that...
Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all
When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem...
Moesel: It's time for damage control in Oklahoma yards
The main gardening or landscaping activity for central and southwest Oklahoma continues to be cleaning up downed branches and...
Housing like it's 1999: Loss is part of home buying
I'm taking a vacation week. Enjoy a golden oldie. This ran on Halloween, 1999, under the headline "Loss is part of home...
Looking for an Oklahoma garden event?
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Tree-t yourself this fall
STILLWATER — The fall season is a great time to decorate the landscape with pumpkins and mums or to take a leisurely drive to...
4 tips to help prevent electrical fires at home
Electrical fires often occur unexpectedly in locations that may be hidden from view. As the second-most common type of home...
Check out this home for sale in northwest OKC's Val Verde neighborhood.
The Listing of the Week is a renovated contemporary-style home with pool in the Val Verde neighborhood in northwest Oklahoma...
Marni Jameson: Holiday crush, delivery delays ahead
Not to freak you out, but we have another crisis in the making. Two forces are converging to create more seasonal stress than...
Maintain your home to keep the outdoors outside
Even avid nature lovers will agree that not all aspects of the outdoors belong inside one’s home. While bugs, mud and allergens...
Oklahoma City building permits
Mass Architects Inc.: 1006 NE 17, medical clinic/office, remodel, $3,500,000. Pope Contracting Inc.: 7501 W Hefner Road, day...
Color Coded coneflowers dazzle in performance
EDITOR'S NOTE: Norman Winter, The Garden Guy, recently retired as director of the University of Georgia’s Coastal Georgia...
France marks 5 years since deadly attacks on Bataclan, cafes
PARIS (AP) — In silence and mourning, France marked five years since 130 people were killed by Islamic State extremists who...
Colder months can be perfect time to photograph gardens
NEW YORK (AP) —The coronavirus has led more people to spend time outdoors, and many find themselves walking the same paths and...
Rolling with it, Keith Richards is chilling in the garden
NEW YORK (AP) — Keith Richards is so old-school that when he does his interviews — he'll do so from a landline.The Rolling...
Mize: Pandemic-era property winners and others
Economic recovery in commercial real estate in the third quarter, ranked strongest to weakest, looked like this in Oklahoma...
Real deals: Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Nov. 7, 2020
Newmark reports this real estate transaction handled by Tim McKay, Justin Wilson, Brandon Lamb, Ted Prince, and Ben McKay: •...
5 ways to make your home healthier
Our homes are our sanctuaries, and it's more important than ever to ensure your home is a safe and healthy environment for you...
How to upgrade your home office to streamline your work
If you’ve been working remotely for months, you’re likely long overdue for a home office upgrade. Having the right tools can...
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Marni Jameson: Tension in the room could be a good thing
I used to think that tension in a room was a good excuse to leave. I avoided it like a drunk uncle. That was until I talked to...
Laughlin: Leaves make trees especially vulnerable to ice
The early ice storm was particularly damaging since many of the deciduous trees still had leaves on them, causing more weight...
How to keep the heat on at home efficiently
Want a problem-free season of home heating? Better installation and quality service mean a longer life for your heating and...
Check out this luxury sportsman's retreat for sale in Jones, OK
"Log cabin meets ultramodern Scandinavian design" describes the Listing of the Week, a "luxury sportsman's paradise" in Jones....
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Nov. 7, 2020
Landmark Fine Homes LP: 4308 SW 129, residence, erect, $485,000. RK Lancaster Homes LLC: 2516 Vlasta Drive, residence, erect,...
Still in court, off the course: Edmond developer catches a break with Arcadia Peak, takes his leave of Coffee Creek
EDMOND — The case for Arcadia Peak has not peaked, and exact plans for the former golf course at Coffee Creek remain...
Oklahoma ice storm: What you need to do with all those tree limbs based on where you live
Don't go out on a limb. Find out what is required for ice storm-related city tree debris removal. Here is information on tree...
Looking for an Oklahoma gardening-related event?
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Hot housing blasts through OKC ice storm
Not even a devastating ice storm could cool homes sales, even with powerlines down and electricity off for days, and trees...
Millennial Money: Minimalist tips to maximize the holidays
After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to...
Like magic: Multiply your trees, shrubs by using cuttings
How magical: Stick a piece of wood in the ground and next year it becomes a plant.That stick is a hardwood cutting, an easy way...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Oct. 31, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $38 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Check out The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Oct. 31, 2020
The Listing of the Week is an "entertainer's paradise" on 4.08 acres in Edmond. The 4,135-square-foot home at 18011 Carlton...
National group picks Oklahoma Realtors for panels
The National Association of Realtors has appointed nine members of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors to its 2021...
Marni Jameson: Simmer down, and take care of that cookware
Based on my reader mail, my cookware columns are stirring up controversy in the kitchen. Here I thought last year’s mattress...
Wintry snap whoas everything but pansies
Winter made a strong opening appearance earlier this week and has wound down the growing season for most of our annual...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Oct. 31, 2020
Lamar Johnson Collaborative: 8991 S Portland Ave., warehouse, erect, $80,000,000. JAHCO Oklahoma Properties 1 LLC: 3645 NW 39 ,...
Home lighting to add to your holiday wish list
Spending more time at home working, learning and simply living? The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to give yourself...
Need a breath of fresh air at home? These tips can help
With more of life centered at home due to cool weather and social distancing, it’s time to ensure the space where your family...
The coronavirus has me giving my house the side-eye, you?
This spare bedroom I call my "home office" needs work — as in made bigger — because after almost eight months of working from...
Halloween masked: For many, trick-or-treating is just too scary this year because of the coronavirus
Porch light on or porch light off? That's one serious question this Halloween night, considering the coronavirus. Whether to...
The Latest: China says latest outbreak appears contained
BEIJING — Officials in the northwestern China region of Xinjiang say they believe they have contained the country’s latest...
Check out these 6 new Oklahoma entries on the National Register of Historic Places.
An Oklahoma City neighborhood and the former Villa Teresa school were among the most recent additions to the National Register...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Oct. 24, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $36 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Laughlin: Oklahomans, now is the time to plant Dutch bulbs
Fall is the time to plant hardy spring-flowering Dutch bulbs like tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Although none of these are...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Oct. 24, 2020
Lingo Construction Services: 1300 SW 15, school, erect, $6,470,000. 3 Level Design: 6230 NW 2, warehouse, erect, $1,500,000....
Metro Realtors elect president, directors for 2021
The Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors has named Steven Ligon as president of its board of directors. His one-year...
The pandemic can't scare Halloween at home. Check out these spooky houses in Oklahoma City
Some people are taking a pass on passing out candy to trick-or-treaters this year — thanks again, COVID-19 — but the scariest...
MLSOK Inc. elects 2021 officers
MLSOK Inc., a subsidiary of the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors, has elected officers and new members for the 2021...
Rivendell home show helps raise money and spirits
The Gallery of Homes at Rivendell raised more than $89,000 to benefit its two nonprofit partners, The Sparrow Project and Moore...
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Midcentury marvel: The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Oct. 24, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a ninth-floor condominium with floor-to-ceiling skyline views at The 360 at Founders Plaza. The...
Ever want to live in a castle? Now's your chance to buy one in OKC
Joe Milam is going as one of the "Mumsters" on Halloween: Seven years or so ago, he wanted a castle, so he had one built, and...
Marni Jameson: 4 pieces every well-equipped kitchen needs
Until a few weeks ago, I thought I was an OK cook. I was wrong. In fact, I probably have no business writing about cooking, but...
OKC area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Oct. 24, 2020
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Banksy artwork sells for almost $10 million at auction
LONDON (AP) — Banksy’s playful take on a famous Impressionist painting has sold at auction for 7.6 million pounds ($9.8...
Marni Jamson: Think you’re a bad cook? Could be your pans
I am a passable cook. Not great. I get the job done mainly because I get hungry. Eating is my sole motivation for cooking....
Avoid home remodeling's ugly surprise — higher property taxes
If you upgrade your home, you may end up paying for the work again and again. The first bill comes when you pay the remodeler;...
Military families can navigate homebuying in uncertain times
Like many Americans, the coronavirus pandemic may have you thinking a lot about your current living space and about buying a...
Moesel: Science choreographs annual fall color ballet
We have been blessed with absolutely gorgeous fall weather the last few weeks as many spring flowers are blooming again and the...
OKC-area garden events calendar from The Oklahoman for Oct. 17, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Buying a home? Prepare for a bidding war zone for OKC housing
Forget lowballing. The housing shortage has sellers and buyers both playing hardball. Multiple offers have been the rule, not...
Develop a mouse control program for your home
STILLWATER — They typically live near people throughout the year, but with cooler weather arriving, many mice are looking to...
OKC-area Realtors graduate from Leadership Academy
Twenty-one Realtors graduated from the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors 2020 Leadership Academy. The program...
No need to fume over Zoom boom
How do you explain showing up late for a Zoom meeting when working at home? "Got caught in traffic, sorry." A feline domestic...
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Oct. 17, 2020
The Listing of the Week is an updated home in a midcentury modern style on 0.24 acre in the Quail Creek area. The...
Oklahoma County property sales from The Oklahoman for Oct. 17, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $139 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
Mize take on "Emerging Trends in Real Estate": Oklahoma City has true grit
The Oklahoma City real estate market has "backbone," and that makes it a "determined competitor" even during the unfolding era...
Oklahoma City building permits from The Oklahoman for Oct. 17, 2020
Joel S. Tupper: 1101 NW 122, medical clinic-office, erect, $2,500,000. Richardson Homes LLC: 2824 Guilford Lane, residence,...
Some businesses opening, expanding despite pandemic hurdles
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — First there was taco night, then barbecue sandwiches, followed by meats by the pound — all splashy...
Frost doesn't mean the gardening season's over
Cleaning up some frosted bean and marigold plants the other day, I thought of a weather report I heard recently on the radio....
Bible ban in the Bible Belt? Ben Carson initiates HUD investigation into claim of religious discrimination in senior apartments in Oklahoma
Federal housing officials will investigate allegations of religious discrimination at a Tulsa-area senior apartment complex....
Pumpkin weighing 2,350 pounds wins California contest
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Being cooped up at home due to the pandemic paid handsomely for a Minnesota horticulture teacher...
Metro Mark Realtors changes hands
NICHOLS HILLS — Metro Mark Realtors, 6501 Avondale Drive, has new ownership. Amanda Kirkpatrick-Lawler and Cole Strickland have...
Oklahoma County property sales for Oct. 10, 2020
Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $32 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B....
The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for Oct. 10, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a two-story home with open-concept living space in the gated, English garden-style Edinburgh...
Oklahoma City-area garden events calendar for Oct. 10, 2020
To submit items, send an email to Richard Mize at rmize@oklahoman.com. In the subject line, put "Garden calendar.” Please...
Fall lawn and garden tips for central Oklahoma
As days grow shorter and temperatures cool down, it is a great time to be outside enjoying our beautiful weather — and it's the...
What to know about selecting materials for your home exterior
Whether you’re building a new home or making exterior updates, there are many decisions you’ll have to make. Perhaps topping...
Mail-order modern: OKC homebuilder capitalizes on vintage niche
Dustin Combs was driving through a kind of time warp, Oklahoma City's Mesta Park neighborhood, with its...
Marni Jameson: When downsizing, don’t overlook the pawn shop
Orderliness is a blessing you leave your children, which is how I wound up this week in a pawn shop. For the record, I had...