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Real Estate predictions for the Oklahoma City and Edmond area in 2010. Laughing out loud.  Who would have ever thought last year would have turned out as well as it did after the political changes and ripple affects took place?  As the media broadcasts how our economy continues to plunge in a downward spiral, and unemployment continues to rise, I keep wondering who are all these people out driving on the streets when I'm going and coming to work everyday?  When I'm in the quick stops, I wonder why people are spending their money on lottery tickets, if money is so hard to get?  I wonder why I'm at a quick stop, when I could save money going to a real grocery store.  Why do our local churches continue to grow?  Why is Oklahoma City continuing to build new recreational facilities and parks?  There were many new businesses that opened last year in Oklahoma City, as well as many other cities in the Greater Oklahoma City area.  I see new construction sites every day.  The smaller towns in Oklahoma are also growing with new businesses to accommodate the families that don't want to live in the big cities. 

I believe the Oklahoma media does a good job.  I also know that they are not omnipresent and only go by the data they received.  If the media goes to a business that has held their breath until it's turned blue, because that company thinks their going under due to a dip in revenue, they will get negative information.  I also feel that the local media tries to synchronize with the national media just to keep their ratings up.  Going against the grain of the big boys, would not make them look good.  I know some companies have shot themselves in the foot by laying off personal, because it looks good on paper. I believe that when the economy takes off again, these companies will be hurting for production and customer service.  They may not know it now, but the experienced workers they have laid off, will be hard to find when things accelerate.

The present has little to do with the past, and the past has nothing to do with the future.  Time stamps are only stretches of space for market indicators and have nothing to do with the possibilities of our future. Man created time out of his own imagination for communication and coordination with other humans.  It is useful, but not critical to our achievements of the present, past, or future. I only say this, because it appears that we do not learn as well as we should from our mistakes.

I choose to believe we are headed for growth in Oklahoma City that will exceed most people's expectations.  Being centrally located in the United States, we have top notch hospitals, rail systems, crossroads of interstate transportation, and airport facilities which give us much potential.  I feel the biggest drawback is in the political arena. This is where we can do our part.  If our leaders need direction, it is up to the people to give it to them.  We decide who our leaders are and that gives us the power to get their attention.

The National Association of Realtors has done a great job of keeping your home's value from turning to rubbish.  Yes, there has been a slow down, and even a drop in equity in some instances, but without the help of the NAR, the housing market would be in worse shape.  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has stood at the front door of our Nation's capital fighting to make things better.

Written By:

Rick Jackson