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Animal lovers who live in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area are in luck as there’s a large selection of pet adoption organizations where they can find the perfect furry addition to their family:Pets and People – a volunteer-based organization that focuses on rescuing dogs and cats from municipa...
08/13/2019
A 110,000 square foot facility, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. One of the region’s leading art institutions, OKCMOA not only has its own diverse collection but also regularly presents exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collection...
05/22/2019
More than 28,000 Western and American Indian art works and artifacts are on display in Oklahoma City at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, which has been widely described as America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture.Founded in 1955 as the National Cowboy Hall...
05/14/2019
 Situated at the crossroads of the nation, the intersection of I-35 and I-40, Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District is easily accessible to visitors and locals alike.Established in 2006 when the Chesapeake Boathouse opened on the Oklahoma River, the Boathouse District has become an official U.S. Oly...
04/30/2019
Everything from inexpensive to ritzy and antique to contemporary can be found in the Western Avenue district of Oklahoma City. A truly eclectic mix of retail shops, boutiques, antique and furniture stores, fine art galleries, local restaurants, bars, businesses and service providers await visitor...
04/17/2019
Back when this country was populated by colonists, farmhouses were built as simple homes for the families that arduously toiled over their land for survival from dawn to dusk. The architecture evolved with better access to more building materials. Centuries later, Americans and homebuilders are c...
09/23/2018
Last year, McKown Village opened the doors of 32 cottages in Norman, OK. These homes—ranging from 358 to almost 700 square feet—might seem small to some people, but to those who moved in, they’re palatial. The residents had been homeless, finding shelter where they could, often on the streets. He...
09/19/2018
Homebuyers are increasingly turning to the Internet to do their new home search. The National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports that 42 percent of buyers look online as their first step. They’re searching third-party sites for available properties that meet ...
06/29/2018
There’s something special about taking a vacation without leaving home. You have time to kick back and relax, enjoy your home and yard, and do the things you put off all year long. When you live in a great location, a staycation is easy to plan. And when you don’t have a long list of chores, repa...
06/13/2018
In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners.The Kingsley floor plan gets attention for its flexibility. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath plan, has both a study and a formal dining room. We’ve seen homeowners use the rooms as they’re named,...
05/16/2018
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