With all the negative hype in the media about housing values falling around the country, it's no wonder many are skeptical about whether or not now is a good time to buy a new home. The fact is, in Oklahoma, the timing to buy a new home really has never been better. The Oklahoma City Metro is among the few markets in the country still enjoying consistent gains in home values, and mortgage rates are at near all time lows. Combine those factors with our strong job growth, a strong local economy, and low cost of living, and it's obvious that Oklahoma City is defying the national trends.

The Central Oklahoma Home Builders Associations wants you to know that the bad news about housing doesn't hold true to Oklahoma. Don't let the national media scare you out of the smartest move you can make.

For most people, the biggest investment they will ever make is the purchase of their home. However, this purchase is usually made without factoring in their Return on Investment. Typically, the ROI is based on only two factors; when the home is sold and the percentage of appreciation over the time of ownership. Luckily, homebuyers today have a third high-return investment choice…..an Energy Efficient home.