Furniture Stores In Tulsa Ok

Budget fixes threaten housing recovery

It seems to be popular in Washington these days to put a target on the housing market and start taking potshots. There are several proposed bills that are floating around the halls of Congress, ranging from QRM (Qualified Residential Mortgage) requirements to doing away with the mortgage interest deduction.

As a Realtor and homeowner, I'm asking that we take an Oklahoma approach to the changes in the housing market by examining the ramifications of our actions before we make a drastic decision.

Let's look at the QRM bill, which would make it necessary for everyone getting a residential loan to put down 20 percent of the cost of the house. In Oklahoma, the average price of a home sold in the past 12 months is $152,380, which would mean a down payment of $30,476.

That is a lot of money in a state where the median household income is $41,861. With 20 percent down, the National Association of Realtors estimates that it would take a frugal family more than 14 years to accrue the savings needed to buy a home.

So what happens next? Without that first-time home buyer moving into the market, nobody moves up. It could literally bring the housing market to a standstill. That in turn would bring the economy crashing down because when a home is sold, the "ripple effect" means jobs for attorneys, title companies, movers, home improvement stores, landscapers, decorators, furniture stores, painters, plumbers and more. According to the association, for every two homes sold, one full-time private sector job is created.

And if you already own a home, you need to know that Congress is looking directly at you to help solve the national deficit issues. Think back to this year's tax return. Did you deduct the interest paid on your mortgage? For three-fourths of all taxpayers, that is a $1,000-plus earned tax credit of homeownership.

Homeowners pay from 80 percent to 90 percent of all federal income taxes, and yet current proposals would do away with this vital deduction.

Understandably, Washington is trying to cut the deficit, but is this the best way? Without the mortgage interest deduction, homes become more expensive, property values go down and local taxes have to be raised (or services cut) to make up the shortfall.

In the long run, is it better to save a little today at the cost of tomorrow? Any bill that undermines the stability of the housing market will not benefit the economy.

Mathis Brothers Brings Upscale Furniture at Great Value to the Masses

Who says that a great looking home interior is only for the rich?  Not so when you know where to get the best deals for your money.  If you live in Oklahoma State, you’re in luck with a few outlets of Mathis Brothers furniture stores in Tulsa and Oklahoma Cities. And in the California state, you can drop by its outlets in Indio in the Riverside County and the state’s largest single roof furniture shop at Ontario City in the San Bernardino country.

Better still; just visit the Mathis Brothers website to ogle at a delightful smorgasbord of furniture and accessories that cover just about every corner of the house. The store has carved a reputation for discount value prices for some of the finest local and imported furniture brands like Legacy, Trendwood, Pulaski, Barnhardt, Drexel Heritage, Ashley, Hooker and Lexington, just to mention a few

The Mathis Brothers Furniture store was founded by Don and Bud Mathis in Oklahoma City in 1955, offering great value discounts on fine furniture.  While Bud eventually went on to pursue other business, Don trained his sons Larry and Bill in all aspect of the trade and they eventually bought the store in 1988, but not before winning accreditation from the Better Business Bureau in 1973.

The Grand Rapids furniture record

PJ White recently became manager of the Chase furniture store at Manchester, ... Tulsa, Okla., has purchased an interest in the Oklahoma Furniture Co. ...

Reference book of corporate managements

Ward, Lew O, b 1930 3-University of OK, Norman OK-BS 3-1 955 Army, ... Sales 100 MM imp 60 Ownership Dote 1 958 DUNS 02-554-8348 5/C5172 Furniture stores. ...

Standard & Poor's register of corporations, directors and executives

Tulsa, OK YOUNG OFFICE SUPPLY CO INC . Spartanburg, SC ZELCO INDUSTRIES. INC . ... New Orleans, LA SPILLER ASSOCIATED FURNITURE STORE INC . Northpon. ...

The Skin Color Syndrome Among African-Americans

Tulsa, Oklahoma had such a prosperous black neighborhood as mentioned above. ... hardware stores, building construction companies, furniture stores, ...

Lexis Nexis corporate affiliations

$44000000 Emp.: 150 Business Description: Furniture Stores SIC: 5712 NAICS: 442110 ... Company (1) 5601 S 122nd E Ave Tulsa. OK 74146-6912 (100%) Tel. ...