Buying or selling a home is part math, part instinct and a whole lot of preparation. From understanding mortgage options and setting the right price to navigating inspections, property values and seller must-dos, today’s real estate market rewards informed decisions. Here’s what Oklahoma homeowners and buyers need to know to move forward with confidence.
Understanding Mortgages
Unless you’re flushed with...
From first showings to closing table deals, Oklahoma’s real estate agents make home buying and selling look easy. Oklahoma Magazine’s Top Real Estate Agents listing honors the professionals who rise above, giving firms of every size a platform to showcase their top producers and total 2025 volumes.
All sales volume numbers come directly from real estate agencies.
Accent Realtors –Tulsa
Teams
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A handful of recently opened restaurants are setting a higher culinary standard than we’ve seen before. Chefs are becoming more ambitious – cooking with precision and delivering experiences that demand attention. Together, they signal a dining scene that has stepped confidently into its prime.
Tulsa
Maestro
Food, decor, drinks. You’re lucky to find a restaurant that does one well. Aaron Post, who...
Johnny Abrishamkar just might be the most friendly, enthusiastic server you’ll ever meet. And why not? This is a family restaurant, and he’s family.
The place – Sons of Amalfi – has been in business for almost fifty years, most of them in the Washington, D.C. metro area. (“And my only regret,” says Johnny, “is that we didn’t move to...
Metropolis Cheesesteaks
If you’re looking for a taste of Philadelphia in T-Town, Metropolis Cheesesteaks within Mother Road Market is the place to be.
A concept from Andolini’s Pizzeria, Metropolis serves up real ribeye steak on authentic Amoroso rolls. In short, you’re getting the real deal.
Options are varied, ranging from the classic Philly with bell peppers, onions, ribeye and your choice of...
Goro Ramen
A stunning contemporary ramen house in OKC’s Paseo District, Goro has quickly become a city staple since it was founded a decade ago. The restaurant is helmed by Jeff Chanchaleune, a two-time James Beard Award finalist, meaning Goro’s emphasis is on both stunning flavors and wonderful hospitality.
Start with crispy gyoza – chicken dumplings with chili vinegar – or...
When Carletti’s opened its doors in December, Oklahoma City was introduced to a thoughtfully crafted Italian restaurant steeped in history and heart. Set within the fully restored Kentucky Club – once an infamous Prohibition-era speakeasy – the concept is the latest collaboration from preservationists Gina Foxhoven, Chip Fudge and Larry Davis. Named for some of Foxhoven’s ancestors, Carletti’s traces...
March has arrived, and with it, more movies. There are plenty of fun options this month, so it’s time to head out to the theaters and eat too much popcorn!
First off, a monster film that looks like no other: The Bride! Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Lost Daughter), the story is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818...
Thomas Hill III leads Kimray, an Oklahoma City-based manufacturer of oil and gas equipment that employs more than 600 people nationwide. The grandson of the company’s founder, Hill’s early pursuit of success ultimately led to a personal rock bottom, followed by a hard-won journey of recovery that transformed his life and leadership. Today, he is a passionate advocate for...
Oklahoma wouldn’t be what it is today without the countless contributions of Black Americans. However, many of their stories are omitted from history textbooks. Celebrated every February, Black History Month aims to address this erasure, acting as a time to re-examine the past and celebrate the achievements of Black visionaries throughout history.
“As a historian, I have the fortune...
