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Oklahoma Home Buying Guide

South Region · Non-Judicial Foreclosure State

Homestead Exemption

Key Facts at a Glance

Median Home Price
$195,000
Property Tax Rate
0.90%
Transfer Tax
0.15%
Attorney Required
No
Foreclosure Type
Non-Judicial

What Makes Oklahoma Unique

Very affordable market with low property taxes

Oklahoma City and Tulsa offer strong job markets

Homestead exemption reduces assessed value by $1,000

First-Time Buyer Programs in Oklahoma

1

OHFA Dream Mortgage

Contact your state housing finance agency for current eligibility and rates

2

OHFA Gold Loan

Contact your state housing finance agency for current eligibility and rates

3

USDA Rural Loans

Contact your state housing finance agency for current eligibility and rates

Program availability, income limits, and interest rates change frequently. Verify current terms with your lender or state housing finance agency.

Closing Costs in Oklahoma

1%
Avg Closing Costs
of purchase price
$1,950
Estimated Closing Costs
on median-priced home
0.15%
Transfer Tax
may be split with seller

Attorney at Closing

Attorney Not Required

Oklahoma does not require an attorney at closing. A title company typically handles the transaction. Consider hiring one anyway for complex deals.

Local Tips for Oklahoma Buyers

1

Oklahoma offers exceptional affordability for the South.

2

OHFA Dream requires 640+ credit score.

3

Non-judicial foreclosure process is under 60 days — stay current.

Estimated Annual Ownership Cost in Oklahoma

Based on the median home price of $195,000 with a 10% down payment and 7% mortgage rate.

Annual Mortgage Payment$14,005
Annual Property Taxes$1,755
Homeowners Insurance (est.)$975
Maintenance (est. 1%/yr)$1,950

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