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we build all kinds of styles . Presently , we have ten houses under construction , including two extremely contemporary homes and a very remarkable traditional , almost Old World looking home spanning an impressive 8,000 feet . Consequently , it is safe to say that we do not specialize in a fixed style , as each house we build is custom tailored to our clients ’ taste ,” he adds .
As our conversation nears its end , Thomas provides valuable insights into the current state of Oklahoma ’ s , and more specifically Edmond ’ s , homebuilding market . “ With a population of approximately 100,000 , this city has always been a unique upscale residential area catering to a mobile and prosperous demographic . Oklahoma is a relatively small state with a population of four million people , resulting in a limited market size . Over the years , we have observed a gradual annual growth rate ranging from two to five percent . Although we experienced a downturn following the crash of 2008 , we managed to recover and return to a stable trajectory of growth . What substantially changed our market was the pandemic .
“ Before the pandemic , in our price range there were 500-700 homes on the market whereas today , the number has reduced to 30 or 40 . Consequently , our market supply
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