In America, some people say we have a “right to privacy.” Nowhere is that better represented than at the Oklahoma & Cleveland County Assessor’s Websites, a couple of great dot-coms where you can look up the value, floor plans, pictures, taxes, yadayadayada of pretty much any home in the Oklahoma City metro.

Some people might think that it sucks that our government provides access to such personal information so easily, but when you’re a 29 year old soon to be divorced guy who is trying to sell his home as soon as possible, it’s kind of neat to see the value of other homes in your neighborhood. It’s also neat to look up the houses of friends, family, coworkers and random acquaintances. It’s also neat when you have the idea to start a feature on your website where you look up and analyze the homes of Oklahomans, a feature you like to call “Where They Live.”

Al Eschbach
3812 Shadowridge Dr
Norman, OK 73072
Market Value: $352,153

Al Eschback used to be cool. Remember when you used to listen to his show, hear some sports talk, and maybe even laugh a little bit. And after that, you’d watch Jennifer Eve and Jack Bowen for 5-Alive News at Six? Well those days are long gone. Now we get to hear Al, Jim and some stuttering producer discuss Norman North High School Football, I-35 traffic and their homes. If your lucky, you may even catch some of his show with…

John Rohde
2732 Brenton Dr
Edmond, Ok 73003
Market Value: $232,769

Oklahoman sports columnist John Rohde joins Al every night from 6pm-7pm on the Sports Animal. Selecting the best sports columnist at the Oklahoman is a lot like getting to choose your own STD (only without the sex). And if you were picking, John Rohde would probably be syphilis. Knowing this, I wonder: How does a guy like John Rohde get to keep two jobs where he gives his stupid opinion on sports and still get to live in a $230,000 home in Edmond? It’s tough question. Have any answers?