November 22, 2024. As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving, may you take a moment to reflect on the blessings in your life. May you find joy in the company of loved ones, strength in your health, and peace in your faith. And may we all carry forward a spirit of gratitude, remembering that in our fast-paced lives, there is always time to stop, reflect, and give thanks.

November 15, 2024. I toured the facility and was surprised and impressed with the engineering and ingenuity of Windel and his staff. Modular factory-built homes are in their infancy but looks promising as an affordable housing solution.

November 8, 2024. Oklahoma’s housing future will take center stage this winter as a series of six Regional Housing Forums are scheduled across the state from November 2024 through February 2025.

November 1, 2024. As interest in sustainable construction continues to rise, ICF homes stand out as a forward-thinking choice that offers both environmental and practical benefits.

October 25, 2024. Last week, PIVOT Awards were presented at the annual Commercial Real Estate Summit hosted by the UCO Real Estate Program. And the winners are……….

October 17, 2024. “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Though this quote is often applied to challenges in life or leadership, to me its wisdom resonates deeply within the world of real estate.

October 10, 2024. As I write this week’s column, I am sitting in a warehouse on Fretz Ave in downtown Edmond supervising the sale of entire households of furniture, appliances, rugs, décor, art, dishes, utensils, fixtures, linens, and other necessities one finds in a typical short-term rental (STR).

October 3, 2024. I just returned from Chicago, where I attended the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) Annual Conference.

September 25, 2024. Beautiful, well-designed homes can significantly enhance the mental health of the inhabitants. Attractive, well-built surroundings can reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness, and contribute to a sense of peace and contentment.

September 19, 2024. On the night of May 10, 1941, with one of the last bombs of the last serious raid, the British House of Commons was destroyed by the enemy, and leadership had to consider whether to rebuild.

September 13, 2024. On October 16, at the 2024 Commercial Real Estate Summit, hosted by the UCO Real Estate Program, PIVOT Awards will be presented to real estate professionals who have made the most pivotal advances in our industry. 

September 6, 2024. The public’s reaction to this song, and challenges facing urban centers such as overcrowding, high living costs, and environmental concerns, make me speculate if we might see a migration to smaller cities after experiencing movements from rural communities to urban centers in recent years.

August 30, 2024. The preservation of historic buildings often involves substantial government investment, and this can be a point of contention.

August 23, 2024. I am thrilled to announce that STR24, this organization’s annual international conference, will be held at UCO in a couple weeks and counterterrorism experts from US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Africa will be speaking at the conference covering a broad range of topics on protecting people and places.

August 15, 2024. While taking these road trips across the U.S. one can’t help but notice the vast amount of land available for development between our cities and even vacant land inside our towns and cities. It occurred to me that within this vacant land may lie a solution to American’s housing shortage and affordability issues.

August 8, 2024. As I am writing this column, I am watching a home being moved. I have sold several homes in my real estate career that have been moved. I have even contemplated moving several myself but have never had the courage.

August 1, 2024. I have just come back from a journey on Amtrak from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. It was ideal since I had to collect a car that was being repaired in Fort Worth.

July 24, 2024. Before President Bidon dropped out of the presidential race, he announced his intention to propose rent control in the United States.

July 19, 2024. It’s difficult to spend four years in a policy-making role in a municipality where the average new home sells for more than $400,000 and not worry about housing affordability.

July 12, 2024. Probably my favorite thing about the real estate industry is the diversity of people and projects that necessitate involvement and engagement.