February 20, 2025. The Commercial Real Estate Council (CREC) of OKC comprises over 250 professionals dedicated to the success and integrity of the commercial real estate industry.

February 13, 2025. The Urban Land Institute has had a huge influence on development in Oklahoma.

February 6, 2025. Kit homes, once a staple of American homeownership, represent a fascinating chapter in real estate history.

January 30, 2025. Extreme weather events and human-made crises are becoming more frequent, highlighting the need for resilience in the built environment. Real estate must focus on designing and managing spaces that can withstand and recover from disasters, ensuring safety and economic stability.

January 23, 2025. OKC National Memorial & Museum and Downtown OKC Partnership are teaming up to rebuild a busy downtown gateway into the City of OKC.

January 16, 2025. In previous columns, I have discussed our portfolio of short-term rentals (STRs) and shared insights on purchasing Airbnb stock when it went public.

January 9, 2025. We continue to look back on 2024 and ahead to 2025. A noteworthy trend throughout 2024 was the “lock-in effect.”

January 2, 2025. As we witness a surge in closures, particularly in the wake of shifting consumer habits and economic challenges, the built environment and the real estate industry are being profoundly impacted.

December 26, 2024. Are you considering a new career in the new year? How about real estate?

December 19, 2024. As we approach Christmas, we are making a list and checking it twice—only our list, unlike the Man with the Bag, is focused on real estate issues and worries.

December 12, 2024. The commercial real estate (CRE) brokerage industry is undergoing significant change, driven by advancements in technology, evolving market demands, and societal shifts.

December 5, 2024. Christian Kanady, majority owner of Energy FC, knows how to ensure success of a venture.

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.