April 16, 2020. Real estate in the coming months will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. To what degree will likely depend upon the duration of the economic shutdown needed to corral the health effects of the virus on people.

April 9, 2020. We've been thinking about how the built environment looks on the other side and what we can do now to make the most of it. I’ve been thinking about four values that will be necessary once we clear the danger.

April 2, 2020. While it is critically important to follow city, state, and federal guidelines to slow the spread of the coronavirus, there are ways to stay engaged with clients, show property, and lease spaces.

March 12, 2020. Property management is probably the most misunderstood career in real estate.

March 5, 2020. I appreciate projects that are compact and walkable, offer a mix of uses, and create a sense of place.

February 27, 2020. CBRE’s 2019 OKC Apartment Overview and 2020 Forecast has been released. This report is an annual report compiled by experienced multifamily brokers William Forrest and Eva Wills. Focusing on rent pricing, occupancy, and demand, this report has become a go-to document for those of us watching the multifamily product in our mark[...]

February 20, 2020. The outbreak of the virus from China, which has sickened thousands around the world and raised concerns of millions more, is taking a toll on global financial markets and promises to have consequences on our real estate markets.

February 13, 2020. As a member of the Edmond City Council, I have the honor of sitting on the Edmond Visual Arts Commission. I am learning from these passionate and talented citizens the value of public art in our community.

February 6, 2020. The Urban Land Institute has had a huge influence on development in Oklahoma. For the past six years, ULI Oklahoma has awarded Impact Awards to the most deserving projects.

January 30, 2020. More than two-thirds of millennial first-time homebuyers believe that now is a good time to buy a home, but 75% say they are overwhelmed by the process.

January 23, 2020. As I write this column, I just returned with my family from the 2020 Home and Garden Show at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds.

January 16, 2020. “Incent me” is the reply often heard by economic development organizations in response to asking companies to consider relocating to their city. If you want to start a controversial conversation in your local coffee shop, talk about providing incentives to companies to relocate to a certain area.

January 9, 2020. I have been telling anyone who would listen that my hometown needs a boutique hotel. It seems to me that Edmond is the perfect setting for such a product.

January 2, 2020. . So, here we are the first weekend of 2020.

December 26, 2919, By offering unique dining, local artisan products, nightlife, entertainment and cultural experiences, the Rose District is now one of the most popular destinations in the region.

December 19, 2019. The city of Broken Arrow’s motto is “Where Opportunity Lives” and it’s meant to inspire citizens to think and dream big; that is exactly what they did together as a community in keeping their historic downtown from fading into obscurity.

December 12, 2019. I have noticed we have invented terms and phrases to describe situations in the built environment and society in general. The latest is the phrase “food desert.” Simply put, a food desert is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food.

December5, 2019. We recently celebrated two of my favorite days. The first is a national holiday giving us an opportunity to give thanks – fittingly named Thanksgiving. My second favorite day is always celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving – Small Business Day.

November 21, 2019. Location is as important as ever when determining the basic value of real estate. Regardless of a property’s location, there are always ways to enhance the value of that real estate.

November 14, 2019.The Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors recently held a Commercial Bus Tour and sold out the entire touring coach.