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What’s in a name?
July 9, 2020. We use terms such as bungalow, villa, cottage, lodge, town house, and condo to describe to guests what to expect. So, what do these names mean and what’s the difference?
Real estate and entrepreneurship
June 25, 2020. Successful real estate professionals are self-starters working for their goals, ideas, and passions just like entrepreneurs. Because of this, many entrepreneurial people eventually find a career in real estate.
The pandemic’s effect on multifamily housing
June 18, 2020. Multifamily has been affected less than other real estate sectors by the stay-at-home orders.
Confused? You’re not alone
June 11, 2020. We are, by no means, out of the woods on this pandemic and the economy still has a long way to recovery. My advice for real estate investors is to focus on the local market and we will see a lot of positive developments.
Buy local
June 4, 2020. Buying local provides many benefits to you, your neighbors, and your community.
COVID-19 effect on student housing
May 28, 2020. The COVID-19 global pandemic has negatively affected the world of real estate and has been particularly impactful on higher education and student housing.
I’m missing my ‘third places’
May 26, 2020. We are taking a brief hiatus from our third places we love. We are finding other ways to communicate with those we typically see at our third place. I hate it, but completely understand and support the necessity at this time.
Property management during reopening
May 21, 2020. This is a strange time for nearly all occupations, and property managers are feeling the disruptions as well.
The importance of counting
Mar 19, 2020. The biblical account of Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem describes the story of a people-counting tradition that survives even today.
Affordable housing in Oklahoma
May 14, 2020. I had the opportunity to sit down with local affordable housing expert Andrea Frymire this week. While Oklahoma is frequently touted as an affordable place to live, it’s not affordable for everyone.
Pandemic’s effect on industrial real estate
May 7, 2020. Industrial properties have been a top-performing real estate sector; however, although early, we are starting to see a disruption caused by COVID-19.
Pandemic’s effect on retail real estate
April 30, 2020. Most real estate gurus nationwide agree that retail real estate markets have suffered the most adverse effect due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic’s effect on office real estate
April 23, 2020. Even under the best-case scenario of a V-shaped recovery, there will be significant disruption to all aspects of real estate. Specifically, I want to consider behavior changes in office space.
Pandemic’s effect on residential real estate
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.
Investment, human experience, tenant curation, and execution
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.
Real estate considered essential
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.
Property management
March 12, 2020. Property management is probably the most misunderstood career in real estate.
The value of suburban infill
March 5, 2020. I appreciate projects that are compact and walkable, offer a mix of uses, and create a sense of place.
CBRE’s OKC Apartment Overview, Forecast
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[...]
Potential effect of coronavirus on real estate
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.