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The demise of the broker? Not so fast!
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

The demise of the broker? Not so fast!

June 22, 2023. Those predicting the demise of the current model are undervaluing the fundamental strengths that brokers have to stave off existential threats and in finding new opportunities ahead.

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The Battlefield
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

The Battlefield

May 11, 2023. The new amenity at Shangri-La Resort is being called one of the most unique golf courses in America.

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Safeguarding public interests in real estate
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Safeguarding public interests in real estate

May 4, 2023. The mission of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission is to safeguard the public interest with respect to the real estate industry in Oklahoma and to provide quality resources to real estate professionals.

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My time to serve
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

My time to serve

April 27, 2023. It is my last time to take a seat at this dais as the City of Edmond Ward 1 councilmember.

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Buy, hold and manage
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Buy, hold and manage

April 20, 2023. The buy-and-hold strategy requires a long-term investment mindset and a willingness to tolerate fluctuations in the real estate market.

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ULI panel visit – Edmond
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

ULI panel visit – Edmond

April 13, 2023. The city of Edmond recently contracted with the Urban Land Institute to conduct a survey of the downtown corridor and advise local leadership of future land use options.

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RMA 2023 luncheon
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

RMA 2023 luncheon

March 30, 2023. I was honored to speak at the Risk Management Association’s “Know Your City” luncheon recently.

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Living on a cruise ship
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Living on a cruise ship

March 16, 2023. Living on a cruise ship may sound like an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, but for some individuals, it is a practical and cost-effective way of living.

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Sticky Inflation
Alicia Northern Alicia Northern

Sticky Inflation

February 2, 2023. Sticky inflation happens when prices jump on expenses that experience pricing changes in cycles of 4.3 months or more. Residential rent is a good example of sticky inflation, and these rising rents were part of what prompted the Fed to start increasing interest rates. Rental costs went up by 23.5% between October 2019 and October 2022.

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Office-to-residential conversion
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

Office-to-residential conversion

March 2, 2023. The demand for office space has decreased, and many commercial real estate owners are looking for new ways to repurpose their properties after leases have not been renewed or less space has been leased.

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EEDA Economic Preview
Julie Chapman Julie Chapman

EEDA Economic Preview

February 23, 2023. Last week, the Edmond Economic Development Authority held its annual Economic Preview at the Edmond Conference Center.

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Annual ULI Impact Awards 2023
Erica Bollinger Erica Bollinger

Annual ULI Impact Awards 2023

February 16, 2023. For the past eight years, ULI Oklahoma has awarded Impact Awards to the most deserving projects.

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