S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Charles Dickens once said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” and this is so true regarding today’s office market. There are office building owners who either purchased at the market heights of 2006/2007, over-leveraged, lost their major tenants or otherwise fell into that dark tunnel that causes financial and emotional pain, and we are still seeing office building foreclosures as a result.

James M. Smith was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He is of direct German descent and his grandparents came to the United States during World War I and located in Leavenworth, Kansas. His mother, Ann, was a homemaker, and his father, Nick, was a business owner during the depression and later worked as an electrician in the local public utility.

Dennis R. Crull was born in Independence, Missouri, and was the only child of William Russell Crull and…

Richard was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 31, 1937. Both of his parents emigrated from Germany to the U.S. before and during the First World War.

Owner and operator of general Real Estate Business and Business Opportunity Business. Came to San Diego in July of 1933, and have lived continuously in Southern California since that time…

In the 1950’s, Realtor Richard R. Reno of San Diego, California observed that many of the real estate problems existing in San Diego’s overbuilt market could be solved by people exchanging real estate…

Although it was not a subject that the family would ever discuss, it is alleged that Lance’s paternal grandfather was a half-breed Seminole from Florida who grew up when such ancestry was a liability.

The life of Hopkins “Hank” Henry Haden, III depicts an adventurous, independent and competitive ‘deal making’ spirit reflecting the roots of his Texas City, Texas, upbringing.

Steve England was born in 1946, and raised on a 3,000 acre irrigated farm and ranch southwest of North Platte in Lincoln County, Nebraska. The farm was complete with 300 head of cattle, crops and hay and was operated by his father and two of his uncles.

“Good afternoon sports fans and welcome to Heinz Field where your World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers begin their campaign for another magnificent year.” Seated in seats 1 and 2, Row AA, Section 111, Don and his son David are eager to see Don’s beloved Steelers get off to a strong start. Although David longed to see his Red Sox playing their final games, Don loved football. David had driven from Boston, where he practices as a cardiologist, picked up his father in Rochester, and made the trek to the opening game.