S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Welcome to the 2010 Fall Issue of the S.E.C. Observer. William F. Richert, S.E.C. President, encourages us to use “creative thinking vs. traditional thinking” in order to succeed even in the present economic climate. Steve England is looking for young entrepreneurs and wondering where they have gone.

Welcome to the 2010 spring issue of the S.E.C. Observer. William F. Richert, S.E.C. President, warns that “it is always darkest before the dawn,” but expresses confidence that our economy will improve. Bill Wilson allowed us to reprint the article he wrote for the Wichita Eagle that features the successful traits of one of our [...]

Welcome to the 2010 Winter Issue of the S.E.C. Observer.

Welcome to the 2009 Autumn Issue of the S.E.C. Observer. Tom Langel, S.E.C. President, encourages us to “Mine Our Resources” and tap into the talent available today to take advantage of the opportunities in our current market.
Stephen D. Barker, S.E.C., CCIM, has written another episode in the life of “Harry the Hustler”, and [...]

Welcome to the 2009 summer issue of the S.E.C. Observer. Tom Langel, S.E.C. President, ponders what might be “coming down the road” in the next couple of years and recommends the skills necessary for survival.

Welcome to the 2009 spring issue of the S.E.C. Observer. Tom Langel, S.E.C. President, encourages us to seek opportunity and find the “silver lining” in these challenging times…

Welcome to the 2009 winter issue of the S.E.C. Observer. Tom Langel, S.E.C. President, chose leadership as the theme for his article, and he opens it with a quote by Augustine — “Men go abroad to wonder at the height of mountains, the huge waves of the sea, the long course of the rivers, the [...]

Welcome to the 2008 fall issue of the S.E.C. Observer. Steve Eustis, S.E.C. President, opens his article with a reference to Tom Brokaw’s book, The Greatest Generation, and he introduces you to Jack Hunt, S.E.C., CCIM, and Kenneth Johnson, S.E.C., two longtime Society members who exemplified the characteristics described in the book.
Bob Giniecki, S.E.C., CCIM, [...]

Welcome to the summer issue of the S.E.C. Observer! Steve Eustis, 2008 S.E.C. President, reminds us that although times have changed, many things remain the same; Jim Brondino illustrates why listening is the most important part of counseling; and Steve England demonstrates how real estate brokers can sometimes get in the way.
Hunter Quistgard presents his [...]

Welcome to the spring issue of the S.E.C. Observer! Spring is a time for new beginnings, and we are pleased to present an exciting new format for you to explore. In this issue, 2008 S.E.C. President, Steve Eustis debates whether “uncertainty” is a bad thing, since there is so much of it right now; Bill [...]