S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

We should call this issue “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” The S.E.C. President, Steve England, extols on the changes taking place within our marketing sessions as a reflection of the national market; we have an article that enlightens us as to the pitfalls of representing ourselves as owners; and Yvonne [...]

The one word that I would use to describe this issue is “Explore.” The dictionary defines explore as: to travel into or wander through; for the purpose of discovery. In this issue,w e wander into the mindset of investing in small markets, we travel to the future and explore what it takes to plan for [...]

This issue of the S.E.C. Observer is truly an “S.E.C.” issue. Creativity, Cooperation, Collaboration, and Counseling are the cornerstones of the S.E.C. organization and this issue brings together all of these important elements.
I believe this issue will help you understyand yourself, your client, the real market that we live and work within; and will enlighten [...]

The Las Vegas issue of the Observer will provide you with several challenges. For example, can you add value to value, should you consider short-term loans as part of your portfolio, and does the “Velvet Hammer” still work today in today’s real estate market? All this information is important to your real estate life.
Would you [...]

This issue balances the warm colors of fall with the cold realities of winter. As the seasons change, they bring changes to our lives: many expected and some unexpected. We refer to those expected or unexpected changes as challenges. With each challenge comes an opportunity.
As we conclude 2005, we should all be looking forward to [...]

An S.E.C. Biography
James A. (”Jim”) Smalley was born and raised on a 900-acre farm outside of Mount Auburn, Iowa, about 20 miles southeast of Waterloo, on April 26, 1930. He lived there with his parents and younger brother. The family raised hogs, cattle, and sheep until his father died unexpectedly when Jim was 15. At [...]

Welcome to the autumn edition of the S.E.C. Observer. We are glad to have you along for the ride. This edition represents a transition from the old to the new. We have an article from Roy Moore who has been in the real estate business for 40 plus years and he gives us an insight [...]

The March Issue of the S.E.C. Observer continues to open the window of the S.E.C. world to the electronic world and the real estate industry.
In this issue, we highlight the great West, and in particular Bozeman, Montana. Our goal is to enlighten the real estate professional and investors alike about the strong market across the [...]

Welcome to the Winter 2005 Issue of the S.E.C. Real Estate Observer, your picture window into the world of the Society of Exchange Counselors. Now in our 4th year of publication, 2005 will bring some new features to the Observer that we hope you enjoy.
Inside this issue, Society member Dan Roscow reports on trends in [...]

Welcome to the Autumn Issue of the S.E.C. Real Estate Observer, the electronic journal of the Society of Exchange Counselors.
Creating the S.E.C. magic requires an active and warm heart in addition to intellect and talent.
Inside this issue, you will read about the power of collaboration in our national marketing meetings. Collaboration is essential, but not [...]