S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Welcome to the winter 2016 issue of the S.E.C. Observer. In this issue, Paul M. Winger, S.E.C., the 2016 president of the Society, reflects on his path of becoming involved with the Society. James T. Wilson, S.E.C., CCIM, presents and defines “proactive investment strategies versus passive investment strategies for the advanced wealth builder” in a […]

I grew up around real estate professionals. I remember from a very young age my father, Paul F. Winger, talking about his mentors and partners—names like Marv Naiman, Bob Brougham, and George Becker. Becker and Brougham officed with Dad. Mr. Becker always had a smile and an optimistic outlook and he offered thoughtful and timely […]

“Proactive Investment Strategies vs. Passive Investment Strategies for the Advanced Wealth Builder” As I write this, the stock market is gyrating up and down several hundred points from day to day and sometimes during a single day. On the financial programs on TV this week, Wilbur Ross and Warren Buffett both stated during interviews that […]

While watching the National Basketball Association draft of college players recently, it occurred to me that there are a lot of analogies between professional sports teams and real estate investors. Both have inventory (players or buildings), an owner, a CFO (CPA), a general manager (attorney), and a director of player personnel (spouse). In order to […]

The new year has started off well for the Society. Bill Exeter did a nice job teaching his class on investing in real estate with a Self-Directed IRA, on Sunday before the Costa Mesa, California, S.E.C. meeting in January. The Broker Estate Building Class taught by Gary Vandenberg and John Brennan drew approximately 50 people […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Atlanta, Georgia March 13–16, 2016 The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at the: Marriott Atlanta Northwest 200 Interstate North Parkway SE Atlanta, GA 30339 Call (770) 952-7900 to make your reservation. Make your hotel reservations early, as we only have a limited number of rooms available. The […]

“Owner Financing – The Paper Course” Atlanta, Georgia March 13, 2016 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Dana Barnes, S.E.C., will present “Owner Financing – The Paper Course” from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 13th in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of the highlights and subjects […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Denver, Colorado May 15–18, 2016 The May S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at the: Denver Marriott City Center 1701 California Street Denver, CO 80202 Call (303) 297-1300 to make your reservation. Make your hotel reservations early, as we only have a limited number of rooms available. The […]

Real Estate Broker Still Going Strong at 86 Longtime Wichita broker Darrell Leason to receive award He has worked in commercial real estate for nearly 60 years Darrell Leason of Darrell H. Leason Realtors will receive the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate and Kansas Certified Commercial Investment Members Lifetime Achievement Award. (Nov. 25, […]