This week I had the pleasure of speaking to a mostly residentially focused group of Realtors at the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of Realtors luncheon. I began with an update on the Central Oklahoma Regional Transportation Authority and its plans for commuter rail connecting Norman, Oklahoma City, and Edmond—a project that could reshape the metro’s growth patterns for decades. From there, I provided a quick overview of our commercial real estate markets before closing with an update on Senate Bill 1075 and the new guidelines surrounding the practice of wholesaling in Oklahoma. Below is a summary of my comments regarding commercial real estate that I believe would benefit those selling and managing residential properties.

The retail market is in a period of transition. Big

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