Steve Reese is a leading Shawnee real estate expert with more than 30 years of experience, frequently interviewed by national and Oklahoma news outlets for his insight on housing trends, financing, and local market behavior.
His media features include USA TODAY, Forbes Advisor, Realtor.com, The Oklahoman, OKC television stations, and The Journal Record. Reporters rely on Steve for clear, practical explanations grounded in local knowledge and national industry leadership.
National Media Mentions
National outlets that called on me to help explain what is really happening in the housing market and in buyers minds.
National | USA TODAY
Mortgage rates and nervous buyers
National chaos shows up fast in local markets. Buyers are more nervous than I have seen in years.
Mortgage rates fall again as economy cools further
National | Forbes Advisor
Recessions and housing cycles
A recession does not mean a housing crisis. I have been through enough cycles to know consumers stay far calmer than the headlines.
A Recession Does Not Mean A Housing Crisis
National | Realtor.com
Timing the market vs life timing
I do not promise anyone that rates will go down. Big decisions should not hinge on trying to time the market.
Oklahoma News and Local Coverage
Local and regional outlets that call on me to unpack what national headlines really mean for Central Oklahoma and Shawnee.
Oklahoma City Metro | KFOR News 4
How the pandemic reshaped what Oklahoma buyers need from their homes
After months of working and schooling from home, buyers aren’t chasing open layouts anymore. They’re chasing space where they can finally get away from each other.
Oklahoma City Metro | FOX 25
Normalizing after an overheated market
We have had an artificially high market for the last couple of years. What we are seeing now is not a downturn. It is a normalizing of the market.
Oklahoma | The Oklahoman
Statewide housing and ethics
Oklahoma’s biggest challenge is not buyer demand. It is the shortage of labor, materials, and buildable lots that keeps us from creating the homes we desperately need.
Read The Oklahoman housing outlook
Realtors cannot use discriminatory speech and then claim they do not behave in a discriminatory way in transactions. Our standards apply all the time, not just at work.
Oklahoma | The Journal Record
Financing strategy in a shifting market
Buyers have to rethink what is possible and use smarter financing strategies to stay competitive.
Read The Journal Record analysis
Professional Recognition and Leadership
Media work grows out of years of service in the REALTOR world and in local leadership roles.
- RPAC Hall of Fame and Golden R President’s Circle
National recognition for long term advocacy and investment in property rights. - Oklahoma REALTORS Life Member
Honored for more than three decades of service at the local, state, and national level. - NAR Federal Financing and Housing Policy Committee
Contributing to national conversations about VA loans, GSE policy, and access to homeownership. - Local Planning and Community Roles
Active with the Shawnee Planning Commission, Shawnee lake and short term rental work, and other community boards. Learn more on my Community Volunteer Experience page.
For Reporters, Producers, and Editors
I am available for interviews, background calls, and quotes on:
- Central Oklahoma and Shawnee housing trends
- How national policy changes affect local buyers and sellers
- VA, FHA, USDA, and conventional financing from a street level view
- Growth, planning, and quality of life along the right side of the metro
To connect, email Hello@SoldonShawnee.com or call or text 405-585-6580.
