The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate is excited to announce that our next speaker for the 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series will be Tom Murcott of Gale International. Mr. Murcott is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Gale International. He has worked at the firm for over 9 years. With more than 30 years… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Tom Murcott, VP & CMO of Gale International
Year: 2016
A peek into the world of luxury hospitality with J Allen Smith
It was a pleasure hearing one of our speakers Mr. J. Allen Smith at the Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference in New York City on the 14th of October. Mr. Smith is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. He oversees the company’s global portfolio of hotels, resorts and branded residences… Continue Reading A peek into the world of luxury hospitality with J Allen Smith
Is Amazon Making the Wrong Move?
Amazon is planning to open 2000 grocery stores across the United States, its largest push into the brick and mortar space yet. Internally named “Project Como,” Amazon plans to open 20 Amazon Fresh stores in several major metropolitan areas, including New York and Miami, over the next year. These stores will effectively act as the… Continue Reading Is Amazon Making the Wrong Move?
Distinguished Speaker Series: Albanese Organization President Christopher Albanese
Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate’s Distinguished Speaker Series is pleased to feature Christopher Albanese as the next featured guest for the 2016-2017 series. Christopher Albanese is President of the Albanese Organization, a full-service real estate development and management firm with over 65 years of experience in residential, commercial office, educational and institutional real estate.… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Albanese Organization President Christopher Albanese
Litt and Taubman: Part I
Jonathan Litt’s Battle with Taubman Highlights Several Key Aspects of the State of Shopping Mall REITs, and the Increasing Importance of Activists Targeting REITs This is Part 1 of a 2-part series that will discuss Jonathan Litt’s battle with Taubman Centers and how it relates to the current state of the real estate market. Activists… Continue Reading Litt and Taubman: Part I
A New Housing Crisis? How US cities are building far too little to meet demand
With towers that reach toward the sky and people brushing quickly past each other on the streets, the life and lights of our cities may be the very heartbeat of America. For many, the excitement is palpable and the opportunities seem endless! The previous decade has seen a tremendous societal shift as more and more… Continue Reading A New Housing Crisis? How US cities are building far too little to meet demand
Why is Los Angeles so Pricey? Blame the Low Vacancy
For the better part of the last half century, Los Angeles has been known as a city plagued by urban sprawl. Los Angeles County spans over 500 square miles and houses nearly 3.9 million people, making it home to the second largest metropolitan area in the United States. This sprawl is due to a high level… Continue Reading Why is Los Angeles so Pricey? Blame the Low Vacancy
A Possible Shift in the Market: How the General Election Has Impacted the Market Historically
As the 2016 General Election nears closer, one of the considerations for investors and owners alike is how the outcome of the election will immediately impact the market, as well as how businesses and investments will be impacted as we progress into the new presidential term. Historically, we have seen that markets tend to fall… Continue Reading A Possible Shift in the Market: How the General Election Has Impacted the Market Historically
Distinguished Speaker Series: Jeffrey D. Horowitz, Head of Global Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging for Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate is eager to welcome Jeffrey D. Horowitz as the next featured guest in its 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series. Mr. Horowitz joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch in April 2005 and has served as Global Head of Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging Investment Banking since 2011. In this capacity, Mr.… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Jeffrey D. Horowitz, Head of Global Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging for Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Preparing for The Carr
First Year Baker students gain the opportunity to use their knowledge within construction management to act as defendants and plaintiffs in live construction lawsuit scenarios in Professor Dr. Carr’s construction management class. Juan Brito and Peter Romano are getting themselves prepared for their upcoming brief.