Distinguished Speaker Series: Tom Murcott, VP & CMO of Gale International

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

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

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

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.