Distinguished Speaker Series: Benjamin Bernstein, Co-founder and Principal of RedSky Capital

Ershad Chagani on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017

The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate is delighted to welcome Ben Bernstein, Co-Founder and Principal of RedSky Capital and RedSky Management, back to campus as our first Distinguished Speaker of 2017. After graduating from Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Theory in 2006, Ben went… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Benjamin Bernstein, Co-founder and Principal of RedSky Capital

US Real Estate Investment in post-Brexit Great Britain

Ershad Chagani on January 18, 2017January 17, 2017

Nearly seven months have passed since the United Kingdom’s June 23, 2016 vote to exit the European Union – a referendum commonly referred to as Brexit. The referendum has had wide-ranging economic consequences within the United Kingdom and throughout the global economy. Prior to the results of the June 23 referendum, the inter-bank exchange rate… Continue Reading US Real Estate Investment in post-Brexit Great Britain

Dallas, Texas: Preview of Domestic Trek for 1st Year Baker Students

Sean Mashian on January 13, 2017January 10, 2017

By Alejandro Garza, Baker ’18 Commencing Wednesday, January 18, 2017, First-Year Baker Program in Real Estate students will travel to Dallas for their annual domestic trek. The Baker Program identified Dallas as a dynamic, fast growing hub with many learning opportunities for students. According to Chris Hipps, managing director of CBRE Investor Services, Dallas ranked… Continue Reading Dallas, Texas: Preview of Domestic Trek for 1st Year Baker Students

3D-Printing and the Future of Real Estate

Sean Mashian on January 11, 2017January 10, 2017

One of the most intriguing, and potentially disruptive, technologies currently emerging is 3D printing. While still expensive and relatively unpolished, this new method of manufacturing products – from medical devices to airplanes – could be on a path to revolutionize retail, shipping, and the general need for space. Currently, 3D printing is most often used in… Continue Reading 3D-Printing and the Future of Real Estate

Trump: Winner of Presidency, Loser of Luxury Brand?

Sean Mashian on December 21, 2016December 15, 2016

Donald Trump, the 45th President-Elect of the United States, is a controversial man and has been his entire life. From “The Apprentice” to “Miss Universe”, Trump has always found his way into mainstream media and has been known as one of the foremost developers in New York. During his presidential campaign, Trump worked hard to portray… Continue Reading Trump: Winner of Presidency, Loser of Luxury Brand?

Where’s the Hospitality Sector Headed in 2017?

Robert Lathan on December 18, 2016January 11, 2017

With the hotel and hospitality industry being a leading indicator for U.S. real estate, it is essential that forecasts for 2017 take a macro-level view from the perspective of the hotel sector. The following discussion comes from a presentation by Robert Mandelbaum, Director of Research Information Services, CBRE Hotels, to the Cornell Chapter of HFTP… Continue Reading Where’s the Hospitality Sector Headed in 2017?

Korean Alumni Highlight: An Interview with Jinseuk Lee

Matthew Farrell on December 13, 2016December 15, 2016

Editor’s note: In December of 2016, the Baker Program will be taking its second annual international (1st intercontinental trip) real estate trek. This year’s destination is Seoul, Korea. This post is part of a series intended to introduce our readers to several of the incredible Baker Program alumni currently working in Korea. This interview was… Continue Reading Korean Alumni Highlight: An Interview with Jinseuk Lee

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