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.
Cornell’s Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Innovating in a Traditional Industry
This represents the fourth article in summary series of the 2016 Cornell NYC Real Estate Conference. The 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference provided insights on many different topics, highlighted by panelists with senior executive positions at large companies such as CBRE, Savills Studley, and Ivanhoé Cambridge. But there was one panel dedicated to individuals… Continue Reading Cornell’s Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Innovating in a Traditional Industry
Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy
This represents the third article in summary series of the 2016 Cornell NYC Real Estate Conference. Cornell’s 34th Annual Real Estate Conference was headlined by the theme of disruption and innovation. Accordingly, much of the day’s content revolved around trends impacting the way real estate organizations and practitioners operate. The “Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap up: Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy
The Intersection of Change and the Design/ Built Environment: How New Technologies Reshape the Way We Think About Real Estate
This is second article in our summary series of the 2016 Cornell NYC Real Estate Conference. Continuing along with the theme of disruption at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference, “The Intersection of Change and the Design/ Built Environment” panel discussed how virtually every asset class is being reconceived and reconfigured to accommodate changes in… Continue Reading The Intersection of Change and the Design/ Built Environment: How New Technologies Reshape the Way We Think About Real Estate
Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap Up: Investment Trends Panel
This is the first article in a summary series of the 2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference. The 2016 Hodes Weill (HW) Institutional Real Estate Allocations Monitor and its findings were presented and discussed at the Cornell Real Estate Conference on October 13-14 in New York City. Baker Program in Real Estate director Dustin Jones and… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap Up: Investment Trends Panel
Jim Tuman: Urban Retail Development
Cornell University’s Baker Program in Real Estate was pleased to host Jim Tuman, Chief Development Officer of Grid Properties for its weekly Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, October 27th. Grid Properties is a developer, owner, and operator of primarily urban infill retail assets with a long-term view and commitment to its projects. Through this outlook,… Continue Reading Jim Tuman: Urban Retail Development
Be a Dual Degree in Witchcraft & Wizardry
Not only can you receive a great education in real estate here, but the Ithaca Commons gets transformed sometimes into place of imagination and wonder. This weekend students of all ages were able to experience Harry Potter up close and personal. Quidditch, Butterbeer and all!