Summer Olympics 2028: The Route for Los Angeles to Earn the Gold Medal

With the IOC recently coming to agreement with Paris and Los Angeles to host the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic Games respectively, the earnest work begins for each city to deliver on its promises. As both cities have the experience of hosting large sprawling city events almost annually – this will be each city’s third… Continue Reading Summer Olympics 2028: The Route for Los Angeles to Earn the Gold Medal

Cornell Real Estate Review

Author: Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate (Downloadable PDF) The PDF which can be downloaded to read at your leisure represents the efforts and sacrifices of the entire Real Estate Review editorial staff. However, none of this could be accomplished without the guidance of Dr. Michael Tomlan, Baker Program Director, Dustin C. Jones Esq., and… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Review

Megachurches: A Growing Community Anchor

Author: Daniel Wright (Downloadable PDF) Real estate value reflects a factor of risk.  Community risk inherently is captured in real estate value and is a composition of such elements as employment, income, and population growth (Carr, et al., 2003).  These elements provide tenants to rent space and customers to buy products thereby increasing property value. … Continue Reading Megachurches: A Growing Community Anchor

The Impact of 3D Printing on Real Estate

Author: Sean Mashian (Downloadable PDF) One of the most intriguing, and possibly disruptive, technologies now 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… Continue Reading The Impact of 3D Printing on Real Estate

Balancing Competing Corporate Objectives: The Case of Texmark Real Estate Company

Authors: Morgan Zollinger, Ravikanth Pamidimukkala (Downloadable PDF) As William Sullivan walked to his car to begin the commute home after a long day at work, he considered the different options before him. As the CEO of the Texmark Real Estate Company (TexREC), Sullivan was concerned about the future of the company he had been leading for… Continue Reading Balancing Competing Corporate Objectives: The Case of Texmark Real Estate Company

CornellREW: Cornell Real Estate Women

The Baker Program in Real Estate is proud to announce the formation of Cornell Real Estate Women (CornellREW) during the 2016-2017 academic year. CornellREW is Cornell University’s primary graduate and professional student organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of women in real estate. The organization was founded with three primary goals: (1) to support… Continue Reading CornellREW: Cornell Real Estate Women

Alumni Highlight: Dylan Fonseca

Author: Harrison Willis We are pleased to recognize Dylan Fonseca as a Cornell alumnus. Dylan Fonseca (MBA ‘12) is a founding member of Fondo Atlas, an owner and operator of real estate in Florida focused on direct asset level investments in retail and residential properties. Fondo Atlas focuses on strategic acquisitions and best-in-class financial reporting… Continue Reading Alumni Highlight: Dylan Fonseca

Alumni Highlight: Jinseuk Lee

Author: Simon Kim Editor’s note: In December of 2016, the Baker Program took its first annual intercontinental real estate trek. The destination was Seoul, Korea. This essay was part of a series intended to introduce our readers to several of the incredible Baker Program alumni currently working in Korea. Jinseuk Lee is the chief representative… Continue Reading Alumni Highlight: Jinseuk Lee

Summer 2017: Internships for Baker Program 2018 Candidates

With the Spring 2017 Semester coming to a close, the 2018 candidates for the Baker Program in Real Estate have begun to see the fruits of their efforts in securing highly touted summer internships. These internships will solidify,  and grow the knowledge base of the candidates gained during their first 2 semesters in Ithaca. Currently,… Continue Reading Summer 2017: Internships for Baker Program 2018 Candidates

Distinguished Speaker Series: Lou Marquet, Principal at Leyland Alliance

The Baker Program in Real Estate is excited to welcome Lou Marquet this Thursday evening to speak to students as a Distinguished Speaker. Mr. Marquet is a Principal at Leyland Alliance, heading its talented design and development team. He has been instrumental in setting new standards for construction innovation and environmental responsibility within the company.… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Lou Marquet, Principal at Leyland Alliance