on Author: Kara Harrison-Gates – Baker Program in Real Estate, Class of 2023 On September 2, 2021 the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate had the privilege of hosting Andrew Dubill. Mr. Dubill is a Principal of Avanti Properties Group, a national leader in land investment and development. Mr. Dubill had an unconventional entry into the… Continue Reading Taking the Long Approach with Andrew Dubill of Avanti Properties Group
on Cornell was honored to welcome Daniele Horton as a speaker in the Baker Program’s Distinguished Speaker Series, where she shared her experience as an entrepreneur and sustainability leader in the real estate industry. Daniele Horton, founder and president of Verdani Partners, works with her clients to advance sustainability and resilience for large national and international… Continue Reading Creating Value Through Resiliency: Guidance from Daniele Horton
on Art Adler is no stranger to working hard, building genuine relationships, and creating a long legacy of success as a trusted voice and leader in hospitality transactions and consulting. From humble beginnings to becoming the CEO and Chairman of Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)’s Hotels & Hospitality Group for the Americas, Mr. Adler’s stories and industry… Continue Reading The Golden Age of Travel May Just Be Around the Corner: Hospitality Insights from Art Adler of Adler Advisors, LLC
on The past decade proved to be an extremely volatile one for the solar industry in the United States. The outlook on the industry in 2010 anticipated high growth as it looked towards 2020, as advances in solar module efficiencies resulted in continuously declining costs. MIT research found that solar module costs fell by 97% from… Continue Reading Solar Development: Projections and Trends for the 2020’s
on Turnberry Associates The Baker Program in Real Estate had the privilege of visiting Turnberry Associates during its Miami trek. Turnberry is one of Florida’s largest and most influential real estate developers operating in the commercial, residential, and hospitality space. Turnberry has developed $10 billion in commercial and residential property including approximately 20 million square feet… Continue Reading Baker Program Miami Trek Visit: Turnberry Associates
on Rooftop Pool Deck at 1010 Brickell Ave Condo As a result of superstitious beliefs, most buildings intentionally skip the 13th floor. In fact, this superstition seems to stem from the word “triskaidekaphobia,” which the English dictionary describes as the fear of the number 13. But just like a charm, Arnaud Karsenti has credited luck,… Continue Reading Baker Program Miami Trek Visit: 13th Floor Investments
on Halfway through the international trek for 2019-20, the Baker students continued exploring the real estate markets of Singapore and Asia-Pacific. Beginning the day with CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest real estate investment management businesses, the group met with Benjamin Ng and other representatives from its Corporate and Strategic Planning team. CapitaLand’s real estate portfolio is… Continue Reading Baker Program Singapore Trek Day 3: CapitaLand, GIC, URA, and CBRE
on On Thursday, February 13th, 2020, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate had the unique pleasure of hosting two speakers during the week’s Distinguished Speaker Series – Joe Levine and Ben Pfinsgraff. Levine is co-founder of Mercer Street Partners, a New York City-based value-add real estate investment firm, where he leads the acquisitions and asset… Continue Reading Joe LeVine and Ben Pfinsgraff: An Uncommon Vision Creating Community
on The commercial real estate industry is currently riding the wave of the 11th year of its cycle, interest rates are continually getting cut, money is cheap to borrow, and cities are sprawling at a booming rate. With the recent appearance of traditional recessionary indicators, many cautiously optimistic professionals in the industry are wondering what may… Continue Reading Construction Costs: On the Rise
on On Thursday, May 2nd, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate welcomed Mark Fogel, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of ACRES Capital, as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series. Mr. Fogel has more than twenty years of experience in commercial real estate finance, with a focus on providing debt and equity solutions for transitional,… Continue Reading DSS Wrap-Up: Mark Fogel, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACRES Capital