Songdo, Korea: Day 3

On December 19-22, 2016, Second-Year Baker students visited Seoul, South Korea to participate in the program’s inaugural intercontinental real estate trek.  Having completed an exciting, revised curriculum that highlights the importance of the global economy in real estate, the trip enabled students’ knowledge to come full circle in their second year.  This article highlights the… Continue Reading Songdo, Korea: Day 3

Seoul, Korea: Day One

On December 19-22, 2016, Second-Year Baker students visited Seoul, South Korea to participate in the program’s inaugural intercontinental real estate trek.  Having completed an exciting, revised curriculum that highlights the importance of the global economy in real estate, the trip enabled student’s knowledge to come full circle.  This article highlights the first official day of… Continue Reading Seoul, Korea: Day One

Distinguished Speaker Series: Spring Semester 2017

Since Program Director, Dustin C. Jones, has taken the reigns to the Baker Program in Real Estate, he has looked to fulfill a mission that exposes the Masters candidates to all things real estate. Whether the location be Vancouver, Dallas, Seoul, Manhattan, San Francisco, or the program’s home in Ithaca, NY, Dustin strives to deliver… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Spring Semester 2017

Trump: Winner of Presidency, Loser of Luxury Brand?

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?

Christopher Albanese: Strategy Behind the Albanese Organization and Green Development

Christopher Albanese, President of the Albanese Organization, visited the Baker Program in Real Estate last week to offer insights to students and faculty by way of the Distinguished Speaker Series. During his time at the Albanese Organization, Albanese has been instrumental in pushing the company toward its current focus on green development. Since its establishment,… Continue Reading Christopher Albanese: Strategy Behind the Albanese Organization and Green Development

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

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

Distinguished Speaker Series: Cushman Wakefield Executive Managing Director Richard Latella

This week, Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate is excited to welcome Richard Latella as the next featured guest in its 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series.  Mr. Latella is an Executive Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield and the Global Leader of the company’s Retail Valuation Practice.  In this capacity, Mr. Latella leads approximately 120 senior-level… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Cushman Wakefield Executive Managing Director Richard Latella

Aref H. Lahham: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Design

On the evening of October 20th, 2016, the Baker Program in Real Estate hosted Aref H. Lahham of Orion Capital Managers for the weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. Aref was the first internationally based speaker to attend the event this semester. Headquartered in London, Orion Capital Partners has offices and develops in all major European markets.… Continue Reading Aref H. Lahham: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Design

Distinguished Speaker Series: Jim Tuman Chief Development Officer Grid Properties

Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to spotlight Jim Tuman as the next featured guest in its 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series.  Jim is the Chief Development Officer for Grid Properties Inc., a developer, owner, and operator of retail and mixed-use properties located primarily in historically and culturally significant urban infill locations in the… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Jim Tuman Chief Development Officer Grid Properties