Save the Date: Announcing the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference, October 13-14

34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference in NYC When: October 13th – 14th Where: The Westin – Times Square, New York City, New York This year’s program will feature an array of speakers, including: MaryAnne Gilmartin, President & CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, and the 2016 Cornell Real Estate Industry Leader Award recipient J. Allen… Continue Reading Save the Date: Announcing the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference, October 13-14

Impact of Rapid Transit on the Residential Market in Hudson County, New Jersey

Ravikanth Pamidimukkala Introduction The New York Metropolitan region is one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world, and the single largest in North America.[1]  It is also one of the most prominent economic centers, with New York City at the epicenter of its growth.  With the entire region growing rapidly over the last… Continue Reading Impact of Rapid Transit on the Residential Market in Hudson County, New Jersey

NYCers: Come Learn About Baker! Cornell Master’s Program in Real Estate

The Baker Program in Real Estate will be hosting an information session the morning of Friday, May 6th at Convene in Midtown.  Come for the 7:30am Information Session and stay for Networking and the speaker panel, free of charge!  Panel guests include William Mack, Harry Macklowe, and Larry Silverstein, with moderation by Richard Baker ’88: Friday,… Continue Reading NYCers: Come Learn About Baker! Cornell Master’s Program in Real Estate

Gerald Guterman Visits Baker to Share Vast Development & Investment Experience

The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate cordially welcomes Gerald Guterman, Senior Principal Partner and CEO of Guterman Partners, LLC to their weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. With a career in real estate beginning, as an 18 year-old night porter for Fred Trump, Mr. Guterman’s extensive perspective and understanding will undoubtedly further enhance the knowledge base… Continue Reading Gerald Guterman Visits Baker to Share Vast Development & Investment Experience

First-year Baker Students Get Hands-on Development Experience in New York City

One of the principal missions of the Baker Program is to educate future leaders in the real estate industry. To this end, the Baker curriculum is likely the broadest and deepest of any graduate real estate program in the world. Additionally, adjustments made to the curriculum in 2015 are giving students an even more hands-on,… Continue Reading First-year Baker Students Get Hands-on Development Experience in New York City

Cornell Hosts Ken Himmel ‘70, President and CEO of Related Urban

On Friday, January 29, when Ken Himmel (‘70), President and CEO of Related Urban, had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Hilton West Palm Beach – a project he had worked on for over 10 years – the CEO chose to speak at his alma mater instead. Himmel shared… Continue Reading Cornell Hosts Ken Himmel ‘70, President and CEO of Related Urban

Konrad Wos ’76 Uses History to Teach Baker Students about Creating Real Estate Value

In early October, students of the Baker Program in Real Estate had the privilege of welcoming Konrad Wos (B.Arch ’76), of Wos & Wos Development, to their weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. The insights and vision that Wos shared with students reflected the expertise he has garnered in over 30 years of developing and consulting on real… Continue Reading Konrad Wos ’76 Uses History to Teach Baker Students about Creating Real Estate Value

Richard Baker Shares Personal Insights During Keynote Luncheon

Attendees of the 33rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference had the privilege on Friday afternoon of hearing from keynote speaker Richard Baker, Governor and Executive Chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). For students of the Baker Program in Real Estate, it was an opportunity to hear from the man whose name their program bears. Baker shared… Continue Reading Richard Baker Shares Personal Insights During Keynote Luncheon

Konrad Wos ’76 Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on October 8, 2015

The Baker Program in Real Estate is excited to welcome Konrad Wos’76 to this week’s Distinguished Speaker Series. As Managing Partner of Wos & Wos Development Corporation, Wos will share with students the insights he has gained in his 30 years of experience in the real estate development industry, with an emphasis on how value… Continue Reading Konrad Wos ’76 Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on October 8, 2015