Tag: Office

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

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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

Summer 2017: Internships for Baker Program 2018 Candidates

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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

Jeff DiModica: Strategy Behind Starwood Property Trust and Expectations for Starwood in the New Administration

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Jeff DiModica, President of Starwood Property Trust, visited the Baker Program in Real Estate last week as the next key industry leader offering students and faculty insights by way of the Distinguished Speaker Series. During his time at Starwood Property Trust both as President and a director, DiModica has overseen the expansion of the company… Continue Reading Jeff DiModica: Strategy Behind Starwood Property Trust and Expectations for Starwood in the New Administration

Songdo, Korea: Day 3

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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

Distinguished Speaker Series: Spring Semester 2017

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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

Distinguished Speaker Series: Benjamin Bernstein, Co-founder and Principal of RedSky Capital

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The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate is delighted to welcome Ben Bernstein, Co-Founder and Principal of RedSky Capital and RedSky Management, back to campus as our first Distinguished Speaker of 2017. After graduating from Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Theory in 2006, Ben went… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Benjamin Bernstein, Co-founder and Principal of RedSky Capital

An Introduction to the Korean Office Market

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Editor’s note: In December of 2016, the Baker Program will embark on its second annual international (and first intercontinental) real estate trek. This year’s destination is Seoul, South Korea. This post is intended as an introduction to the office market in Seoul and was written by Baker Program student Junghwan Kang. Seoul Office Market Overview Seoul… Continue Reading An Introduction to the Korean Office Market

A Possible Shift in the Market: How the General Election Has Impacted the Market Historically

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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