Hahne & Co.: Cornell Real Estate Review’s First Collaborative ULI Case Study

We are pleased to present a ULI case study of the redevelopment of the historic Hahne & Co. building in Newark, New Jersey. This is the first in a series of case studies and briefs jointly created by ULI and Cornell University’s Baker Program in Real Estate. The Baker Program is honored to collaborate with… Continue Reading Hahne & Co.: Cornell Real Estate Review’s First Collaborative ULI Case Study

37th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference – Panel Wrap Up – PropTech: The New Buzzword

On October 18, 2019, the Cornell Real Estate Council welcomed leading investors and operators in real estate technology — or “PropTech” — to the 37th annual Cornell Real Estate Conference.  The esteemed panel provided valuable insights into the exciting world of PropTech and the changing real estate environment in light of the ever-growing pervasiveness of… Continue Reading 37th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference – Panel Wrap Up – PropTech: The New Buzzword

Sajan Hansji: Defining risks through the lens of a Real Estate Entrepreneur

How one person views risk, may be completely different from how somebody else sees it.  This was the underlying theme of the day when Sajan Hansji visited the Baker Program in Real Estate at Cornell University this past Thursday.  Sajan is an esteemed Hotelie who graduated from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration in 2004, and… Continue Reading Sajan Hansji: Defining risks through the lens of a Real Estate Entrepreneur

2019 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS SERIES: JOE MCFALLS, GREYSTAR

This summer I worked in the Boston office of Greystar Real Estate Partners (“Greystar”).  Greystar owns, operates, and develops conventional multifamily, collegiate, and active adult housing in 179 global markets with 52 offices across 12 countries and over 14,000 employees.  Greystar has three industry-leading business lines: development/construction with over $12 billion in development projects currently… Continue Reading 2019 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS SERIES: JOE MCFALLS, GREYSTAR

The Impact of Assault-Style Weapons Bans on Retail Real Estate (5 mins)

In response to the events from last month and the proposed measures in Congress, some retail giants have already put their own store policy reforms into place. Earlier this month, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that it would no longer sell military-style semi-automatic rifles or high-capacity magazines and it will require customers to be at least… Continue Reading The Impact of Assault-Style Weapons Bans on Retail Real Estate (5 mins)

Dollar Stores: Finding a Multi-billion Dollar Niche

Photo Credit: Commons Retail properties in the US are sliding again. After two years of more favorable investor sentiment, retail has become the lowest ranked property type in 2017 amongst investors, developers, and retail operators. There are however, some areas in retail that standout against these falling figures. One retail type seems to be doing… Continue Reading Dollar Stores: Finding a Multi-billion Dollar Niche

Register Now for the 35th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

Register now for the 35th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference on October 13th. The conference will be held at the Pierre Hotel in New York City and is open to all members of the real estate community. The theme of the conference is Real Estate Mega Trends, and discussions will focus on changes in where… Continue Reading Register Now for the 35th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

Industrial Real Estate Impacts from a Flourishing Cannabis Market

On November 6, 2012, Colorado Amendment 64 was passed by initiative, thereby legalizing the recreational use of cannabis. Once Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed the law into place, a brand-new industry was born: the cannabis industry. Since then, seven states and the District of Columbia have adopted expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Naturally, industrial… Continue Reading Industrial Real Estate Impacts from a Flourishing Cannabis Market

Distinguished Speaker Series: Meir Cohen, Cohen Equities

By Dustin Dunham Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate is honored to welcome Meir Cohen, CEO of Cohen Equities, as the next featured guest in its Distinguished Speaker Series on September 7, 2017. Cohen Equities is an institutional quality real estate investment platform with an exceptional track record of opportunistic acquisitions. Under Mr. Cohen’s leadership,… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Meir Cohen, Cohen Equities