Taking the Long Approach with Andrew Dubill of Avanti Properties Group

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

The Advent of Institutional SFR

When describing the aspirations he has for his company, American Homes 4 Rent, Co-Founder and CEO David Singelyn said, “success is providing something of quality to people, and it starts with quality housing.  And if we do not have quality housing, then we’re not going to be a long-term company.”  A pioneer within the single-family… Continue Reading The Advent of Institutional SFR

DSS Wrap-Up: Karl Mistry (’04), Group President at Toll Brothers

On Thursday, March 7, Karl Mistry returned to Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate to deliver an insightful lecture about an oft-ignored topic in professional real estate: single-family home building. Mr. Mistry, who graduated from the program in 2004, has recently attained the title of Group President for the Virginia and Maryland regions of Toll… Continue Reading DSS Wrap-Up: Karl Mistry (’04), Group President at Toll Brothers

Mr. Timothy Mayopoulos: The Force Behind Fannie Mae’s Resurrection

It was a phenomenal experience to sit across from Tim Mayopoulos to gain his insights on Fannie Mae, the economy, and many other subjects. Our interview began with understanding his journey of helping to resurrect Fannie Mae into a resounding success. As with all great leaders, he gave the credit to the players on his team. The… Continue Reading Mr. Timothy Mayopoulos: The Force Behind Fannie Mae’s Resurrection