Matthew Mitchell ’97 of SteepRock Capital Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series

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The Baker Program in Real Estate is pleased to welcome Matthew Mitchell ’97, this week’s distinguished speaker. Mitchell is a Cornell graduate, and currently serves on the Board of the Baker Program in Real Estate. In 2009, Mitchell co-founded SteepRock Capital, and has served as a Co-Managing Partner since its inception. SteepRock Capital is a… Continue Reading Matthew Mitchell ’97 of SteepRock Capital Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series

Real Estate Opportunities in the Motor City?

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Three weeks ago, the 1.4 million square foot former home of American Motors sold at auction for a mere $500. Although, the auction was ultimately cancelled due to a tax dispute with the previous owner, this auction highlights the challenges and possible opportunities real estate in Detroit represents. Once known as the Paris of the Midwest,… Continue Reading Real Estate Opportunities in the Motor City?

Sean Worker Speaks to Trends & Opportunities in Serviced Apartments

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The Baker Program in Real Estate would like to thank our distinguished speaker, Sean Worker, for leading a captivating discussion and engaging students on a wide range of topics.  As President and CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, Worker is recognized as a leader in the serviced apartment industry. With his collaborative style, and a penchant for involving… Continue Reading Sean Worker Speaks to Trends & Opportunities in Serviced Apartments

Mathew Jalazo Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on November 5th

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The Baker Program in Real Estate is excited to welcome Mathew Jalazo to this week’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Jalazo joined Urgo Hotels (Urgo) in 2006 as a Project Manager and Analyst and currently serves as the company’s Director of Development. In this role, he is responsible for deal sourcing, underwriting, conducting due diligence, investigating market… Continue Reading Mathew Jalazo Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on November 5th

Richard Baker Shares Personal Insights During Keynote Luncheon

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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

ACRES CEO & President Mark Fogel Speaks to the Baker Program in Real Estate

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Mark Fogel brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience to a discussion with students in the Baker Program in Real Estate as part of the weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. Fogel is the Chief Executive Officer and President of ACRES Capital, a specialty finance company focused on bridge, mezzanine and equity investments on properties… Continue Reading ACRES CEO & President Mark Fogel Speaks to the Baker Program in Real Estate

Robert Faith of Greystar Gives Keynote at Cornell Real Estate Conference

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Attendees of the 33rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference had the pleasure of hearing from Robert Faith of Greystar Real Estate Partners on the evening of October 15th. Greystar develops, owns, and manages multifamily assets consisting of around 400,000 apartment units in over 1,600 apartment communities. It is the largest residential property manager, but the… Continue Reading Robert Faith of Greystar Gives Keynote at Cornell Real Estate Conference

Baker Program Well-Represented at ULI Fall Meeting

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Three students from the Baker Program in Real Estate and program director, Dustin Jones, attended the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Fall Meeting in San Francisco, CA two weeks ago. Attending the meeting is part of Jones’s efforts to enhance the program’s visibility by linking it with ULI. As Jones succinctly put it, “We want to be wherever… Continue Reading Baker Program Well-Represented at ULI Fall Meeting

John Kinzelberg ’94 Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on October 22, 2015

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The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate is proud to welcome 1994 Cornell Graduate John Kinzelberg ’94 to campus. With over two decades worth of experience within Real Estate and Private Equity, Kinzelberg will provide sharp advice on navigating the ever-changing spectrum of the industry. In 2012, Kinzelberg co-founded Highgate Capital Group in Chicago, Illinois where… Continue Reading John Kinzelberg ’94 Joins Baker Students for Distinguished Speaker Series on October 22, 2015