on When I made the decision to pursue a Masters degree, the real estate industry was my primary focus. While going through the process, my greatest trepidation stemmed from my lack of experience in the industry. However, I know now that pursuing the Baker Program fit my purpose the best. Not only have I become a part of an… Continue Reading 2016 Summer Internships: Ana Kalugina – Hodes Weill
on Note: This is Part 1 of what will be a series of stories on the multitude of effects that the Brexit is having on global real estate markets now and in the future. For Part 2 please click here. The most significant financial and economic news story so far in 2016 has been the June 23… Continue Reading Brexit and Real Estate: Part 1 – Effects on UK-based Property Funds
on Three years ago, former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke opened the proverbial Pandora’s box by discussing the U.S. Federal Reserve’s intent to taper its purchases of long-term maturity bonds and mortgage-backed securities. At the time, the United States economy had rebounded to the point where additional stimulus had become a crucial talking point among partisan politicians and economists… Continue Reading The Fed and Real Estate – Beyond the June FOMC Meeting
on Cornell’s 33rd Annual Real Estate Conference was held in NYC from Oct 15-16. The forum was highlighted by several panels of experts sharing industry insight with Baker students and conference attendees. Throughout the day, these panels opined on different trends affecting the markets and different asset classes. The Capital Impact Panel, in particular, noted the differences… Continue Reading Capital Impact Gives Great Insight into Lending Climate