Real Estate
News, updates, and insights about the industry, as well as updates on what’s happening within the Baker Program in Real Estate.

Equity and Prosperity: 5 Questions with Real Estate Chair Stuart S. Rosenthal
Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate chair Stuart Rosenthal outlines links between economics, real estate markets, and the health of communities.

Meet Our New Faculty: Chris de Mestre
Chris de Mestre is a professor of practice in applied economics and policy at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

Recent Grad Sets His Sights on Real Estate Opportunities in the Caribbean
Browne graduated from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Now he aims to bring his expertise back to a region close to his heart.

Adaptive Reuse: Is Converting Empty Office Space to Housing Viable?
Cornell AAP professor Suzanne Lanyi Charles speaks from firsthand experience about converting office space to housing.

What Do Empty Office Buildings Mean for the Economy?
Cornell real estate professors discuss how low office building occupancy impacts investors and developers and whether it’s a temporary phenomenon.

Real Estate Education at a Ground Level in London and Miami
Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate graduate students and faculty looked at shifting trends in urban development and the real estate industry.

Cornell Real Estate Club Visits Industry Leaders and Alumni in Chicago
Tyler Bonaparte ’25 and Reika Nakagawa ’25 write about their career trek to Chicago, where they met with real estate industry professionals.

Hospitality Leaders to Convene at Nolan School Program in June
Cornell’s Nolan School will host its annual Professional Development Program for hospitality executives in June on the Cornell University Ithaca campus.

Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit
The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.