Real Estate

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

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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Nolan School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.