Real Estate CaseWorks Abstracts

The Mortgage for 1800 L Street

Lynne Sagalyn

This case asks students to scrutinize the documents of a mortgage loan that the lender has put up for auction during a period of market distress.

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1372 Broadway

Lynne Sagalyn

Students are asked to evaluate the strategy of an acquisition and propose leasing transactions that could enhance the bottom line of the investment.

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The Associate's Task: Financial Tales of Changing Place

Lynne Sagalyn

Set during the uncertain real estate market of 2009, this case maps out the analytic tools and thought processes of a seasoned financial analyst as she assesses the investment potential of several urban properties.

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Zenith Center

Lynne Sagalyn

This case asks students to identify the due diligence issues and develop an acquisition work plan for a high risk investment opportunity.

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Bidding for 1800 L Street

Lynne Sagalyn

This case asks students to scrutinize a mortgage loan that has been put up for auction and determine whether it is worth a bid.

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Spring 2009

Development of the New York Times Building: Common Ground Before Breaking Ground

Jeffrey Barclay
Yasmine Uzmez

This case discusses the development of the New York Time's new headquarters. On September 11, 2001, all parties involved had already shaken hands, but no legally binding documents had been executed. The partners must now meet to evaluate the project's feasibility.

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Spring 2009

Capturing the Chrysler Building

Rona Smith
Lynne Sagalyn

This case follows the 1997 auctioning of the Chrysler building. Steve Wechsler, a senior managing director and partner at Tishman Speyer, must analyze the overall economics of a feasible transaction and develop an acquisition strategy that will give his firm a competitive advantage in the auction.

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Fall 2008

Homex: Investing in Emerging Markets Real Estate

Camille Douglas
Yasmine Uzmez

Equity International considers investing in Homex, a privately-held, entry-level homebuilder in Mexico.

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Spring 2008

Soho Loft Building: Pricing the Entrepreneur's Development Risk

Eric Hadar
Lynn Sagalyn

An entrepreneur has an opportunity to buy the mortgage on a distressed property and complete the conversion of the loft structure to condominium apartments. How much is this opportunity worth?

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