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The Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate

January 11, 2008

Master Architect Designs Manhattanville Campus

Jill Stoddard

Looking at Renzo Piano’s design for Manhattanville (the future home of CBS), one can see why this world-renowned architect is often described as “a master of light and art.”

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June 15, 2005

Seller loss aversion

Noting that seller behavior doesn't always conform to standard economic theory, Chris Mayer explains why housing markets tend to function poorly in a down economy.

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June 15, 2005

Agency conflicts and investment timing

If the owner of a piece of land hires a developer to construct a building, the project's timing may hinge on the developer's own motives. How can the owner design a contract that aligns the interests of both parties?

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May 06, 2008

Mortgage Delinquencies and Foreclosures

Ben Bernanke

Many foreclosures are not preventable. However, if a foreclosure is preventable, and the borrower wants to stay in the home, the economic case for trying to avoid foreclosure is strong.

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March 03, 2008

Should the Federal Government Provide a Housing Bailout?

Ray Horton

One of the reasons that Modern Political Economy is such an enjoyable course to teach is that every term a real-life issue emerges that underscores the course’s contemporary relevance. What to do about the credit crisis that cascaded from the home mortgage debacle is the latest case in point.

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September 14, 2007

Paying it safe: What we'll spend to keep crime risk at bay

New research using Megan’s Laws data confirms that property values decline when sex offenders move into a neighborhood — and points to how much it's worth spending on policies that prevent violent crime.

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January 25, 2006

Where are house prices headed?

Chris Mayer talks about housing market fundamentals, the U.S. housing boom and the surprising results of his recent study of U.S. house prices.

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March 04, 2008

Should the Government Provide a Bailout? Students Have Their Say

Ray Horton

Yesterday I asked Public Offering visitors the same question I asked my Modern Political Economy students: should the federal government intervene in the current crisis or simply let the market work its painful way out? Here are a couple student responses.

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Academics

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Finance and Economics Division

B7308: Debt Markets

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B9377: Real Estate Investment (Master Class)

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B8308: Debt Markets

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B8158: Real Estate Transactions

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B7314: Real Estate Finance

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School News & Events

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December 21, 2007

Manhattanville Expansion Approval Marks First Step in Business School Transformation

The New York City Council officially approved the University’s construction of a new uptown campus, which will allow the business school to powerfully broaden its resources. Read more...

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October 10, 2005

Real Estate Study by Professor Chris Mayer Captures National Interest

A recent study confronts misperceptions about the underlying drivers behind the decade-old real estate boom and refutes conventional wisdom saying there is a housing bubble. Read more...

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April 14, 2008
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

China Business Conference Speaker Series #3: Gemdale Executive Speech

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Directory

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Christopher Mayer
Christopher Mayer

cm310@columbia.edu
212-854-4221

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Camille Douglas
Camille Douglas

cmjd2424@aol.com
518-469-5042

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J. Daniel Adkinson
J. Daniel Adkinson

da2120@columbia.edu
212-854-7903

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Jeffrey Barclay
Jeffrey Barclay

jeffrey.barclay@ingclarion.com
212-883-2617

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Tomasz Piskorski
Tomasz Piskorski

tp2252@columbia.edu
212-854-4655

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Leanne Lachman
Leanne Lachman

ll588@columbia.edu
212-854-8719

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Michael Giliberto
Michael Giliberto

mg2786@columbia.edu
212-854-7903

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School News

May 07, 2008

9th Annual Sheldon Seevak Real Estate Business Plan Competition

Two teams - Emerging Markets Real Estate Equities (EMREE) and Grosvenor - tied for first place in the 9th Annual Sheldon Seevak Real Estate Business Plan Competition, held on Wednesday, April 23rd. Read more...

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May 06, 2008

32nd Annual Dinner Honors Ben Bernanke and Russell Carson '67

An evening featuring the remarks of Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Russell Carson '67, cofounder of private investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, raised more than $3 million for the School's programs and initiatives. Read more...

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May 06, 2008

So, who says the worst is over?

Professor Christopher Mayer explains the critical role Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play in the mortgage market. Read more...

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April 25, 2008

U.S. Agency Helps Prop Up Housing Market

The Federal Housing Authority's spending to keep troubled mortgage holders in their homes in a falling housing market could ultimately lead to bigger losses, says Professor Christopher Mayer. Read more...

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April 14, 2008

West Side Redevelopment Plans in Disarray

With setbacks to the redevelopment plan for Manhattan's West Side, advocates of a more gradual approach to commercial development, including Professor Lynne Sagalyn, suggest a change of course. Read more...

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March 24, 2008

Lynne Sagalyn Named Director of the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate

Lynne B. Sagalyn, Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, has been appointed Director of the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, effective July 1, 2008. Read more...

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March 20, 2008

Japan’s Economic Prospects: How Good Are They? with Professors Charles Horioka and Tsutomu Watanabe [article]

On Thursday, March 20, the Center on Japanese Economy and Business hosted a zadankai (informal discussion group) titled, Japan’s Economic Prospects: How Good Are They? Read more...

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March 06, 2008

The FHA Needs More Authority in Crisis

Dean Hubbard argues that the Fed should temporarily expand the Federal Housing Administration's authority to deal with the housing crisis. Read more...

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March 04, 2008

Blog Roll: Setting Expectations

"On the Public Offering blog, several students at Columbia Business School provide their view on what should be done about the current mortgage crisis. 'We have been living through at least 15 years of continuous asset-price inflation; will a government intervention in this deflation -- whether through buying up mortgages or reducing interest rates -- just create more of the same?' writes Erik Diehn." Read more...

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March 03, 2008

Prof. Chris Mayer featured on MTV News

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February 28, 2008

Foreclosures in America Searching for a Plan B

"Professor Chris Mayer points out that some $750 billion of annual mortgage lending has dried up as the securitization of subprime and jumbo loans has collapsed." Read more...

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December 21, 2007

Manhattanville Expansion Approval Marks First Step in Business School Transformation

The New York City Council officially approved the University’s construction of a new uptown campus, which will allow the business school to powerfully broaden its resources. Read more...

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October 24, 2007

Paul Milstein Center and EMBA Team Up

Paul Milstein Center and EMBA team up for the first EMBA/MBA Real Estate overview panel. Read more...

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May 03, 2007

The Paul Milstein Center Hosts Annual Sheldon Seevak Real Estate Business Plan Competition

The Paul Milstein Center Hosts Annual Sheldon Seevak Real Estate Business Plan Competition Read more...

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May 02, 2007

Omar Nasser Eddin '07 took home the top prize at the annual Sheldon Seevak Real Estate Business Plan Competition Reception Dinner on April 27th

Omar Nasser Eddin '07 took home the top prize at the annual Sheldon Seevak Real Estate Business Plan Competition Reception Dinner on April 27th Read more...

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April 27, 2007

Professor Chris Mayer presented an overview of real estate valuations to the Real Estate Roundtable in Washington, DC on April 26th

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April 27, 2007

Professor Chris Mayer presented an overview of real estate valuations to the Real Estate Roundtable in Washington, DC on April 26th

Professor Chris Mayer presented an overview of real estate valuations to the Real Estate Roundtable in Washington, DC on April 26th Read more...

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April 09, 2007

Twenty-Five Real Estate students visited Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires in March, as part of the Chazen International Real Estate Study Tour.

Twenty-Five Real Estate students visited Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires in March, as part of the Chazen International Real Estate Study Tour. Read more...

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March 27, 2007

Fighting Global Warming One Mortgage at a Time

Alumnus Edward Mannix '04 takes on Global Warming Read more...

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March 20, 2007

Risky Mortgages: Professor Chris Mayer Discusses, on NPR

Professor Chris Mayer, Director of the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, discusses Alt-A loans on NPR's Marketplace Money. Read more...

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March 06, 2007

Real Estate Career Cocktail Series Offers Students Rewarding Networking Opportunities

Networking events become increasingly important to the business school experience as summer rapidly approaches and students rush to secure internships and full time positions. Read more...

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February 20, 2007

Rent or Buy? Professor Chris Mayer Shares Insights on CNN

On CNN?s ?In the Money? last week, Professor Chris Mayer gave viewers advice on whether to rent or buy their homes. Read more...

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January 08, 2007

ECONOBLOG: Chris Mayer Participates in WSJ Online Housing Economy Blog

Chris Mayer Participates in WSJ Online Housing Economy Blog Read more...

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January 05, 2007

2006 Annual Real Estate Alumni Dinner

On Thursday November 30th, the Real Estate Association and the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate hosted the 2006 annual Real Estate Alumni Reception. Read more...

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October 24, 2006

OUT2PLAY Cuts Ribbon on First Refurbished Playground

OUT2PLAY Cuts Ribbon on First Refurbished Playground Read more...

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October 10, 2005

Real Estate Study by Professor Chris Mayer Captures National Interest

A recent study confronts misperceptions about the underlying drivers behind the decade-old real estate boom and refutes conventional wisdom saying there is a housing bubble. Read more...

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September 08, 2005

Summer in Affordable Housing

Summer internship profile, by Maury Stern '06, Bottom Line. Read more...

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March 21, 2005

Spring Newsletter - Chris Flynn '04: Community Development and Affordable Housing

Chris Flynn '04 is applying her MBA to community development and affordable housing with the Housing Development Corporation in New York City. Read more...

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November 04, 2004

Young Alumni Joel Papo '03

Real estate and community development, Bottom Line. Read more...

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June 01, 2004

New Real Estate Resources

Joseph Azrack, MBA ?72, president and CEO of Citigroup Property Investors, generously donated the complete Urban Land Institute (ULI) ?library? to the School. Read more...

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Events

April 14, 2008
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

China Business Conference Speaker Series #3: Gemdale Executive Speech

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April 08, 2008
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Prof. Chris Mayer Discusses Real Estate and the Economy

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March 27, 2008
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Real Estate Student Mentoring Breakfast: Steve Hoover

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March 26, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Montrone dinner with Richard Perl

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March 25, 2008
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Women Leaders in Real Estate Panel & Reception

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March 17, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Real Estate Career Cocktail Reception

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February 29, 2008
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

REA J-Term Supercharger

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February 21, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Real Estate/Silfen Speaker reception (David Simon)

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