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Showing 1 to 20 of 305 for “"Center for Real Estate."”.
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University-affiliated retirement development : a resource for universities
Thesis (S.M. in Real Estate Development)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, Center for Real Estate, 2004 [first author]; and, (S.M. in Real Estate Development)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, Center for Real Estate, 2004 …
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What are the business and regulatory factors for a successful Philippine REIT market?
… business and regulatory factors are required for the successful establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) structure in the Philippines, we analyzed the macro and microeconomic factors affecting the Philippines property market. The proposed law governing the REITs in the …
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Retail sales forecast : a cross sectional approach for real investment strategy
… of this thesis is to identify the demand drivers for ten retail sub-categories in the US and develop an understanding of how to best use this information to make better retail real estate investment decisions. This cross sectional study analyzes sales per population, establishment per population, …
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Real options : a way to deal with market uncertainty in real estate development projects
The practice of applying options theory to real estate investments has only recently begun. In particular, options in real estate are called "real options." Real options add value to real estate development projects by allowing developers to take advantage of positive aspects of the market and …
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The paths and characteristics of real estate entrepreneurs
What paths have real estate entrepreneurs taken to establish their own firm? Also, what characteristics did they develop and utilize in the process? This thesis gives the unique opportunity to better understand the life of the real estate entrepreneur. Also, this thesis shall add clarity to these …
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Structuring public REIT-sponsored private capital fund : the case of US industrial and retail REITs
The private capital business for public REITs was started by Kimco Realty, Developer Diversified, AMB and ProLogis during the years 1998-2000, at the time when the public equity was not easily available. Over the past decade, public REITs have used their private capital funds to take out REITs' …
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Office leases & landlord investment in energy efficiency
… invest in energy efficient building systems for their existing buildings? I am drawn to this question because it seems to me that there is technology available that would allow the operation of for-rent office buildings to be more efficient in their consumption of energy than they currently …
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Real estate private equity : market impacts on investment strategies and compositions of opportunity funds
Market forces continually change the landscape of the real estate private equity ("REPE") industry. In the current market, robust capital raising and the emergence of new funds in REPE suggest increasing competition to place capital while the credit crisis has marked the end of an era for cheap …
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New Songdo City and the value of flexibility : a case study of implementation and analysis of a mega-scale project
In the modern real estate industry, mega-scale developments have been a notable feature. The distinctiveness of these projects is that they are enormous in scale and thus require many years to develop. Unlike regular sized projects, they have greater opportunities to alter strategies, plans or …
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Feasibility study of Korea biocluster with real estate perspectives
… to capitalize on the changing environment. For example, many global biotechnology firms are seeking new geographical locations as part of their strategy to expand their business. Korea's biotechnology reputation and prospects as a potential site for biotech businesses is attracting increase …
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Strategic framework for real estate investment in emerging markets : the case of commercial real estate in Bogotá, Colombia
Real estate investment is becoming increasingly international. Deregulation and integration of global capital markets, growth of emerging market economies, demographic trends in developed economies, and geopolitical and sociocultural changes the world over are presenting opportunities for …
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Greening stadiums : study of environmentally responsible methods of building and retro-fitting stadiums
Sustainable development for stadiums and arenas is a recent topic gaining interest throughout professional sports ownership groups worldwide. Stadiums have lagged behind in understanding the best practices surrounding the analysis and implementation of green building techniques due to their unique …
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Real estate investment in Cuba : is now the right time?
… change finally appears to be on the horizon for Cuba. In February 2008, Raul Castro succeeded his older brother Fidel as President of the Republic of Cuba. In the United States, a newly elected President and a Congress presumably controlled by the Democratic Party will assume power in 2009. …
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Knowledge-based cluster development in India : opportunities and challenges
… brings out the advantages of clustering for such industries. The purpose of the study is to comprehend the current status of development, both economic and real estate, in the knowledge-based industries in India. A stylized model is used as a reference to understand the status of economic …
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Stadium development and urban renewal : a look at Washington, DC
… stadium development, that act as a catalyst for subsequent local urban renewal. Over the recent decades there has been substantial debate related to stadium or arena development. "The stadium debate intersects with cultural studies, economics, law, urban studies, civic planning, sports …
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How Small Apartment Assets Outperform their Larger Counterparts: An Analysis of Investment Risk and Returns, Price Dynamics, and Leverage Points by Property Size
… small apartment properties persistently outperform large apartment properties on a risk‐adjusted basis and institutional investors inexplicably avoid the market for small properties. Based on academic literature, industry research, and original empirical analysis, this paper identifies six …
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Democratizing commercial real estate investing : the impact of the JOBS Act and crowdfunding on the commercial real estate market
… regulatory changes, will impact the commercial real estate markets. The phenomenon of crowdfunding, defined as raising numerous small amounts of capital from a large number of people, or the crowd, has been accelerated by the recent passage of the Jumpstart Our Businesses Start-up Act (JOBS …
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Emerald cities : the emergence of mega developments in the 21st century
… with the survey findings sets the framework for three possible distinct megacity market models. The thesis continues with case studies of three new cities, each with their own unique theme and reasons for being developed. Finally, the megacity phenomenon is assessed from the perspective of …
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Risk management with residential real estate derivatives : strategies for home builders
… After describing a number of alternative reasons for hedging, I argue for a paradigm for risk management proposed by Kenneth Froot, David Scharfstein and Jeremy Stein and augmented by Antonio Mello and John Parsons. According to this paradigm, the objective of hedging is to increase a firm's …
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Brownfield financing in the United States : from social benefit-cost perspective
… These programs have lowered financial barriers for brownfield developers and returned vibrant properties to communities. In this study, I focus on examining the efficiency of these incentives from the social perspective and proposing optimal funding decision rules. I hypothesize that brownfield …
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