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Curious about Real Estate Crowdfunding, but too Nervous to Invest?

Posted on November 11, 2014 in Viewpoints by admin

By Bobby Speir NAREIM Fellow, UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA ’15 Twice a year, NAREIM invites graduate students from the top real estate programs across the country to attend our Executive Officers’ Meetings as Fellows. After attending the September EO Meeting, Bobby Speir, a 2015 MBA … Continue reading →

Why we need GSEs: The Multifamily Finance Market and Affordable Housing

Posted on November 11, 2014 in Viewpoints by admin

By Saul McDonald NAREIM Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison MBA’15 Twice a year, NAREIM invites graduate students from the top real estate programs across the country to attend our Executive Officers’ Meetings as Fellows. After attending the September EO Meeting, Saul McDonald, a 2nd year MBA … Continue reading →

NAREIM Dialogues now Available for iPhone

Posted on November 3, 2014 in Of Note by admin

Yearbook: NAREIM Year in Review 2013-2014

Posted on October 31, 2014 in Of Note by admin

2013-2014 NAREIM YEAR IN REVIEW

Posted on October 31, 2014 in Viewpoints by admin

NAREIM 2013-2014: YEAR IN REVIEW “The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. the occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise—with the occasion. as our case is new, so we must think anew, … Continue reading →

2014 HR Meeting Report: Hiring and Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Posted on October 31, 2014 in Viewpoints by admin

“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies.” – Lawrence Bossidy, Former COO of GE Real estate investment managers can … Continue reading →

Commercial Real Estate Hiring on Record Setting Pace

Posted on October 31, 2014 in Viewpoints by admin

The Cornell/Selectleaders’ 3Q 2014 Job Barometer recent release points to a robust market for commercial real estate talent in the US. Job opportunities in commercial real estate enjoyed the best summer ever, exceeding previous highs set in 2007, as hiring built on momentum from … Continue reading →

Member Initiate Survey Report: The Custody Rule

Posted on October 30, 2014 in Legal & Compliance (L&C) by admin

How do NAREIM firms apply the custody rule for separately managed accounts, particularly as it pertains to scope of the surprise audit and delivery of bank statements directly to investors at both account and property account levels? A NAREIM member … Continue reading →

Member Initiated Survey Report: Sustainability Leadership

Posted on October 28, 2014 in Member Section by admin

How are NAREIM firms staffing the leadership of their sustainability efforts?  This quick survey conducted in October of 2014 gives a brief snapshot: Click here for the report.

Collective Ownership: LaSalle’s Journey to inspire Innovation and Collaboration

Posted on October 6, 2014 in Viewpoints by admin

Debbie Brin, Vice President of Human Resources at LaSalle Investment Management contributed valuable perspective at our NAREIM’s past HR meeting in August. She recounts LaSalle’s innovative journey to activate hidden talent and leadership within the company.   “There is no such … Continue reading →