MSRE Student team wins the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge!
March 8, 2024
Our Master of Science in Real Estate student team has won the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge! The UW team of Mehak Agarwal, Vivek Sharma, Sterling Wagner, Jolin Fang, Alex Wilson and Austin Chang coached by Hal Ferris and Runstad Advisory Board member Tejal Pastakia beat out one other UW team (Connor Johnson, Roushan Kwatra,…
Remembering Jon Runstad: A Philanthropist and Real Estate Visionary
July 26, 2023
The Runstad Department of Real Estate is deeply saddened by the loss of Jon Runstad '64, a prominent figure in the real estate industry and a dedicated philanthropist.
Runstad Leadership Dinner Provides Record Support for Undergraduate Scholarships
July 26, 2023
The overwhelmingly successful paddle raise at last year’s Runstad Leadership Dinner has enabled the Runstad Department of Real Estate to significantly expand scholarship support to undergraduate majors in real estate. Hear what this support means to the scholarship recipients.
Runstad Department Experiences Growth and Change
July 26, 2023
The 2022-2023 academic year was a busy one for the Runstad Department of Real Estate.
Empowering Change: Runstad’s Commitment to Diversity in Real Estate
July 25, 2023
The Runstad Advisory Board has developed several committees focused on supporting the Runstad Department of Real Estate’s students, faculty and programs. One of these committees, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, is dedicated to helping create a future where equity is embraced so that the real estate industry and built environment reflect the rich diversity…
Publication of the Largest National Study on Community Land Trusts and Nonprofits with Shared Equity Homeownership Programs
July 25, 2023
The Largest National Study on Community Land Trusts and Nonprofits with Shared Equity Homeownership Programs was recently completed. Vince Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor of real estate, was part of the research team.
Governor Inslee makes second visit to College of Built Environments in 18 months
July 25, 2023
Governor Inslee recently visited the College of Built Environments, where he met with several faculty members to discuss their research and its relevance to his proposal to increase investment in affordable housing.
Real Estate students named to 2023 Husky 100
July 24, 2023
We are thrilled to share that three of our amazing CBE students have been recognized for their contributions to UW and our communities as part of this year's Husky 100. Congratulations to Ari Lazowski, Jacquelyn Crane, and Dana Austin Bass!
Understanding House Bill 1110 and House Bill 1337 with Allison Butcher
June 30, 2023
Watch this insightful interview with Allison Butcher, Senior Analyst at MBAKS, as she discusses the recently signed House Bill 1110 and House Bill 1337 by Governor Jay Inslee. Discover how these groundbreaking legislations aim to tackle Washington's housing shortage by granting areas once limited to single-family homes the opportunity to construct two to six units…
Nicole DeNamur honored at Business of Pride
June 6, 2023
On June 8th, the Puget Sound Business Journal will celebrate LGBTQ+ business leaders at "Business of Pride: Outstanding Voices and LBGTQ+ Businesses. Among those honored is one of the department's instructors, Nicole DeNamur. Owner of Sustainable Strategies, a company that helps companies identify and manage risks centered around sustainable innovation, Nicole has been speaking, writing,…
Finding Your Place: How unaffordable housing drives homelessness
June 5, 2023
Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, joined NPR's Marketplace Morning Report to discuss the common myths believed to be the primary drivers of homelessness versus the actually demonstrated linkages between housing demand and pricing despite the varied wealth of cities. | Marketplace Morning Report
University of Guelph Undergraduate Real Estate Case Competition
April 20, 2023
Along with my teammates Ciara Joy Laney, Sun Choi, Ray Cui, and Jennifer Liu, I had the privilege of participating in the Undergraduate Real Estate Case Competition in Toronto, Canada hosted by the University of Guelph. For the competition, my team and I were allotted a month to come up with a development proposal for a site…
International Alumni Student Panel
April 12, 2023
The University of Washington Real Estate Club held another successful event on April 5 in Gould Hall. Organizer, Kevin Cao of Gemsdale, a frequent graduate student mentor, organized a diverse group of International MSRE graduates, who offered their unique perspectives and guidance on career exploration and networking. The panelists proved particularly adept at advising attendees on how to bridge cultural…
2023 CoreNet Global Academic Challenge
April 5, 2023
Yijia Chen, MSRE Class of 2023 shares her recent experience traveling to Singapore to compete in the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 13 A team of four graduate students in a Master of Science in Real Estate program advanced to the final round of CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 13 (AC13) in Singapore competing against more than…
Ciara Joy Laney, Class of 2024
March 29, 2023
This month, cultures worldwide recognize and celebrate women’s accomplishments. In what ways, if any, has recognizing these celebrated accomplishments of women in Real Estate impacted you as a woman entering that same career field? Celebrating the accomplishments of women in Real Estate has had a significant impact on me because representation matters. As the saying…