The Center for Real Estate improves the quality of the built environment and promotes informed professional practice in the real estate industry.

Cambridge, MA
Joined March 2011
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David DesPrez recently joined the @MITCRE for an evening discussion on market fundamentals—and why being a flexible, reliable capital partner is so important in today’s environment. He shared Bain Capital’s dynamic approach to real estate across equity, credit, and capital solutions.
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The #Trump Administration's #tariffs disrupted beneficial trade between #Chinese producers & U.S. consumers, prompting firms to relocate production to nearby #Vietnam to evade these tariffs. Read: spkl.io/6013f9wWh Subscribe: spkl.io/6017f9woD #EconTwitter
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How the urban environment can adapt to climate change This VoxDevTalks is the final episode in our mini-series covering the BREAD-IGC  virtual PhD-level course on urban economics, @timsvengali spoke to @mattkahn1966 @USC & @Siqi_MIT @MITCRE: voxdev.org/topic/migration-u…
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In 2018, over 3 billion tons of construction & demolition waste was produced by the US, the EU & China. Despite an awareness & need, circular practices have yet to be implemented at scale. What barriers can be addressed to encourage adoption? More: bit.ly/mitBuiltEnvironmentCi…
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This study focuses on the importance of #energyefficiency in the housing market for reducing #energy consumption, lowering #carbon emissions, enhancing energy independence, & protecting consumer budgets. Read: spkl.io/6010fbbms Subscribe: spkl.io/6011fbbmt
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How the urban environment can adapt to climate change Yesterday's VoxDevTalks was the final episode in our mini-series covering the BREAD-IGC  virtual PhD-level course on urban economics, @timsvengali speaks to @mattkahn1966 @USC & @Siqi_MIT @MITCRE: voxdev.org/topic/migration-u…
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🆕 How the urban environment can adapt to climate change This VoxDevTalks is the final episode in our mini-series covering the BREAD-IGC  virtual PhD-level course on urban economics, @timsvengali speaks to @mattkahn1966 @USC & @Siqi_MIT @MITCRE: voxdev.org/topic/migration-u…
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Send them back? This paper studies the 1930s mass #repatriation of Mexicans & its effects on U.S. #housing markets. Read: spkl.io/6012fkcJw Subscribe: spkl.io/6015fkcJd @CortesGustavoS @vpsantanna @MITCRE #EconTwitter #immigration
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Last week, Prof. Albert Saiz presented at the ROCKWOOL Foundation Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. He gave a keynote talk on the global housing affordability crisis. Conference Webpage: rockwoolfonden.dk/udgivelser…
Build baby build! Sådan siger chef for @MIT_uelab Albert Saiz. Der er nemlig massiv mangel på boliger og derfor stærkt stigende boligpriser i store byer overalt på kloden. Og løsningen er - ifølge ham - at bygge mere. Hør flere pointer fra ham her: rockwoolfonden.dk/udgivelser… #dkforsk #dkoeko
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It’s a perfect fall day in Cambridge. Ideal for studying outside. #AroundMIT
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Want to learn more about the economics of housing supply and its implications for urban development, housing affordability, and policy? Read the latest @MITCRE working paper by Prof. Albert Saiz on the Long Run Housing Supply. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
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Thank you, Professor Tobias Just, for your visit to the @MITCRE and @MIT_uelab, last week!! Professor Just is the academic and managing director of the IREBS Real Estate Academy and Professor of Real Estate at the University of Regensburg.
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Module 1 of the Global Real Estate Leaders Program participants left with unique professional connections, practical takeaways and new perspectives on the biggest challenges facing the industry. Module 2 begins 14 October 2024: on.uli.org/RHHC50T3T5C @MITCRE @Maasrealestate
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"Is urban air pollution creating more couch potatoes?" A new paper by #dusp's Yichun Fan explores the relationship between air quality information & alerts with health costs associated with individual adaptation behaviors. More: bit.ly/fanAirQualityPublicHe…
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Recent advancements in #datacollection have enhanced tools for urban science, economics, & real estate #research, fueling the rise of "smart city" initiatives & data-driven business strategies. Read More: spkl.io/6017f6Hlx Subscribe: spkl.io/6018f6HlI #EconTwitter
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“10/10 - I can’t wait for the next module.” “World-class tours.” “Engaging, inspirational, and informative.” The first-module participants’ feedback speaks for itself. Module 2 will begin on October 14 - ULI members receive a 20% discount: on.uli.org/a51F50SYpeA @MITCRE
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