In the News

Higher Education: A NYC Asset, Even in COVID-19 Times
Hugh Kelly, PhD, REI curriculum chair, discusses the impact of COVID on higher education.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Cities
Hugh Kelly, PhD, REI curriculum chair, discusses the impact of COVID on cities.

Investors Adjust to Cascading Effects of Absent Rental Income

Investors are poised to take precaution on portfolio decisions amid frozen market supply and demand because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left businesses shuttered and a large number of tenants short on rent payments. As a result, borrowers are strained to make loan payments, which they fear could go into default.

Fordham REI Hosts Discussion on Influential Technology
The panel discussion covered topics ranging from the financial impact of PropTech, privacy and cybersecurity and how lenders are responding to this new technology.

Globe-Trotting Tech Firm Manager Earns Master's in Real Estate
At Indeed, Jill Weston is a key leader in the company’s real estate projects, site selection, negotiations, strategic planning, program management, and tech infrastructure. With more than 10,000 employees, the firm has leased and built more than three million square feet of office space at 136 locations in 16 countries.

The Case For RE Ethics Education -The Counselors of Real Estate (Part I)
Ethics: At the Core of Real Estate Education and Practice Volume 44, Number 1 February 5, 2020 By Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE; Desmond F. McGowan, CFA, CIPM; and Steven R. Norris, MAI, CRE

The Case For RE Ethics Education -The Counselors of Real Estate (Part II)
Ethics: At the Core of Real Estate Education and Practice Volume 44, Number 2 February 18, 2020 By Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE; Desmond F. McGowan, CFA, CIPM; and Steven R. Norris, MAI, CRE

National Investor Sentiment Report January 2020
Commercial real estate investors, brokers and lenders remain optimistic about 2020.

IRR's 2020 Outlook
A new forecast from Integra Realty Resources sizes up complex forces in the economy and the CRE sector.

Louis Mirando, founder and principal, Streamline Funding Realty, Elected Chair of Fordham Real Estate Institute’s Executive Advisory Council
The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) is pleased to announce that Louis Mirando, founder and principal of Streamline Realty Funding, LLC has been elected chair of its Executive Advisory Council (EAC) for 2020.

Real Estate Master's Program Collaborates with Urlan Land Institute
by Tom Stoelker
The graduate Real Estate Development Feasibility Study course gives students a real-world taste of what it’s like to propose a commercial real estate project to the community. The course is taught by instructor Serge Reda who has 18 years of experience in commercial real estate development.

Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D, CRE, has been named the 2019 Landauer/White Award Recipient by the Counsleors of Real Estate
The award, the highest honor conferred by The Counselors of Real Estate, was bestowed upon Kelly at the organization’s Annual Conference in Nashville. Kelly joined Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) at its inception in 2016 as special advisor, and expanded his role to curriculum chair. In addition, he heads his own consulting practice, Hugh F. Kelly Real Estate Economics.

Economic View: Why You Should Watch the Yield Curve
by Hugh F. Kelly
Some key economic indicators show continued strength, but there is more to the story. Trends in the yield curve appear to presage leaner times ahead, advises Hugh Kelly, the veteran real estate economist and CPE columnist.

Fordham Real Estate Institute

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Degree Programs

Man in Suit Posing — Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

36 credits. Part Time or Full Time. Lincoln Center NYC Campus or online. Comprehensive study of RE finance, investment, development, asset management. Applied RE investment capstone project. Flexible program. Industry Mentors. Networking. NO GMAT.

Adult Student Meeting with Class — Bachelor of Science in Real Estate

Complete your undergraduate degree with an industry-focused major in real estate. Learn from Fordham Real Estate Institute faculty who are experienced industry professionals. Gain the knowledge and skills to launch a new career, or advance in a current professional track.

Students at Lowenstein Plaza in Fall — Lincoln Center Campus

Take classes in Midtown Manhattan! Campus is one block west of NYC's Central Park and the convenient public transit hub at Columbus Circle.

Graduate Programs

Woman in suit smiling — Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Finance

15 graduate credits. Part time or full time. Lincoln Center NYC Campus and/or online. Finance focus; financial analysis, investment analysis, capital stack; debt and equity. A pathway to the MSRE. No GMAT required.

Woman Setting Up Real Estate Model — Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development

Add a concentration in real estate development! This 15-credit graduate-level certificate can be taken stand alone or as part of the MSRE.

Construction Workers with Laptop — Advanced Certificate in Construction Management

15 graduate credits. Part time or full time. Lincoln Center NYC Campus. Estimating, scheduling, project delivery. Technical competence. NYC building industry connections. No GMAT.

Noncredit Programs

Woman with Arms Crossed Outside — Professional Certificates

Fully Online; Live or Self-Paced. Six-week courses. RE Finance. RE Development. RE Property Management. Construction Methods. Construction Management. Generous tuition discount available!

REI Central Park Aerial — Summer Intensives in NYC

Complete a Professional Certificate in two weeks of intensive study. Real estate finance, investment, development and construction. Open enrollment. No application required.

Male Student in Dorm with Skyline — Summer High School Program

Enhance your college portfolio at Fordham's Real Estate Institute. Explore RE Development in NYC! Experiential learning. Meet leaders in the industry. Summer 2021.

Real Estate Institute

Events

The Fordham University Real Estate Institute is proud to partner with the NY Metro Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate and the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation on an October 7 virtual event; CMBS in 2020: Legacy Instruments, New Issuance, Underwriting Practice, and Policy Issues in the COVID era

Executive Advisory Council

The Fordham University Real Estate Institute celebrates Louis Mirando, Founder and Principal of Streamline Realty Funding, LLC, elected chair of the REI Executive Advisory Council.

Susan LoGuidice — Faculty

Learn from industry leaders. Fordham REI celebrates Susan LoGiudice, a leasing manager for Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, in this month's faculty spotlight.

For more information, call 212-636-7626 or email realestate@fordham.edu.

The Fordham University Real Estate Institute offers a comprehensive array of degree and nondegree programs including a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) degree, advanced, or graduate, certificates in Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development and Construction Management. a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate (BSRE) degree and noncredit professional certificates.

Developed and taught by leading industry practitioners, our programs provide real-world professional skill sets for current and up and coming industry professionals. Classes can be taken in-person, online, and at various paces. Classes are held at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus in Midtown Manhattan and its campus in Westchester, New York.