Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at Columbia Business School

The 2025 Real Estate Career Forum was a huge success! Thank you to the 25+ real estate firms who came to campus to network and share internship and full-time opportunities with 70+ students ??

Join us for the annual Women in Real Estate Summit on April 2, 2025 at 5pm. Sarah Hawkins, Head of U.S. East at Hines, is our keynote speaker followed by a panel of real estate professionals who will share insight into the evolving commercial real estate market, and conclude with a networking reception. Columbia Business School and Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation students and alumni are encouraged to attend.

Looking forward to seeing many Columbia Business School alums at the annual Real Estate Capital Markets conference this week (Thursday, March 6)! Email [email protected] with inquiries

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, was featured in the Economic Report of the President of the United States, released in January 2025. The report devoted an entire chapter to How Remote Work is Reshaping the Economy and cited several of Professor Van Nieuwerburgh's papers that discuss the implications of remote work for housing markets and office values and how cities should adjust to this new environment through adaptive reuse of space. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/41hSjdf

Today marks one month since returning from Columbia Business School’s inaugural Middle East trip, held in conjunction with the The Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business and Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at Columbia Business School . This incredible journey was centered around real estate – deeply aligned with my professional interests – but it extended far beyond just that. Visiting the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, AlUla) was a transformative experience that reshaped my perspectives on the region, its economic potential, and the vast cultural and developmental strides being made. As I reflect on this eye-opening experience, three key insights stand out that I believe are worth sharing. 1. A region radiating optimism Though we explored only a fraction of the MENA region, one sentiment stood out everywhere we went – optimism. While some narratives suggest parts of the region feel transient, I found that the perception is shifting. More than ever, people from all over the world are choosing to build their lives here. The energy was undeniable – seen in the towering cranes, the packed roads, and, most of all, in the passion behind every conversation. Growth isn’t just a vision; it’s happening in real time. 2. Where imagination fuels innovation The scale and ambition of the projects emerging from this region were almost unimaginable until I saw them firsthand. While there are too many developments to name, one that left a lasting impression is Diriyah Gate Development Authority in Riyadh. As the birthplace of the Saudi state and home to At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Diriyah is more than a $50 billion development. It's a bridge between history and the future. Spanning 1,729 acres, it will feature museums, residences, retail, and over 30 luxury hotels, all as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Diriyah Gate is a statement to preserving heritage while shaping a globally connected future. 3. Access, opportunity, and impact A peer put it best: “Several doors opened simply because we were a group from Columbia Business School.” I couldn’t agree more. CBS carries a powerful reputation – not just in the U.S., but around the world. This trip was a reminder that your platform matters – it shapes opportunities, fosters connections, and provides access that might otherwise be out of reach. I am grateful to be part of this community and the doors it continues to open! It was a real treat to meet with Nuwa Capital, Brookfield Properties, Gerald Lawless, Investment Corporation of Dubai, Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), The Olayan Group, John W. Murphy and Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Tourism Development Fund ????? ??????? ???????, and other friends of the group as well. Last but certainly not least, a big thank you to our fearless leaders Professor Lancaster Brian and Andrew Dickerman for leading this trip, along with several other committee members.

Columbia Business School will be at ULI this spring! Please join us in Denver for alumni networking on Monday, May 12! CBS alums register here (must log-in): https://lnkd.in/eusTKsP2 email [email protected] with inquiries

Columbia Business School alums - SAVE THE DATE: The Real Estate Circle will be hosting an alumni reception at Urban Land Institute's Spring Conference in Denver on Monday, May 12th! We hope you can join us! Raphael Sidelsky, Gentry Hoit, Scott Shapiro, Nancy Lashine, David Sherman, Kristin Svenningsen

Register for the annual Real Estate Capital Markets (RECM) Conference on CBS RE Marc Holliday, CEO of SL Green Realty Corp, will be the keynote speaker followed by a global capital flows panel, and sessions on AI and tenant trends + the growing impact of climate change on real estate insurance coverage led by Columbia Business School Professor Pari Sastry For more information visit recmconference.com

Congratulations to Columbia Business School alum Cyrus Mojdehi '19, Co-Founder of Northway Homes, whose company was named as the fastest growing in the region by Charlotte Business Journal. Read more about Northway Homes and its success in building affordable homes in desirable in-town locations ?? https://lnkd.in/g3VY-kjz

Join us for an exclusive Real Estate Breakfast & Discussion in Miami with Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh! We're excited to invite Columbia Business School alumni and Real Estate Circle members to join Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, Co-Director of the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, for an engaging morning on February 28, 2025. He will discuss the current housing and office markets and share insights from his brand-new papers, which focus on affordable housing and CRE valuation using state-of-the-art machine learning methods. You can read his papers?here: https://lnkd.in/e3cXbga9 Please confirm your participation on CBS RE: https://lnkd.in/eAkn3khE. (You must be logged in to register.) Special thanks to Real Estate Circle members Stonington Cox '07?and Gentry Hoit '90?for hosting this event.