Annual Fall Reception
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 REC Sponsor, Howard Weitzman; DePaul President, Rev. Dennis Holtschneider; Real Estate Faculty member, Dr. James Shilling and REC Sponsor, Terry Hendrickson The Real Estate Center celebrated the beginning of the 2010/1011 Academic School Year at the Annual Fall Reception held on Tuesday, September 7 on DePaul's Loop Campus. DePaul's President, Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, welcomed Real Estate Center Sponsors, faculty, students, alumni and staff to the event, and Susanne Cannon, Director of the Center, announced and awarded the following scholarships:
Robert Weitzman Memorial ScholarshipThe Robert Weitzman Scholarship Endowment Fund was established as a tribute to Bob Weitzman. Bob was a founding partner of Group One Investment, a property management company. Bob's passion for education, for the DePaul Real Estate Center and for the role he played as an active mentor to countless students inspired the objective of this scholarship - to provide financial assistance to DePaul University real estate students who demonstrate outstanding aptitude in their academic pursuit of a real estate degree.
MIKE LUBINSKI, undergraduate senior
Josie Carlson Memorial ScholarshipMr. Dennis Kasper was instrumental in designating DePaul as the recipient of this scholarship. Josie Carlson worked at Near North National Title and the company wanted to honor her memory with this scholarship fund. Near North National is a founding sponsor of The Real Estate Center, and Mr. Kasper is a proud supporter of the program.ALEX KAZMIERCZAK, undergraduate senior
Michael J. HorneThe Michael J. Horne scholarship was created by the MJH Education and Healthcare Assistance Foundation to honor the legacy of Michael Horne, who had been a successful real estate broker in Los Angeles. In addition to this scholarship, the foundation also established a scholarship in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Undergraduate Awards:STEVEN APPLEGATE, undergraduate juniorJAMES WALLER, undergraduate junior Steven Applegate, James Waller & Real Estate Center Director, Susanne CannonGraduate Awards: ERICA CHAMPER, MBAADAM DEVLIN-BROWN, MBATYLER LAMKEY, MBANICHOLAS MCGINN, MBATIMOTHY SAVOCA, MBA  Nicholas McGinn, Timothy Savoca, Adam Devlin-Brown, Tyler Lamkey, Erica Champer & Real Estate Center Director, Susanne CannonKenneth McHugh Endowed ScholarshipKen McHugh was the Executive Vice President for Operations at DePaul and served the university for 30 years. He played an integral role in getting the Real Estate Center up and running. NICK BRINKER, MSRE Nick Brinker with Susanne Cannon Charles H. Wurtzebach Endowed Scholarship FundCharles Wurtzebach is the George L. Ruff Visiting Professor in Real Estate Studies at De Paul. He is also a Sustaining Sponsor of the Real Estate Center. Dr. Wurtzebach teaches at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. DePaul is fortunate to have this seasoned real estate executive on faculty. The Wurtzebach scholarship provides recognition and funding for travel expenses for students to attend national real estate association meetings. Please note that Charlie Wurtzebach will be in attendance.ULI Travel Scholarship for the Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.
YUN TONG, MSRE
AMY KRASS, MBA
JAN MOREL, MBA
PREA Travel Scholarship for the Fall Meeting in San Francisco
STEVE PANOS, MBASTEPHANIE MATKO, MBA Steve Panos, Jan Morel, Charles Wurtzebach, the George L. Ruff Endowed Professor in Real Estate Studies, and Yun TongView more photos from this event. |
Sixth Annual REIA/DePaul Economic Update
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Breakfast 7:45 a.m. - Program 8:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy
111 West Grand, Chicago
Member $35 - Non-Member $50
Valet Parking Available
Chairman: E. James Keledjian, President, REIA & Principal, Pathway Senior Living
Co-Chairman: Neil Freeman, Director, REIA and President, Aries Capital, LLC
Co-Chairman: Susanne Cannon, Chairman, Department of Real Estate and Douglas & Cynthia Crocker Endowed Director, The Real Estate Center at DePaul University
Economic Outlook
Moderator: Susanne Cannon, Chairman, Department of Real Estate and Douglas & Cynthia Crocker Endowed Director, The Real Estate Center at DePaul University
Speaker: Charles H. Wurtzebach, George L. Ruff Visiting Professor in Real Estate Studies, DePaul University Department of Real Estate
Robert Weitzman Memorial Scholarships: REIA & DePaul University
Presented by: Howard Powers, Director REIA and Arden Weitzman, Weitzman Realty Associates
Recipient: Mike Lubinski, DePaul University Undergraduate student
Tax Forecast 2011 and Beyond
Moderator: Neil Freeman, Director, REIA and President, Aries Capital, LLC
Speakers:
Brent Railsback, Partner, KPMG
Ed Hannon, Partner, Freeborn and Peters
Robert Koza, Director, RSM McGladrey, Inc.
What Works in Today's Real Estate Market
Moderator and Participant: E. James Keledjian, President, REIA & Principal, Pathway Senior Living
Speakers:
John Simon, Partner, The Simon Group
Bryan Sullivan, Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate Investment, Origin Capital
Rick Cavenaugh, President/CEO, Stoneleigh Companies
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Fall CPE Schedule
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Continuing Professional Education Courses are a unique opportunity for you to learn about the latest developments in real estate, network with professionals and thought leaders, and participate in an interactive, lively exchange of pragmatic ideas about the industry.
Enhance your knowledge by enrolling in one or more of the five courses offered this Fall.
Registration fee includes course materials, refreshments and lunch.
 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE VALUATION
Real estate appraisals are the benchmark for commercial transactions. Participants will learn about the valuation process and variables affecting value; how to conduct a feasibility study; the importance of "highest and best use" and FIRREA among other valuable tools of the trade.
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Ron DeVries, Vice President, Appraisal Research
Counselors
Location: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson
Fee: $300
REGISTER Now.
Preregistration closes Thursday, Sept. 23rd. Day of/walk-in registrations can not be taken. A $50 fee applies to registrations after Sept. 23rd.
 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL LEASES
This course demystifies issues affecting both landlords and tenants as it walks you through the financial, managerial and legal implications of office, industrial and retail leases.
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Jana Langston, Principal, Sight on Site LLC
Location: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson
Fee: $300
REGISTER Now.
Preregistration closes Monday, October 4th. Day of/walk-in registrations can not be taken. A $50 fee applies to registrations received after October 4th.
 LEGAL ISSUES IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Created by leading real estate attorneys and consultants, this course reviews the "nuts and bolts" of a real estate transaction, from acquisition to disposition. Some of the critical issues covered include due diligence review, organization of the ownership entity, contracts with providers of professional services, debt and equity financing, and property disposition.
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Adam Berkoff, Partner, DLA Piper
Location: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson
Fee: $300
REGISTER Now.
Preregistration closes Friday, October 8th. Day of/walk-in registrations can not be taken. A $50 late fee applies to registrations after October 8th.
 CONSTRUCTION LAW & CONTRACTS
This course provides an overview of the design and construction process with a particular emphasis on legal issues and the allocation of risk amongst the participants. Specific areas of discussion include: Participants in the Design and Construction Process; Project Delivery Systems; Contract Formation; Contractor and Construction Contracts; Payment Process; Mechanic's Liens;
Construction Safety; Defective Construction and much more.
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Eric Berg, Shareholder, Vedder Price P.C.
Location: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson
Fee: $300
REGISTER Now.
Preregistration closes Thursday, November 4th. Day of/walk-in registrations can not be taken. A $50 late fee applies to registrations after November 4th.
NUTS & BOLTS OF CONDOMINIUM LAW
This course will examine how a condominium is structured and how a condominium functions, including an in-depth discussion of the requirements of the Illinois Condominium Property Act and the City of Chicago Condominium Ordinance. In addition to examining the traditional residential condominium regime it will include a discussion of "non-traditional" condominium regimes, such as hotel condominium and commercial condominium projects. It will also touch upon compliance with the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and some of the nuances involved in structuring mixed-use, mixed-ownership high-rise projects.
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Adam Berkoff, Partner, DLA Piper
Location: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson
Fee: $150
REGISTER Now.
Registration closes Thursday, November 4th. Day of/walk-in registrations can not be taken. A $50 late fee applies to registrations after November 4th.
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| Annual Fall Conference with the Chaddick Institute |
Reinventing Community: Branding, Rebranding, and Economic Development
Friday, November 19
DePaul University, Loop Campus
Sponsored by the Chaddick Institute and the Real Estate Center
7:15-7:55a.m. - Check-in & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Noon - Program
12:30-2:00 p.m. - Optional Luncheon
Conference Registration fee: $125
Luncheon: $50
Join us for a fascinating discussion about "branding" and "rebranding" communities in today's grueling economy. These marketing techniques, once limited mostly to the private sector, are now all the rage in many cash-strapped municipalities eager to attract residents, investors, visitors, and shoppers.
Our participants will take part in a fast-moving discussion about critical aspects of this phenomenon: What exactly is community branding? How difficult is it to rebrand a community-and what are common mistakes that communities make? Can marketing and branding be low-cost substitutes for massive public works projects to strengthen a town's image? At breakout sessions, we'll explore how the answers to these questions are affecting economic development and planning in cities and suburbs.
The moderator of the event, Aaron Renn, has written extensively about the rebranding of Columbus, Ohio, and other cities--he is author of the popular Urbanophile blog. Keynote speaker Claudia Sieb, an Arizona-based consultant, will share her national perspective on branding, while Carl Wohlt will discuss cutting edge techniques being used to brand local communities.
Planners, economic development specialists, developers, researchers and financiers seeking to understand the "dos and don'ts" of branding and marketing--and how to identify when these tools are most effective--should register for this event. Space is limited. We have room for only 90 registrants in our intimate conference-room setting. Registrants can sign up for an optional lunch with our speakers afterwards to continue the morning's discussion.
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You no longer have to wait for our monthly newsletter to be up to date with the Real Estate Center. The Real Estate Center has recently joined the social networking movement on both Facebook and LinkedIn. Consider joining these groups to receive up to the minute information about the Real Estate Center.
 
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| Calendar of Events | |
September 20-24
November 8-12 December 6-10 Financial Analysis
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| Endowment Donors |
| Douglas & Cynthia Crocker
George L. Ruff
Michael J. Horne Education & Healthcare Assistance Foundation
Charles H. Wurtzebach
Studley Inc.: Jacque
Ducharme Faculty Fellow Fund
Robert Weitzman Endowed Scholarship
Kenneth McHugh Endowment Fund |
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