This note focuses on
developing an understanding of the macroeconomic factors that shape and
influence markets for real property. Topics covered includes: Residential land
markets, Residential development, Industrial location, Local government and land
markets, Regulating development, Macro analysis of housing, Time series analysis
of real estate markets, Regional growth and real estate markets.
This course note
introduces and surveys a selection of cutting-edge topics in the field of real
estate finance and investments. It follows an informal seminar format to the
maximum degree possible, with students expected to take considerable initiative.
This lecture note provides
an introduction of real estate finance and investments. covered topics are:
basic property and contract law, urban economics, appraisal, brokerage, property
management, finance, and investment analysis.