Essays
Emerging types of community Development: A Real Estate Perspective (Spring
2008)
Several emerging types of real estate developments, particularly in the realm of community
development have close similarities (Sustainable Development, Walk-able Communities, Transit-
oriented Development, Neo-Traditional Planning, Infill Development and Mixed-use Development). This
document describes the similarities and differences between them. Download
Credit Crunch, Home Builders and Venture Structures (Spring 2008)
Due to subprime crisis; several home owners are faced with the problem of foreclosures. This has
caused immense trouble for condominium homebuilders. In this light, the situation of entrepreneurial
models such as public (versus private) companies and joint ventures is quite unique; and their
scenario qualifies for thorough discussion. Download
Capital Structuring, Real Estate Developers and Builders (2007)
Typically, land developers are responsible for acquiring development permits, rough grading of the site
and bringing in infrastructure. Sometimes, they also implement an overall marketing program. Builders
purchase the site from the developers; build on it and market the units. The builder may be local,
regional or a national player. They often specialize in a niche market. A builder’s reputation is an
important consideration for a lot-selling developer. Developers may sell lots to homebuilders; or act
both as developer and builder. The first case; wherein the developed lots are sold to builders; may be
regarded as “Builder sales”. The deal structure in both the cases may be different. Download
Downsizing Strategy in Down markets: How Trammell Crow did it in 1990's (2007)
Many companies today are under intense economic pressure. Reorganizations, takeovers, mergers,
downsizings, joint ventures, and other major changes are extremely common, as companies try to
grow and survive. These changes present new challenges and demands for everyone, for executives in
particular. When change is not handled well, additional loss of jobs can occur. In addition,
demoralization of the work force; decreased cooperation and teamwork; and increased levels of stress
and anxiety can follow. Download
Case Studies on Marketing Strategy for Real Estate Development
Market and marketability issues are critical for assuring the targeted sails in a typical real estate
development project. Developers use several techniques to capture the targeted market which starts
with consumer profiling and proceeds to determining the right product mix and branding. The following
case studies described the value creation in development projects as an outcome of the site
conditions, nature of market; and the developer’s own innovation. The case Studies have been
extracted from Urban Land Institute (ULI) documentations. Download
Emerging types of community Development: A Real Estate Perspective (Spring
2008)
Several emerging types of real estate developments, particularly in the realm of community
development have close similarities (Sustainable Development, Walk-able Communities, Transit-
oriented Development, Neo-Traditional Planning, Infill Development and Mixed-use Development). This
document describes the similarities and differences between them. Download
Credit Crunch, Home Builders and Venture Structures (Spring 2008)
Due to subprime crisis; several home owners are faced with the problem of foreclosures. This has
caused immense trouble for condominium homebuilders. In this light, the situation of entrepreneurial
models such as public (versus private) companies and joint ventures is quite unique; and their
scenario qualifies for thorough discussion. Download
Capital Structuring, Real Estate Developers and Builders (2007)
Typically, land developers are responsible for acquiring development permits, rough grading of the site
and bringing in infrastructure. Sometimes, they also implement an overall marketing program. Builders
purchase the site from the developers; build on it and market the units. The builder may be local,
regional or a national player. They often specialize in a niche market. A builder’s reputation is an
important consideration for a lot-selling developer. Developers may sell lots to homebuilders; or act
both as developer and builder. The first case; wherein the developed lots are sold to builders; may be
regarded as “Builder sales”. The deal structure in both the cases may be different. Download
Downsizing Strategy in Down markets: How Trammell Crow did it in 1990's (2007)
Many companies today are under intense economic pressure. Reorganizations, takeovers, mergers,
downsizings, joint ventures, and other major changes are extremely common, as companies try to
grow and survive. These changes present new challenges and demands for everyone, for executives in
particular. When change is not handled well, additional loss of jobs can occur. In addition,
demoralization of the work force; decreased cooperation and teamwork; and increased levels of stress
and anxiety can follow. Download
Case Studies on Marketing Strategy for Real Estate Development
Market and marketability issues are critical for assuring the targeted sails in a typical real estate
development project. Developers use several techniques to capture the targeted market which starts
with consumer profiling and proceeds to determining the right product mix and branding. The following
case studies described the value creation in development projects as an outcome of the site
conditions, nature of market; and the developer’s own innovation. The case Studies have been
extracted from Urban Land Institute (ULI) documentations. Download
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