A Career in Real Estate – Exploring My Path
Open to All Weekly
As a new class featured this fall, URP 402/610 A Career in Real Estate – Exploring my Path is featuring a new speaker from a different sector of the industry each week. This innovative class offers students the opportunity to explore the real estate industry from all angles, from a variety of different working professionals.
This week, we’d like to introduce James Downing! James is a seasoned professional in real estate development, currently serving as Development Manager at CSI Support & Development Services since March 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing the development of affordable senior housing across multiple states. Prior experience includes senior roles at CHN Housing Partners and the City of Cleveland’s Department of Community Development, where James managed real estate transactions and housing development initiatives. Legal expertise was gained through positions at Miyares and Harrington LLP and the U.S. Department of Justice, alongside valuable advisory work regarding urban development at various governmental organizations. James holds a J.D. from Boston College Law School, a B.A. in Philosophy from Kenyon College, and a Graduate Certificate in Urban Real Estate Development and Finance from Cleveland State University.
Future of Real Estate Competition 2024: Pitch & Award Ceremony
Wednesday, December 4th
6PM-7:30PM, Ross School of Business
The Weiser Center for Real Estate invites you to attend the Future of Real Estate Competition Pitch & Award Ceremony on December 4th at 6 PM at the Ross School of Business!
Come see the innovative solutions students have developed for this year’s challenge: “REIT Challenge – You’re the CEO.” Each team will present their ideas to a panel of esteemed judges from the REIT industry in 10-15 minute pitches, tackling real-world problems in real estate.
Grand Prizes totaling $30,000 will be awarded at the end of the ceremony!
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness creative solutions and connect with industry professionals. We hope to see you there!
Food will be served. Judges announced soon.