Thought Leaders in Real Estate -- Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center at Wharton

Welcome! The Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center was so named in recognition of its permanent endowment by Samuel Zell in 1998. The Center was established in 1983 by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to promote excellence in real estate education and research. Join now.

	Newsletter: May 2012 Spring Members' Meeting Highlights, research on housing prices and Zell/Lurie's newest members...
	In Memoriam: Robert Summers We are saddened to report the passing of our colleague, Penn Economics Professor Emeritus, Robert Summers, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
	Annual Spring Members' Meeting The Spring Members' Meeting took place on April 24-25, 2012 at the Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia. Speakers included David Bonderman, founding partner and principal of TPG Capital, the Honorable Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. former Governor of Utah and Ambassador to China and Samuel Zell, Chairman of Equity Group Investments, L.L.C. View the agenda. If you attended the meeting please complete our Feedback Form. Thank you. Note to our Members: Audio of the meeting is now available on-line. Please contact Ron Smith for more information. Image: (l) David Bonderman; (r) Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.
	Newsletter: February 2012 Spring Members' Meeting preview... Real Estate Career Fair... Undergrad Real Estate Club Trek to Washington... Research Focus: "Housing Busts and Household Mobility: An Update"
	Fall Members' Meeting The Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center Fall Members' Meeting took place on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in Philadelphia. Read a complete, illustrated synopsis of the event. Questions addressed at this year's meeting included discussions on the multifamily sector, broader investment markets and whether economic recovery and real estate recovery are consistent with one another. Farash Distinguished lecture featured Charles Plosser, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. View the agenda here. Attendees: Kindly complete an online evaluation of the meeting. Note to our Members: Audio of the meeting is now available on-line. Please contact Ron Smith for more information.
	Save the Dates 2012 Fall Members' Meeting: Friday, October 5, 2012 2013 Spring Members' Meeting: Tuesday-Wednesday, April 23-24, 2013 2014 Spring Members' Meeting: Wednesday-Thursday, April 30-May 1, 2014
	Housing Finance in a Changing Global Environment The 2012 International Housing Finance Program course, "Housing Finance in a Changing Global Environment," will take place at the Wharton School from Monday, June 4 to Thursday, June 14, 2012 and the "Workshop on Securitization and Mortgage Bonds," which will be offered on June 15 and 16, 2012. The course provides comprehensive education for all players in the mortgage market?lenders, insurers, investors, regulators and policy-makers?on the fundamental principles and drivers of mortgage lending and funding markets, risk management in financial institutions and the pricing of risk, and the importance of sound policy. View the brochure. To apply, refer to the web site or call (215) 898-3313 and (215) 898-9734.
	The Peter Linneman Real Estate Fund for Research, Teaching and Industry Outreach Peter Linneman is retiring from the Wharton School faculty this year and has touched the lives of many people throughout his illustrious career. The Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at Wharton is establishing an endowment fund to honor his retirement. Please join us in forever linking his name...