Fall Quarter 2008 Events
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MREA Training Series 1: Excel for Real Estate Analysis - This workshop taught approximately 60 trainees from UC Irvine, USC, UCLA and the professional industry how to build complex financial models using advanced tools in Excel. Training was provided by Kahr Real Estate Group - November 22, 2008. Click here to see event flyer
Company Tour with Pacific Life Insurance Real Estate Division - Tony Premer, VP of Real Estate Finance for Pacific Life Insurance, John Waldeck, VP of Pacific Life Real Estate Division (FEMBA 2001) and Alex Rapoport, Senior Financial Analyst (FTMBA 2008) discussed how Pacific Life Real Estate Division provides commercial real estate finance and investment expertise in support of its life insurance, investment and annuities businesses as well as for its private party and securitized servicing clients - November 21, 2008. Click here to see event flyer
Center for Real Estate Breakfast Series 1: "Capitalize the Distress: Funding Opportunity and Managing Threats" - In volatile markets, anything can happen! What if your equity partner is in bankruptcy or not performing? What if the same is true of your lender? On the other hand, opportunities are available through discounted loan payoffs, loan purchases or distressed sellers. How do you finance them? Can you fundraise in this market? How? Join us as a panel of experts from all angles of the market walks us through the delicate balancing act of dealing with the potential threats in today’s real estate market, while finding the opportunities. - November 18, 2008
Habitat for Humanity Build Day - MREA teamed up with Merage Key Assets and Net Impact to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity Build Day - November 14, 2008
Center for Real Estate Gala & Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award - Congratulations to Power-packed Philanthropist Award Honoree John Parker of Parker Properties; Rising Star Award Honorees Derek Chen, Jerome Fink and David Kim of The Bascom Group; and Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Phil Belling and Steve Layton of LBA Realty. Special thanks to keynote speaker Nelson Rising of Maguire Properties - November 10, 2008
Real Estate "Day in the Life" & MREA Kick-Off Meeting - Day in the Life panelists inlcuded Jeff Bitetti, EVP at BaccHus Development Co., John Waldeck, VP of Pacific Life Insurance Real Estate Division, and Nick Kangas, Associate Director at GE Real Estate - October 24, 2008.
UC Irvine Real Estate Alumni Association (UCIREA) Kick-Off Event: "Boss Talk" - UCIREA presented its first "Boss Talk" and cocktail reception of the year. Panelists included Scott Lanni, Vice President of Investment Management with The Irvine Company, Larry Lukanish, Vice President of the Commercial Investment Division at Sares-Regis, and Michael Pedone, Director of the Strategic Capital Group at GE Real Estate. Boss Talk provides the opportunity for the real estate community to network while also receiving executive-level perspectives on issues impacting the local real estate industry - October 22, 2008. Click here to see the event summary
Company Tour with Rancho Mission Viejo Company - Greg Edwards, CFO of Rancho Mission Viejo Company, and Marc Lamkin, Director of Community Development, presented an overview of Ladera Ranch, one of Orange County's most prestigious master-planned communities, including the financing considerations that went into the development of the community. The presentation was followed by a driving tour of Ladera Ranch - October 17, 2008.
Center for Real Estate Mentorship Program: Mentor Appreciation Breakfast - As part of the Center for Real Estate Mentorship Program, MREA would like to thank all of our mentors, who volunteered their time, experience and advice to our real estate students and mentees - October 17, 2008.
Company/Building Tour with Hines Development - Mr. Ray Lawler and Tom Bosley discussed leasing in today's market, green building and LEED certification, as well as guided a walking tour of 2211 Michelson, the first multi-tenant LEED CS Silver building on the west coast - October 10, 2008. Click here to see event flyer
8th Annual Buchanan Street Partners Challenge for Children - The friendly, multi-sport competition drew in 48 teams from various schools and real estate companies, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to raise awareness and financial support for children in need. MREA extends special thanks to its team sponsor, Patriot Equities of Wayne, PA, and contributors Snyder Langston and the Center for Real Estate - September 12, 2008.