I am the Director of Academic Real Estate Programs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) including our flagship Master of Science in Real Estate (MSERE) and our new Certificate in Commercial Real Estate. I am also an associate professor of real estate based in the Henry W. Bloch School of Management.

I established this website to extend my teaching, disseminate selected research, help advance the real estate discipline, and provide a service to the broader community of learners and doers. This is a non-commercial site and does not collect and distribute private information. I will be adding new resources each week so please check back. Contact Me if you have any questions or suggestions regarding added features.

The affordable housing crisis is an inherently complex issue that has cause and effect relationships that span disciplinary boundaries. The good news is that there has been an increase in interest in the topic from professionals in the real estate industry who can play a critical role in helping fill in the gaps. Given the complexity of the issue and the vulnerability of those directly affected by the shortage of suitable, affordable housing, it is essential that we do what we can to support them as they move into this sector of the housing market. The good news is there are many resources that can be drawn on during the on-boarding process. In fact, the sheer number of resources can be daunting, especially to those considering moving into the affordable housing arena. I have developed a dedicated JRD-Affordable Housing Resource webpage to help organize those resources and help create connections between non-profit, for-profit, private, and public entities. It is my hope that the collective skills and efforts of these parties can make meaningful progress on the affordable housing front.

The annotated links on the JRD-Affordable Housing Resourcewebpage are designed to serve as a clearinghouse, helping welcome new participants as well as providing complementary support for those actively involved in the industry. The value-add I bring to equation is sourcing and organizing the resources to make it easy to view the problem from a holistic perspective to increase engagement and collaboration. Given the dynamic nature of the industry and rapidly changing environment, I will periodically add new resources and will highlight some resources on my home page including:

• The Housing Affordability Toolkit.This link takes you the download page for the The Housing Affordability Toolkit published by the National Multifamily Housing Council. The toolkit explores the relationship between costs and rents, as well as how state and local policies impact affordability.

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• NLIHC Advocates Guide 2023. This link takes you the download page for the current edition of the National Low Income Housing Coalition Advocates Guide. The exenstive report provides insights into how housing advocates view the programs and policies that can make housing affordable including a discussion of resources, programs, and policies.

Over the past several years we have been placing more emphasis on design thinking, data visualization, and spatial/predictive analytics to help address complex urban real estate issues. As part of those efforts we have used the "Alteryx for Good Program" to harness the power of big data analytics in our teaching, research, and service activities. We recently entered our a2V-Lb: Abandoned to Vibrant Land Bank Housing analytics into the 2018 Aleryx Excellence Awards competition. We encourage you to explore our submission to see some of the power of analytics. We also encourage other real estate academicians to consider using Alteryx as an integral part of their work and efforts to advance the discipline.

Real estate plays a critical role in society, serving the needs of current and future generations. As real estate problems society faces become more complex, specialized studies are necessary to prepare future industry leaders. The primary objective of the Real Estate Centers and Degree Programs webpage is to provide interested parties with an an overview of the location and types of real estate degree programs at universities in the United States. A secondary objective is to help promote members of the Real Estate Center, Director and Chairholders' Association (RECDCA) which I chair. Click on Degree Programs & Centers or on the image below to view an interactive map indicating the location and nature of some 300 real estate degree programs and centers in the US.

Over the past year or so I have been working on several spatial and spatial-temporal projects to explore a range of real estate-related research projects. The common thread is that space matters; that real estate has dual space-time, money-time dimensions that should be considered in decision-making. To learn how to use these resources or create these visualizations: enroll in our MSERE program at UMKC; take courses as a visiting graduate student; or, join the Code for KC Brigade at it's weekly meetings and connect with community-minded coders and advocates.

Revised: October 12, 2023

Curious about me? Take a look at the copy "Industry and Academia: The Combination for a Winning Team, Retail Property Insights. This was the final installment in a series I wrote for ICSC. Click here for my full Curriculum Vita.

The objective of my Interactive Real Estate Self-Assessment modules are to provide some materials that can help emerging (i.e., students) and industry professionals assess or expand their understanding of some of the key concepts that comprise the body of knowledge for the real estate discipline.

See my Site Guide which will help you navigate this site. I am making additions and adjustments as the site evolves so please check back. Please Contact Me if you have any suggestions or questions.

The charts below provide access to the latest data published by FRED for selected series. To view and edit charts and download data, right-click and open a new tab to stay on my home page or use your back arrow. This is a gateway to additional data so click in series of interest to go to customized view.

I was the editor of the JSCR between 2003 and 2007 and compiled electronic copies of some 130 articles. Click here to access the entire history of JSCR Archives. To review the first 12 years of the JSCR, read "The Evolution of Shopping Center Research: A 12-year Retrospective."

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Over the years I have compiled a number of "Lessons Learned" interviews with leading research-oriented retail leaders. These interviews contain some timeless insights into what it takes to succeed over the long term in this increasingly complex and interdisciplinary real estate arena. Check them out at my Lessons Learned link in PDF format.

This is a non-commercial site; it does not collect and distribute personal information about visitors for commercial gain. The objective of this site is to distribute materials and content to help advance real estate education and practice. The inclusion or exclusion of any sources is not an endorsement or commentary on the services they offer; the information is offered as part of an educational outreach initiative.

This site is dedicated to my wife Bennie and to "my three sons" Jad, Jonathan and Robert who each, in their own way, contributed to it. I'd also like to recognize my parents Irene and Larry who guided me and always taught me to try to "do the right thing." I'd like to thank the late Dr. James A. Graaskamp who mentored me and Rebecca J. Griego who inspired me and helped us carry on our mission.

Q111: Real Estate Outlook 2010. What is your outlook for the economy and the commercial real estate market for 2010?

Q112: Market Timing. When will the economy and real estate markets bottom out? How will we know? What should we look for?

Q113: Cap Rates. What is your outlook for cap rates? How will they play out over the next several years and where will we be when things settle down? More Q&A....