The Runstad Department of Real Estate held its 9th annual Runstad Leadership Dinner on October 13th with more than 700 people in attendance. This year the Leadership Dinner focused on raising support for undergraduate students within the Department.
Category: Newsletter
Opinion: Density is necessary but insufficient to ease the housing crisis
“We believe, and the vast majority of the scholarly evidence corroborates, that density is a necessary but insufficient condition for addressing the housing affordability crisis,” writes Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, and Rick Mohler, associate professor of architecture. | The Seattle Times
Q&A: Runstad Department welcomes new faculty member Vince Wang
The Runstad Department is thrilled to welcome Vince Wang as he joins the department as part of the college’s new faculty cohort. We talked with Vince about his research, what he’s excited to teach, what inspires him, and more.
Seattle’s cooling real estate market widens budget shortfall
Steven Bourassa, chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate, explains the impact of Seattle’s housing market on the city’s budget.
Rachel Santika, undergrad student profile
We talked with transfer student, Rachel Santika, about what drew her to the real estate major and what her plans are for the future.
New Chair of the Runstad Advisory Board: Shannon Underwood
Shannon Underwood has been a member of the Runstad Advisory Board since 2014. She served on the Academic Committee, the Hiring Committee, and as chair of the Student Experience Committee before becoming Chair. She recognizes her good fortune in working with the distinguished real estate thought leaders on the Board who share her commitment to the next generation of real estate leaders.
Access and recovery: A conversation about the transitional housing of individuals experiencing homelessness
Professor Gregg Colburn weighs in on the benefits of housing individuals experiencing homelessness in hotels, a program adopted by King County at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. | The Daily
What would it take to bring Seattle home prices down to earth?
Arthur Acolin, assistant professor of real estate, talks about the theoretical impact a sufficient supply chain could have on home prices. | Crosscut
New faculty books: How your brain works, cycling around the world and more
H. Pike Oliver, affiliate professor of real estate at UW, has released his new book, “Transforming the Irvine Ranch: Joan Irvine, William Pereira, Ray Watson and The Big Plan.” The book, co-authored by Michael Stockstill, explores the planned development of the Irvine Ranch into UC Irvine and its surrounding neighborhoods. | UW News