Department chair Steven Bourassa contributes data from the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, revealing rising rent in Kitsap County.
Category: Real Estate
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.
Who’s There? A Deeper Dive on San Francisco’s Vacant Units
As San Francisco vacancy rates rise, Professor Steven Bourassa, Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate, considers the profitability of leaving units vacant. | San Francisco Independent Journal
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.
Redfin’s Glenn Kelman on real estate’s ‘massive reckoning’
Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, gave the keynote address at our 9th Annual Runstad Leadership Dinner. The dinner celebrates and supports our growing undergraduate program. Steve Bourassa, chair, is quoted. | Puget Sound Business Journal
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
Homeless People Need Homes – and Money, Too
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate, discusses the relationship, or lack thereof, between homelessness and poverty, and what he believes is the true cause of homelessness. | Washington Post