Real Leaders in Real Estate Series
April 14, 2025
We are excited to share the College of Built Environment's youtube channel, with the department's playlist featuring Jeff McCann's Real Leaders in Real Estate Series. Learn how Runstad Board member Monica Wallace creates place and communities people want to live in through retail. Explore the modern co-housing movement with MSRE alumni Alastair Townsend. Celebrate Women…
RE Club and Runstad Board Hosts Winter Happy Hour
April 7, 2025
On February 27, 2025, the UW Real Estate Club and the Runstad Advisory Board co-hosted a mid-year networking happy hour event, bringing over 50 current MSRE students, real estate club members, RE department staff and faculty, and advisory board members to the rooftop deck of Chapter Building I. Located a short walk away from the…
MSRE Profile: Finnegan Syrie
March 24, 2025
Finnegan Syrie is a current MSRE student at UW Runstad Department of Real Estate and the 2024 recipient of the Foster Pepper Fellowship.
America's Housing Crisis: Pathways to Solutions
March 24, 2025
In Affordable Housing in the United States, Associate Professors Gregg Colburn and Rebecca Walter, explore the definition, policies, and challenges of affordable housing, offering insights into the barriers and solutions for addressing this growing crisis.
Judy Runstad Recognized for Her Leadership and Service
March 21, 2025
Judy Runstad, prominent attorney, civic leader, and philanthropist, has been named the 2025 Seattle King County First Citizen — a distinguished recognition honoring her decades-long impact on the region’s civic and built environments.
Home Builders Warn of Rising Construction Costs
February 20, 2025
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate, highlights how the ongoing tariff uncertainty is further complicating an already challenging housing market. | New York Times
From Blueprint to Bottom Line, Practical AI in Real Estate
January 29, 2025
Please join us for the annual Real Estate Symposium: From Blueprint to Bottom Line, Practical AI in Real Estate on Wednesday, February 12th. Breakfast starts at 8 am.
Runstad Graduation Reception
January 28, 2025
The annual graduation reception for graduating students and their families will be here soon! Please save the date of June 13th.
Runstad Department Career Fair Feb 7th
January 21, 2025
The annual Real Estate Career Fair is on Friday, February 7th in Gould Hall. This career fair is open to students in the Master of Science in Real Estate program, the real estate major, and real estate minor. This is an excellent opportunity to meet employers looking to hire students for internships and/or full-time positions.
UDP Winter Lecture: Homelessness is a Housing Problem
January 8, 2025
Please join us on Wednesday, January 15th for Urban Design & Planning's Professional Council winter lecture. Runstad Department faculty member Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern will be leading a discussion on homelessness and sharing their research and expertise. When: January 15th Where: UW Seattle Campus, Architecture Hall room 147 Time: 6:00-8:30 pm Why is…
Student Wins CREW Network Foundation Scholarship
December 18, 2024
Senior Real Estate student Catherine Huang earns national and local CREW Network Foundation scholarships, joining 40 top recipients nationwide. | CREW
Vulcan Wayfarer Property Tour Recap
December 17, 2024
The University of Washington Real Estate Club recently went on a tour of Vulcan Real Estate's brand new "Wayfarer" multifamily property. Located at 1000 E Yesler Way, Wayfarer is a luxury apartment complex with an eye-catching design philosophy that blends together modern and vintage designs. 20% of the units are designated to be affordable. The…
2024-25 Ferguson Fellow Audrey Ochner
December 12, 2024
As a fellow at the Ferguson Center for Leadership Excellence, I have had the privilege of participating in the Leadership Academy, which offers a range of opportunities, including personalized coaching sessions, webinars focused on both technical and soft skills, and valuable career development resources. A key aspect of the program is the tuition assistance provided,…
Student Profile: Ciara Laney
December 12, 2024
Ciara Laney, a spirited fourth-year student, stood at a pivotal moment when she received the Runstad Department of Real Estate Fund for Student Support (2023-4). This scholarship, bestowed by the Runstad Department of Real Estate ignited Ciara’s path toward a brighter future. Overflowing with gratitude, Ciara vowed to make the most of her college experience.…
Record Success at 11th Annual Runstad Leadership Dinner
December 12, 2024
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 11th Annual Runstad Leadership Dinner. Together, we achieved an incredible milestone, raising over $675,000, including more than $390,000 dedicated to attracting and supporting top faculty in the Runstad Department of Real Estate.
