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  • 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.


  • Save the Date! 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 11th.


  • Runstad Department Career Fair Feb 7th

    January 21, 2025

    2023 Runstad Dept Career Fair

    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

    Gregg Colburn

    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

    Catherine Huang

    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

    Vulcan Tour

    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

    audrey ochsner

    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

    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

    photo from 2024 Runstad leadership dinner

    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.


  • Eli Heller chosen as UW Advisor of the month

    November 26, 2024

    Eli Heller

    This summer our graduate advisor , Eli Heller, was chosen as the UW APAC (UW Association of Professional Advisers and Counselors) Advisor of the month. Eli's nominator had this to say about him: "Eli has brought so much positive energy to our college. His passion for career preparedness is unmatched. I really want to recognize…


  • Roushan Kwatra awarded NAIOP Scholarship

    June 14, 2024

    roushan kwatra

    The NAIOP + Prologis Inclusion in CRE Scholarship is awarded to 15 awardees annually across the United States for outstanding dedication and commitment to networking organizations in Commercial Real Estate as well as leadership in advancing the mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sector. Awardees are matched with mentors from Prologis, as well…


  • Hanson Dai presents at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

    May 20, 2024

    Hanson Dai

    Each year at the Undergraduate Research Symposium nearly 1,000 undergraduate students from all three UW campuses and other local institutions present their research spanning over 100 disciplines. Hanson Dai, a senior majoring in Real Estate, recently delivered an oral presentation discussing his work in collaboration with Professor Arthur Acolin at the University of Washington’s 2024…


  • Increasing Washington State’s Residential Development Capacity

    March 29, 2024

    In recent years, the Washington legislature has enacted significant legislation intended to increase capacity for residential development in urban areas and thereby make housing more affordable. It is well understood that unnecessarily restrictive regulatory constraints are among the key factors leading to the inadequate supply and high cost of housing. This legislation directly targets these…


  • Runstad Dept of RE Student team wins the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge!

    March 25, 2024

    Our Runstad Department of Real Estate student team has won the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge!


  • Remembering Matt Disston

    March 25, 2024

    “He was always easy going and willing to help you out no matter what you needed. He was more interested in seeing students succeed than anything else. Also, he loved to show off his guitars to the class and was always finding ways to connect with us.”