Milstein Real Estate In the News

Real Estate In the News

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CNBC

October 1, 2025

Global Data Center Boom

CNBC cited Columbia Business School professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh’s study, The Year of the Data Center, in coverage of the rapid global expansion of hyperscale data centers. His research examines how surging demand for AI infrastructure is transforming commercial real estate markets, driving new investment trends, and reshaping urban development worldwide.

Mentioned Faculty

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate: Finance Division

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate: Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate

Co-Director: Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate

NPR

September 29, 2025

Compass and Anywhere Real Estate Merger

NPR featured Columbia Business School professor Tomasz Piskorski in coverage of the merger between real estate brokerages Compass and Anywhere. Piskorski discussed how the deal reflects consolidation trends in the housing market, emphasizing the implications for competition, pricing power, and the evolving structure of the real estate industry.

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Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate: Finance Division

NPR

September 29, 2025

Compass-Anywhere real estate merger could squeeze small brokerages

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is quoted. 

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate: Finance Division

The New York Times

September 26, 2025

New Hudson Yards Deal

The New York Times featured Columbia Business School professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh in coverage of Related Companies’ new agreement with New York City concerning the Hudson Yards development. Van Nieuwerburgh discussed the project’s financial structure, public–private dynamics, and long-term implications for urban investment and housing affordability. 

Mentioned Faculty

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate: Finance Division

Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate: Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate

Co-Director: Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate

Financial Times

September 24, 2025

US debt investors raise alarm over lending standards

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is quoted. 

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate: Finance Division

Barron's

September 23, 2025

Compass’s Anywhere Acquisition Gets It More Than Just Scale

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is quoted. 

Mentioned Faculty

Tomasz Piskorski

Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate: Finance Division

Sherwood News

September 15, 2025

Opendoor Technologies and Innovation in Real Estate

Sherwood News featured Columbia Business School alumnus Eric Jackson in an interview discussing his career path and insights on Opendoor Technologies. Jackson reflected on his experience as an investor and commentator on market dynamics, highlighting the innovation and volatility shaping the real estate technology sector.

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Marketplace

September 11, 2025

Rising Foreclosure Rates

Professor Christopher Mayer was featured in Marketplace discussing new data showing an 18% increase in foreclosures over the past year. He provided insight into the broader economic trends driving the housing market, including interest rates and household financial strain.

Mentioned Faculty

Christopher Mayer

Paul Milstein Professor Emeritus of Real Estate: Finance Division

Marketplace

August 21, 2025

Why higher interest rates pushed up rent

Assistant Professor Boaz Abramson is quoted. 

Mentioned Faculty

Boaz Abramson

Assistant Professor of Business: Finance Division

Marketplace

August 20, 2025

Monetary Policy and Rising Rents

Professor Boaz Abramson was featured in Marketplace discussing his research, Monetary Policy and Rents. He explained how higher interest rates, while intended to cool inflation, can paradoxically drive up housing costs by constraining supply and increasing rents.

Mentioned Faculty

Boaz Abramson

Assistant Professor of Business: Finance Division

City & State

August 15, 2025

New York City Rent Freeze

City & State cited research from Columbia Business School’s Milstein Center, The Mamdani Rent Freeze and Its Impact on New York City’s Multifamily Market. The study analyzed the economic consequences of a rent freeze, highlighting implications for landlords, tenants, and the city’s housing market.

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Forbes.com

August 15, 2025

New Studies Explain Why Housing Is So Expensive And Why It Is So Hard To Make It Cheaper

Assistant Professor Boaz Abramson's research is featured. 

Mentioned Faculty

Boaz Abramson

Assistant Professor of Business: Finance Division

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