Moving up, moving on, or moving into new territory? Make sure you are ready with ULI’s Real Estate School.

For more than 25 years, the ULI Real Estate School has set the standard in continuing education for land use professionals. ULI assembles some of the most experienced instructors and professionals in the country who bring materials, research, and case studies drawn from their own classrooms and professional experience.

Real Estate School offers basic, intermediate, and advanced courses in real estate finance and development, and all count toward a ULI Professional Development Certificate.

The following Real Estate School courses will be held in June in Arlington, Virginia:

Real Estate Finance I

June 2–4, 2014

The opening course in commercial real estate finance targets the intersection of property and capital markets. It highlights the market analysis necessary to support commercial leasing activity, the income and expense analyses flowing from those leases, and the resulting value creation.

Real Estate Finance II

June 5–7, 2014

Get hands-on experience in recognizing and mitigating risk. The key extensions from Real Estate Finance I include a focus on equity returns and the impact of time on those returns.

Advanced Real Estate Finance: Capital Sources and Deal Structures

June 9–11, 2014

Examine in-depth the capital markets for commercial real estate development and acquisition projects. A variety of capital sources will be explored including traditional mortgage financing, joint-venture equity arrangements, and bridge financing such as mezzanine loans and preferred equity. Advanced case studies will demonstrate how deals are structured and will introduce sophisticated analytical techniques.

Real Estate Development Process: Part I

June 2–4, 2014
This course is approved for 28 hours of AIA credit. Approval is pending for 28 hours of AICP credit.

Designed for both public and private sector participants, this newly updated course follows the principal stages of the process chronologically and addresses how each team member’s actions and performance can affect the success and profitability of the project. Top industry professionals, drawn from ULI’s membership, serve as course leaders and guest speakers, sharing their insights, experience, and expertise.

Real Estate Development Process: Part II

June 5–7, 2014
This course is approved for 28 hours of AIA credit. Approval is pending for 28 hours of AICP credit.

Engage in discussion with the instructor and guest speakers, an examine realistic development scenarios that demonstrate the complexities and interdisciplinary nature of real estate development.

Advanced Real Estate Development: Mixed Use Study Tour

June 9–11, 2014

Often viewed as too difficult to finance or too complex to be profitable, mixed- and multiple-use development is evolving into a model for more sustainable community development, more resilient neighborhoods, and more flexible project approvals. This newly designed 3-day ULI Real Estate School course will feature panel discussions by leading experts, followed by study tours of some of the top mixed-use projects in the Washington, D.C. area.