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Fordham REI and BCW Present: "Economic Outlook and Forecasting the New York Region’s Real Estate Market" Virtual Event

New York, NY With rising interest rates, historic inflation and global economic uncertainty, all eyes are on commercial real estate. What will this mean for demand and value? Will CRE remain a hedge against inflation? What’s next for the New York market? The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) and The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) will bring together leading industry experts Wednesday, Sept. 7 to delve into the data, weigh in on CRE’s long-term viability, and share intel to help business professionals navigate the volatile landscape and succeed in a changing market.

The virtual conference, “Economic Outlook and Forecasting the New York Region’s Real Estate Market,” is the latest in a series of events REI and BCW have partnered on to focus on the hottest topics shaping the real estate industry.

“This has been another unprecedented year for so many business sectors, including real estate, with escalating economic uncertainty coming on the heels of a global pandemic,” said Dr. Anthony Davidson, dean, Fordham University School of Professional and Continuing Studies. “Our goal at the Fordham REI is to bring together the sharpest minds to ensure we are at the forefront of the latest trends and prepared to lead the way forward. The BCW has been the ideal partner in that effort, and we look forward to hosting another spectacular event.”

The program will feature a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Marsha Gordon, president and CEO, BCW. Panel participants are:

  • Kathleen Corton, CEO, CIO and managing partner, Hillcrest Finance LLC
  • Eamonn D’Arcy, professor of International Real Estate, Henley Business School, England
  • Christopher Deutsch, vice president, China CITIC Bank International Limited
  • Charles Dougherty, vice president and economist, Wells Fargo
  • Timothy Jones, CEO, Robert Martin Company, LLC
  • Nicole LaRusso, Senior Director for Research & Analysis, U.S. North Region, CBRE Group Inc.

“As always, we are delighted to partner with Fordham University and bring together such an impressive panel of industry leaders to share best practices for navigating an ever-changing landscape,” said Gordon. “As we look to the fourth quarter and beyond, it is critically important to have these in-depth and engaging conversations to ensure our business and real estate communities are well-positioned to tackle the challenges and remain poised for continued success.”

“Economic Outlook and Forecasting the New York Region’s Real Estate Market” will take place Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. via Zoom. The Presenting Sponsor for the event is Wells Fargo and the Supporting Sponsor is Westchester County. Contributing sponsors include the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and Simone Development Cos.

To register, click here.

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