Faculty In The News

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UW Real Estate faculty are often called upon to be resources for the media.  Some recent articles and quotes are listed below.

2007

November

Francois Ortalo-Magnè, Associate Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics was quoted in the French publication La Vie Immobilière, November 2007.

Assistant Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Morris Davis was interviewed for an article on the housing market published in In Business Magazine’s November 2007 issue.

September

The results of a study co-authored by Associate Professor Francois Ortalo- Magné and Assistant Professor Morris Davis and published through the Cleveland Federal Reserve, were reported in a Dow Jones article. September 6, 2007.

A study about housing prices which Assistant Professor Morris Davis and Associate Professor Francois Ortalo- Magné co-authored was featured in a Reuters News article. September 6, 2007.

A study co-authored by Assistant Professor Morris Davis and Associate Professor Francois Ortalo- Magné was quoted in Investor’s Business Daily. "Any change in the ability to purchase a home . . . can have a large impact on the level and volatility of housing prices," the study said. September 6, 2007.

Assistant Professor Morris Davis told The Capital Times in a recent interview that he expects the current housing slump will last at least three more years. “How much worse it’s going to get, nobody knows,” he said. September 11, 2007.

Assistant Professor Morris Davis spoke about the sub-prime real estate market on The Pulse Madison 1670, download the free podcast.

Assistant Professor Morris Davis was quoted in The Christian Science Monitor in an article discussing possible reforms that may be spurned by the credit crunch. “The last thing we want to do right now is enact regulation that just makes the downturn [in home prices] more severe."

August

Associate Professor Francois Ortalo- Magné was quoted in a Milwaukee Magazine article about HomeVesters, the company whose slogan is, “We buy ugly houses.” He said of the company, “It's clever, these guys are like used car dealers they facilitate liquidity in the market.” August 1, 2007.

The study about the “for sale by owner” real estate market, which Associate Professor Francois Ortalo-Magné developed, was featured in a Bloomberg.com article. August 20, 2007

July

The Milwaukee Business Journal quoted Associate Professor Francois Ortalo-Magné, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, about a study he co-authored on the “for sale by owner” real estate market in Madison. July 6, 2007

June

Associate Professor Francois Ortalo- Magné was quoted in The New York Times about a study he co-authored on the “For Sale by Owner” market in Madison. June 8, 2007

CNN Money reported on a study co-authored by Associate Professor Francois Ortalo-Magné, concerning the “for sale by owner” market. June 8, 2007

April

Department Chair and Real Estate Professor Steven Malpezzi, was quoted by the Wisconsin State Journal in an article about the renaming of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate. Malpezzi said of the late Professor Graaskamp, “He saw real estate development not just as a moneymaking operation but something that had to be done right for the good of society." April 14, 2007

Steven Malpezzi, Department Chair and Real Estate Professor along with Francois Ortalo- Magné, Associate Professor of Real Estate, was quoted in a Wisconsin State Journal article about putting your home on the market. April 16, 2007

Prof. Morris Davis reveals his second identity as an international rock star! His band, The Contractions, plays the King Club on April 26 as part of the Graaskamp Dedication event. Read more in the Wisconsin State Journal.

March

Morris Davis is interviewed for a Miliwaukee Journal-Sentinel series on subprime mortgage woes. "Everyone on the property ladder is affected," he says. "Foreclosure fallout to spread," March 24, 2007.

Steve Malpezzi, department chairman and real estate professor, spoke to the Madison Downtown Rotary Club on March 8 about possible risks to Madison's real estate market, which involves considerable foreign investment. "China's central bank has $1.2 trillion in dollar reserves," he said. "What if they decide to convert some to euros?" Rise in Mortgage Rates-WSJ 3-8-07

Morris Davis, assistant professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, was quoted in "No end to housing slump" on the MSN Money website, March 2. "I think we are in for another three years of below-average (growth) for house prices and residential real estate investment," Davis said.

February

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Francois Ortalo-Magne was quoted in "The Real World " in the February 17 issue of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  The article discusses emerging markets and their expansion potential for teaching and learning by housing professionals.

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Timothy Riddiough of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate is quoted in "State Sees Cash Cow in Government Buildings " in the February 6 online article from channel 27 WKOW.  The article discusses the plan to sell a government building to generate cash and additional property taxes.

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Timothy Riddiough of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate is quoted in "Urban abodes: Downtown condo dwellers love it " in the February 2 issue of The Capital Times.  The article discusses the downtown Madison condo market, including commentary from current condo owners.

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Timothy Riddiough of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate is quoted in "Small Banks, Big Risks " in the February 6 online article from channel 27 WKOW.  The article discusses the issues that arise from the increased tendancy of small banks to make commerical real estate loans.

January

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Francois Ortalo-Magne was quoted in "Smaller lots? Maybe if we offer the neighbors some upside " in the January 30 issue of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  The article discusses zoing and how is affects affordability.

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Francois Ortalo-Magne was quoted in "Foreign Real Estate Investors still like L.A. " in the January 28 issue of The Los Angeles Daily News .  The article discusses the preference for foreign investments in commerical real estate in L.A.

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Francois Ortalo-Magne was quoted in "City Tops for Foreign Commerical Real-Estate Investment, Survey Says " in the January 24 issue of The New York Observer.  The article discusses the preference for foreign investments in commerical real estate in L.A.

Assistant Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Morris Davis was quoted in "Neighbors' Two Cents: Too Costly " in the January 27 issue of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  The article discusses the accepance of affordable housing.

Wisconsin's unique Applied Securities Analysis Program and its real estate component, ARESAP, were featured prominently in the January edition of SmartMoney magazine, a respected national publication that focuses on finance and investment.  See the press release here.

2006

December

Assistant Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Morris Davis was quoted in "Land's Slippery Slope" in the December 22 issue of The Wall Street Journal.  The article discusses the current roller-coaster ride in land prices.

September

Real Estate Professor, Steve Malpezzi is quoted in “Housing Values Slow Suddenly” in the September 5 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The article discusses the recent slow down in the housing market.

August

Assistant Professor of Real Estate Morris Davis is cited in "Homes for sale but not for a song" in the August 17 edition of The Christian Science Monitor Online.  The article discusses home prices in the slowing real estate market.

Real Estate Professor, Steve Malpezzi is quoted in “Property values in state jump nearly 10%” in the August 15 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The article discusses the recent increase in Wisconsin property values. [See the article]

June

May

Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Timothy Riddiough of the UW Center for Real Estate is quoted in "State Home Sales Surge in 2006" in the May 16 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal.  The article discusses how Wisconsin home prices compare to the national average.

Real Estate Professor Kerry Vandell  is quoted in "New Loan Offers Early Mortgage Payoff” in the May 4 issue of The Capital Times. The article discusses a new option for home-buyers to finance their purchase.

April

February

Professor of Real Estate François Ortalo-Magné is quoted in the Jan. 3 New York Times article, “Owners’ Web Site Gives Realtors Run for Money.” The article describes a Madison website which helps owners to sell their own homes. See the article (registration required) .
 

2005

November

Real Estate Professor Stephen Malpezzi was the subject of a feature interview in the September issue of the Korean real estate magazine, Noble Asset.
 

October

Real Estate Professor Stephen Malpezzi’s research was cited in an article in the San Diego City Beat.
 

September