Overview

elliot bay2With the encouragement and support of the real estate community, PSU's School of Business and School of Urban Studies and Planning have joined together to create the Center for Real Estate. The Center includes a comprehensive and interdisciplinary set of academic programs that will contribute to the vitality of the real estate industry by educating students through degree and continuing education programs, and by conducting applied and academic research. Real estate students will gain valuable industry knowledge and practical experience preparing them to excel as leaders in the industry.

The Center strives to:

  1. Provide the real estate industry with talented and well-prepared graduates seeking careers in real estate
  2. Foster innovation and creative development that enriches Portland’s reputation as an urban model
  3. Provide industry professionals with access to professional development and scholarly resources


Center Staff

The Director and Assistant Director are available to advise students, create partnerships with real estate industry professionals, and put together programs such as the Annual Real Estate Conference and Graduate Student Reception for the real estate community and students.

 

Gerard C.S. Mildner, Ph.D, Center for Real Estate Director

Dr. Mildner is an Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Planning and teaches in the areas of urban economics, housing economics, public finance, cost-benefit analysis, political economy, poverty and welfare, economic development. His research is focused on the economics of local government, including growth management, rent control, municipal sports stadiums, housing markets, land use regulation, and urban transportation. Dr. Mildner obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from New York University and holds a B.A. in Public Affairs from University of Chicago.

photo of Gerard MildnerProfessor Mildner's contact information:
Office: Urban Center, room 370-C
Phone: (503) 725-5175
E-mail: mildnerg@pdx.edu



Julie C. Staker, Center for Real Estate Assistant Director

Ms. Staker brings more than 9 years of real estate experience, including asset management, underwriting, and affordable housing lending to PSU's Center for Real Estate. Ms. Staker has a MBA from Portland State University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

photo of Julie StakerJulie Staker's contact information:
Office: Urban Center, room 370-B
Phone: (503) 725-5109
E-mail: stakerj@pdx.edu