FRES News

Oct 26 - Real Estate Boot Camp

FRES — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:49:03 GMT

The Real Estate Boot Camp will be held on October 26 in GE 365, beginning at 8:45. Mr. Robert H. Schottenstein, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of MI Homes will be the keynote speaker.

Our Mission

FRES — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:58:35 GMT

The Fisher Real Estate Society was created to promote careers in the real estate industry and foster real estate academic programming at the Fisher College of Business. Membership is open to all graduate and undergraduate students interested in real estate at The Ohio State University - members' interests include development, corporate investment, as well as personal investment.

Apr 27 - FRES Investment Symposium

FRES — Tue, 08 May 2007 04:10:03 GMT

This symposium was designed to give students the opportunity to learn about several key aspects of personal real estate investing, network with leading professionals in the real estate industry, and interact with fellow classmates who are interested in personal real estate investing.

Location: GE 365

AGENDA

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Overview of Personal Real Estate Investing

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Foreclosures: Where The Money Is!

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch with Real Estate Professionals

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Financing Your Real Estate Investments

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Brent Crawford

Apr 24 - FRES Home Buying Seminar

FRES — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:46:45 GMT

A home purchase is most likely the most expensive investment you will make. It will help determine your quality of life and be a significant source of pride for you and your family.

This seminar will discuss the following:
- How to choose a realtor
- Getting pre-qualified for lending
- The Home Buying Process
- The Closing Process
- Information about the Columbus Market
- Finding a realtor in a new city

Guest Speakers:
Roya Ghodsi – REMAX Town Center
Madeleine Wharton – M/I Homes
Julie Wills – Powell Title Agency
Glenn Home Inspection

Location: GE 275
Tues. 4/24 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Apr 4 - FRES Lunch Speaker: Jim Clark, Duke Realty

FRES — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:33:49 GMT

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Location Gerlach 365

Jim Clark, Senior Vice President at Duke Realty will do a case study presentation that will outline how Duke evaluates new developments relative to risks such as financing, construction, etc. He will also incorporate a brief overview of their Columbus portfolio as an introduction.

Feb 28 - FRES Lunch Speaker Series: Brent Crawford

FRES — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:56:13 GMT

Brent Crawford
Crawford Hoying

www.crawfordhoying.com

Feb 7 - FRES Executive Luncheon: T.A. Ward II, Esquire

FRES — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:54:37 GMT

Mr. T.A. Ward, Senior Vice President, Commercial Division, Title First Agency, is FRES' first guest with a real estate law background, so this luncheon should be of particular interest to students interested in Real Estate Law.

The Title First website is www.titlefirst.com

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

T.A. Ward II, Esq., Senior Vice President, Title First Commercial, is responsible for all commercial real estate transactions. He brings nearly two decades of experience to the closing table, having served in the industry since 1990.

Prior to joining Title First, Mr. Ward held the office of Real Estate Counsel at Dominion Homes, Inc. where he was involved in all aspects of acquisition and development of residential subdivisions.

Mr. Ward's experience also includes 6 years as Real Estate Attorney at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Co., LPA and 8 years at Edwards Companies working on various aspects of real estate development. He served as site manager for Edwards Land Company at Tuttle Crossing and later Vice President and Senior Project Manager of Multicon Construction Company involving the rehabilitation in the Brewery District.

He earned his law degree from Capital University Law School and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree from The Ohio State University.

Mr. Ward lives in Upper Arlington with his wife, Fran, and kids, Tommy and Lauren.

Jan 25 - FRES LUNCHEON SPEAKER SERIES: DAVE BETZ

FRES — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:10:50 GMT

David Betz, Director of Development for the City of Powell will be our guest lecturer.

LOCATION: Gerlach 315

Jan 24 - PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING EVENT

FRES — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:56:22 GMT

The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) presents: "FORECAST 2007: Financial and Economic outlook for Central Ohio"

Wednesday January 24th from 7:30am to 10:30am at the Hilton (Easton).

Come have breakfast with the Central Ohio NAIOP chapter and mingle with commercial Real Estate professionals.

EMAIL COMBS.113@OSU.EDU FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS!

Jan 16 - FIND YOUR NICHE: SELECTING A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE

FRES — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:55:49 GMT

Learn about the various jobs, specialty areas, and geographic employment trends in real estate to help find a career that's right for you!

This presentation will be given by Scott Forrest, Vice President of Equity, Inc.

LOCATION: Schoenbaum 330