Q&A with William Hardin, Florida International University William Hardin is professor of finance and real estate and director of real estate programs at Florida International University, and a member of the board of directors of the American Real Estate Society. He has authored or co-authored some 40 papers on varied topics in commercial real estate […]
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Newcomers to give Florida banks a run for the money.
New bank names are popping up around South Florida. As the strong replace the weak and the economy stabilizes, the changes should help ease the credit crunch. A series of bank takeovers, spurred by the recent financial upheaval, has brought several new banking giants to the state — already one of the most competitive landscapes […]
Homeowners walking away from underwater mortgages.
Many South Florida homeowners who can afford to make their mortgage payments are choosing not to, forcing the lender to foreclose. It’s called strategic default. Andres Duque thought he got a real steal when he paid $125,000 for his Little Haiti condo. But four years later, similar units are selling for $35,000 and even less. […]
Faculty gathers to celebrate achievements.
On September 25, 2009, the Faculty Awards Luncheon reinforced that students truly appreciate the efforts that faculty members in the College of Business Administration make on their behalf. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as those from student organizations selected the recipients for a series of highly competitive teaching awards. The event also provided the […]
College names eminent scholar chairs and Knight Ridder Center and Pino Center professorships for 2009-2010.
The College of Business Administration has announced the appointment of eminent scholars along with new faculty appointments to the Knight Ridder Center and the Pino Entrepreneurship Center. The faculty members appointed to these positions initiate and maintain highly visible activities that stimulate research and educational initiatives with industry and professional associations. “The college is pleased […]
Eight faculty members add promotion to their list of accomplishments.
The College of Business Administration congratulates eight faculty members on their recent promotions to the next rung of the academic ladder. The following were promoted from associate professor to full professor: Irma Becerra-Fernandez, Department of Decision Sciences and Information Systems, Knight Ridder Research Professor of Management Information Systems and director, Eugenio Pino and Family Global […]
Wal-Mart president and CEO, The Americas, offers insights on doing business responsibly in the region.
It should come as no surprise that a guest lecture by a highly placed Wal-Mart official would draw a crowd. And when you add to the equation that the speaker’s job focuses on The Americas and that he would be delivering the speech in the College of Business Administration—with its prominence in business research in […]
Lectures grace spring calendar.
Two recent lectures in the College of Business Administration drew audiences that may have differed in their business interests, but not in their enthusiasm for what the speakers presented. On March 24, 2008, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Ernest L. Arbuckle Professor, Harvard Business School, spoke about “Leadership Skills for Changing Times: Creating Innovative Businesses and a […]
To buy or not to buy? To sell or not to sell? Assessing South Florida’s real estate market.
William Hardin Buy. Sell. Sit tight for now. What signals the right move to make in today’s South Florida real estate market? William Hardin, professor, Finance and Real Estate Department and director, real estate programs in the College of Business Administration, confirms that selling now does not make sense for most property owners. “In the […]
New Real Estate Board adopts an innovative mission.
The newly appointed Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council (REAAC) board has had quite a successful start this fiscal year. Real estate industry professionals attended the “Meet the New Board” networking party at Town Center One at Dadeland, which graciously sponsored the event. Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council and industry professionals attend networking party at Town […]