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Clayton, Cari

Assistant Teaching Professor

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  • MBAX 6650 - Real Estate Case Studies
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2026
    Requires students to analyze numerous real estate investment opportunities utilizing case study methodology. Cases will include analyses of various end uses (e.g. apartments, condominiums, office, retail, mixed use, industrial, and hotel) from both the purchaser and seller perspective. The cases include situations such as investing in existing properties, whether to make substantial rehabilitations, and how to put together a new development. Cases are primarily based in Colorado, although some are in other areas of US and international. Class discussion is designed to mimic a company�s investment committee and requires students to both present and defend their positions.
  • REAL 3000 - Principles of Real Estate
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
    An introduction to the vast business of real estate including foundational legal concepts, government regulation and land use, appraisal, brokerage, contracts and closings, mortgage loans and financing methods/decisions, and investment analysis. Establishes the foundation for all other real estate courses and is a popular elective for all Leeds students. Instruction and course format are traditional lecture and conversational. Degree credit not granted for this course and BUSM 3050 or REAL 2010.
  • REAL 4500 - Real Estate Development
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2026
    Broadly looks at real estate development including: 1) what is real estate development, its nature and process; 2) the nature and role of the real estate developer; 3) the many aspects and components of real estate development; 4) the basic feasibility and analysis of a real estate development project. The course delivery utilizes a combination of lecture and discussion, guest speakers, real estate case analysis and small group presentations.
  • REAL 4820 - Topics: Real Estate Development
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2025
    Broadly looks at real estate development including: 1) what is real estate development, its nature and process; 2) the nature and role of the real estate developer; 3) the many aspects and components of real estate development; 4) the basic feasibility and analysis of a real estate development project. The course delivery utilizes a combination of lecture and discussion, guest speakers, real estate case analysis and small group presentations. Fall only.

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