Introduction to International Real Estate Markets and Investments

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This course provides an overview of the international real estate markets and investments. The context used is the international capital markets viewed from the perspective of real estate investment. The course also covers the impact of macroeconomic policies on real estate, the growth of cross-border real estate capital, and the issues related to the increasing foreign direct investment in U.S. real estate in recent years. The topics covered through reading, assignments, discussions, and class projects allow ordinary investors to assess the risks and rewards of major global real estate investment structures and make more informed decisions when considering international real estate in their portfolio of investments.