Call for Papers
17th Real Estate Markets and Capital Markets (ReCapNet) Conference
IREBS, University of Regensburg
23-24 October 2025

The network on Real Estate Markets and Capital Markets (ReCapNet) provides a forum for researchers in the areas of real estate finance, investment, economics, development, housing, urban planning, and public policy to present advanced working papers. Theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented contributions are possible. The conference allows researchers to network while fostering the exchange of research ideas and results.

Job Description

The Department of Finance, Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon seeks to fill one faculty position at Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice of Real Estate. We seek someone with the ability to teach various applied real estate courses, including but not limited to real estate finance, real estate investment analysis, real estate development, commercial real estate, real estate valuation methods, and real estate market analysis. Our preference is to find an individual who has significant prior experience working in the real estate industry.

This is a 9-month instructional contract. Summer opportunities may be available.  

The 2nd AI in Finance Conference in Montréal, Canada will feature a dedicated AI and Real Estate program on October 30th, 2025. This special program aims to bring together leading academics and practitioners to explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and real estate markets. We especially encourage work that bridges methodological innovations in AI/ML with applications in real estate finance and urban economics.

The AI and Real Estate program will feature a keynote address by Professor Thies Lindenthal (University of Cambridge) followed by an industry-academic panel, and presentations of selected papers, fostering dialogue on how advanced analytics (e.g. deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, geospatial data) are generating new insights in property valuation, investment strategy, sustainability, urban planning, and beyond.

Call for Papers: 3rd ODU Real Estate Research Symposium
October 2nd & 3rd 2025
Advances in Housing Research in Association with the Journal of Housing Research

The E.V. Williams Center for Real Estate in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University is pleased to announce a call for papers for its third annual research symposium. The event will be held on October 2nd & 3rd 2025 at ODU’s campus in Norfolk, Virginia.

This year’s theme is housing research and papers presented at the symposium will be eligible to be featured in a special issue of the Journal of Housing Research, subject to the normal reviewing process for the journal. The symposium will provide researchers with an opportunity to present and discuss new papers and facilitate the exchange of research ideas. All presenters will be asked to discuss another paper.

The University of Cambridge (Department of Land Economy), the University of Florida (Bergstrom Real Estate Center), the University of Hong Kong announce a call for papers for their joint 2025 Real Estate Finance and Investment Symposium. The symposium will feature longer, more in-depth paper presentations and will allow ample time for discussion among presenters, assigned discussants, and other participants. The event will be held in a relaxed yet focused setting aiming to inspire a critical mass of leading academics in the field to create new thoughts and insights on general finance, real estate finance, and investments topics.

The symposium will be hosted by the University of Florida’s Bergstrom Real Estate Center. Hotel accommodation (two nights for researchers from the U.S., three nights for those from overseas) and group meals will be provided by the organizing institutions. All travel costs will be borne by the participants.

MIT Symposium on Technology and Real Estate
with Special Issue of Journal of Real Estate Research
Call for Papers

MIT Technology and Real Estate Symposium
November 20-21, 2025, Cambridge MA

The real estate industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the integration of material and immaterial technologies, including billions of interconnected sensors and devices that enhance urban environments through real-time data analysis. Advances in artificial intelligence, such as large language models, and technologies like blockchain and IoT sensors, are revolutionizing property management by optimizing operations, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing occupant experiences. The emergence of data centers as a new asset class also presents substantial investment opportunities due to increased demand for cloud storage and internet traffic. Overall, these technological advancements are reshaping the industry, offering opportunities for growth, efficiency, and sustainability. The 2025 MIT Technology and Real Estate Symposium will advance research on how these material and immaterial technologies affect the real estate industry by engaging scholars and practitioners.

On November 20 afternoon, and November 21 morning, the symposium will hear from eight to ten scholars who are advancing the research in this field. The symposium concludes in the afternoon of November 21 with keynotes and a roundtable from practitioners who are employing these new technologies in their work.

Texas A&M University
Texas Real Estate Research Center | Division of Research

Housing Economist

As a Housing Economist, you will be responsible for presenting as a subject matter expert to varied audiences, including industry leaders, trade associations, and government officials. Your research will delve into the nuances of real estate housing economics, staying ahead of industry trends and adapting to answer critical questions. You will collaborate with our research director and housing economist to develop and execute projects, ensuring timely and actionable findings.

Responsibilities

• Presentations- Present as a subject matter expert. Prepare presentation materials appropriate for small and/or large groups, to include industry leaders, trade associations, lay people, and municipal, county, or other government leaders. These duties require the use of a personal or University vehicle.
• Research Duties- Responsible for overseeing and conducting complex independent research into the field of real estate housing economics. Stay abreast of the industry and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise. Identify industry nuances and adapt research initiatives to answer questions appropriate to constituency. Work with the research director and senior housing economist to develop projects. Produce findings in a timely manner.
• Research Writing- Analyze research data and summarize results. Disseminate findings through articles, technical reports, research papers, and other publications.
• External Liaison- Develop relationships with external stakeholders as assigned. Create or facilitate collaboration. Support the Center’s mission and promote the Center’s profile. Respond to media requests. Participate in research and other staff meetings.

Salary

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Lecturer- Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics in the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applicants for a lecturer position in Real Estate.  The duties of the lecturer include facilitating classroom and/or online teaching in Urban Economics along with other Real Estate courses based on experience, assessment of student performance, developing and designing engaging curriculum for one or more courses, and engaging in student advising and counseling outside of the classroom. 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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Submission deadline is January 31.

The Institute for Private Capital is excited to announce an exclusive data sharing agreement with MSCI, which will make MSCI’s Real Capital Analytics (RCA) database available for academic research. RCA is a data and analytics solution for global commercial real estate investing and transactions, with over $40 trillion of commercial property transactions linked to over 200,000 investor and lender profiles.