Innovative problem solving requires a deep appreciation for conceptual and theoretical foundations and the ability to apply then to a broad range of complex commercial real estate questions.
Theoretically grounded applied research is critical to address today’s complex economic and built environments. Real Estate faculty’s research includes the following areas of commercial, residential and mortgage finance:
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Market acceptance of new urbanist and smart growth designed communities;
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Determinants of retail sales and rents in planned shopping centers;
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Pricing of commercial mortgage-backed securities;
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The impact of tax incremental financing districts on surrounding property values; and
Predatory lending and credit availability in single family and residential real estate.
Dr. Mark Eppli's Statement of Research Programs and Future Plans
Dr. Eppli is on sabbatical for the 2008-2009 academic year. He is taking this opportunity to work on a number of research projects within the areas of: analyzing cost benefit of tax incremental financing, estimating commercial property values for the City of Washington, D.C., determining tenant leasing behavior in regional shopping centers, and assessing the stability of house prices in new urbanist communities.
In the spring of 2009, Dr. Eppli will be heading to Melbourne, Australia to work with Ph.D. students and junior faculty on a series of research initiatives at the University of Melbourne, one of the top universities in Australia. This unique experience will lend Dr. Eppli the opportunity to build relationships with University of Melbourne for Marquette students.
Dr. Eppli will return to his role as the Bell Chair in Real Estate at Marquette in August of 2009.
Dr. Anthony Pennington-Cross's Statement of Research Programs and Future Plans
Dr. Anthony Pennington-Cross is continuing his research on a number of topics including the subprime market. In October he traveled to the University of Iowa for The Subprime Housing Crisis Conference where he addressed the audience to present on how the subprime market has changed and the types of products that have caused the current subprime problems. Dr. Pennington-Cross was awarded a grant to participate in the conference. With this grant he was afforded the opportunity to hire a Marquette graduate student who assisted in data collection and analysis.
