The real estate landscape is shifting. Are you leading the change or catching up?

At the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate within the Knauss School of Business, our work is strengthened by colleagues who are deeply committed to student success and the power of professional connection. Recently, two members of our team were recognized with honors that reflect their leadership and impact on our community. Jackie Greulich, associate director at the Burnham-Moores Center, received the Knauss Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication to

Students studying real estate at the University of San Diego have access to one of the most robust scholarship opportunities available to real estate students anywhere in the country. Through the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, undergraduate students majoring or minoring in real estate, as well as those enrolled in the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program, can apply for scholarships designed to support their academic and professional development. During the

The University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business has launched the new MSRE Referral Program, an initiative designed to expand access to the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program (and other graduate programs) while strengthening connections across the commercial real estate community. The program invites alumni, industry partners, and community members to recommend talented professionals who may benefit from the MSRE experience. Referred applicants will be eli

A new housing affordability index developed by researchers affiliated with the University of San Diego is offering fresh insight into the widening gap between incomes and housing costs across major U.S. metropolitan areas. The research, led by Norm Miller , PhD, Ernest W. Hahn Chair of Real Estate Finance, Emeritus, and Ian Kennedy, introduces a data-driven index designed to compare housing affordability across cities using a consistent national benchmark. The index evaluates

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business is pleased to welcome Sean Murphy, Tracy Murphy, Brig Black, and Kristin San Martin as the newest members of its Policy Advisory Board. The Policy Advisory Board is composed of senior real estate professionals and industry leaders who help guide the strategic direction of the Center while strengthening its connection to the commercial real estate industry. The Board supports t

In today’s interconnected commercial real estate (CRE) market, local decisions increasingly reverberate across continents. Investors from Asia to Europe are actively reallocating capital into U.S. property markets, while global trends in sustainability, technology and urbanization shape how cities grow and thrive — including right here in San Diego. Against this backdrop, employers are seeking talent fluent not only in spreadsheets, but in global networks and cross-border opp

Each year, the global real estate industry gathers along the iconic Mediterranean waterfront of Cannes, France, for the world’s premier real estate conference, MIPIM. The 2026 conference has brought together more than 20,000 delegates from over 90 countries, including leading developers, institutional investors, city officials, and innovators shaping the future of the built environment. This year, six students from the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University o

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate partnered with CREW San Diego to host its annual Dialogue Series on November 13, bringing together students, industry partners and community members for an engaging morning of learning and connection. Held at the Alexandria at Torrey Pines, the program combined relationship-building and breakfast with a keynote presentation by Danielle Sprouls, Esq., executive coach and author of WTF: Women That Flourish . The morning brought together

Norm Miller authors article entitled, "Betting on AI and real estate in a shifting economy"

What sets the BMC Mentorship Program apart is its intentional, data-driven approach. The Center pairs its undergraduate and graduate real estate students with industry executives and alumni according to shared interests, but the match is refined using more than just a resume. The MSRE mentorship program paired up 49 students, and the undergraduate program paired up 105 students, a record number for this program. The program utilizes the McQuaig behavioral assessment tool, a

MSRE Candidate Brian Graezer shares his experience of his first ULI conference.

Building Relationships: Connecting Students to Industry

When many high-schoolers think about possible careers, real estate rarely tops the list. But the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC) is changing that for students participating in its Real Estate Awareness and Discovery Initiative (READI). Launched in 2022, READI aims to demystify the real estate industry and give youth a real shot at exploring it as a fulfilling, viable career path. Originally launched with just one partner organization, the Barrio Logan College Inst

The USD Real Estate Alumni Association (REAA) continues to build impressive momentum as alumni engagement reaches new heights through a series of dynamic and well-attended events this season.

Maggie Brady is an associate in Northmarq’s San Diego office and a member of the firm’s Debt + Equity team. Since 2021, she has specialized in loan production and disposition opportunities for institutional property owners, value-add transition proceeds, construction, affordable financing, healthcare operators, REITs, and high-net-worth individuals. Her expertise spans multifamily, mixed-use, seniors housing, student housing, and office. In her first year in brokerage, Maggie

The University of San Diego proudly welcomes the 2025 Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) cohort, a group of 41 students bringing professional experience, academic strength, and global perspectives to San Diego’s commercial real estate community.

Burnham-Moores Center's Policy Advisory Board Summer Social Welcomes New Dean and Members

Nick Bost, alumni spotlight story, University of San Diego Real Estate

The San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) recently hosted a Legislative Reception and Dinner at the Ocean View Room on Naval Base Point Loma.