The Real Estate Challenge matches teams, graduate and undergraduate levels, from select universities in a competition focusing on a high-profile development/redevelopment project in the Midwest. Each team is assigned the same case site and provided the same essential information and assumptions about the property. The students’ development plan must constitute a comprehensive analysis and conclusion of how to maximize the potential of the property from both a quantitative (financial) and qualitative (feasibility) standpoint. The winning team(s) receive a $7,500 scholarship.
To create a diverse and comprehensive strategy, we encourage students to build a diverse discipline team (including real estate development, finance, design, law, urban planning, construction, etc.). Average teams are 3-5 individuals.
We are seeking a Site Partner for 2025 Real Estate Challenge! The site must be located in the Chicagoland area and allow access for students. In exchange, site partners will receive high-level exposure in major industry publications, visibility to the 10,000+ Eisenberg Foundation constituent database as well as 25+ development proposals to consider.
If interested, please review the submission criteria and complete THIS APPLICATION by October 1st for consideration.
Congratulations to our 2024 Real Estate Challenge Winners:
Undergraduate Winner – Tulane University
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Graduate Winner – University of Notre Dame
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