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Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

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Level

BEGINNER

About this course

“Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community” provides an introductory understanding of real estate and community development. You will learn the fundamentals of real estate development, including development stages, team building, project feasibility, social impact, and financial modeling. Through immersive, augmented reality experiences, you will be able to identify and analyze neighborhood-scale real estate development projects to determine feasibility and understand the implementation process. The course's unique focus on the community's history, demography, and culture will equip you with the knowledge to develop projects that center the community you’re building them in. By the end of the course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to begin working with your community to invest in your area and create a positive impact for years to come.

What you will learn

  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of a development team and the steps required to push a project forward
  • Analyze the financial returns and investment potential of a development project using a financial modeling template
  • Explore the relationship between real estate and community development,  focusing on socially responsible practices and equitable approaches
  • Assess market data, site conditions, and other metrics to ensure that due diligence is met