Real Estate Finance 101: A Practical Guide for Planners
“Real Estate Finance 101: A Practical Guide for Planners” introduces the basics of real estate finance and connects them to the real-world forces shaping our built environment behind the scenes. Explore how real estate valuations influence development decisions, affect municipal budgets, and ultimately shape the way we experience our communities.
Valeria Loo-Kung is an Equity Analyst and Portfolio Manager at DWS, where she focuses on investing in North American real estate securities. In her role, she conducts fundamental investment research and oversees portfolio construction. Prior to joining DWS, Valeria worked at BMO Capital Markets covering REITs, and LivCor, a Blackstone portfolio company. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning in 2020.