As you read this, there are more than five million people in the United States employed in identifiable real estate fields such as title insurance, construction, mortgage banking, property management, real estate appraisals, brokerage and leasing, and real estate development. In addition, many are engaged in corporate real estate and in real estate lending in commercial banks, savings and loans, and insurance companies where their jobs are not included in the real estate sector. Over a third of the world's wealth is tied up in real estate.
Real estate is collateral for mortgages and a large amoung of financial assets.
Internships Internships offer the experience and training that can present a more attractive package to potential employers, and may lead to permanent employment. College of Business students interested in Real Estate internships should contact the Real Estate Center, located in Business 415, 492-3643. Last year the Real Estate Center established 20 internships, this year the Center expects 40 such opportunities.