RED 30 - Real Estate Development Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Olympia Pilafidis
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    26 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an introduction to the methodologies for accurate measurement of demand for real estate products and discusses the legal and regulatory requirements of the entitlement and development approval or permitting process of a project. The course also identifies sources of capital and analyzes the types of financing available in today's commercial real estate markets. The topic of architectural design and building construction practices that contribute to a building's "green" or sustainability rating is discussed by examining the international standards for rating green buildings. In addition, this course will examine real estate development business valuation and the various facets of property management that apply to the variety of real estate products. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None