[Excerpt] Dear Readers,We are excited to present Volume 9 of the Cornell Real Estate Review, the leading publication of Cornell’s Program in Real Estate. As this issue goes to press, much uncertainty remains regarding the nature and strength of the current economic recovery. Now more than ever, we see the importance of joining scholarly discourse and professional expertise to gain a thorough understanding of real estate issues and opportunities. Our intention is to promote the practical, efficient application of real estate theory and we hope that you find the articles engaging and useful.