Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association upcoming events

Golf Clinic & Master's Finals Watch Party (April 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:45:00 GMT

BREAA Golf Clinic is curated to connect, grow, and refine your golf game in the company of fellow Bears. Whether you're stepping onto the course for the first time or sharpening your swing, this experience combines professional instruction with meaningful networking in a relaxed, engaging setting.

Led by two PGA Professionals, this event is exclusively for BREAA Members.

This is a limited-capacity event designed to foster more meaningful connections within the BREAA community so participation is restricted to members only. If you're not yet a member, this is an ideal time to JOIN and gain access to BREAA’s growing calendar of high-impact, high-engagement events.

Following the clinic, join us for 2026 Master’s Final Watch Party Happy Hour at the clubhouse, where food and drinks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to continue conversations and enjoy the tournament together.

Ticket Options:

Golf Clinic + Master's Final Watch Party
Master's Final Watch Party Only

Program Schedule:

9:45 AM – Arrival & Welcome
10:00 AM – 60-minute Golf Clinic at the Driving Range
11:00 AM – Master’s Final Watch Party Begins
1:00 PM – Event Concludes (Optional members may chose to continue enjoying the Master's Final)

What’s Included:

✔️ All equipment (golf clubs, balls, etc.)
✔️ Personalized coaching in an intimate small-group setting
✔️ Access to the Master’s Watch Party Happy Hour with food and drinks

Who are you rooting for to win the Green Jacket at Augusta this year?

BREAA SD x UCSD TREAA Fireside Chat with Gary London from London Moeder Advisors (April 16, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Gary London will deliver a "State of the Market" presentation covering key economic trends and their impact on the local economy and real estate market. The talk will also highlight major development projects and important land use issues, including initiatives aimed at increasing housing supply by eliminating minimum lot size requirements.

Program Schedule:

6:00pm-6:30pm | Networking
6:30pm-7:15pm | Panel
7:15pm-7:30pm | Q&A
7:30pm-8:00pm | Networking

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Gary London is widely regarded as one of the nation’s foremost real estate advisors to many of the nation’s largest developers, investors, lenders and real estate asset managers and owners, Mr. London has been at the forefront in understanding and describing the many demographic, technological and societal changes which are transforming our cities and regions.

In practice as an analyst and strategic advisor for six decades, he has a reputation as a prescient, forward thinker who translates opportunities (or problems) into profits.

Mr. London is a Partner of London Moeder Advisors, a diversified real estate strategic advisory, development management, investment, capital access and analysis firm whose clients include investors, developers, lenders and public agencies. He is also considered to be one of the most experienced and effective expert witnesses in real estate litigation involving issues about valuation, damages, best practices and market analysis.

Mr. London is an Instructor at The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, University of San Diego. He formerly was a Professor at Arizona State University’s graduate program in real estate development (MRED). He had taught at the University of California, San Diego Extension for 24 years. Previously, he was West Region Director of Real Estate Consulting for Price Waterhouse and Executive Director of The Goodkin Group. He is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and received his Master’s degree from San Diego State University.

A “Distinguished Toastmaster” in Toastmasters International, Mr. London speaks regularly to industry and business organizations, frequently writes and is often quoted in the national and Southern California media, and is a columnist for the San Diego Business Journal. He is also featured in the San Diego Union Tribune’s weekly “EconoMeter” sharing his views on the great economic issues of our time.

He was featured on CBS Evening News “Eye On America” for his commentary on the real estate market, and has also testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. In 1995 he was featured in the San Diego Business Journal’s “Who’s Who In San Diego”; and was honored as “Member Of The Year” in 1996 from the San Diego Land Economics Society (Lambda Alpha International). In 2016 he was honored as one of the top 100 Most Influential persons San Diego by the San Diego Daily Transcript.

A special THANK YOU to Cushman Wakefield for sponsoring and sharing their offices to host this exclusive event!

BREAA LA | Join Us for a Networking Event at Tessera: Exclusive Tour with Mosaic Developers + Rooftop Happy Hour (April 23, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join BREAA LA for an exclusive tour of Tessera, a newly completed ground up student housing development near the University of Southern California, developed by fellow UC Berkeley alums, Mosaic Investment Partners. This tour offers a behind the scenes look at the firm’s first ground up project and a compelling case study in urban infill, transit oriented development, and capital execution in a competitive student housing market.

After the tour, join us and our amazing partners, George Alva and Carlos Delherra, from Mosaic for a happy hour on the Tessera Rooftop watching the sunset! You do not want to miss this exclusive opportunity!

About Tessera
Located at 1069 W. Exposition Boulevard, Tessera is a seven story, approximately 75,000 square foot community comprising 53 units and roughly 260 beds. Positioned less than half a block from USC and directly across from the Expo Vermont Metro station, the site offers rare proximity to campus combined with regional light rail connectivity. The location places the project at the intersection of student demand, transit access, and long term neighborhood growth adjacent to Exposition Park and the LA Memorial Coliseum.

Designed by SVA Architects, Tessera balances contemporary architecture with a highly amenitized program tailored to today’s student renter. The project includes over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, highlighted by a rooftop pool deck with skyline views, fire pits, outdoor dining areas, study lounges, fitness center, and multiple social gathering spaces. The unit mix ranges from studios to four bedroom layouts, delivered fully furnished and designed for efficient shared living without sacrificing finish quality.

The tour will include a walkthrough of model units and amenity spaces, along with discussion around site acquisition, entitlement considerations, design decisions, capital stack structure, and execution challenges specific to the USC submarket. This is an opportunity to engage directly with the development story and connect with fellow Berkeley alumni active in real estate across Los Angeles.

Graduating Student Mixer Sponsored by Newmark (April 23, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for an annual BREAA tradition, the Graduating Student Mixer, featuring the next generation of Bay Area real estate professionals, sponsored by Newmark!

Alumni + Friends of BREAA – Come meet the graduating class and welcome newly-minted Cal grads into the real estate community. Please note you do not have to be actively hiring to participate, but it is a great opportunity to help! Emerging graduates will benefit from learning about the industry landscape, taking in advice from professionals who've navigated the transition from education to industry, and making connections that may ultimately help on their path to finding a foothold in their careers.

Students – it's a great time to join BREAA as you approach graduation. Come and learn about the Berkeley Real Estate Network, mingle with both new and seasoned professionals, and connect with a community of Cal Bears as you approach graduation.

This mixer is generously sponsored by Newmark. Food and beverages will be provided. Thank you to BXP for hosting!

Founded in 1929, Newmark Group has long been a driving force in the Bay Area’s commercial real estate market, advising on many of the region’s most notable office and investment transactions. With a strong presence in San Francisco and across Northern California, Newmark is deeply connected to the local real estate community, including a growing network of University of California, Berkeley alumni. Through its market leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing emerging talent, Newmark continues to shape the next generation of real estate professionals and the future of the industry.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

GO BEARS!!!

Past Graduating Student Happy Hours