Who did you meet with today?
We met with Crystal Langdon.
Where do they work? What does the company do?
Crystal Langdon is the Director of Investments at Blueprint, holding many responsibilities in this position. Crystal evaluates if school construction projects are affordable and financially possible. Her role also includes managing a team that finds funding for building schools. The role also oversees investments in school construction projects and monitors them over time to make sure borrowers or tenants follow the agreement, and the project stays financially stable.
What did you learn today? What were some highlights?
Today I learned about different loan types and how interest rates can affect individuals’ decisions on where to get loans from. We learned about how interest rates and loan terms affect the overall cost of a loan, and how to find the best fit that will allow the development of a project.
What insights did you gain into the field of real estate development?
We got insight into the finance and investment side of real estate development. We learned about how important this role is for Blueprint and how this role is important for all organizations since they have to secure funding in order for development projects to even begin.
What did you find the most interesting about the field in the field after today?
After learning about this field, what intrigued me the most was learning about how interesting and important this field is in real estate development, and it has led me to have an interest in pursuing this field.
