Joshua Harris, PhD
Real Estate Economist & Strategist
Joshua A. Harris, Ph. D.
Joshua Harris, Ph. D, CRE, CCIM, is a leading real estate economist and investment strategist specializing in real estate development, finance, capital markets, and business organizational leadership and strategy; he has worked and consulted for firms and projects representing billions of dollars of invested capital across the nation. His research has been featured in major news outlets including the Wall Street Journal, NPR, GlobeSt.com. Please see About Me for a full biography.
Today is our one year anniversary, and I felt like it was the perfect occasion to post this photo of the “scene of the crime”. Yes, right in front of that glass dome I married my wife Melissa (9/14/2014) and where she said yes when I proposed (9/14/2013) the prior year. For a full review of the Alfond Inn read my prior post Winter Park State of Mind. As for the title… Read More
If you have visited Winter Park, Florida, you have undoubtedly walked some part of Park Avenue. But were you aware that just blocks away was an amazing chain of natural lakes? The Winter Park Chain of Lakes that is. There is a boat tour that leaves from Morse Avenue by Lake Osceola (where this photo was taken) that travels the narrow canals and lets you see the magnificent homes of Winter Park…. Read More
Miami is not only an amazing international hub city, the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, but it is also my hometown. Funny thing is, it’s a city a barely recognize anymore. When I lived their, its national fame was cocaine and a good place for old people to die. Well, the cocaine is still good but now its an “in” place to be for young and old. Yes, it’s pretty… Read More
As I write this blog post, I am watching the 2nd Republican Presidential Primary Debate on CNN. It made ask, I wonder what the Brits thing of this?? Why am I wondering this? Well because I was looking at some cool photos I took on my 2015 European Tour #SummerofEurope. This one is atop a tower at the Warwick Castle.
Does this look like a Winter Wonderland to you? If you grew up it Ft. Lauderdale it does! This is from the 2014 Ft. Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade. Today was the first day of cool weather in Central Florida for the upcoming Fall (yes, it was like 70 degrees this morning!!!) and that reminded me that winter is near. This photo reminded me that winter means many things to different people, why… Read More
What Dreams Are Made Of For those who have spent anytime at the University of Central Florida, you know where this photo was taken. For those not familiar with campus, it is right behind the front of the Student Union in the heart of the academic core (this area is never featured in photos for some reason). I have a bunch of photos from this day, it was amazing for photography due… Read More
This was shot in the morning at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The beach is fairly vacant as most people have yet to take positions in the lounge chairs or erect tents and whatever else “beach contractors” set up to enjoy vacation. To me, a peaceful beach is a thing of pure beauty.
Today, I am making this blog public. If you have not figured out already, this star of the blog is my photography (along with my views on urban economics, life, and whatever else I chose to write about). My goal of photography is to capture the World the way I want to see it. How is that? Full of life, color, drama, and iconic imagery. The featured photo of this post captures… Read More
Moving to Orlando was one of the best decisions I ever made. I moved here in 2001 to attend the University of Central Florida and have never been able to leave. Why? Good opportunities kept me from leaving. There is something magical about this city (no, it’s not Disney but that is cool too). I feel my life would not be as complete without the help of Orlando. People move here from… Read More
Today is September 12th, 2015! That means it’s just about a week until my one-year wedding anniversary (9/20/14), and thus, I am in a Winter Park State of Mind. We were married at the newly constructed Alfond Inn in Winter Park, Florida. The Alfond is worth discussing for several reasons. First, it is where I asked my now wife, Melissa, to marry me exactly one year from the day we got married…. Read More
