Ken Riggs: Second Quarter 2009 Edition of the ITQ
The outlook for commercial real estate is just plain bleak. The economic downturn that hit the nation is the “worst downturn since the Great Depression.” And, this so-called “tsunami” is so pervasive and struck so quickly that even the most seasoned commercial real estate professionals asked: “How did this happen, and how did this happen so fast?” Listen as Ken Riggs paints a sobering picture on the market and provides more insight from the Second Quarter 2009 edition of the RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly. Riggs predicts a recovery may be four quarters away, given the lag time involving commercial real estate sales and rents. But he’s optimistic that there are opportunities, and he predicts the industry will be stronger in the long-term.
Benefits of Attending Success Series 2009
Now in its fourth year, the CCIM & IREM Success Series has evolved into an annual industry destination for commercial real estate professionals from all sectors of the industry. This year’s Success Series takes place October 16-17 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Listen as event co-chairs Angela Fullerton, CPM, and Molly Mosher-Cates, CCIM, CPM, discuss the benefits of attending this special event.
Steve Poole, CCIM, Discusses the Industrial Market
Listen as Steve Poole, CCIM, vice president of Grubb & Ellis Denver, discusses his article “Industrial Strength,” which appears in the July/August issue of Commercial Investment Real Estate magazine.
CCIM Institute Advances Technology Tools Stimulus Package
Since the formation of the CCIM Designation program 40 years ago, leadership of the Institute has made member benefits a top priority. Watch and listen as 2009 President Mac McClure, CCIM, announces the debut of new technology resources available in the next few months through the Site to Do Business. These new online features were selected to help members succeed in these recessionary times. McClure was interviewed by Todd Kuhlmann, CCIM, Vice President of STDB Inc. and Director of CCIMREDEX Operations, following the Institute Board of Directors meeting in Fort Worth, Texas last April.
Rod Santomassimo, CCIM, Discusses Maximizing Your Profit Potential
In Commercial Investment Real Estate magazine’s May/June issue, commercial real estate coach Rod N. Santomassimo, CCIM, offers nine tips for improving your “Networking Know-How.” In this follow-up podcast, he focuses on boosting your profile as a commercial real estate market leader in today’s economy.
Gene Trowbridge Outlines Investment Group Workshop
In today’s economy, investors are looking for sound asset strategies. Listen as Gene Trowbridge, CCIM, talks about a new one-day workshop offered through the Robert L. Ward Center for Real Estate Studies. The workshop, It’s a Whole New Business – Creating and Sponsoring Real Estate Investment Groups, is designed for anyone serious about looking for new opportunities. Learn more.
STDBonline to Host Fort Worth Tech Expo April 24-25
More than a dozen of the nation’s foremost technology providers are scheduled to participate at the Fort Worth Technology Expo, the first networking and educational event geared to commercial real estate practitioners. Presented by STDBonline, the event is sponsored by CCIM Institute, the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, NAIOP and RE/MAX Commercial. Listen as Jay R. Lucas, CCIM, STDBonline president, provides more insight.
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Linwood Thompson Discusses Maintaining Value in the Market
Listen as Linwood Thompson, director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Multi Housing Group, discusses his article “Maintaining Value,” which appears in the March/April 2009 issue of Commercial Investment Real Estate. Marcus & Millichap’s National Multi Housing Group consists of more than 450 apartment investment specialists in offices across the country.
Mac McClure Makes Waves in Radio Broadcast
Reprising his Perspectives From Main Street theme, Charles A. “Mac” McClure, CCIM, leads an informative discussion broadcast live on the “Income Property Inve$tment Talk” radio program. Listen as McClure, the 2009 CCIM Institute national president, talks with hosts Peter L. Mosca and Dean Essa about the tremendous role CCIM members have played in shaping commercial real estate analysis and practice over the past 40 years. This program originally was broadcast January 28, 2009.
Ken Riggs, CCIM, Updates His CIRE Magazine Forecast
Listen as Ken Riggs, CCIM, CEO and president of Real Estate Research Corp., talks about what strategies property investors can use to benefit in the economic downturn. Ken’s 2009 forecast for commercial real estate appears in the January/February 2009 issue of Commercial Investment Real Estate.




