Archive for the ‘RERC/ITQ’ Category
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.
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.
Ken Riggs: Third Quarter Edition of the ITQ
The tremendous volatility in the national economy has, of course, created havoc within the commercial investment real estate industry. When will the market get back to “normal?” That question was one posed to Kenneth Riggs, CCIM, in a discussion of the findings in the Third Quarter 2008 edition of the RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly report. Listen as Mr. Riggs offers a straightforward perspective on when volatility will subside. He’ll also comment on the troubled retail sector, and point out what markets offer investors the best opportunities in the months to come.
Ken Riggs, CCIM: Second Quarter Edition of the ITQ
The forecast is disturbing, but suspected: Commercial property fundamentals now reflect a new economic and capital markets storm, one that may last into mid 2009. But there are bright spots on the horizon, as segments of the U.S. economy remain strong, and when compared to cash, stock or bonds, some maintain commercial real estate is a better investment. Listen as Kenneth Riggs, CCIM, provides expert insight into the results from the Second Quarter 2008 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly report. Mr. Riggs also offers commentary into the state of the national office and retail markets and selected regions around the nation.
Ken Riggs, CCIM: First Quarter Edition of the ITQ
The Federal Reserve has lowered the federal funds rate as a way to keep the economy growing. Yet, there continue to be economic risks — specifically rising inflation — that could have a negative impact on the economy in general and commercial real estate in particular. Listen as Kenneth Riggs, CCIM, offers insight into the challenging times facing the commercial real estate market, including an intriguing perspective on how the fallout in the residential market 12 months ago may have positive ramifications for commercial investments. Citing findings from the First Quarter RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly, Mr. Riggs also offers insight into capitalization rate trends, the forecast for the major property types and commercial real estate versus other investment vehicles.
Ken Riggs: Fourth Quarter 2007 edition of the ITQ
The sluggish national economy, the continued downward turn of the sub-prime mortgage market and mounting geopolitical risks have prompted uncertainty among investors. As 2007 wound down, the commercial real estate market certainly was not immune to these and other economic factors. But from a broader perspective, commercial real estate fundamentals remain sound and capital continues to flow. In 2008, buyers and sellers of commercial real estate should prepare for adjustments in projected returns and in the asking price of properties. These are among the key topics discussed in the fourth of our podcast series featuring data and insight from the Fourth Quarter 2007 the RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly. Listen as Kenneth Riggs, CCIM, offers his perspective on where commercial real estate is headed.
Ken Riggs: Third Quarter 2007 edition of the ITQ
Fundamentals involving the economy, the pricing of commercial properties and the availability of capital should be view from a different perspective, one involving greater risk. This is one topic addressed by Kenneth Riggs, CCIM, in the third of our podcast series featuring findings of the Third Quarter 2007 issue of the RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly. Mr. Riggs also forecasts that solid supply and demand and earning characteristics should result in a stable industrial market, and he envisions no parallels between the slumping residential market and the commercial sector.
Ken Riggs: Second Quarter 2007 edition of the ITQ
In the second of our podcast series, Kenneth P. Riggs Jr., CCIM, provides insight into the findings of the Second Quarter 2007 issue of the RERC/CICM Investment Trends Quarterly. A highlight is the rise of the retail sector, which earned a surprising 6.9 percent investment conditions rating among institutional investors. Mr. Riggs also talks about the favorable apartment and hotel markets, economic factors that impact commercial real estate and other topics.
Ken Riggs: First Quarter 2007 edition of the ITQ
In this podcast, we present an interview with Kenneth P. Riggs Jr., President and CEO of Real Estate Research Corporation (RERC), and publisher of the RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly. Ken discusses the First Quarter 2007 edition of the ITQ, a joint publication of RERC and CCIM that provides a national perspective on the industry, including insightful narratives with national economic information and statistics; cap rates, pre-tax yield data, major real estate indicators; absorption/vacancy forecasts; national sales data for five major property types; and a commercial forecast from the National Association of Realtors®.
