Continuing on the Path to Recovery
In an abbreviated edition of his semi-annual podcast to members of the CCIM Institute, RERC's Ken Riggs noted that while investors remain nervous about the volatility we are seeing in the stock and bond markets, much equity is still sitting on the sidelines "looking for a home." Commercial real estate—and the reduced amount of risk associated with this investment alternative—is looking decidedly more attractive. Even so, investors are taking the time to “get it right” during this prolonged recovery period…
2010 To Be Another Tough Year
RERC's Ken Riggs notes that while institutional real estate has been forced to mark to market and prices are close to bottoming out, the broader commercial real estate market still has a ways to go and it will take some time to "come clean." Listen to Riggs' view of what the industry and investors should expect in 2010 and beyond.
Dealing with a Distressed Market
As the process of repricing and an increasing number of distressed properties create more uncertainty for investors, commercial real estate is facing its greatest challenges since the 1990s. What should investors expect over the near term?
The Impact of Cap Rates on Values
From a pricing and value perspective, the institutional commercial equity real estate markets are facing headwinds that were never imagined a couple years ago. RERC's required cap rates have increased and now stand at 8.4 percent, which is very close to the level recorded in first quarter 2004. The question is, how much further--if at all--will they increase? (The complete article, "Valuation Navigates Steep Cliffs," is provided in the summer 2009 issue of the RERC Real Estate Report.)
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The Road to Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities
RERC's Ken Riggs and Principal Real Estate Investors' Randy Mundt offered their overview for the economy and for commercial real estate investment at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (GSB) Real Estate Conference on Nov. 5, 2009. (See PowerPoint presentation here.)
Sponsored by the GSB Real Estate Alumni Group, of which Riggs is a member, the presentation clarified where we are in the investment cycle with respect to price vs. value and capital availability, cap rates, and revenue deterioration. Other key issues discussed include buy-sell-hold recommendations, the comparison of RERC's required cap rates vs. NCREIF's reported rates, and other value comparisons.