Avoiding Risk in Today's Market
In this podcast, RERC CEO Kenneth P. Riggs Jr., who also serves as chief real estate economist for the CCIM Institute, discusses investor confidence, risk aversion strategies, and the outlook for the smaller tertiary markets. Listen to Ken as he notes that investors are doing their homework and due diligence, and are buying right and buying for the long term....
A Bifurcated Market
With more capital available from select sources and increased demand for less volatile investments, institutional-level commercial property prices are on an upward trend, states Ken Riggs, president and CEO of Real Estate Research Corporation and chief real estate economist for the CCIM Institute. However, in this CCIM Institute-sponsored podcast, he further explains that the commercial real estate market is increasingly divided, with some historically high prices being paid for institutional properties in top-tier markets, while other markets are seeing little or no transaction activity other than distressed property sales. Listen to Mr. Riggs discuss the challenges for investors in this bifurcated market...
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…
Tough Times Continue
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.
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Institutional Valuation & Consulting Services
"There are only a few companies we trust for the really tough appraisal jobs, and RERC is one of them because they have proven they can do the job professionally, thoroughly, and competently, no matter how difficult the assignment." - LaSalle Bank
With nearly 80 years experience, Real Estate Research Corporation (RERC) combines expertise in valuation processes with the practical perspective that only hands-on experience with all the major property sectors can provide. Our valuation skills are augmented by wide array of experience with the major markets, investor type, and underlying real estate market trends. We produce timely, well-documented appraisals that are founded in market fundamentals.
Regardless of the size of the property and the complexity of the assignment, RERC's valuations are founded in solid market fundamentals and cover a broad spectrum of land uses and geographic regions. Our valuations of institutional properties are recognized both for their comprehensive approach and for the credibility of their conclusions, and incorporate:
- Planning and Field Work
- Market Analysis
- Value Conceptualizing and Modeling
- Feasibility Studies
- Urban Studies
RERC's experience includes work with the following specific property types:
- CBD Offices
- Suburban Offices
- Industrial Warehouses
- Industrial R&D Facilities
- Industrial Flex Facilities
- Regional Shopping Centers
- Community/Neighborhood Retail Centers
- Retail Power Centers
- Apartments
- Self-Storage Facilities see RERC's special Self-Storage Facilities Valuation page
- Hotels see RERC's special Hospitality Services page
Along with these property types, RERC has conducted valuations for a variety of specialized property types, including golf courses, resorts, and car testing facilities.