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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Commercial Valuation
Confronted by financial, legal, economic and regulatory changes that profoundly affect the balance sheet, real estate investors need an appraisal team that combines expertise in complex valuation processes with the realistic perspective that only hands-on experience with all the major property markets can provide.
Real Estate Research Corporation (RERC) is qualified to meet this need. Our valuation skills are augmented by a multitude of experience with major markets, investors and underlying real estate market trends. We produce timely, well-documented appraisals that are founded in market fundamentals.
RERC professionals have skills that span the real estate industry: asset management, market feasibility, due diligence, business valuation, acquisition, law, financing, land planning, and development and loan workout. This base of experience complements our recognized valuation expertise and results in appraisals that transcend the orientation of appraisal methodology. We place ourselves in the "client's shoes," ensuring that our efforts directly coincide with the client's needs.
RERC's appraisal process is designed to ensure efficiency, continuity and appropriate standardization of our product. Within this format, the scope of services is tailored to the job at hand and the client's needs. Because each property is unique in its own way, we never limit the process to a "canned" routine.