Ken Riggs

Richard Barkham

How the Volatile Stock Market Impacts CRE Investment

To understand the current situation, CBRE’s global chief economist highlights two previous economic implosions, which took place under conditions similar to today’s but had substantially different outcomes.

Ken Riggs, president of Situs RERC

Economic Expansion: More Room to Run?

Ken Riggs, president of Situs RERC, believes that, despite its near-record length, the recovery seems far from over, and contends that key indicators point to further growth ahead.

Ken Riggs, president of Situs RERC

Income to Drive Near-Term Returns

As we enter the later stages of the cycle and capital appreciation declines, investors will rely on income to provide stability, argues Situs RERC President Ken Riggs.

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Fundamentals Rule the Day for Investors

Why investors are going back to the basics in order to find and assess the best commercial real estate values, according to Situs RERC President Ken Riggs.

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Investors Brace for the Future: Dissecting Returns

With the peak of the CRE cycle on its way, investors’ expectations for total returns will likely not be met, argues Situs RERC President Ken Riggs. But not to fear: Solid fundamentals should keep the income component of returns stable.

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CRE Returns Tapping on the Brakes in 2017

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: Despite an expected drop in average total returns, CRE remains favorable to other investment alternatives.

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Surprise, Surprise: 2017 Ushers in a New Era

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: With a new administration set to take over next month, what is ahead for commercial real estate investment in 2017?