Ken Riggs

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.

Past Storms Offer Clues About Impact on CRE

It is too early to make definitive conclusions about Harvey and Irma’s impact on CRE valuations, but it is reasonable to expect CRE investment conditions to return to normalcy in the long term, argues Situs RERC President Ken Riggs.

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.

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.

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?

How Instability Can Create Stability

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: Why commercial real estate remains attractive to investors, even in times of economic uncertainty.

Another New Normal

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: As uncertainty continues in the global markets, investors will have to get used to managing through the uneven nature of the economy.

Real Estate on Solid Footing—for Now

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: While prices are expected to level off this year, there’s still reason to believe it’s a good time to invest in commercial property.

Investment Column: 2007 Déjà Vu?

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: Is today’s real estate investment environment more promising than 2007 despite the high property prices?

Values Edge Prices—For Now?

By Ken Riggs, President, Situs RERC: What does the sense of the market suggest?