News ReleasesESRI Announces $1 Million U.S. Grant Program for CCIM Institute MembersESRI, the leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) software solutions, and CCIM Institute, the largest commercial investment brokerage and real estate network firm in the world, have announced a $1 million U.S. grant program. CCIM Members Shout “Cash is King” When Compared to Battered Commercial Real Estate MarketDecember 2, 2008 Liquid financial resources – better known as “cash” – are the best investment options in a risky, uncertain economy, topping office buildings, retail centers, apartment complexes and other commercial properties, say commercial real estate professionals affiliated with CCIM Institute. CCIM Institute & RCA Offer REALTORS® Online Introduction Course At 40% SavingsNovember 21, 2008 An online course that provides fundamental theories and skills needed in commercial investment real estate is open at a discounted rate to REALTOR® members in good standing through a partnership between the CCIM Institute and the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA). Frank Simpson, CCIM, of Gainesville, GA Elected 2009 CCIM Institute First Vice PresidentOctober 28, 2008 Frank N. Simpson, CCIM, of Gainesville, Georgia, was elected the 2009 First Vice President of the CCIM Institute at meetings held in Chicago October 16. The Institute, which has 19,000 members worldwide, confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and is the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world. Charles A. “Mac” Mc Clure, CCIM, Of Dallas, Texas Elected 2009 CCIM Institute PresidentOctober 20, 2008 Charles A. “Mac” McClure, CCIM was elected the 2009 national president of the CCIM Institute. The Institute, which has 19,000 members worldwide, confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and is the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world. CCIM and Catylist Real Estate Software Reach Accord on Commercial Property ExchangeSeptember 9, 2008 CCIM Institute, the largest commercial investment real estate network in the world, has resolved all contractual disputes with Catylist Real Estate Software, Inc. in a 2007 dispute involving CCIMNet, the online commercial property exchange owned by CCIM Institute. CCIM Selects ESRI to Deliver New Commercial Property Information Exchange PortalSeptember 9, 2008 CCIM Institute, the largest commercial investment brokerage real estate network in the world, will implement an innovative geographic information system (GIS) solution developed by ESRI at the heart of its new commercial property listing and data exchange service platform. CCIM Members Cite Retail Sector as Greatest Risk in Turbulent Commercial Real Estate MarketSeptember 8, 2008 Sluggish consumer spending, the rising specter of inflation and increasing job losses have made the retail sector the most at risk property type in a commercial real estate market shaken by an uncertain national economy. From a national perspective, an economic recovery is far off because the credit crisis and other economic issues have cut into the “lag advantage” enjoyed by commercial real estate. CCIM Institute Joins Leading Real Estate Associations to Launch Online Events CalendarJune 24, 2008 Several leading commercial real estate and allied associations -- including CCIM Institute -- have created the first comprehensive online resource of national and regional meetings, conferences, educational offerings and other industry events CCIM Members Rate Commercial Real Estate Best Investment OptionJune 11, 2008 Commercial real estate remained the most attractive investment vehicle in this era shaped by the subprime mortgage meltdown, slumping housing prices, soaring energy costs and a slowing national economy. And, the apartment sector continued to lead other property types as the preferred option for investment dollars. New Market Reality Equals Lower ReturnsFebruary 29, 2008 The sluggish economy at year-end 2007, as evidenced in part by slow job growth and lackadaisical consumer spending, will result in diminished returns on investments in commercial real estate in 2008. From a more positive perspective, commercial real estate will continue to outperform other investments. These are among key findings in the First Quarter 2008 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly. Jonathan Salk Appointed CEO of CCIM InstituteJanuary 7, 2008 Jonathan D. Salk, an association management professional with more than 25 years experience, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the CCIM Institute, one of the nation's foremost commercial real estate associations. Shaky Economy Prompts Investors to Be CautiousNovember 29, 2007 Wavering confidence in the national economy and fluctuating capital markets have created a “wait and see” investment climate for commercial real estate, reports the Fourth Quarter 2007 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly , a national analysis of commercial real estate. CCIM Institute Approves Fromation of NW Arkansas ChapterNovember 7, 2007 CCIM Institute, a leading international commercial real estate association, has approved the formation of the Northwest Arkansas CCIM Chapter to serve members and affiliates in the rapidly growing Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers/Bentonville metropolitan area. Tim Hatlestad, CCIM, Elected 2008 CCIM Institute PresidentOctober 30, 2007 Tim Hatlestad, CCIM, president of RE/MAX Commercial Investment of Scottsdale, Arizona was elected the 2008 national president of the CCIM Institute. The Institute, which has 19,000 members worldwide, confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and is the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world. Apartment and Hospitality are Investors' Best Bet, Says 3rd Quarter Investment Trends Quarterly ReportSeptember 16, 2007 Continued demand for apartments and hotel rooms made the apartment and hospitality sectors the leading choice for investors in mid 2007, reports the Third Quarter 2007 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly , a national analysis of commercial real estate. CoStar Group to Offer CCIM Members Access to National Commercial Property ListingsAugust 2, 2007 CoStar Group, Inc. [NASDAQ: CSGP], the number one provider of information services to the commercial real estate industry, today announced an agreement with CCIM Institute to provide its members with online access to CoStar's database of researched and verified commercial property listings. Qubein, Forbes and Tuccillo Headline CCIM & IREM Success Series in San AntonioJuly 31, 2007 Three leading professionals representing academia, publishing, and economics are among 50 speakers scheduled to address the CCIM & IREM Success Series 2007 , which will be held October 19-20, 2007, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Retail Bounces Back Despite Economic Concerns, Notes 2nd Quarter National Commercial Real Estate ReportMay 17, 2007 Stores rebounded slightly in the eyes of investors, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook in times when discretionary spending gets tested due to escalating energy prices, job losses and retraction in housing starts, reports the Second Quarter 2007 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly, a national analysis of commercial real estate. CCIM Institute Elects Board of Directors and Executive CommiteeMay 16, 2007 CCIM Institute, the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world, elected 16 Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIMs) to its Board of Directors at business meetings held May 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. IREM and CCIM Take Real Estate Issues to Capitol HillMay 2, 2007 The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ® ) and the CCIM Institute recently joined forces to raise awareness on Capitol Hill of key issues affecting the commercial real estate industry. More than 275 IREM and CCIM Institute members representing 40 states and the District of Columbia held 200 meetings with their respective senators, congressmen and their staffs to voice the industry's concerns about four pending legislative initiatives: Banks in Real Estate; Leasehold Improvements; Property/Casualty/Terrorism Insurance; and, Climate Change/Energy. Investors Find Favor in Multifamily Sector, Says 1st Quarter ITQ Report Continued high prices for homes and condominiums and increasing demands for affordable rental units have made multifamily properties the foremost real estate investment option, according to data and analysis reported in the First Quarter 2007 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly , a national analysis of commercial real estate. Industrial Properties Offer Brightest Investment Outlook, Says 4th Quarter National Commercial Real Estate ReportNovember 20, 2006 Escalating land costs and higher new construction prices are projected to put constraints on the current supply of industrial properties nationwide, paving the way for favorable investment conditions for warehouse and research/development facilities, according to data and analysis reported in the Fourth Quarter 2006 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly, a national analysis on commercial real estate. REALTORS® Designate November as REALTORS® Designation Awareness MonthNovember 2006 CCIM Institute and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? (NAR) are pleased to announce the arrival of REALTOR®? Designation Awareness Month in November of 2006. NAR established November as an important month to encourage members to Keep It In The Family by starting, completing or continuing an official NAR-endorsed designation program through NAR or one of its affiliates. Joseph A. Fisher, CCIM, Of Indianapolis Elected 2007 CCIM Institute PresidentOctober 2006 Joseph A. Fisher, CCIM, president of Real Estate Investment Services Corporation of Indianapolis, Indiana, was elected the 2007 national president of the CCIM Institute. The Institute, which has 17,000 members worldwide, confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and is the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world. Retail Sector Ranks Last As Investment Category, Says 3rd Quarter National Commercial Real Estate ReportAugust 2006 Concerns over sluggish consumer spending, overbuilding and overpricing were cited as key reasons why the retail sector ranked at the bottom of major commercial real estate investment property types, according to data and analysis released in the Third Quarter 2006 RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly, a national analysis on commercial real estate and related economic activity. Capmark Financial Signs On as Exclusive Financial ServicesAugust 15, 2006 Capmark Financial Services, Inc., a leading international real estate financial company, recently agreed to become the exclusive financial services sponsor to the CCIM Partners member business network, an exclusive initiative for Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designees. The sponsorship is scheduled to run through 2007. Institute Of Real Estate Management and CCIM Institute to Combine Fall Conventions in 2006August 2006 Two of the nation's leading commercial real estate associations—the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) and the CCIM Institute—have announced plans for a joint conference in 2006 designed to appeal to a broad section of the commercial real estate industry. Properties Costing $5 Million Cost More On Average, Says 2nd Quarter National Commercial Real Estate ReportMay 15, 2006 Commercial properties sold in the 12-month period ending March 30 for more than $5 million cost upwards of 50 percent higher on average than same-sector properties that sold for less than $2 million, a national report stated. Apartments Among Few Bright Spots in Flat Investment MarketFebruary 20, 2006 Modest but stable investment figures, continued conversion of multifamily properties to condominiums and declining vacancy rates contributed to a solid year-end performance for the apartment market. |