administration http://www.ricsamericas.org/ <![CDATA[Federal Business Opportunities]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/federal-business-opportunities/ <![CDATA[Hotel Development: Are you ready for the next boom?]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/hotel-development-are-you-ready-for-the-next-boom/ <![CDATA[Construction Assured: Governance and Risk Mitigation on the Panama Canal Expansion]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/construction-assured-governance-and-risk-mitigation-on-the-panama-canal-expansion/ <![CDATA[Save the Date - June 20, 2011 … PPP Launch!!!]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/save-the-date---june-20-2011--ppp-launch/ <![CDATA[Do you want to help shape the future of RICS?]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/do-you-want-to-help-shape-the-future-of-rics/ <![CDATA[Maximize the Value of Your RICS Membership!]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/maximize-the-value-of-your-rics-membership/ <![CDATA[RICS invites members to stop by our booth - #S7716 - at ICSC RECon, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, NV from May 22-25, 2011.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-invites-members-to-stop-by-our-booth---s7716---at-icsc-recon-to-be-held-at-the-las-vegas-convention-center-nv-from-may-22-25-2011_/ <![CDATA[RICS President Robert Peto FRICS Led a Panel of Experts at an RICS Event in Chicago]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/robert-peto-chicago/ <![CDATA[Kim M. Kobriger MRICS CCIM Ph.D. Served as Judge for Texas A&M University Student Ethics Competition]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/kim-kobriger-texas-am-judge/ <![CDATA[Rob Nahigian FRICS Appointed to Massachusetts Real Estate Licensing Commission Education Subcommittee]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rob-nahigian-frics-appointed-to-massachusetts-real-estate-licensing-commission-education-subcommittee/ <![CDATA[THE UNITED STATES OFFICE MARKET RECOVERY IS FACING HEADWINDS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/the-united-states-office-market-recovery-is-facing-headwinds/ <![CDATA[VALUATION COUNCIL SHAKES UP VALUER QUALIFICATION AND REGULATION PARADIGM]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/valuation-council-shakes-up-valuer-qualification-and-regulation-paradigm/ <![CDATA[RICS Appoints a New Chair to the Southern California Chapter]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/new-southern-california-chair/ <![CDATA[Fair Value Revisited Based on Market Fundamentals & the Real Estate Investment Pyramid]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/fair-value-revisited-based-on-market-fundamentals--the-real-estate-investment-pyramid/ <![CDATA[The Next Generation of Transparency, Efficiency and Value at the Desktop: Integrating Data into Software]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/the-next-generation-of-transparency-efficiency-and-value-at-the-desktop-integrating-data-into-software/ <![CDATA[Ten Mistakes Employers Make That Cause Disputes]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/ten-mistakes-employers-make-that-cause-disputes/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Rocky Mountain Chapter Granted Membership by the Colorado Coalition of Appraisers]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rocky-mountain-chapter-cca-membership/ <![CDATA[RICS IN THE NEWS - Listen In!!]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-in-the-news---listen-in/ <![CDATA[Sustainability Project - Linde Robinson Laboratory, Cal Tech, Pasadena]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/sustainability-project---linde-robinson-laboratory-cal-tech-pasadena/ <![CDATA[Revolutionizing Office Demand: Investor be prepared]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/revolutionizing-office-demand/ <![CDATA[Hygrothermal Simulation for the Building Surveyor]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/hygrothermal-simulation-for-the-building-surveyor/ <![CDATA[Shelterfield Valuation Services Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware Stigma Survey – Results]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/shelterfield-valuation-services-pennsylvanianew-jerseydelaware-stigma-survey--results/ <![CDATA[RICS Sustainability Initiative]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-sustainability-initiative/ <![CDATA[Chairman's Letter - January 2011]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/chairmans-letter---january-2011/ <![CDATA[RICS Expands Opportunities for Members via Collaboration With CCIM Institute]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/collaboration-with-ccim-institute/ <![CDATA[New/Upgraded Members]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/newupgraded-members/ <![CDATA[US Court of Appeals Upholds Appraiser’s Testimony; Report Deemed Admissible]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/us-court-of-appeals-upholds-appraisers-testimony-report-deemed-admissible/ <![CDATA[FIVE LEVELS OF SYNERGY POTENTIAL TO CREATE REAL ESTATE VALUE]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/five-levels-of-synergy-potential-to-create-real-estate-value/ <![CDATA[Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Standards]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/real-estate-agency-and-brokerage-standards/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Breathes New Life Into 5D Cost Estimating Development]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-breathes-new-life-into-5d-cost-estimating-development/ <![CDATA[December and January Chapter Events]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/december-and-january-chapter-events/ <![CDATA[The Past, Present and Future of the Arizona State Land Department]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/the-past-present-and-future-of-the-arizona-state-land-department/ <![CDATA[EXCERPT OF DORCHESTER PANEL COMMENTS 2010 LONDON RICS VALUATION CONFERENCE]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/excerpt-of-dorchester-panel-comments-2010-london-rics-valuation-conference/ <![CDATA[Regent Park - An Example of Successful Partnership between Real Estate Developers and Social Housing]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/regent-park---an-example-of-successful-partnership-between-real-estate-developers-and-social-housing/ <![CDATA[Employment and Skills to Meet Regeneration Objectives]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/employment-and-skills-to-meet-regeneration-objectives/ <![CDATA[Tax Seminar Recap by Jeff Grad CA CBV MRICS AACI P.App PLE AEC International Inc.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/tax-seminar-recap-by-jeff-grad-ca-cbv-mrics-aaci-p_app-ple-aec-international-inc_/ <![CDATA[Event Recap: Michelle L. Smee FRICS Vice President Senior MAP Underwriter CBRE HMF Inc.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/event-recap-michelle-l_-smee-frics-vice-president-senior-map-underwriter-cbre-hmf-inc_/ <![CDATA[The National Museum of African-American History & Culture]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/the-national-museum-of-african-american-history--culture/ <![CDATA[Interest in distressed sales almost doubles]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/interest-in-distressed-sales-almost-doubles/ <![CDATA[RICS Awards Honorary Membership to Leading Light in New Urbanism]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-awards-honorary-membership-to-leading-light-in-new-urbanism/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Appoints New Chairs to Six Local Chapters]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-appoints-new-chairs-to-six-local-chapters/ <![CDATA[Working Toward a Solution to Simplify, Clarify and Harmonize Valuation Standards]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/working-toward-a-solution-to-simplify-clarify-and-harmonize-valuation-standards/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Names New Board Members]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-names-new-board-members/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Establishes Partnership with the University of Wisconsin's Real Estate Programs]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-establishes-partnership-with-the-university-of-wisconsins-real-estate-programs/ <![CDATA[RICS Becomes an International Sponsor of The Appraisal Foundation]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-becomes-an-international-sponsor-of-the-appraisal-foundation/ <![CDATA[Real Estate in Emerging Economies Outperforms Eurozone and UK; U.S. Outlook Improves]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/real-estate-in-emerging-economies-outperforms-eurozone-and-uk-u_s_-outlook-improves/ <![CDATA[Property World Podcast: Marc Thompson FRICS Predicts Real Estate Investors Will Experience Weakness in Income Property Prices Over the Next Five Years]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/property-world-podcast-marc-thompson-frics-predicts-real-estate-investors-will-experience-weakness-in-income-property-prices-over-the-next-five-years/ <![CDATA[Prof. Jacob Opadeyi Receives Fellow Designation from RICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/prof_-jacob-opadeyi-receives-fellow-designation-from-rics/ <![CDATA[13 RICS Americas Members Are Upgraded to Fellowship Status]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/13-rics-americas-members-are-upgraded-to-fellowship-status/ <![CDATA[Frank Parker FRICS Delivers Webinar for NAR on 'Commercial Real Estate and the Current Environmental Crisis: Oil, Wind, Water and Air']]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/frank-parker-frics-delivers-webinar-for-nar-on-commercial-real-estate-and-the-current-environmental-crisis-oil-wind-water-and-air/ <![CDATA[U.S. Housing Market Losing Momentum after Tax Credits End: Global Real Estate Weekly Comment for June 18, 2010]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/u_s_-housing-market-losing-momentum-after-tax-credits-end-global-real-estate-weekly-comment-for-june-18-2010/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Property World Podcast #25]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-property-world-podcast-25/ <![CDATA[Ireland and U.S. to See Biggest Pick Up in Distressed Properties]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/ireland-and-u_s_-to-see-biggest-pick-up-in-distressed-properties/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Property World Podcast #24]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-property-world-podcast-24/ <![CDATA[RICS FiBRE: Residents’ Satisfaction with Local Public Goods and Services: The Effects of Income and Privatization in Southern California]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-fibre-residents-satisfaction-with-local-public-goods-and-services-the-effects-of-income-and-privatization-in-southern-california/ <![CDATA[Randy Scheidt FRICS Tells the Wall Street Journal How Commercial Loans Are Tough to Get]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/randy-scheidt-frics-tells-the-wall-street-journal-how-commercial-loans-are-tough-to-get/ <![CDATA[Real Estate Sector to Fall Short Of Sustainable Criteria by 2020 without Rethink of Green Incentives: RICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/real-estate-sector-to-fall-short-of-sustainable-criteria-by-2020-without-rethink-of-green-incentives-rics/ <![CDATA[Americas Region Posts Significant Gain in First Quarter Transaction Volume]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/americas-region-posts-significant-gain-in-first-quarter-transaction-volume/ <![CDATA[Rob Nahigian, FRICS, SIOR, CRE, Announces Slate of Speaking Engagements with NAR Signature Series Across United States]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rob-nahigian-frics-sior-cre-announces-slate-of-speaking-engagements-with-nar-signature-series-across-united-states/ <![CDATA[A More Effective Approach to Pricing Construction Projects with Uniform Coding and Measurement Standards]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/a-more-effective-approach-to-pricing-construction-projects-with-uniform-coding-and-measurement-standards/ <![CDATA[Commercial Property Upswing Continues: Latin America Strong, USA Trending Up]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/commercial-property-upswing-continues-latin-america-strong-usa-trending-up/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Sustainability Working Group Member Visits China]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-sustainability-working-group-member-visits-china/ <![CDATA[Canadian Commercial Council of Realtors Welcomes Karen Barry MRICS as New Chair]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/canadian-commercial-council-of-realtors-welcomes-karen-barry-mrics-as-new-chair/ <![CDATA[Unique Challenges and Impressive Solutions in Managing the Construction of the World Trade Center Memorial]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/unique-challenges-and-impressive-solutions-in-managing-the-construction-of-the-world-trade-center-memorial/ <![CDATA[RICS regional leaders on the value of membership and global opportunities]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-regional-leaders-on-the-value-of-membership-and-global-opportunities/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Real Estate Weekly Comment: U.S. Home Sales May Pick Up in Spring]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-real-estate-weekly-comment-u_s_-home-sales-may-pick-up-in-spring/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Names New CEO]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-names-new-ceo/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Elects New Officers]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-elects-new-officers/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Real Estate Weekly Comment: Canadian House Prices to Edge Closer to All Time High (Plus News on UK, Germany, China)]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-real-estate-weekly-comment-canadian-house-prices-to-edge-closer-to-all-time-high-plus-news-on-uk-germany-china/ <![CDATA[Video: Valuation Principles and Standards in America]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/video-valuation-principles-and-standards-in-america/ <![CDATA[Video: RICS CEO Louis Armstrong Provides Global Investment Insights to Commercial Property Executive]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/video-rics-ceo-louis-armstrong-provides-global-investment-insights-to-commercial-property-executive/ <![CDATA[RICS Brings Top Valuation and Sustainability Experts Together]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-brings-top-valuation-and-sustainability-experts-together/ <![CDATA[Property World Video Podcast: Barden Prisant FRICS and Alan Fausel FRICS Discuss the Latest Issues Facing Arts Appraisal]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/property-world-video-podcast-barden-prisant-frics-and-alan-fausel-frics-discuss-the-latest-issues-facing-arts-appraisal/ <![CDATA[RICS Launches Its Global Vision for Cities Policy Program]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-launches-its-global-vision-for-cities-policy-program/ <![CDATA[16 RICS Americas Members Are Upgraded to Fellowship Status]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/16-rics-americas-members-are-upgraded-to-fellowship-status/ <![CDATA[CCIM Institute and RICS Sign Memorandum of Understanding]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/ccim-institute-and-rics-sign-mou/ <![CDATA[BTY Group Expands National PPP Advisory Team]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/bty-group-expands-national-ppp-advisory-team/ <![CDATA[Gary Evans MRICS Announces Launch of GPE Facility Consulting LLC]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/gary-evans-mrics-announces-launch-of-gpe-facility-consulting-llc/ <![CDATA[What will RICS and the Appraisal Foundation do to help the economic recovery?]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/what-will-rics-and-the-appraisal-foundation-do-to-help-the-economic-recovery/ <![CDATA[U.S. Home Sales May Rebound In Q2: RICS Global Real Estate Weekly Comment]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/u_s_-home-sales-may-rebound-in-q2-rics-global-real-estate-weekly-comment/ <![CDATA[RICS CEO to Address Sustainable Valuation Concerns at Globe 2010 in Vancouver March 25]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-ceo-to-address-sustainable-valuation-concerns-at-globe-2010-in-vancouver-march-25/ <![CDATA[RICS Caribbean Board Prepares for New Governance Structure]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-caribbean-board-prepares-for-new-governance-structure/ <![CDATA[RICS Fellow David Wilkes Comments on New Leadership Position at Appraisal Foundation]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-fellow-david-wilkes-comments-on-new-leadership-position-at-appraisal-foundation/ <![CDATA[RICS Fellow Scott Muldavin Announces New Book on Sustainable Underwriting]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-fellow-scott-muldavin-announces-new-book-on-sustainable-underwriting/ <![CDATA[Video: RICS CEO Describes What Sustainability Means to the Organization]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/video-rics-ceo-describes-what-sustainability-means-to-the-organization/ <![CDATA[RICS Business: Asia Major]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-business-asia-major/ <![CDATA[RICS Business Profile: Oscar J. Franck Terrazas MRICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-business-profile-oscar-j_-franck-terrazas-mrics/ <![CDATA[US and Japan to Lead Pick Up In Distressed Properties]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/us-and-japan-to-lead-pick-up-in-distressed-properties/ <![CDATA[With 2010 Richmond Olympic Oval Success, BTY Group Proves Value of Ongoing Cost and Project Management]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/with-2010-richmond-olympic-oval-success-bty-group-proves-value-of-ongoing-cost-and-project-management/ <![CDATA[RICS Professional Membership Offered To International Business Valuation Group]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-professional-membership-offered-to-international-business-valuation-group/ <![CDATA[U.S. Commercial Property Sentiment Lags Upbeat Latin American Outlook in Latest RICS Survey: Portuguese Version]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/u_s_-commercial-property-sentiment-lags-upbeat-latin-american-outlook-in-latest-rics-survey-portuguese-version/ <![CDATA[U.S. Commercial Property Sentiment Lags Upbeat Latin American Outlook in Latest RICS Survey: Spanish Version]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/u_s_-commercial-property-sentiment-lags-upbeat-latin-american-outlook-in-latest-rics-survey-spanish-version/ <![CDATA[U.S. Commercial Property Sentiment Lags Upbeat Latin American Outlook in Latest RICS Survey]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/u_s_-commercial-property-sentiment-lags-upbeat-latin-american-outlook-in-latest-rics-survey/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Markets Council To Address Macro-Economic Issues And Promote Best Practice In Deal-Making]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-markets-council-to-address-macro-economic-issues-and-promote-best-practice-in-deal-making/ <![CDATA[Investment Cash Returns To Commercial Property]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/investment-cash-returns-to-commercial-property/ <![CDATA[Member Profile: David C. Eldridge MRICS, ASA, AAA of Eldridge Appraisals Inc.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-david-c_-eldridge-mrics-asa-aaa-of-eldridge-appraisals-inc_/ <![CDATA[Sanjay Amin FRICS Writes for Forbes.com on Crisis and Recovery in Haiti]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/sanjay-amin-frics-writes-for-forbes_com-on-crisis-and-recovery-in-haiti/ <![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis’ Catherine House Elected 2010 President of CREW-SF]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/cb-richard-ellis-catherine-house-elected-2010-president-of-crew-sf/ <![CDATA[RICS Announces Additional Direct Entry Pathways for Qualifying CIQS Members]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-announces-additional-direct-entry-pathways-for-qualifying-ciqs-members/ <![CDATA[Bruce Bingham, Don Dorchester, and Brian Glanville each discuss RICS benefits and opportunities]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/bruce-bingham-don-dorchester-and-brian-glanville-each-discuss-rics-benefits-and-opportunities/ <![CDATA[The Elusive Cap Rate]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/the-elusive-cap-rate/ <![CDATA[Colin Fox Receives Member Designation from RICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/colin-fox-receives-member-designation-from-rics/ <![CDATA[Can RICS Unify The Valuation Profession?]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/can-rics-unify-the-valuation-profession/ <![CDATA[Why Join RICS? - Brian Glanville FRICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/why-join-rics---brian-glanville-frics/ <![CDATA[Bringing Together The Best In Valuation To Meet Challenges - Don Dorchester FRICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/bringing-together-the-best-in-valuation-to-meet-challenges---don-dorchester-frics/ <![CDATA[CCIM Institute and RICS Sign Memorandum of Understanding]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/ccim-institute-and-rics-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ <![CDATA[BCIS Offers Essential Free Guide to Construction Data Standards]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/bcis-offers-essential-free-guide-to-construction-data-standards/ <![CDATA[RICS Survey: Sustainability Remains on Agenda as Businesses Look To Bottom Line]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-survey-sustainability-remains-on-agenda-as-businesses-look-to-bottom-line/ <![CDATA[Distressed Properties Increase According to RICS Global Distressed Property Monitor Q3 2009]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/distressed-properties-increase-according-to-rics-global-distressed-property-monitor-q3-2009/ <![CDATA[Property Specialists Find Top Jobs And Talent: RICS Americas Launches Career Center]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/property-specialists-find-top-jobs-and-talent-rics-americas-launches-career/ <![CDATA[Real Estate Receivers in the Credit Crisis and How Commercial Agents Will Benefit From Working with Them]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/real-estate-receivers-in-the-credit-crisis-and-how-commercial-agents-will-benefit-from-working-with-them/ <![CDATA[RICS Unveils Global Climate Change Strategy]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-unveils-global-climate-change-strategy/ <![CDATA[Emerging Markets to Lead Race For Top Positions in Global Construction]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/emerging-markets-to-lead-race-for-top-positions-in-global-construction/ <![CDATA[RICS Survey Finds Investor Concerns about Property Are Easing]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-commercial-property-survey-q3-2009/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Valuation Council Creates New Platform: Boards Recommend Top Valuation Programs in Public Interest]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-valuation-council-takes-decisive-steps-towards-consolidation-of-the-appraisal-profession/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas and CCIM sign MOU - CCIM Institute]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-and-ccim-sign-mou---ccim-institute/ <![CDATA[RICS Chief Economist Tells CNBC Commercial Property Is Improving]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-chief-economist-tells-cnbc-commercial-property-is-improving/ <![CDATA[Sentiment Toward Real Estate Shows Signs of Improvement]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/sentiment-toward-real-estate-shows-signs-of-improvement/ <![CDATA[Commercial Property is Improving: RICS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/commercial-property-is-improving-rics/ <![CDATA[Arts and Antiques Market Shrugs Off Recession]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/arts-and-antiques-market-shrugs-off-recession/ <![CDATA[Rob Nahigian FRICS Appointed to Massachusetts Highway Real Estate Appraisal Review Board]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rob-nahigian-frics-appointed-to-massachusetts-highway-real-estate-appraisal-review-board-by-gov_-patrick/ <![CDATA[Bob White FRICS On PBS NewsHour To Talk Commercial Real Estate and Recession]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/bob-white-frics-on-pbs-newshour-to-talk-commercial-real-estate-and-recession/ <![CDATA[Alexia Nalewaik MRICS CCE announces the launch of QS Requin Corporation]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/alexia-nalewaik-mrics-cce-announces-the-launch-of-qs-requin-corporation/ <![CDATA[16 RICS Members Receive Fellowship Status Since May 2009]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/16-rics-members-receive-fellowship-status-since-may-2009/ <![CDATA[Washington Chapter Rendevous -- Sept. 30, 2009]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/washington-chapter-rendevous----sept_-30-2009/ <![CDATA[Stephen Ballesty MRICS Lectures at World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo in Orlando Oct. 8]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/stephen-ballesty-mrics-lectures/ <![CDATA[David Neale New Chair of RICS Caribbean]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/david-neale-new-chair-of-rics-caribbean/ <![CDATA[RICS joins world business leaders to accelerate deal on climate change]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-joins-world-business-leaders-to-accelerate-deal-on-climate-change/ <![CDATA[RICS Launches Pioneering Standards for Facilities Management]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-launches-pioneering-standards-for-facilities-management/ <![CDATA[RICS to ‘Value’ Sustainability]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-to-value-sustainability/ <![CDATA[Ken Busby, Former RICS Americas Chair and Stalwart of the QS Scene, Dies]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/ken-busby-former-rics-americas-chair/ <![CDATA[RICS New Member film]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-new-member-film/ <![CDATA[Member profile: James Arrow MRICS, Principal Specialist, Project Risk Management, KBR, Inc.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-james-arrow/ <![CDATA[Member profile: Steve Rushmore FRICS, MAI, CHA, President and Founder, HVS]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-steve-rushmore/ <![CDATA[Distressed Sales Increase Worldwide: RICS Research]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/distressed-sales-increase-worldwide/ <![CDATA[Sustainability Still Important Say Commercial Property Decision Makers, Despite Economic Downturn]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/sustainability-still-important-say-commercial-property-decision-makers/ <![CDATA[Construction and Project Controls Profession Gets A Boost: RICS and ASPE Sign Memorandum of Understanding]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/construction-and-project-controls-profession-gets-a-boost/ <![CDATA[RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn Talks Commercial Property, Global Survey With CNBC]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-chief-economist-simon-rubinsohn-talks-commercial-property-global-survey-with-cnbc/ <![CDATA[Commercial Property Rental Outlook Is Bleak According To RICS Global Survey]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/commercial-property-rental-outlook-is-bleak-according-to-rics-global-survey/ <![CDATA[Wofford Receives Fellowship Diploma from RICS President at London Headquarters]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/wofford-receives-fellowship-diploma/ <![CDATA[Member profile: Alexia Nalewaik MSc, MRICS, CCE, Principal, QS Requin Corp.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-alexia-nalewaik/ <![CDATA[RICS Discount for Real Estate Econometrics’ Economics and Policy Surveillance Service]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-discount-for-real-estate-econometrics/ <![CDATA[Take the Global Commercial Property Survey]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/take-the-global-commercial-property-survey/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Real Estate Weekly Reports Little Momentum to Improvements in U.S. Housing Market]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/little-momentum-to-improvements-in-u_s_-housing-market/ <![CDATA[Member profile: David Rogers, BSc MRICS, Sub Director of Construction, Kepler]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-david-rogers/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Real Estate Weekly: Further signs of recovery in U.S. housing market]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/further-signs-of-recovery-in-u_s_-housing-market/ <![CDATA[Brian Glanville Addresses Mark-to-Market, Fair Value and the Causes of the Financial Meltdown on CPN Radio]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/mark-to-market-fair-value-and-the-causes-of-the-financial-meltdown-on-cpn-radio/ <![CDATA[RICS Wales UK Director Takes on Rocky Mountain Biking Challenge]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-wales-uk-director-takes-on-rocky-mountain-biking-challenge/ <![CDATA[Member profile: Marc Louargand, Ph.D., CRE, FRICS, Principal, Saltash Partners]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-marc-louargand/ <![CDATA[RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn interviewed on CPN Radio]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/simon-rubinsohn-interviewed-on-cpn-radio/ <![CDATA[Construction workloads still falling but signs that the pace of decline is starting to ease]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/construction-workloads-still-falling/ <![CDATA[Energy Supply and The Bottom Line Top Sustainability Issues Among Property Pros Worldwide: Sustainability Survey]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/energy-supply-and-the-bottom-line-top-sustainability-issues/ <![CDATA[U.S. Rental Expectations for Commercial Property Sector Still In Decline According To Survey]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/u_s_-rental-expectations-for-commercial-property-sector-still-in-decline/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas and Argus Software Partner To Offer Education Opportunities]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-and-argus-software-partner/ <![CDATA[Member profile: Dennis Webb, ASA, MAI, FRICS, Principal, Primus Valuations]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/member-profile-dennis-webb/ <![CDATA[Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, discusses the current state of the commercial property sector.]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/simon-rubinsohn---commercial-property-sector_/ <![CDATA[Rental Declines Expected To Gather Pace]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rental-declines-expected-to-gather-pace/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Announces Steve Wolfe As Development Director]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-announces-steve-wolfe-as-development-director/ <![CDATA[Denver Conference to Address Real Estate and Economic Concerns]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/denver-conference-to-address-real-estate-and-economic-concerns/ <![CDATA[‘Green’ Buildings Attracting Higher Rents In United States]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/green-buildings-attracting-higher-rents-in-united-states/ <![CDATA[Global Professional Body Launches Valuation Council for the Americas to Assist Financial Recovery]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/global-professional-body-launches-valuation-council-for-the-americas-to-assist-financial-recovery/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Commercial Property Survey reveals continuing challenges for developed countries with the contagion now fully effecting emerging nations]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-commercial-property-survey-reveals-continuing-challenges-for-developed-countries-with-the-contagion-now/ <![CDATA[RICS to feature on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange TV Show]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-to-feature-on-cnbcs-worldwide-exchange-tv-show/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas names John Hughes FRICS as chair of Canadian Board]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-names-john-hughes-frics-as-chair-of-canadian-board/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Launches Radio Show with Commercial Property News]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-launches-radio-show-with-commercial-property-news/ <![CDATA[Looking for Trouble? Report Exposes Devastating Losses In US Commercial Real Estate]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/looking-for-trouble/ <![CDATA[UN Seminar Addresses the Real Estate and Financial Crisis: Causes, Effects and Impacts on Development]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/un-seminar-addresses-the-real-estate-and-financial-crisis-causes-effects-and-impacts-on-development/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas to collaborate with leading US engineering and construction groups]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-to-collaborate-with-leading-us-engineering-and-construction-groups/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas to collaborate with leading US engineering and construction groups]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/to_collaborate_with_leading_groups/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q3 2008 Shows Worsening Downward Trend in Commercial Markets Worldwide]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-commercial-property-survey-q3-2008-shows-worsening-downward-trend-in-commercial-markets-worldwide/ <![CDATA[Appraisal Groups to Sign Cooperative Agreement at Agpro Conference]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/appraisal-groups-to-sign-cooperative-agreement-at-agpro-conference/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas to Participate in Operating Infrastructure Assets Post-Acquisition Workshop at Private Equity International's Infrastructure Investor Forum]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-to-participate-in-operating-infrastructure-assets-post-acquisition-workshop-at-private-equity-internationals/ <![CDATA[Leading Professional Appraisal Organizations Caution against Weakening Fair Value Standards]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/leading-professional-appraisal-organizations-caution-against-weakening-fair-value-standards/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas to Sponsor Global Capital Flows Panel at the CCIM/IREM Success Series Conference in Chicago on Oct. 17-18]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-to-sponsor-global-capital-flows-panel-at-the-ccimirem-success-series-conference-in-chicago-on-oct_-17-18/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Announces New Leadership for 2008-2009]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-announces-new-leadership-for-2008-2009/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Congratulates New Fellows]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-congratulates-new-fellows/ <![CDATA[Cityscape USA Invites Four RICS Fellows to Speak at ?Bridging U.S. and Emerging Real Estate Markets? Conference]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/cityscape-usa-invites-four-rics-fellows-to-speak-at-bridging-u_s_-and-emerging-real-estate-markets-conference/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Announces Addition of 290 New Members And Expansion of New York Headquarters]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-announces-addition-of-290-new-members-and-expansion-of-new-york-headquarters/ <![CDATA[RICS Americas Hires Appraisal Industry Leader John Ross as Senior Advisor on Membership and Training Development]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-americas-hires-appraisal-industry-leader-john-ross-as-senior-advisor-on-membership-and-training-development/ <![CDATA[ASA Hosts 72nd Annual International Appraisal Conference In Minneapolis]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/asa-hosts-72nd-annual-international-appraisal-conference-in-minneapolis/ <![CDATA[RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 2008 Reveals Major Trends in Commercial Property Markets Worldwide]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/rics-global-commercial-property-survey-q2-2008-reveals-major-trends-in-commercial-property-markets-worldwide/ <![CDATA[Appraisal Groups Announce Cooperative Agreement **Updated**]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/appraisal-groups-announce-cooperative-agreement-updated/ <![CDATA[Appraisal Groups Announce Cooperative Agreement]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/appraisal-groups-announce-cooperative-agreement/ <![CDATA[BuildAction: Associations Pool Skills for the Greater Good]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/buildaction-associations-pool-skills-for-the-greater-good/ <![CDATA[Top REIT and Real Estate Leaders Convene at NYU?s 13th Annual REIT Symposium Hosted by RICS Member]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/top-reit-and-real-estate-leaders-convene-at-nyus-13th-annual-reit-symposium-hosted-by-rics-member/ <![CDATA[New Leadership at RICS Americas]]> http://www.ricsamericas.org/news/new-leadership-at-rics-americas/