Category: Appraisal & Consulting
As an appraiser, I am asked what adds value? - by Dennis Chanski
May 8, 2026
Because of the housing inventory shortage, many homeowners have found themselves priced out of the market or frustrated because they could not compete in multiple-offer situations. As a result, many looked at alternatives, including renovating or adding onto their current home – a logical solution given the challenges of moving elsewhere.
Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman
April 10, 2026
The purpose of this article is to address problematic or confusing issues which may help assessors and appraisers to better understand how to value real estate for tax assessment purposes.
Change, volatility, and uncertainty - by William Pastuszek Jr.
March 27, 2026
Investors, analysts, and appraisers are constantly dealing with uncertainty and volatility. Appraisers learn in Appraisal 101 about the principle of change: markets are dynamic, behaviors change in light of recent events. (The
Don’t hire a generalist to appraise golf assets! - by Jeffrey Dugas
March 27, 2026
Sears was once the most prized and dominant retail chain in America - a true icon that shaped consumer culture, suburban life, and even the American economy for much of the 20th century. Its beloved catalog revolutionized
Eminent Domain - An interesting case with unusual elements of taking - by Marc Nadeau
March 13, 2026
Over the course of an appraiser’s career one sometimes encounters appraisal problems that challenge one’s body of knowledge as well as require some creative (but logical) thinking on the part of the appraiser. Such was the case of Commission of Transportation vs. Connecticut Shellfish Company
Things that may matter in appraisal in 2026 - by Bill Pastuszek
March 13, 2026
As we move through the first quarter of 2026, New England appraisers face a real estate landscape is defined by paradox: a return to market “normalcy” that feels anything but normal. For appraisers and the
Artificial intelligence…more clarified…finally - by Daniel Calano
February 27, 2026
Artificial Intelligence has been the “topic du jour” for quite a while. I have written about its pluses and minuses, and others much more in the know, have explored its ups and downs.
Industrial market update in Central CT - by John Nitz
February 13, 2026
The industrial market in Central Connecticut has held steady over the past year with continued sales and leasing activity, and pockets of new construction. The industrial market represents distribution, manufacturing, and research & development or high-tech facilities.
The impact of income limit changes in Connecticut - by Brian Royce
January 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implemented geographic area definitions as determined by the Office of Management and Budget for the 2025 income limits. While most of the geographic area definitions had minimal impact on income limits nationally,
New Year – New opportunities with the Connecticut chapter of the Appraisal Institute! - by John Ni...
December 12, 2025
On January 14, 2025, the Connecticut Chapter will hold its annual Holiday Party/Installation of Officers and Directors. President Jennifer O’Neill, SRA
AI is the most recent set-back to office occupancy - by Daniel Calano
December 12, 2025
orporate leaders are talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) at every corporate retreat, and so are their real estate advisors…with good reasons. As AI reshapes staffing models, it is already influencing how much space companies, where they want it, and how it should be designed.
MacDermid, Reynolds & Glissman, P.C. expands practice with addition of Knuff, Souchuns and Sharp
November 21, 2025
Hartford, CT MacDermid, Reynolds & Glissman, P.C. (MRG), a Connecticut-based boutique commercial real estate law firm, has expanded its land-use practice with the addition of veteran attorneys John Knuff, Amy Souchuns and Sara Sharp
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