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08-14-2014 - Summer and fall MBREA education schedule

Don't miss these continuing education opportunities near you Ludlow 2014-2015 USPAP Update August 14 Steven Spangle, MRA Residential Reporting - Hitting all the Bases August 26 Steven Spangle, MRA Valuation of Religious Facilities* September 24 Bill Pastuszek, MRA Braintree Statistics, Modeling and Finance August 13 & 14 Steven Elliott, MRA Distressed (non-stabilized) Property Valuation* August 20 Bill Pastuszek, MRA 2014-2015 USPAP Update October 22 Steven Elliott, MRA Cape Cod Valuation of Religious Facilities* August 19 Bill Pastuszek, MRA Danvers Valuation of Religious Facilities* August 5 Bill Pastuszek, MRA Residential Reporting Writing & Case Studies August 21 & 28 Robert Bostrom, RA 2014-2015 USPAP Update September 10 Tony Federico, RA Appraising Historic Properties September 23 Steven Spangle, MRA Distressed (non-stabilized) Property Valuation* October 21 Bill Pastuszek, MRA *Valuation of Religious Facilities and Distressed Property Valuation are approved in MA as non-residential seminars. Residential appraisers may use these classes to renew their license.
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Reverse exchanges and the challenges of a competitive real estate market - by Michele Fitzpatrick

Reverse exchanges and the challenges of a competitive real estate market - by Michele Fitzpatrick

Our current, highly competitive real estate market poses specific challenges for investors who are considering taking advantage of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. In this market, investors will have no problem selling their current property if priced properly, but they may find it difficult to find a suitable replacement property
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Massachusetts real estate transfers over $1 million face new tax rules as of November 1st - by Daniel Meyer

Attention to owners of real estate in the Commonwealth (and the title companies and other professionals who advise them), the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the “DOR”) recently adopted a new “millionaire’s tax” via 830 CMR 62B.2.4
The focus on price per s/f compared to the  comparable sales used in the appraisal report - by Dennis Chanski

The focus on price per s/f compared to the comparable sales used in the appraisal report - by Dennis Chanski

Over the past several weeks, I have completed appraisal assignments for private clients. Interestingly, after submitting these appraisals, I received several phone calls – not to question the value, content, or any incorrect information, but rather to discuss the price per s/f compared to the comparable sales used in the report.
Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman

Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman

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.