designation from program director Rich Goulet
and president John Beauchaine.
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Posted: August 9, 2019
The Mass. Board of Real Estate Appraisers celebrates 85th Anniversary Dinner and Hall of Fame Ceremony
Canton, MA The Mass. Board of Real Estate Appraisers celebrates 85th Anniversary Dinner and Hall of Fame Ceremony Wednesday, June 26th at Blue Hill Country Club. Below are images from the event.
Kathy Condon; Carol Reynolds; Robert Saben. Standing (from left) - Steven Spangle;
Steve Sousa; Jon Avery; Allan Cohen; Stephen Reynolds; Lori Beaumont; and Rich Goulet.
designation from program director Rich Goulet
and president John Beauchaine.
designation from program director Rich Goulet
and president John Beauchaine.
and Robert Bostrom.
and Stephen Reynolds.
Allan Cohen and John Mello.
director Steve Sousa.
Susan Kelly and Paula Wolfe.
John Torvi and Paula Wolfe.
Dina Portrait and Deb Sousa.
both past presidents of MBREA
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Columns and Thought Leadership
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.
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
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
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.
