Appraisal & Consulting

Technology affecting real estate: Adapt or contract

In my last article for NEREJ, the topic was about how future changes in health care would impact real estate. It also got me thinking about ...

2013 already has been a busy year for MBREA

2013 already has been a busy year for MBREA. We recently completed the relocation of our administrative offices to 50 Federal St. on the 5th...

Appraisers oblivious to danger of USPAP law & regulation

USPAP is a statutory requirement for licensed/certified real estate appraisers. Violation of a statute can be relevant and admissible eviden...

Economic outlook and real estate trends for 2013

The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute held its first meeting of the year at the Federal Reserve Boston on Ja...

Technology for appraisers use is constantly evolving

Technology available to appraisers is constantly evolving and so must appraisers who want to utilize new tools and techniques. The trick is ...

Torto presents 2013 outlook "Same problems, less risk"

The New England CRE chapter held its first program for 2013 featuring a presentation by Ray Torto, PhD, CRE, global chief economist in the g...

Mixed signals, managed expectations: Optimism abounds with plenty of investors and low rates

It's been another changeable winter. Not quite as mild as last winter. And all this could change (and does) in an instant because it's New E...

Between the lines - A soft spot in the fourth quarter

A soft spot in the forth quarter! GDP Contracts .01% based on initial government (U.S. Commerce Department) data. In the private sector four...

Getting involved - Improving outlook, business and profession

The great Billie Holiday once sang "All of me, why not take all of me"? Many appraisers might share those same feelings though not about a t...

Appraisal Institute advocates for appraiser professionals

The year ahead will hold many changes, challenges and opportunities for both residential and commercial real estate appraisers. However, one...