Appraisal & Consulting

Here's hoping for an upswing in 2012!

What is in store for real estate for this coming year? Before answering that question, some review is needed. More than at any other time du...

Challenges and opportunities for the valuation profession

The year ahead will hold many changes, challenges and opportunities for both residential and commercial real estate appraisers. We are in th...

"Changing corporate procurement practices"

The New England/Upstate NY CRE Chapter held a joint event with the New England CoreNet Chapter on November 18th in Boston. Approximately 35 ...

Statistics: Be careful, be informed, or be confused

Do you sometimes feel bewildered by seemingly contradictory statistics regarding the housing market? One day things are said to be better; t...

Facing great challenges as president of MBREA

It's been my good fortune to preside over the MBREA during a year when the profession and the association have faced some of its greatest ch...

CT Mortgage Bankers Associate holds Installation of Officers

On November 3rd the CT Mortgage Bankers Association held its Installation of Officers. The Executive Committee consists of president Jeffrey...

Successful year for the Mass. chapter of Appraisal Institute

It has been my pleasure to serve as president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Appraisal Institute for 2011. We have a highly qualified g...

The current economy is like a horse in barbed wire

According to my husband Bob, the current economy is like a horse in barbed wire. For those who have not spent much time in the equestrian wo...

Who's calling the shots here? Appraisers show a range of responses to post-HVCC era

I just finished teaching a class full of residential appraisers. This was a well skilled, diverse group of experienced young and old apprais...

Preparing for better property performance in 2012

The New Year is upon us and the upside is almost balanced with the downside risk. Property budgets for 2012 are almost baked. Preparing for ...