Appraisal & Consulting

Stressed commercial real estate winding down, or not?

We are on the eve of financial reform, as Congress reviews legislation to provide greater regulation in lending. It seems appropriate to com...

The world according to Fannie Mae: More updates to its appraisal policies

Fannie Mae has updated its appraisal policies. Most of the appraisal related issues are effective September 1st. Here's an overview. Inclus...

Are you missing the bottom of the market?

The coincidence of two phenomenal things happening at the same time—record low rates and low house prices (which appeared to have bot...

Presidents message: A change in lead abatement law

This article contains information regarding: a change in lead abatement law that will increase rehabilitation costs at affected properties; ...

Understanding the information revolution as an appraiser

Whether or not we are aware of the situation, we are in the midst of a revolution - an information revolution. At no time in human history h...

O'Mara speaks at CRE and Corenet event on May 18th

The New England/Upstate NY CRE Chapter held its third event this year jointly with the Corenet Chapter on May 18th at the newly renovated J....

House hunting using the world of "etailing"

I had an opportunity to do some house hunting a few weekends ago, something which I hadn't done in a long time. I say opportunity because it...

Everybody sees it differently - Winners and losers

The market dynamics are complex and have provoked a variety of different, often opposing, perspectives. The persistent disparity between the...

Grubb & Ellis Company launches the Landauer Appraisal & Valuation brand

Grubb & Ellis Company has reinvigorating its Landauer brand with the launch of a national appraisal and valuation business that will be run ...

Will there be enough appraisers to fill the need in 10 years?

Those of us who have been in the real estate appraising profession for more than a decade will never forget how busy we became. A lot of peo...