Appraisal & Consulting

The information age: Ways to find info free for appraisals

I guess you get what you pay for. Many appraisers lament the fact that appraisal fees are relatively low, and there doesn't seem to be much...

What is a designation? Why do I need one?

What is a designation? Why do I need one? I am a licensed or certified appraiser, isn't that good enough? For starters a designation is a...

Is it seasonal doldrums or is it a real downturn?

Over the past few years I have attended numerous functions held by the Appraisal Institute, the Counselors of Real Estate, the New England C...

The Market and the market: bridging the gap - Part 1

The following observations focus on residential (1-4 units) markets since that is where the greatest pain is being felt and these markets ar...

N.E. chapter of CRE and CoreNet hold May 29th event

The New England/NY chapter of CRE and the New England chapter of CoreNet held its first joint event that took place as an evening program on...

Recourse: Risk and rates in the real estate market

We have all read enough about the credit crisis to understand its ramifications in financial and real estate markets. We also know it is a l...

Real estate as an effective hedge against inflation

Real estate has traditionally been an effective hedge against inflation. Because of its limited liquidity, real estate has historically bee...

The Mass. chapter of the Appraisal Institute held its Summer Social - June 12th

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The untimely demise of the residential appraiser

As events are unfolding in the real estate appraisal profession, we may be witnessing the untimely demise of the residential real estate app...

There is a silver lining: Preparing for improvement

With the housing market experiencing a slow down many appraisers are finding themselves with more time on our hands. Time that can be spent ...