Appraisal & Consulting

Conservation restriction - good for everyone

Most of us know what a conservation restriction is, i.e., an easement or restriction on land, typically preventing future development but al...

Appraisers - stuck between a rock and a hard place

If a person has an examination by a doctor, and the doctor tells that person something he or she does not want to hear such as, "You must lo...

CoreNet and the Counselors of Real Estate cosponsor panel discussion in Fenway

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Market change: Look forward and try not to think backwards when it comes to market rent

One of the key components of value is market rent. Market rent where existing tenants renew is often set by arbitration. This article will d...

Appraising a property with a sense of arrival and the issues

Part of the thrill of appraising for me is finding an interesting property. Basically, appraisers are mathematical problem solvers. Someone...

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...