Appraisal & Consulting

Global Cities in an Era of Change - by David Kirk

David Kirk, Kirk & Co. The treasure chest of core commercial real estate assets, the American city, is undergoing transformation of sor...

My thoughts on the appraisal business - by Jonathan Lowe

Jonathan Lowe, Appraisers Collaborative The appraisal business has some issues that, while in their adolescence, may become serious problem...

Joseph J. Blake & Associates’ director Maloney awarded the Appraisal Institute’s MAI membership designation

Robert Maloney (right) receiving his MAI designation. Malden, MA Robert Maloney, MAI, a director at the firm of Joseph J. Blake & Assoc...

CRE New England chapter: Upcoming events for 2016 - by Donald Bouchard

Donald Bouchard, CRE The New England Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) has a full calendar of events on tap for 2016. Most rec...

The multifamily market may be reaching peak - by Maria Hopkins

Maria Hopkins, Maria Hopkins Associates The multifamily market and by that I mean 2 families all the way up to large apartment complexes ha...

The beginning of 2016! What will happen with the economy? - by John Mello

John Mello, Appraisal Institute It’s the beginning of 2016! What will happen with the economy? Real estate markets? Appraisers are market...

MBREA hosts dinner for 2016 officers and directors

Mass. Board of Real Estate Appraisers hosts dinner for 2016 officers and directors 2016 Officers & Directors of the Massachusetts Boa...

2016 will likely be different compared to 2015 - by Brett Pelletier

Brett Pelletier, Kirk & Company We are one month into 2016 and, from all accounts, things will likely be different compared to 2015, bu...

CRE Message: The role of experts in real estate litigation - by Donald Bouchard

Donald Bouchard, CRE Many years ago, someone said to me, “if you or your firm has never been sued, you are probably not really in the rea...

Second home revival - The time is here, or near - by Daniel Calano

Daniel Calano, Prospectus, LLC As a quick refresher, for those who’ve repressed the pain, the most recent peak of the real estate market ...