Appraisal & Consulting

Where did all the appraisers go??? - by Jamie Moore

Jamie Moore, Jamie Moore Appraisal Services Over the past few years, I seldom meet a new appraiser during my daily routine. Our ranks are d...

Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers hosts Breakfast with the Experts Aug. 20

Shown (from left) are: Stephen Dunn, RA, Carol Atkinson-Palombo and Shaun Fitzgerald RA. Norwood, MA Friday morning, August 20, the Massach...

President’s message: Associations are important - by Ken Dicks

Ken Dicks, Appraisal Institute Professional association is defined as “An organization composed of members of a particular profession tha...

CRE Message: Where are my employees going to park? - by Donald Bouchard

Donald Bouchard, CRE Where are my employees going to park? This question is not one that is all that frequently encountered by owners and b...

Ramifications of interest rate rise: Volatility speaks volumes

The Fed has done it again. After a few comments by some regional Federal Bank chiefs, indicating that an interest rate rise is likely in Sep...

Assumptions, extraordinary assumptions, hypothetical conditions

This isn't going to be as boring as you think it's going to be! Read on. Despite the best efforts of the Appraisal Standards Board and AQB C...

Liquidity is a good defense and offense in volatile markets

Turmoil, downturn or collapse...just some more jiggles, bigger than before. As China moves to restore its economy, the global trading commun...

Where did all the appraisers go???

Over the past few years, I seldom meet a new appraiser during my daily routine. Our ranks are dwindling - and aging (including myself!). The...

MBREA hosts Breakfast with the Experts Aug. 20

Friday morning, August 20, the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers (MBREA) held a Breakfast with the Experts meeting at the Sherat...

The "cap rate" - Insight from an appraiser's perspective

You may hear the term "cap rate" in discussions or articles involving commercial real estate. Even if you already have an understanding of w...