Appraisal & Consulting

First half 2014: Trends and forecasts favorable for markets

The first half GDP rate of growth for 2014 was 1% based on advance estimate for second quarter. For the second quarter 2014, Bureau of Econo...

Value changes in the greater seacoast area of New Hampshire

The Seacoast area of New Hampshire can be roughly identified as the area located to the east of I-95 all the way to the Atlantic Ocean coast...

The Appraisal Expo: 24 years old and still getting better

The 24th New England Appraisers Expo, co-sponsored by the MA/RI Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and the MBREA will be held on October 6 a...

President's message: Chapter education offerings

I hope you're all enjoying the summer. Personally this season has been a rather busy one, far busier than I would prefer. Not much beach or ...

A mathematical model should be in your valuation toolbox

We can all recite it by heart; 'The most probable price that would be paid between a willing buyer and seller in terms of cash, with neither...

Changing (S)paces is subtle but reflected in the real estate market

The title of this article, "Changing (S)paces" came to mind as a private equity fund and the business strategy of that fund was being debate...

All want top brand cities - but you go where the jobs are

Recently, I was talking with my son who graduates from business school next year about which cities and which jobs are most desired by MBA g...

MBREA offers 80th anniversary limited time special for joining

Would you like to pay MBREA member prices for your education? Then take advantage of our 80th anniversary offer of $80 off your first year's...

08-14-2014 - Summer and fall MBREA education schedule

Don't miss these continuing education opportunities near you Ludlow 2014-2015 USPAP Update August 14 Steven Spangle, MRA Residential Repor...

What ever happened to independent appraisers?

What ever happened to independent appraisers? At one time we were known as independent fee appraisers. Emphasis on independent! In 1993 fede...