Category: Finance

Cryptocurrency: Don’t drink the Kool-Aid - by Paul Dion

Cryptocurrency: Don’t drink the Kool-Aid - by Paul Dion

July 13, 2018
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Bitcash, and Ethereum rest on a foundation of  “blockchain;” a continuously growing public transaction ledger consisting of records called “blocks” that are linked together and secured using cryptography.
Key federal income tax considerations for real estate owners - by Marc Finer

Key federal income tax considerations for real estate owners - by Marc Finer

June 8, 2018
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA) made several significant federal income tax changes that impact personal and professional real estate owners. Notably, a number of the changes will sunset after a certain number of years.
Evolution of appraisals? Since 2009 the appraisal profession experienced changes - by Bill Pastuszek

Evolution of appraisals? Since 2009 the appraisal profession experienced changes - by Bill Pastuszek...

June 8, 2018
Since 2009, the residential appraisal profession has experienced significant changes. Many of the changes were thought to be temporary, and many were not really permanent solutions, but to many, these patchwork solutions have acquired the feeling of permanence.
Lowell and Lawrence commercial market - by William Whiting

Lowell and Lawrence commercial market - by William Whiting

June 8, 2018
My appraisal practice, for the most part, keeps me in Middlesex and Essex Counties, with occasional visits to Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worcester Counties.