Category: Finance

Good construction coverage starts with accurate valuations - by Spencer Macalaster

Good construction coverage starts with accurate valuations - by Spencer Macalaster

July 13, 2018
Before I was in insurance I was in real estate. In those days, when a construction project derailed because of an unforeseen incident like a natural disaster, we’d file a claim and someone on the other end of the equation would write a check to cover a portion of the loss or damage.
Reporting changes: What you need to know about proposed 2020 USPAP changes - by Bill Pastuszek

Reporting changes: What you need to know about proposed 2020 USPAP changes - by Bill Pastuszek

July 13, 2018
Reporting is at the heart of what appraisers do. Whatever was done, good or bad, to reach the conclusion gets communicated mostly through written appraisal reports. Here are some things to know about proposed 2020 USPAP changes currently being exposed.
Highest and best use analysis in a hot market - by Maria Hopkins

Highest and best use analysis in a hot market - by Maria Hopkins

July 13, 2018
As developable land becomes more and more scarce especially in the Eastern area of the state, those wanting new construction have often had to buy an existing house and gut renovate or demolish and rebuild.
Compliance: Why would it take so long to get it right? - by Wayne Valliere

Compliance: Why would it take so long to get it right? - by Wayne Valliere

July 13, 2018
As a field practitioner, I have often wondered, about the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) forms not being USPAP compliant (Why aren’t FNMA Forms USPAP compliant?). I guess FNMA, either hasn’t heard of USPAP; or like most federal and state government agencies, just don’t care.
Self-storage market: A changing environment - by David Ubaghs

Self-storage market: A changing environment - by David Ubaghs

July 13, 2018
As of early 2018, the national self-storage market fundamentals are recovering following a pause in 2017 as illustrated by first quarter reports from the public REITs. Following the recession, the self-storage environment was characterized by increased acquisition of existing facilities