Category: Finance

Two of the many issues facing the appraisal profession - by Marcus Johnson

Two of the many issues facing the appraisal profession - by Marcus Johnson

October 13, 2017
The appraisal profession has been changing over the last ten years as the economy, real estate market, demographics and laws have changed. Residential appraisers, especially, contend with more requirements, client requests and an increasing amount of work required for each appraisal.
New practice areas for appraisers: On the edge. - by Bill Pastuszek

New practice areas for appraisers: On the edge. - by Bill Pastuszek

October 13, 2017
Appraisers are like old football players; they are running hard to keep up with ever-faster players. With the arrival of truly BIG DATA, and the seeming movement towards alternative valuations, it seems like the appraisal industry is in a bit of a free fall.
Appraising development sites: With and without entitlements - by Thomas Jensen

Appraising development sites: With and without entitlements - by Thomas Jensen

October 13, 2017
Appraisers are often asked to estimate the value of urban parcels under two scenarios: As is and subject to the owner obtaining specific development entitlements. However, larger development sites tend to have a limited number of recent comparable transactions available for review.
Snapshot of market conditions in Washington County, VT - by Charles Guy Andrews

Snapshot of market conditions in Washington County, VT - by Charles Guy Andrews

October 13, 2017
With the third quarter of 2017 closing, here is a snapshot of market conditions in various sub-markets within the Washington County Vermont single unit real estate market.
Your E&O insurance might cost less and provide more coverage - by John Torvi

Your E&O insurance might cost less and provide more coverage - by John Torvi

October 13, 2017
Do insurance premiums ever go down? And still provide more coverage? The answer could be yes to both. But first, we can take a look at what drives the cost of any insurance policy.