Category: Finance

Cyclical patterns and impact on policies in global trade - by David Kirk

Cyclical patterns and impact on policies in global trade - by David Kirk

July 14, 2017
Current economic commentary includes the forecast of impending cyclical patterns and the impact on the domestic economy of protectionist policies in global trade.
The law of appraisal: A  common definite objective - by Roger Durkin

The law of appraisal: A common definite objective - by Roger Durkin

July 14, 2017
Appraisers and appraisal organizations must unify with a common definite objective to reform and reduce the growing quagmire of the appraisal regulatory system?
President’s message: Volunteers of distinction - by Karen Friel

President’s message: Volunteers of distinction - by Karen Friel

July 14, 2017
David Cary, Jr, MAI was recently named a Volunteer of Distinction for Region IV of the Appraisal Institute. Cary’s service to the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter has been ongoing for more than two decades.
Rehab vs. teardown: No perfect answer to the age old question - by Daniel Calano

Rehab vs. teardown: No perfect answer to the age old question - by Daniel Calano

July 14, 2017
Back in the day, our company had a specialization in rehabilitation and reuse of older structures. We liked this, as many have before us, because we were starting out and the barriers to entry were lower for rehab than large full scale development.
Understanding changing markets is a must for appraisers - by Rich Goulet

Understanding changing markets is a must for appraisers - by Rich Goulet

June 9, 2017
The spring real estate market is in full bloom in Greater Boston and we are living with the fastest moving markets seen in our lifetime.