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Commercial Real Estate Niches Booming in 2021

McKissock

As retail stores shut down, many businesses had to move their products online. The pandemic also made some retailers consider having a backup stockpile of items. Before you dive into this real estate niche, take the time to learn how valuation works in the self-storage market. In 2020, Americans spent about $79.7 billion online.

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

The goal of a real estate valuation is to pinpoint the price and value of a property. It could take the form of mixed-use real estate, an apartment building, office building, shopping center or retail building, industrial property for sale, and more. What Are the Best Practices for Choosing an Appraiser?

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

As this property data collector thing moves along, there continues to be no legitimate reason for Fannie Mae’s motivation to push this so hard other than they want the valuation process fully automated and can pay $25 for an untrained inspector to view a home. Fannie Mae sees the appraisal process as “inspection + value.”