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Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. However, there are other methods for estimating land value. Depreciation!

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

But once these qualities are developed, many appraisers find eminent domain work to be interesting, challenging but worthwhile, and financially rewarding. Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding.

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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

Similarly, leased property includes a risk that tenants will not be able to make timely lease payments as expected. Late payments can create cash flow problems for the property owner, but the situation can be worse if the tenant goes out of business and moves out of the space. Inflation Risk. Interest Rate Risk. Liquidity Risk.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The data is then analyzed and used to develop opinions of value. Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller.

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), has announced a new policy which allows lenders to count income from small units of housing built inside, attached to, or on the same property as a primary residence (Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) when underwriting a mortgage.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. Examples: A building owner has a single lease or multiple leases with tenants. Value Scenarios.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

The understanding here is the tenants could vacate and a more reliable value is provided by the fee simple analysis based on market rents. Examples: A building owner has a single lease or multiple leases with tenants. The value may be the same as fee simple, but the interest is identified as a leased fee.