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Eleven Types of Risk in Commercial Real Estate

Property Metrics

A liquid asset is one that can be sold immediately at market value. If an owner had to sell a piece of real estate by the end of the day, chances are that it would be for a price far below market value. The degree of illiquidity varies according to location, property type, and market cycle. Space Market Risk.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

This proposed NYC "pied-a-terre" tax law has a name that infers it concerns " pied-a-terres " when in fact that property type is but one part of the property types that are impacted. January: The closing of the $238,000,000 Manhattan condo sale in January (2015 contract). I'm sorry about the length of this piece but please read on.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property. This is commonly known as the law of diminishing returns.

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. If you’re signing paper documents, they’ll need to be transported, and the courier fee will be what pays for that to be expedited. Closing Fee. Courier Fee.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues.