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Challenges and Opportunities in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments

Boston Appraisal

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. However, appraising such complex properties presents unique challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Appraisers provide valuations for shared properties, such as the marital home and other real estate investments, ensuring a fair distribution.

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

Appraisal Hub

Real estate appraisal, whether residential or commercial, is a critical component in the valuation of property assets. In Toronto, a city with a vibrant and diverse real estate market, the distinction between residential and commercial appraisals is particularly significant. At Appraisal Hub Inc.,

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Property Appraisal Insights: 4 Community Features that Matter

D Fritz Appraisals

With increasing real estate prices, property owners are demanding more. Beyond the conveniences of a house, these community features should also be considered when assessing a property’s value. Read on to learn about which community features have the most significant impact on property values. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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How to Become a Property Appraiser

McKissock

There are many opportunities for new real estate appraisers entering the profession today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. What’s it like to be an appraiser? How to become a property appraiser.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. That’s right!

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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

The answer is a combination of real estate developers, brokers, investors, agents and property owners — the overwhelming majority of whom are white. For generations, real estate ownership in the U.S. More wealth is created and transferred across generations through real estate than almost any other asset.