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Co-working Spaces Changing Office Real Estate: Valuation Magazine
Co-working spaces are significantly impacting the U.S. office real estate market, but it’s unclear if the explosive growth they’ve experienced since the Great Recession signals a market disruption or a passing trend, according to an article in Valuation magazine’s first quarter 2018 issue.
Home Values Rebound from Oil Spills: The Appraisal Journal
Home values in Golden Beach, Maryland, near an April 2000 oil spill dropped in the short term, but rebounded after two years, according to a study published this week in The Appraisal Journal. The Appraisal Journal is the quarterly technical and academic publication of the Appraisal Institute
Appraisal Institute Opens Registration for 2018 Annual Conference
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced that registration is open for its 2018 Annual Conference, July 30-Aug. 1, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bank Appraisal Institute Leads 34 Groups in Advancing Changes to Bank Regulation Bill
The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today led nearly three dozen valuation organizations in applauding revisions to a bipartisan Senate bill that would roll back many post-financial-crisis banking rules found in the Dodd-Frank Act
Jim Murrett to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1
James L. Murrett, MAI, SRA, of Hamburg, New York, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1. The Appraisal Institute is the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers with nearly 19,000 professionals in almost 60 countries
New Appraisal Institute Book Addresses Subdivision Valuation Practices
Subdivision analysis is a challenging area of appraisal practice because of the complex timeline concepts and value estimates involved, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.
Appraisal Institute Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2018 Annual Conference
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is accepting proposals by Dec. 1 – just two weeks away –for presentations at the organization’s 2018 Annual Conference, July 30-Aug. 1, at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee.
Appraisal Institute Premieres Land Valuation Seminar
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a seven-hour educational seminar on land valuation issues today in Chicago.
Appraisal Institute Unveils ‘Green’ Commercial Valuation Course
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a two-day educational course on valuation of green commercial properties last week in Nashville, Tennessee
Don’t Like Your Home’s Appraisal? Here’s What You Can Do
If consumers are unhappy with the appraisal of a home they’re buying or selling, they have options available to them, the president of the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers said today.
New Transportation Options Could Reshape Real Estate: Valuation
Innovations in transportation, like electric cars and “on demand” options, could significantly impact the valuation of real estate in the future, according to an article in Valuation magazine’s third quarter 2017 issue.
Overhead Lines Have Little Impact on Property Values: The Appraisal Journal
Despite negative public perception, high-voltage overhead transmission lines have little impact on nearby property values, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.
Appraisal Institute Joins 35 Groups Seeking to Halt Appraisal Waivers
The Appraisal Institute, the nations largest professional association of real estate appraisers, on Wednesday joined with nearly three dozen appraiser organizations in asking Congress to call on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to prevent Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from issuing appraisal waivers.
Appraisal Institute Accepts CEO’s Resignation
The Board of Directors of the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, on Thursday after more than 10 years of service.
Jeff Sherman Elected 2018 Appraisal Institute Vice President
Jefferson L. Sherman, MAI, AI-GRS, of Highland Heights, Ohio, was elected 2018 vice president of the nations largest professional association of real estate appraisers Thursday by its Board of Directors in Chicago.
Appraisal Institute Book Helps Value Green Commercial Real Estate
This new book is a valuable resource for those who want to keep up and stay ahead of the newest ideas and trends in commercial real estate, Appraisal Institute President Jim Amorin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, wrote in the books foreword
Valuation Professional Receives Unique Honor from Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced it has – for the first time – bestowed its residential review designation to a previously non-Designated member.
Evolving Retail Landscape Challenges Appraisers: Valuation Magazine
As retailers quickly evolve to stay competitive with ecommerce, appraisers should understand how these changes can affect the valuation of retail properties, according to an article published in Valuation magazines second quarter 2017 issue
Appraisal Institute Honors 9 National Award Winners
William T. Anglyn, MAI, of Marietta, Georgia; and Donald S. Boucher Sr., SRA, of Orange, Virginia, were honored Saturday with the Appraisal Institutes Lifetime Achievement Award and Woody R. Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was named the
Lower-cost Home Renovations Offer Best Value: Appraisal Institute
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today advocated that homeowners pursue smaller-scale renovation projects in order to maximize their potential return on investment
