Journal
How Medical Development Shapes Local Home PricesNew hospitals and medical centers can change a real estate market well beyond the boundaries of a project site. A major healthcare campus may bring highly paid…Basement Water Damage and Its Effect on Property ValueBasement water problems can change a property’s utility, marketability, and risk profile long after visible moisture has disappeared. For an appraiser, the…Appraiser’s Role in Partnership Buyout and Shareholder DisputesWhen a partnership breaks down or shareholders disagree about ownership value, the appraiser provides an independent measurement of the economic interests at…Appraising Urban Infill Sites Through Density and FeasibilityUrban infill sites sit at the intersection of land economics, public policy, and development risk. A vacant parcel in an established Sacramento neighborhood…Staying Current With California Appraisal Licensing RequirementsCalifornia real estate appraisers work within a regulated system that combines state licensing, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP),…How Highway Expansion Shapes Nearby Property ValuesHighway expansion projects can reshape a real estate market long before new lanes open. Road widening, interchange reconstruction, managed lanes, auxiliary…Appraising Cellular Tower Leases, Income Capitalization, And Land ValueCellular tower sites can generate significant real estate income from a relatively small land area. Their appraisal, however, requires more than applying a…Appraisal And Property Tax Assessment ExplainedAppraisal and property tax assessment both involve assigning a value to real estate, yet they serve different purposes and follow different rules. A lender may…Valuing Properties Subject to Historic Preservation EasementsAppraising a property subject to a historic preservation easement requires more than comparing its square footage, location, condition, and recent sale prices.…Grocery Anchors And Shopping Center Valuation In Northern CaliforniaA grocery store anchor can shape the economic identity of an entire shopping center. Its daily-needs merchandise, frequent customer visits, and broad trade…