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How new dams and reservoirs affect waterfront valuesThe effect of new dams and reservoirs on waterfront property values is rarely a simple story of added water and higher prices. A new impoundment can create a…Appraising Properties with Unpermitted Work in AustraliaAn extra bedroom, enclosed veranda or renovated kitchen can change a property’s appeal and market value. It can also create uncertainty when the owner cannot…Valuing Properties Affected by Utility Easements and Right-of-WayEasements for power, water, sewer, telecommunications, drainage and vehicle access can materially influence a property’s market value. Their effect is rarely…The Appraiser’s Role in Property Tax AppealsProperty tax assessments affect owners, investors, lenders, councils and public agencies. When an owner believes an assessed value is too high, the dispute…Appraising Golf Course Communities: Membership Value Versus Real Estate ValueGolf course communities combine a dwelling, a location, shared facilities and a particular lifestyle proposition. Buyers may be attracted by fairway views,…Best Practices for Appraising Properties in Fire Hazard Severity ZonesProperties exposed to wildfire require more than a routine inspection and a standard comparable-sales adjustment. Fire hazard can affect a site’s physical…Valuing Properties With Transferable Development RightsTransferable development rights (TDRs) can change the value of land without changing its boundaries, current use or physical improvements. A property may carry…How cannabis sites can influence nearby property valuesCannabis cultivation facilities and dispensaries can affect real estate in different ways, depending on their location, scale, operating conditions and legal…Appraising pools, spas and outdoor living improvementsAppraising residential properties with pools, spas, and outdoor living improvements requires more than attaching a price to a backyard feature. The value…Appraising properties with pending code violationsAn unresolved building or land-use problem can affect what a buyer will pay, how long a sale may take, and whether a property can be insured or financed. The…