Comments on "Letter to the Editor".(Letter to the
editor)
Mr. Hugh J. Totten, JD, argues convincingly that The Appraisal
Journal should adopt the rigor of scientific journals and not follow the
subjectivity of artistic judgment (Spring 2008). He states,
. . .
Size Matters! Measuring and Calculating Residential Square
Footage.(Book review)
Size Matters! Measuring and Calculating Residential Square Footage
by D. Hamp Thomas--The Measure Man
Published by The Measure Man, LLC, in association with Carolina
Appraisers & Real Estate, . . .
Architectural branding.(NOTES AND ISSUES)(Reprint)(Company
overview)
Abstract
This article discusses architectural branding and leading
architectural firms, such as Foster & Partners the Renzo Piano
Building Workshop, and the Richard Rogers Partnership, that . . .
The making of the 13th edition of The Appraisal of Real
Estate.(NOTES AND ISSUES)
In this election year, the word change is in danger of losing all
meaning through rampant overuse. Similarly, in corporate settings the
term has become almost as tiresome as the once-meaningful . . .
A note for appraisers on option valuation.(Report)
ABSTRACT
The mathematical complexity of options makes the valuation and use
of these instruments intimidating for most individuals. While real
estate appraisers may initially share this response, . . .
Under the microscope: dissection of a contingent valuation
survey.(Report)
ABSTRACT
Recently, appraisers and real estate economists have relied upon a
survey-based method called contingent valuation (CV) as an approach for
estimating potential property value losses . . .
Risk premiums in cap rates of investment
property.(Report)
ABSTRACT
This article reports the results of a study about the correlations
and patterns over time between the composite elements of the initial
yield in the prime office and retail property . . .
The Lake Tahoe Basin: appraising in a heavily regulated
market.
ABSTRACT
The existence of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and its
associated rules and regulations, make the appraisal experience in the
Lake Tahoe Basin extremely challenging. The . . .
Viewshed analyses to measure the impact of lake views on urban
residential properties.(Report)
ABSTRACT
Views of two man-made lakes from nearby single-family homes in
Omaha, Nebraska, were determined through multiple listing service (MLS)
and geographic information system (GIS) frontage . . .
Standard ground value in the context of the harmonization of
property valuation.(INTERNATIONAL APPRAISING)(Report)
Abstract
With the growing internationalization of the real estate industry,
the pressure to harmonize property valuations is increasing. The
International Valuation Standards Committee has . . .
Foreclosure markets--wholesale or retail?(RESIDENTIAL
APPRAISING)
Are there two residential markets-wholesale and retail? Does the
market evidence show that buyers of owner-occupied homes pay more than
buyers of foreclosed properties? Do appraisers need to treat . . .
The perfect storm rippling over to real estate.(FINANCIAL
VIEWS)(Essay)
Commentary
The first haft of 2008 has seen erosion in economic fundamentals.
While some argue that the economy still is not in a recession, consumers
and businesses and government budgets are all . . .
Purchaser of vacant lots from original developers entitled to tax
assessments based on the developers' acquisition cost.(Recent
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma ruled that a home builder who
purchased vacant lots from developers was entitled to tax assessments
calculated using the developers' acquisition cost method . . .
Noncharter cities have power to exercise eminent domain for
private redevelopment.(Recent Court Decisions)(City of Arnold v.
Tou
The Supreme Court of Missouri ruled that the state constitution did
not limit eminent domain power to charter cities and that a noncharter
city had statutory authority to condemn property for . . .
Nonprofit artists-in-residence program benefits the general
public for purposes of charitable tax exemption.(Recent Court
Decisi
A nonprofit corporation operating an artist-in-residence program
served the general public by promoting the arts and was entitled to a
charitable tax exemption, according to the Supreme Court of . . .
Billboards on transit agency's property exempt from zoning
regulations.(Recent Court Decisions)(Massachusetts Bay Transportation
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled that zoning
ordinances regulating outdoor advertisements did not apply to billboards
located on the facilities of the state transportation . . .
State housing appeals board cannot order town to convey easements
for the creation of affordable housing.(Recent Court Decisions
When a town denied a permit to build affordable housing because of
valid safety concerns, the state housing appeals committee could not
require the town to eliminate the safety hazards by granting . . .
Joint tenancy not severed by one tenant's conveyance of
security deed.(Recent Court Decisions)(Biggers v. Crook)
The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that a joint tenancy is not
severed when one tenant conveys his interest in the property to secure a
debt.
William Biggers and Linda Crook, brother and sister, . . .
Owner-occupancy requirement is unconstitutional regulation of
property ownership.(Recent Court Decisions)(City of Wilmington v.
Owner-occupancy requirement is unconstitutional regulation of
property ownership
A municipal ordinance requiring owner occupancy was an
unconstitutional regulation of legal ownership and not a . . .
Charitable tax exemption applicable only to property physically
occupied by charitable corporation.(Recent Court Decisions)(Libe
The Supreme Court of Michigan ruled that a nonprofit corporation
was not entitled to a property tax exemption for houses leased to
charitable beneficiaries when the corporation maintained no . . .
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