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Opinion: Stranger than fiction: Eminent domain displacement

Housing Wire

Imagine that the local government where you live is invoking eminent domain rights concerning your dear home to build a road or park or let a private developer do as they will (Kelo v. To make matters worse, there has been no offer to pay you for your home’s fair market and sales value. New London in 2005).

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Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. However, there are other methods for estimating land value. Depreciation!

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. Examples: A building owner has a single lease or multiple leases with tenants. Value Scenarios.

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

But once these qualities are developed, many appraisers find eminent domain work to be interesting, challenging but worthwhile, and financially rewarding. Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding.

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Why Industrial Space for Rent Is the Hottest CRE Sector in 2021

The Robert Weiler Company

Research : Also coined in the industry as “flex,” flex space is utilized for research and development to design new products. The two scenarios surrounding build-to-suit are speculative buildings and scenarios where the tenant has already been secured. Classification is a way to differentiate specific market features for investors.

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The Intricacies of Commercial Appraisals: A Guide for Investors and Business Owners

Appraisal Partners Blog

Commercial appraisals are not merely about determining the market value of a building; they are about assessing the economic potential and risks associated with that property. Factors like location, tenant mix, lease rates, and building amenities play a critical role in determining their value. can also be a factor.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

Or, a home may be purchased for its income potential, with the purpose of renting the property to a tenant. Qualifying for a conventional mortgage on one of these properties is a challenge and without a tenant in place or proof of income, most lenders won’t even consider financing the investment property. If only it was that simple.

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