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Aug 25, 2017 08:00 AM

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 nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers Thursday by its Board of Directors in Chicago.

Aug 09, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Book Helps Value ‘Green’ Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate valuation professionals must master a new set of terminology and concepts to identify and understand “green” property characteristics and to recognize their effects on market demand and value, according to a new book published by the Appraisal Institute.

Jul 12, 2017 08:00 AM

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.

Jun 29, 2017 08:00 AM

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 magazine’s second quarter 2017 issue.

Jun 27, 2017 11:15 AM

Cart Paths Can Devalue Golf Course Condos: The Appraisal Journal

Golf course condominiums located near cart paths – especially those close to tee boxes and putting greens – can sell for lower prices than other golf course condos, according to an article published this week in The Appraisal Journal.

Jun 12, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Honors 14 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 Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Woody R. Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was named the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award during the International Valuation Conference in Ottawa, Ontario.

Jun 09, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisers from around World Gather in Ottawa for International Valuation Conference

More than 600 appraisers from around the world assembled yesterday in the capital city of Canada for one of the largest networking and professional development opportunities within the real estate valuation profession.

May 16, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Improves Tool to Aid Valuation of ‘Green’ Home Features

The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today released an updated research tool to assist appraisers and users of appraisal services in understanding market reactions to green and energy efficient homes.

May 11, 2017 08:00 AM

Low-cost Landscaping Can Boost Home Values: Appraisal Institute

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today reminded homeowners that inexpensive landscaping improvements can add to home values and help increase salability.

Apr 26, 2017 08:00 AM

Appraisal Institute Supports Bill Enhancing Consumer Protections for PACE Loans

The Appraisal Institute joined more than two dozen other real estate organizations Monday in expressing support for federal legislation that would enhance consumer protection requirements for Property Assessed Clean Energy loans, known as PACE loans.

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