As promised in the postscript to last week’s post about the appellate ruling in the Gould case, affirming Justice Platkin’s order granting the oppressed minority shareholder’s dissolution petition ...

Among the many types of investment assets that may be owned in a marital estate or a decedent's estate are ownership interests in privately held businesses. Such interests may be in an operating ...

The appraisal business is modernizing while still working on things related to well-publicized accusations of bias in the profession. That’s the belief of those who work in the industry in different ...

A major misconception I see among small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners is centered around the concept of business valuations—how they work, why you should get one and when it is appropriate ...

While many groups bear culpability for the subprime mortgage meltdown, appraisers, in particular, helped determine the sea levels that have put millions of Americans “underwater.” As the crisis has ...

It’s been more than 13 years but “the leaky roof case” is still at the top of the list when it comes to defining and understanding the basic responsibilities of appraisers and inspectors. It’s also ...

This is Part 2 of a four-part Bisnow investigative series exploring the appraisal profession, its importance to commercial real estate and the broader economy, and the people and organizations that ...

Most Americans know that owning a home sets the foundation for creating generational wealth. But have you ever wondered how the value of a home is determined? Property appraisers are responsible for ...