In the dynamic world of real estate, it’s crucial to adapt to changing market conditions, especially when it comes to property valuation. One effective method for this is utilizing adjustments to non-linear market conditions. In this post, I’ll walk you Read more…
The Jefferson County Kentucky PVA office has not updated their 2025 calendar yet. However, we estimate that updated assessments will be mailed in early April. The PVA Online Appeal process will be from late April into early May. If the Read more…
In order to improve the availability of housing in Louisville, Metro Council has approved ADUs in certain zoning areas and under certain conditions. An ADU, or “Accessory Dwelling Unit”, is additional living area, self-contained, on an existing single-unit (fka single-family) Read more…
I admit when I was a fresh young commercial appraiser, I never understood why we always broke out the values in a going concern analysis. However, over time I began to understand the importance of doing this for the reader. Read more…
On Monday, 14, 2024, the Michigan chapter hosted the STR class. We had a great turnout and a great setting. The Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College has a Coast Guard school and a Culinary school, so we had a Read more…
We sat down with Jonathan Klunk to discuss real estate, everyone’s favorite topic. I encourage you to listen and then comment. Listen here.
Bell Ferris taught 30+ appraisers, investors, and regulators at ValExpo 2024 at Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas this past week. The Appraisal Institute, a sponsor of the event, put on the class. We discussed the components necessary to properly appraise Read more…
Bell Ferris completed 19 appraisal reports for the 2024 Jefferson County Kentucky Tax Appeal season. After that, we testified in 18 of those hearings in July. In each case, the PVA agreed to, or very close to, our market value of Read more…
Our #1 appraiser was interviewed by Jonathan Klunk, a Realtor, friend, and all-around great guy about appraisals in real estate transactions. Click below to link to the Podcast episode.
The Iowa Chapter of the Appraisal Institute hosted the premiere of the Short-Term Rental class on May 9th and 10th in Des Moines and Iowa City. Executive Director Shauna Gehring arranged the back-to-back classes to serve the appraisers spread out across Iowa. Read more…
