Archive for the ‘Valuation Issues’ Category
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What Makes an “Expert” an Expert?
For those of you who don’t know much about me, my valuation practice concentrates on complex real estate uses, certain types of businesses, and certain types of machinery and equipment. Additionally, I specialize in the field of litigation. Consequently, I’m frequently called upon to provide testimony as an “expert witness.” The most common question I [...]
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Real Estate Appraising: Pretty Simple Stuff
To me, one of the most fascinating things about appraising real estate is how terribly simple it is. Yet, there are people in this world who profess that unless an appraiser has a college degree and extensive industry training they can’t possibly know what they’re doing. Generally speaking, while real estate industry experience is certainly [...]
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The Best Home Inspection Solution
Ever since people have asked me about getting a home inspection, I’ve advised them that the best home inspection solution is to hire individual professionals from each field they want inspected. Such as, hire a licensed electrician to inspect the electrical system; hire a plumber to inspect the plumbing; hire an HVAC contractor to inspect [...]
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ASA Dismisses Ethics Complaint Against Kenneth J. Jones in the Brookfield Quarry Case
As a result of providing my unbiased professional valuation and consulting services in the condemnation matter of Rock Acquisition, LP vs. State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, commonly referred to as the Brookfield Quarry case: 1. I have been falsely accused of ethical violations during a trial while giving testimony without the benefit of due [...]
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Politics and Real Estate: Conjoined Twins
Some people ask me, “Why are you so involved in political discussions?” Then, there are others who are far more critical of my involvement in political discussion (including my own son). And, there are yet others who are also in the real estate industry, who warn me, “You’re going to alienate potential clients by talking [...]
