Russell Roberts Appraisals is hiring! We are looking to fill the position of Certified General Appraiser. Now, there are three questions probably on your mind about this job opening. 1. Who is Russell Roberts Appraisals? Russell Roberts Appraisals was founded by Russell Roberts in 1992. He has invested over 25 years in gaining insight into … [Read more...]
The Commercial Appraisal Process
The Appraisal Process Thousands of commercial appraisals are ordered every day. If you own or have owned a commercial building, chances are that a commercial appraisal was ordered by your lending institution to evaluate the value of the property against the loan amount. An appraisal simply provides an educated opinion of the value in order to … [Read more...]
Good News for my Neighbors in Elizabethtown, Kentucky
I spend a lot of time analyzing data. A LOT. That's because I spend a lot of time working. For many involved in the real estate industry, the economic events of 2008 presented serious challenges in providing for our families. Try relocating to a new state and rebuilding an appraisal business during such a time. :) I thought Ranger School was … [Read more...]
Discerning Commercial Real Estate Trends in Kentucky
It's been a while since my last post. I have been absolutely swamped, working weekends for the last several months. Catching up is always nice but it's a two-edged sword. I joke with friends that I have spent the last twenty-five years going out of business. During my absence I've been researching various types of commercial real estate in Kentucky … [Read more...]
Allocating Commercial Real Estate Value the “Right” Way
There is a tea party underway. But it doesn't involve a particular political party. It involves a revolt against real estate taxes levied by local taxing authorities against real estate owned by companies with national name recognition like Walgreen's, General Electric, and Brigestone. These companies contend that they're being taxed on their hard … [Read more...]
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