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How To Use The Uniform Residential Appraisal Report, 2nd Edition                                                                                        By Martha Williams and William Ventolo Jr.

This text is designed to assist both new and experienced appraisers. Topics covered include: The Real Estate Marketplace, Appraisal Regulation, The Language of Appraisal, The Appraisal Process, Methods of Appraisal, and The Uniform Residential Appraisal Report.

This book is an invaluable guide to anyone developing appraisals involving HUD, FHA, VA, FHMC, FNMA and RTC. Each chapter is devoted to a specific section of the URAR and includes both a completed sample of the section covered as well as a practice section to be completed by the reader. 218 pages, 1994 copyright, 8 1/2 x 11"

$59.95

Income Property Appraisal                     

By Jeffrey Fisher and Robert Martin

This book is intended to introduce readers to the appraisal of real estate income property. Topics covered include: Introduction to Income Property Valuation, Appraisal Principles and the Appraisal Process, Market Area and Neighborhood Analysis, Site and Improvements Description Analysis, Introduction to the Income Approach, Compound Interest and Discount Factors, Cash-Flow Forecasting, Investment Return Calculations, Valuation of Income Property, Investment Measures with Mortgage Financing, Valuation of Mortgage and Equity Interests, Supporting the Discount Rate Selection, Leased Fee and Leasehold Valuation, Valuation with Nontypical Financing: Cash Equivalency, Direct Sales Comparison Approach, and Highest and Best Use Analysis.

This book is invaluable to any general appraisal certification examinee. Complete coverage of The Appraisal Foundation's exam content outline, numerous problems and illustrations and a glossary of key appraisal terms help readers pinpoint and correct problems before they sit for their state certification exam.352 pages, 1991 copyright, 8 1/2 x 11"

$85.95

 Income Property Valuation, 2nd Edition       

HOT OFF THE PRESS                                                                                                By Jeffrey Fisher and Robert  Martin
The new second edition provides comprehensive coverage of the appraisal of income property by analyzing properties that investors purchase because of income potential. Unlike traditional appraisal books, Income Property Valuation, addresses the income approach before discussing approaches to value. A CD-ROM is included with this edition, containing a trial version of ARGUSŪ 11.0 and Excel templates that readers can use to solve problems and examples from the text. 546 pages, 2004

Contents of the second edition include:                                                                                                    1. Introduction to Income Property Valuation
2. Appraisal Principles and Highest and Best Use
3. Market Area and Neighborhood Analysis
4. Compound Interest and Discount Factors
5. Cash-Flow Forecasting
6. Investment Return Calculations
7. Income Capitalization Approach
8. Sales Comparison Approach
9. Site and Improvements Description and Analysis
10. Site Valuation
11. The Cost Approach
12. Leased Fee and Leasehold Valuation
13. NEW!- Computer-Assisted Lease-by-Lease Analysis
14. Investment Measures with Mortgage Financing
15. Valuation of Mortgage and Equity Interests
16. Valuation of Nontypical Mortgage Financing
17. Risk Analysis
18. Tax Considerations in Income Property Valuation
19. Selecting and Supporting the Discount Rate
20. Highest and Best Use Analysis: Applications
21. Valuation of Proposed Projects
22. Valuation of Distressed Properties
23. Case Study: Appraisal of Bay Hill Apartments                                     

 

$89.99

 Investment Analysis For Real Estate Decisions, 5th Edition                                                                                                  By Gaylon E.  Greer and Phillip T.  Kolbe

Investment Analysis is an investment text geared toward the university-level student. With a focus on finance and economics, this text teaches students the fundamental ideas and concepts in real estate investment to aid in the decision-making process. With a new interior layout, updated material, and a brand-new CD-ROM Student Study Guide, this book is focused on giving the student the tools they need to succeed in their course. 489 pages, 2003 copyright  7 5/8 x 9 1/4"

Topics covered include:

  • Basic Issues in Real Estate Investment Analysis
     
  • Market Research and Cash-Flow Forecasting,
     
  • Using Borrowed Money
     
  • Income Tax Considerations
     
  • Measuring Investment Performance
     
  • The Risk Element
     
  • The Investment Analysis Process Illustrated
     
  • Real Estate as a Security

    • $39.95

     

    		 Investment Analysis For Appraisers                                           By Jeffrey Fisher and Robert Martin

    The focus of this book is on learning how to analyze real estate income property from an investor's perspective. Topics covered include: Introduction to Income Property Valuation, Compound Interest and Discount Factors, Cash-Flow Forecasting, Investment Return Calculation, Investment Measures with Mortgage Financing, Risk Analysis, and Tax Consideration in Investment Analysis.

    Techniques used by real estate investors and appraisers are introduced and illustrated with numerous examples. Also found in this text is a glossary of terms and annual and monthly compound interest tables. 152 pages, 1995 copyright,  8 1/2 x 11"
     

    $39.95

     

    		 The Language of Real Estate Appraisal                                          By Jeffrey Fisher, Robert Martin, and Paige Mosbaugh

    Includes over 1800 terms and formulas arranged alphabetically, with extensive examples where necessary to clarify the meaning of terms. An essential exam preparation tool and excellent daily reference, it defines and explains all the terminology commonly used in appraisal today. 264 pages, 1991 copyright, 6 x 9 "

     

    $35.99

     

    		 Uniform Standards Of Professional Appraisal Practice: Applying The Standards, NEWEST EDITION                             By Dennis S. Tosh and William B.  Rayburn

    The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice changes each year, and each year USPAP: Applying the Standards makes those changes clear and understandable. The book focuses particularly on the portions of the Standards that explain the development and reporting of real estate appraisals. Not only does Applying the Standards give an understandable description of USPAP, it includes other valuable resources: 30 case studies to test your understanding of the document in real-life situations; Two practice exams and multiple review questions with rationales and page references; and valuable website addresses and contact information for each state's appraisal board.

    184 pages, 2004 copyright, 8 1/2 x 11

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