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Time to think about your 2006 tax return

on December 15, 2006

We make and sell software and technology, we don't give tax advice. Hopefully, you already seek professional help with your business' books. If so, consult your tax professional about whether these year-end business and personal tax tips might be right for you:

AVM companies now admit to using appraisals for their data

on November 10, 2006

Recently valuation data company FNC, Inc.  posted an article by its chief legal counsel arguing that appraisals are not copyrightable.  The U.S.  Copyright Office and appraisers who have won copyright infringement suits are among those likely to disagree.  But the interesting part of the article, appearing at this link, was this: Copyrighting an appraisal, however, […]

AVM companies now admit to using appraisals for their data

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Recently valuation data company FNC, Inc. posted an article by its chief legal counsel arguing that appraisals are not copyrightable. The U.S. Copyright Office and appraisers who have won copyright infringement suits are among those likely to disagree. But the interesting part of the article, appearing at this link, was this:

Survey results show informed, professional appraisal industry

on October 17, 2006

Forty-seven percent of appraisers believe the level of federal regulation of their profession is just right, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the National Association of REALTORS® Marketing Research Department and released recently.  Splitting the difference almost evenly, 27 percent said there is too little federal regulation of appraisers and 25 percent […]

Survey results show informed, professional appraisal industry

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Forty-seven percent of appraisers believe the level of federal regulation of their profession is just right, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the National Association of REALTORS® Marketing Research Department and released recently. Splitting the difference almost evenly, 27 percent said there is too little federal regulation of appraisers and 25 percent […]

Consider reverse mortgages for full-fee, high-touch work

on September 28, 2006

Reverse mortgages haven’t really caught on.  But they’re bound to.  And since every one requires a full appraisal from a professional with certain skills and credentials, it’s a huge potential source of business for the right appraiser. A reverse mortgage lets homeowners aged 62 or older convert the equity in their homes into regular monthly […]