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Lack of Marketability Discount Requires Empirical Support
The discount for lack of marketability is an often-contested valuation adjustment that requires a particularly detailed process. When calculating any valuation adjustment, an appraiser obviously can't just pick a number out...

Computing Tax Basis Counts when Selling a Highly Appreciated Home
Residential real estate prices in many markets have surged over the last few years. As a homeowner, you may be sitting on a significant unrealized gain, especially if you've owned your...

How To Recognize a Good Leader for Your Company
Traditional interviews, background checks, and clever "scenario" questions might help you turn up a good leader. But sometimes, in spite of your best efforts, you end up hiring a problem, and...