2015 – volume 59 – Book 4

By George Canning, AACI, P. App., Canning Consultants Inc., London ON Introduction Real estate practitioners are using more visual aids than ever before to describe data in their appraisal and consulting reports. Graphical knowledge is key in terms of using…...

By Kari Benum, CRA, CRP, Dipl. J.A.; Ernie Paustian, AACI, P. App., RPA, CRP; and Dan Wilson, BCOMM, RI, AACI, P. App., Fellow, CRP Introduction Condominium and strata ownership continues to be a viable housing alternative for many Canadians. To…...

Here are some examples of how CRAs have successfully diversified their practice. Kari Benum, CRA      Reserve fund studies Kari Benum, CRA was fortunate to work for a large appraisal firm exploring a new line of business in reserve fund…...

Commercial real estate (CRE) has traditionally lagged other industries in technology investment, but this is all set to change By Colin B. Johnston, AACI, P. App., who leads Altus Group’s valuation practice nationally, including Altus’ 300 appraisers and consultants across…...

By John Shevchuk, C.Arb, AACI(Hon) Volunteer Member, Appeal Sub-committee, Barrister & Solicitor In the sale of real property and in landlord and tenant arrangements, it is quite common for questions to arise over the ownership of buildings, structures and other…...

By Larry Dybvig, AACI, P.App Volunteer Member, Standards Sub-Committee Professional associations maintain professional standards for their members; it is a hallmark of a professional organization. These standards reflect a combination of excerpts adopted from the standards of other similar organizations,…...