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Golf Course Valuation and Bailouts

by Administrator on Mar 3, 2017 Golf Course Appraisal 1285 Views

If you read the golf industry articles online you will find that they tout the increasing number of players and the strong future of golf. I can't take issue with any of the arguments that they make, the game and the future survival of golf today is unassailable. The problem with the strong golf industry argument for golf course appraisers is that the golf course business is not the golf industry. Golf courses have been struggling financially since the early 2000's, many were further damaged by the recession of 2008, and today the survivors are reeling from the increasing cost of operations and water.

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Sony's RX 100 Cameras are a Great Choice for Appraisers

by Administrator on Mar 26, 2017 Technology 3745 Views

I have written in another online article about the Nikon D3300 which is a through the lens digital camera that has worked great for me in my appraisal business. The Nikon is a 24 Megapixel camera that is the size of a typical single lens reflex (SLR) camera so I generally move it around in a large camera bag that contains extra room for lenses, batteries, chargers, memory chips and even a small stand. The problem with always having to carry around a large camera bag full of equipment is that it's not always convenient. The Nikon camera takes excellent photos but if I'm running out for one or a few comparable sales photos or I'm already out and don't want to go back to my office to get the bag I rely on my Sony RX 100. I have owned more than a few RX 100 cameras over the years and I have been happiest with the original model 1 and the model 3.

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Ground Leases and Building Leases

Jun 26, 2015 • 1845 Views

Some of the Reasons to Buy a Home

Mar 4, 2012 • 1912 Views

Real Estate Leverage and How it Works

Jul 7, 2012 • 2246 Views