In the world of real estate, it is common to use fair market value (FMV) as a way of describing the value of real estate or rents payable. However, perhaps not often considered is the issue that the ...

When the government exercises its power of eminent domain to take private property for public use, the U.S. Constitution requires it to provide “just compensation” to the property owner. But what does ...

Before an appraiser looks at a property you want to buy or currently own, there are things you should know that they won't ...

In Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023), a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that "home equity theft" is unconstitutional. If the government forecloses on a property for nonpayment of taxes or other debts, it ...

In their rush to get a deal, some prospective buyers ignore this key factor that determines a car’s worth. Not too long ago, I sold my home. There were a lot of reasons, but the main one was that the ...