ASA Member Charles Warren Quoted on The Watch List Article on Restricting CRE LendingThinning Loan Loss Coffers May Restrict CRE Lending
Efforts To Squirrel Away More Cash Keeping the Lid on Commercial Real Estate Lending
In addition to keeping an eye on declining property values, falling rents and rising vacancy rate numbers, the commercial real estate community [...]

Avoid IRS Scrutiny with Proper Year-End Tax Deduction PlanningReleased: November 26, 2008
HERNDON, Va. — Historical indications tell us, says the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, that despite the dismal economy this holiday season, a majority of people will still make charitable contributions. Charity Navigator notes that 50 percent of all charitable [...]

Tips for Hiring and Working with an AppraiserKnow When To Get Something Appraised
Make sure you have valuable items appraised for insurance purposes. You may want to add a rider to your homeowner’s insurance to cover them.
Are you donating an item to charity? If its value is more than $5,000, you will need an appraisal to [...]

Tips for Enhancing the Value of Your CarThe American Society of Appraisers highlights the top 10 steps consumers can take to help ensure the value of their car.
“Cars are usually the second largest purchase for most people, right after their house,” said Dave Kinney, accredited senior appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). “It [...]

Tips for Selling GoldWhen the price of gold goes up, gold fever often ensues and people jump to sell their gold jewelry or coins. However they may not always be getting the best deal. The American Society of Appraisers offers advice to consumers who want to know how and when to sell their gold [...]