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By Joel Ross, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
04 August 2009
Be careful when it comes to determining the value of a property because appraisals are based on a set of assumptions that, by definition, can’t be known, nor will they prove to be correct except by random coincidence.
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By Joel Ross, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
20 August 2009
When appraisals are used to validate excessive leverage and froth, they are doing a huge disservice to the client, investors and the economy.
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By David J. Sangree and Eric B. Hansen, HotelNewsNow.com columnists
12 July 2010
A solid project from a credit worthy developer with a well-documented market feasibility study and an appraisal report are essential in the quest for waterpark resort financing.
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By Patrick Mayock, Editor-in-Chief
07 December 2012
The appraisal community is divided between methods used to calculate the intangible values of hotel brands.
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By Daniel H. Lesser, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
14 August 2009
“In formulating an appraisal, a hotel appraiser does not create the actions of the marketplace; they reflect the thinking and rationale employed by prudent buyers and knowledgeable sellers.”
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
08 December 2009
The bidding by hotel acquisition funds over distressed properties might help spark a comeback in property valuations—but it’s still going to be a slow climb back.
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By Daniel H. Lesser, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
08 February 2010
There are many different factors that can influence the peaks and valleys of a hotel’s life cycle.
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By Joel Ross, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
28 July 2011
It’s impossible to project anything in such volatile times—let alone hotel value. That’s why the true measure of a hotel real-estate investment is cash flow.
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By Joel Ross, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
16 December 2011
Appraisals go stale the minute they’re issued, and they typically lack key market insight. If you really want to know whether a project makes sense, retain a senior hotel industry consultant.
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By Jason Q. Freed, News Editor-Americas
27 January 2011
Values are still up in the air, debt terms are wide-ranging, and new construction won’t be viable during 2011, said members of IREFAC during the closing session of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit.
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