What's Worthwhile On-Line

More than two years have passed since we last reported what's on-line. Back then it was a challege to find anything real estate related. Today, the challenge has changed: the challenge now is finding anything worthwhile that is real estate related. In addition to our own site, here are five more we consider worthwhile:

American Society of Appraisers -- When you need an appraiser not only for RE, but also perhaps for machinery and equipment, a business, or even the family jewels, this is a good place to start <http://www.appraisers.org/>.
Appraisal Foundation -- Wondering what's on the horizon regarding the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP)? Find out here from the horse's mouth <http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/>.
Appraisal Institute (AI) -- Looking for some specialized appraisal information? Connect here to the AI's Lum Library <http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/>.
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) -- Looking for some specialized assessment information? Connect here to the IAAO's Paul V. Corusy Library <http://www.iaao.org/>.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- Looking to see if a property is contaminated. You can search for sites by facility name or geographic location <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/cerclis/cerclis_query.html>.

Steve
Stephen Traub, ASA
Publisher, PVM ^SM

The author, Stephen Traub, ASA, is Chief Commercial Appraiser for Property Valuation Advisors, Newburyport, MA. He is a certified general appraiser in NH, ME and MA. He can be reached at 978-462-4347 or:
by e-mail: straub@shore.net