For the Real Estate Community
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Speech to Banker's Association d som
On March 13, 2008, I had the honor of speaking to Banker's Associations on NH, ME & VT's Tri-State Mortgage Conference. It was an update on changes in the real estate appraisal regulatory environment and issues that concern both bankers and appraisers. Click here to go to a page that has the text of the speech, as well as links to the additional information I referenced in that speech. The "Download Now" button will get you a copy of the speech.

Speech to Seacoast Board    
On Friday, August 2, 2002, I had the honor of speaking to the Seacoast Board of Realtors. This will download a copy of the speech itself (requires Adobe Acrobat). Or, select this link Speech Text  to read the speech on-line. The info is dated, but it is good background information.

Home Price Study  
A long term study of the prices of starter homes in Portsmouth (requires Adobe Acrobat)   

Portsmouth Single Family Sales (Now updated through June 2008)
Table depicting the rate of appreciation of houses and condominiums in Portsmouth.

Stratham Sales (Discontinued as of January 2004)
A table depicting the rate of appreciation of houses and condos in Stratham.

Opinion Poll of Portsmouth Office Market Participants
This is a semi-annual opinion poll that measures the perceptions of office market participants

Employment Information   
Tables showing the growth of employment in the City of Portsmouth from 1997 to 2000 (requires Adobe Acrobat).

FNMA Regulations
Excerpts from the Fannie Mae Selling Guide that dispel various myths about the suitability of comparable sales in residential appraisals

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