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Real Estate Expert Witness CO 533072

Expertise Description

I am a skilled real estate expert witness with a focus in commercial real estate, leasing office space, commercial real estate brokerage, Denver flex space, market analysis, research analysis, due diligence, and negotiation (existing lease renewals or expansions). I have worked in real estate for over 30 years and have spent more than two decades offering consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a real estate expert witness.

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Property Management Expert Witness FL 500040

Expertise Description

With over 50 years experience in facility & property management, I have an expertise in the management, operation and maintenance of real estate; preparing operating budgets and projections; performing energy audits; evaluating service contracts; developing contract specifications; implementing preventive maintenance programs; and due-diligence assessments. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for numerous clients as a property management expert witness for more than 25 years.

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Real Estate Law Expert 530582 PA

Expertise Description

I have over 30 years experience in real estate law with an expertise in real estate, landlord-tenant law, condominium and commercial litigation, commercial litigation, collections, creditors’ rights. I have additional expertise as a real estate broker. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for more than 5 years as a real estate law expert witness.

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Homeowners Association/HOA Expert 530544 CO

Expertise Description

I have spent over 45 years working in the real estate industry. I have specialized in homeowners association management, property management, financial risk management, covenant enforcement, and community management. I am offering my services as a homeowners association expert witness.

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Property Management Expert 522832 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have spent more than 40 years working in the real estate industry with a focus in residential and commercial property management, habitability issues, landlord/ tenant disputes, repairs and maintenance, budget, and financial matters. I have prior experience offering deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony as a property management expert witness.

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Real Estate Expert 529257 NJ

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years experience in real estate with a focus in real estate firm management, realtor supervision, real estate and mortgage fraud detection, regulatory compliance and standard of care matters, mortgage expert, short sale, and loss mitigation. I have prior experience providing deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony as a real estate expert witness.

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Property Management Expert 524230 NV

Expertise Description

With over 45 years experience in property management, my areas of expertise includes managing single-family homes, apartment communities, condominiums, affordable housing, properties specifically designed for seniors and commercial properties. I have additional knowledge in investment real estate valuation and asset management. I have spent more than 15 years providing numerous clients with consultations and deposition as a property management expert witness.

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Property Management Expert 521518 CA(S)

Expertise Description

My career has spanned over 25 years in Property Management with expertise in habitability issues, standard practices of property management, and rental valuations of residential properties (single family houses, individual condos and small apartment communities). I have also worked for over 15 years as a property management expert witness by providing consultations and deposition.

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Commercial Real Estate Reno Expert 508818 NV

Expertise Description

With over 15 years experience in Commercial Real Estate, I have an expertise in land acquisition, property and brokerage; investment properties and property management; and international property. I have additional knowledge in helping foreign nationals purchase real property in the United States. I have also spent more than 10 years working as a commercial real estate expert witness in Reno, Nevada.

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Real Estate Developer Los Angeles Expert 500155 CA(S)

Expertise Description

My career has spanned over 30 years in successful private and corporate mixed-use real estate and development operations, specializing in land acquisition, land development, major project entitlement, project design, development, finance, and marketing. My background includes managing internal operations, strategic planning, business plan development, team building, and public relations for both large and small public and private companies, serving as the public, industry, and media representative at public hearings, industry conferences and community outreach programs. As an attorney, I regularly provide litigation support and expert witness service, as well as leading complex negotiations, reviewing and implementing ordinances, drafting agreements, structuring compliance, and directing teams of consultants and outside counsel. I have also spent more than 10 years as a real estate expert witness in Southern California and have offered various clients such services as consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Valuation Expert 520430 OH

Expertise Description

I have been working in the real estate industry for more than 30 years with a focus in real estate valuation. I have expertise in complex valuation problems, including specialized appraisals, such as relocation, review, REO, and forensic assignments. My specialties also include valuation technology, valuation consulting, real estate data analysis and management, forensic residential appraisals, and relocation appraisals. I have also spent over 30 years as a real estate valuation expert witness in Ohio by providing clients with deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony.

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Commercial Real Estate Expert 514157 CA(S)

Expertise Description

With more than 35 years of experience in all areas of the Commercial Real Estate field, my career has been especially focused on landlord-tenant disputes, move-out condition, property management, due diligence, and 1031 exchange, among other related topics. I have spent time as a commercial real estate expert witness in California and have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony to numerous clients.

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Real Estate Developer Expert 500155 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I offer over 30 years of experience in successful private and corporate mixed-use real estate and development operations, specializing in land acquisition, land development, major project entitlement, project design, development, finance, and marketing. My background includes managing internal operations, strategic planning, business plan development, team building, and public relations for both large and small public and private companies, serving as the public, industry, and media representative at public hearings, industry conferences and community outreach programs. As an attorney, I regularly provide litigation support and expert witness service, as well as leading complex negotiations, reviewing and implementing ordinances, drafting agreements, structuring compliance, and directing teams of consultants and outside counsel. I have offered such services as a real estate expert witness in California for more than 10 years.

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Tax Accounting Expert 518855 SC

Expertise Description

I possess over thirty years experience in public accounting with privately owned, closely held businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, real estate management, nonprofit organizations, and litigation support consultation. Expertise includes audits, reviews & compilations; evaluations; tax preparation; 401k plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans; bookkeeping; payroll; IRS representations, etc. I have prior expert witness experience; more than 30 years in consulting.

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Real Estate Brokerage Expert 518861 SC

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My experience in real estate brokerage has spanned over a decade with a focus in industrial, land and investment properties, strategic planning, site selection, design, construction and initial occupancy to ongoing cost-effective operations and dispositions. I have knowledge in assisting corporations, investors and owners in effectively managing real estate operations and portfolios, creating and executing long- and short-term strategic plans that deliver reduced occupancy costs, increased efficiency and, ultimately, maximized value. I have worked as an expert witness by providing consultations and I have prior depositions experience.

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Property Management Expert 503703 AL

Expertise Description

I have more than 20 years of experience in the field of Real Estate Management. I am the owner of a full service real estate property management firm that specializes in the management of private residential, commercial and industrial property throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. I have regularly worked on a number of assets that required demolition, modernization, Title V septic work, lead paint testing or abatement. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Expert 514912 WA

Expertise Description

I have more than 15 years managing commercial properties as a Financial Strategist. I have sold and leased on market properties, generated market comparable reports, and I have strategized with property owners and real estate professionals to optimize real estate assets. I have extensive residential and commercial mortgage experience. I have provided financial advisory services as well as turnaround management, and receivership for clients. I have worked with multiple product types, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily. I have additional experience with a commercial and multi-family brokerage firm and have helped originate loans and facilitate closings.

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Property Management Expert 509014 AL

Expertise Description

I have been a Real Estate Licensee and Broker for over 40 years, specializing in commercial and residential real estate, from sales to property management. I hold the CPM designation (Certified Property Manager). I hold a broker’s license along with a property management permit and supervisory community management licenses from the State of Nevada. I am an author of real estate articles and books as well as an instructor. I have written management and legal courses for the State that have continuing education credits for licensees. I have been writing a weekly Q and A article for a large newspaper in Nevada since1996 pertaining to association management. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in matters pertaining to personal injury, mold, bankruptcy, violations of NRS 645 and NAC 645 pertaining to regulations and codes involving real estate licensees’ conduct in real estate transactions, such as non-disclosure of material facts and landlord tenant issues NRS 118A. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Mortgage Expert 107615 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have more than 25 years of experience in Mortgage and Real Estate. I specialize in mortgage fraud, predatory lending practices, lender liability, landlord / tenant disputes, real estate fraud and disputes, real estate disclosures and standards of care, and offering opinions on industry standards and practices. My experience includes litigation consulting in the following areas: plaintiff and defense strategies concerning breach of contract and / or fraud; mortgage fraud litigation; credit underwriting; brokers malpractice issues; title insurance coverage, exclusions, and claims; and commission compensations issues. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Management Expert 56867 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 35 years experience in real estate law, accounting, and marketing, concentrating in real estate management. My expertise includes: apartment complex supervision; asset / facilities / property management; commercial real estate brokerage; construction budgeting / supervision; property management (commercial / industrial), including leasing; real estate investments; and receivership situations. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Real Estate Investment Expert 56945 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience practicing real estate, specializing in real estate management, real estate investments, and real estate marketing. My expertise includes: assisted housing; commercial real estate investments; energy conservation; property beautification; property management; residential real estate investments; real estate marketing; real estate management, policies and procedures; and sales. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Broker Expert 56901 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 35 years experience as a real estate broker and licensed general contractor, specializing in real estate transactions and construction matters. My real estate expertise includes: sales; leases; contracts; property management; foreclosures; economic analysis; disclosure; data research; habitability; standards of care; residential investment properties; and duties of agents / sellers / buyers. My construction expertise includes: building codes / violations; business loss; contract disputes; construction defects / damage; construction management; framing; inspections; mold; plumbing / piping; septic failure; plywood; research / records; roofing; roof systems; stigma analysis; and standards of care, in addition to geotechnical situations (land movement). I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Valuation And Appraisal Expert 47300 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years as a real estate consultant and appraiser experienced in valuation, appraisal review/standards, cost–benefit analysis, acquisition/disposition, litigation support, estate planning and management, property taxation, assessment, fractional interests, land economic and site physical research, and feasibility studies. My real estate experience includes residential (single family, apartments, condominiums, subdivision analysis), commercial (retail, hotels, offices, land), industrial, and mixed use with special expertise in waterfront property (retail, marinas, port facilities, wetlands, riparian, and small craft harbors). I have more than 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Development Expert 45667 TX

Expertise Description

I have over 55 years experience as a real estate developer and manager of commercial and residential properties, as well as an owner of various business ventures. My extensive experience includes finance, marketing, leasing, construction, management, manufacturing, and long term planning. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Management Expert 43318 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in real estate management with commercial and residential property management, multi-family properties, large urban apartment complexes, shopping malls, motels and hotels, condominiums, office buildings, as well as office and mixed-use complexes. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Residential Construction Expert 43290 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have more 35 years experience in the field of Residential Real Estate. My experience includes commercial roof construction, residential construction, and maintenance. I am part owner of a Property Management company, which manages 8,500 units of apartments and condominiums. My expertise includes all aspects of property management, including financial, maintenance, leasing, security, and landlord / tenant disputes. I have over 10 years expert witness experience.

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Real Estate Developer Expert 169205 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Commercial Construction. I am the Founder and President of a general contractor and commercial real estate developer. My projects include: commercial and industrial buildings; retail stores and shopping centers; cost of repair; manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters; office and medical buildings; self-storage mini-warehouses; tenant improvements and renovations; and off-site street improvements and land developments. In addition, I have built and remodeled custom homes and apartment projects. As a commercial real estate developer, I have participated as a principal or manager in the ownership, investment, development, acquisition, financing, planning, design, construction, and management of over 1,500,000 square feet of commercial, industrial, and office projects. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Property Management Expert 20385 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 45 years experience in real estate brokerage and property management. My areas of expertise include profitability, value appreciation, property market and income analysis, management and marketing plans, finance, internal auditing, budgeting and implementation of information systems. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Commercial Real Estate Expert 12171 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in commercial real estate management, sales, brokerage, and development including due diligence (investment), property management, lease interpretation, commercial lease negotiations, options, lessor/lessee disputes, real estate customs and practices, exclusives, pro-formas, traffic and building layouts. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Investment Expert 9073 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 40 years experience in the field of real estate investments and development; areas include commercial, residential property and land development (office, industrial, retail, apartment, single family subdivision, hotel, park and educational uses), economic / financial analysis, analysis of damages / lost profits, asset and property management, development, leases and ground leases, standards of care / due diligence, property financing, entitlement matters, land use policy, contracting, public sector development, professional standards, landlord / tenant disputes, environmental remediation, acquisitions and mergers of real estate interests, standards for public RFP competitions, and arbitrator AAA. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience.

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Real Estate Expert 8930 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have many years experience in real estate appraisal and real estate brokerage issues. My areas of expertise include: brokerage, appraisals, property management, asset management and investments. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Residential Development Expert 457394 AL

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Residential Development Strategy with expertise in providing feasibility analysis, valuation determination, real estates damages, community positioning and optimization studies, marketing strategies and ongoing implementation assistance for properties throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean which have includes well over 155,000 housing units in over 950 communities. I have assisted in supervising implementation of selected strategies for hands-on involvement in community planning, product design, administration, marketing, merchandising, promotion and management supervision and training of the sales and leasing teams. I have experience with the complete spectrum of real estate development and all facets of the homebuilding industry and have a unique in-depth familiarity with a multitude of local markets around the country. I am also actively involved with a wide variety of commercial, recreational, time-sharing and missed-use real estate developments. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Appraisal Expert 500391 TN

Expertise Description

I have more than 10 years experience in the field of Real Estate with expertise in Appraisal. I have experience with a variety of property types such as industrial buildings, office buildings, retail buildings, apartment buildings, commercial/ industrial condominiums, vacant industrial, tax appeals, commercial, and/ or residential land (including subdivisions) and a number of other special uses such as churches, car washes, self-storage facilities, convenience stores, schools, and daycares. I have additional experience with mortgage loans, management decisions regarding real estate portfolio management, acquisitions, tax appeal litigation, and estate purposes. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Real Estate Expert 381508 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years experience in Real Estate. My areas of expertise include commercial real estate development, brokerage/investment, syndication, leasing, equity analyst, private equity sourcing, operations and asset management. I have experience in the redevelopment of commercial retail centers and single tenant properties, as well as financial analyses, market valuations, and financing proposals.

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Real Estate Expert 441177 CA(S)

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I have more than 20 years experience in real estate with expertise in both commercial and residential areas. I have experience in real estate investment and property management specializing in the acquisition, development and management of commercial, retail, industrial and multi-family housing, as well as equity, rents, issues, and profits receiving. I have additional experience with gas stations/c-store/car wash, restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, condo//single family residential construction completion, residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE), health and safety compliance issues involving sub-standard real estate, code enforcement actions, government enforcement receivingships, partnerships/business/marital dissolutions, residential development, leasing and brokerage, and asset liquidation. I have provided courtroom testimony, consultations, and deposition as a real estate expert witness for over 10 years.

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Business Valuation Expert 463563 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Business with expertise in theft, fraud, buyer/seller disputes, divorce, actual income determination, and loss income determination. I have knowledge in real estate, brokerage, due diligence, foreclosure sales, loan modifications, real estate debt negotiations, and sales. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Inspection Expert 134999 TX

Expertise Description

I have more than 40 years in the field of Civil Engineering with expertise in construction management and inspection. I have Electrical Inspector experience with preparing plans and specifications for residential and commercial designs; structural design; renovation, inspection of: dams, highways, historical buildings, storm drain channel systems, and site inspection reports. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Appraisal Expert 455508 NY

Expertise Description

I have more than 20 years experience in industrial buildings, the field of Real Estate Appraisal with expertise in commercial and high value residential properties with an emphasis on litigation, diminution in value, eminent domain, taxation, partial interests and zoning. I have additional knowledge in mortgage brokerage for commercial and residential properties. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Retail Property Appraisal Expert 169640 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Real Estate Appraisal with expertise in insurance standard of care for agents and brokers, large multi-tenant and single-tenant retail properties, suburban and downtown office buildings, mixed-use facilities, industrial facilities, hotels, waterfront properties, right-of- ways, easements, ground leases, subdivisions, resort properties, golf courses, vineyards, and thousands of acres of land. I have also appraised all types of residential real estate including: damages, single family homes, high-rise and low-rise apartment buildings, entire condominium complexes, tenancies in common, ranches, cooperatives, timeshares and individual condominium units. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Broker Expert 453283 CA(N)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Real Estate with expertise in conventional and private lending, practice and standard of care issues, finance principles and practices, residential and commercial sales, as well as leasing. I have additional knowledge in commercial, industrial, and residential property management, and all aspects of project management. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Property Management Expert 450738 AK

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Property Management with expertise in residential real estate, apartment buildings, and real estate brokerage. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Expert 438977 AL

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I have more than 10 years experience in the fields of Commercial and Residential Real Estate with expertise in sales, purchases, leases, refinancing, mortgage lending, landlord/tenant matters, development of land, corporate entity formation, and franchise agreements. I have additional experience in recording and filing fees.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Expert 446026 FL

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Appraisal. My expertise includes commercial property condition assessments and commercial appraisal services for lenders and individual investors such as; valuation procedures, limited appraisals, valuation analysis, cost estimation, and real estate. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Management Expert 441110 NJ

Expertise Description

I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Real Estate Management. I have extensive experience with loan portfolios, site surveys, foreclosure, property management, funding, analysis of costs, lease terms, commercial lease negotiations, management company documents and allocation procedures. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Broker Expert 424229 CA(N)

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of Real Estate. My experience includes real estate disclosures, property management, and urban land economics, in addition to Specialization in residential real estate. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Land Use Expert 375773 NJ

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Real Estate Commercial Appraisal and Land Use Planning. My expertise includes deep and varied knowledge of factors influencing property value, land development potential, economic and market feasibility, growth trends, income and risk, and contributing factors to the Highest and Best Use of real property. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Homeowners Association Expert 387119 FL

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I have more than 15 years experience in the field of Real Estate and Community Association / Property Management. My expertise includes building management, homeowners associations, premises liability, residential real estate, condominium associations, legislation, residential community associations, maintenance, and collections. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Broker Expert 343255 FL

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I have more than 25 years experience in the field of Commercial Real Estate as broker and owner of a portfolio of office buildings. My expertise includes management, sales, leasing, and financing of commercial real estate. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Property Management Expert 342907 CA(N)

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I have prior experience in Real Estate and Property Management. I am a certified Property Manager experienced in issues involving residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use properties. My additional experience includes organizational assessments, asset repositioning, investment feasibility, litigation support, due diligence, business development practices, and marketing. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Real Estate Entitlement Expert 370604 CA(N)

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of real estate entitlement, development, and homebuilding areas, including matters such as joint venture partnerships disputes, planning and marketing matters, price/profit participation disputes, homebuilding disputes, land development issues, development constraint issues, brokerage disputes, standards of care issues, and Industry customs and practices. I have additional experience with rebuttal analysis of opposing expert’s reports, project management issues, development risk analysis, land acquisition analysis, entitlement issues and constraints, due diligence evaluation, standards of care, highest-and-best use analysis, market analysis and marketing issues, General Plan Amendment (GPA) and zoning issues, and master planned community analysis. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Commercial Real Estate Expert 342233 IL

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I have over 35 years experience in the Real Estate industry. My expertise includes commercial real estate, with particular focus in retail real estate and shopping centers, both with regards to valuation and lending issues as well as leasing and tenant mix, and landlord / tenant disputes. I am also an expert bankruptcy real estate appraiser, especially as it relates to all areas of real estate. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Commercial Real Estate Expert 343562 CT

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of Commercial Real Estate. I have experience with all facets of real estate portfolio, asset, and property management. My expertise includes acquisition, disposition, due diligence (investment), and financing transactions of income-producing real estate as well as leasing and property operations and, real estate-related risk management / insurance and legal matters. I have experience in foreclosure, appraisal review, commercial mortgage workouts, commercial lease negotiations, commercial property condition assessments, and real estate bankruptcy matters. I have extensive experience with shopping center management, easement agreements, slip-and-fall matters, vehicular accidents, third-party torts, etc. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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