by Appraisal Economics | Apr 24, 2025 | Asset Appraisal, Blog, Business Valuation
In recent years, one of the most surprising catalysts for housing development has come not from urban planners, developers, or local governments but from shopping malls. Many malls are no longer the epicenters of suburban retail culture they once were. As e-commerce...
by Appraisal Economics | Apr 24, 2025 | Asset Appraisal, Bankruptcy, Blog, Infrastructure
The U.S. water utility landscape 2024 was shaped by declining M&A activity, intensifying regulatory pressures, and shifting investment dynamics. As we enter 2025, utilities, investors, and public agencies must brace for continued disruption and renewed scrutiny....
by Appraisal Economics | Feb 7, 2025 | Asset Appraisal, Blog, Business Valuation
An Up-C structure is an efficient vehicle for operating partnerships seeking to access public capital markets while preserving favorable tax treatment for original owners. Unlike a traditional C corporation IPO, this structure allows pre-IPO investors—typically...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 28, 2024 | Asset Appraisal, Blog
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in 2024 raises questions about the economic direction the United States will take — particularly regarding trade policies, interest rates, and broader fiscal strategies. Trump’s previous tenure brought unconventional...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 12, 2024 | Asset Appraisal, Blog, Business Valuation, Sports Franchise Valuation
As college athletics evolves to reflect a myriad of macro trends and changes, private equity firms are moving to carve out a significant stake in this emerging, lucrative asset class. Driven by the recent legal and regulatory changes surrounding athlete compensation,...
by Appraisal Economics | Oct 28, 2024 | Asset Appraisal, Blog, Taxes
In 2024, new tax consequences are significantly impacting the use of life insurance in succession planning. The recent ruling in Connelly v. United States has reshaped how closely held businesses navigate estate taxes when using life insurance to fund buy-sell...
