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 | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Non-Profit
Trade between the United States and Canada is profoundly significant because both countries trade with each other the most. Any form of trade conflict would be equally damaging to both countries. A trade dispute in the form of a trade war between these two nations...
by Appraisal Economics | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Non-Profit
Nonprofit mergers in 2024 reflected an industry recalibrating in response to economic pressures, funding constraints, and shifting donor expectations. Organizations once hesitant to consolidate now view mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a proactive strategy...
by Appraisal Economics | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, election, Non-Profit
Over the last 10 years, wind, solar, and other clean energy technologies have reached a point where renewable energy is an essential part of the efforts to fight climate change. However, government policies underlie the path and growth of this sector, and the Trump...
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...
