by Appraisal Economics | Dec 12, 2025 | Blog, Infrastructure, Tech News, Valuation
The rapid ascent of the “Magnificent 7”, consisting of Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, and NVIDIA, has reshaped both equity markets and public expectations about the future of artificial intelligence. Their shared belief that AI will transform...
by Appraisal Economics | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog, Infrastructure, Non-Profit, Tangible Property Valuation
Air rights are the legal rights to the airspace above a parcel of land. In a dense city like New York, that vertical dimension can be nearly as valuable as the land itself. When one owns a property, they automatically own the corresponding air rights. How far up you...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog, Business Valuation, Infrastructure, Non-Profit
As the ongoing government shutdown rapidly crosses historic thresholds, its economic and societal impacts have already become evident. These disruptions have already magnified and, in some cases, redefined the inherent challenges of a full-scale government shutdown,...
by Appraisal Economics | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Tangible Property Valuation
Fast-casual franchises are a staple of the dining sector, bringing a unique take on speed, quality control, and brand engagement. Franchise operators have matured from their early focus on experimentation and niche appeal into highly structured businesses that...
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 | Jul 25, 2024 | Infrastructure, Machinery Valuation, Power, Valuation
The US is currently grappling with a severe and escalating crisis in its water infrastructure. Decades of neglect, underfunding, and a lack of comprehensive policy reforms have left this critical system on the brink of failure. The nation’s water infrastructure,...
