by Appraisal Economics | May 19, 2026 | Power, Power Valuation, Valuation
Energy transition is no longer a forecast. It is an active restructuring of how energy is generated, stored, transmitted, and consumed, and it is moving capital at a scale that forces financial and legal professionals to reckon with it now rather than later. According...
by Appraisal Economics | May 13, 2026 | Valuation
Valuation disagreements in REIT transactions are common enough to be expected, but that does not make them any less disruptive. Buyers and sellers regularly arrive at materially different numbers for the same portfolio, not because one side is acting in bad faith, but...
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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog, Intellectual Property, Interest, Valuation
Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly carving its niche as a valuable form of collateral in loan agreements, reshaping the landscape of secure debt financing. As businesses prioritize innovation, their intangible assets – patents, trademarks, copyrights, and...
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,...
by Appraisal Economics | Jul 12, 2024 | Stock Options, Taxes, Valuation
The 83(b) election offers a crucial advantage for recipients of restricted tokens – particularly within startups and growth companies. When individuals receive restricted tokens as part of their compensation package, they typically come with vesting conditions that...
