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Volume 27, Number 3, Summer/Fall 2022
In this issue:
- Damages During Road Construction Projects
- Supply Chain Crisis
- Market Activity:
- Hines Purchases Parking Lot
- Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Disrupts M&A Activity
- Sector Spotlight: Consumer Products & Services
Volume 27, Number 2, Winter 2021/22
In this issue:
- State of the Real Estate Market
- Rising Inflation in America
- Reuse of Existing Structures
- COVID Impact on Valuations
- Trends in Price to Earnings Ratios for Public and Private Companies
- Market Activity:
- Sale of Bloomington Building
- Steady and Increasing Activity in Current M&A Landscape
Volume 26, Number 1, Summer-Fall 2021
In this issue:
- New Legislation Allows Appraisers to Perform Evaluations
- Controlling Interest Transactions
- Inflation Update
- Market Activity:
- Pentagon Park Land
- M&A Activity in Post-COVID Landscape
Volume 25, Number 3, Fall-Winter 2020
In this issue:
- The Complexity of Valuing Greenhouses
- COVID-19 and Currency Circulation
- Market Activity:
- Millwright Building
- M&A Activity in 2020
Volume 25, Number 2, Summer 2020
In this issue:
- Valuing Companies and Real Estate During COVID-19
- Are You Asking the Right Appraisal Question?
- Uniquely Priced Assets: Professional Sports Teams
- Market Activity:
- New Brighton Industrial Property
- Impact of COVID-19 on M&A
Volume 25, Number 1, Winter/Spring 2020
In this issue:
- State of the Real Estate Market Highlights
- Market Insights
- Economic Forecast 2020
- Market Activity:
- Northstar Center Land Sale
- Business Valuation
Volume 24, Number 3, Fall 2019
In this issue:
- Minneapolis Mulls Renter Protections
- Market Trends and Indicators
- Market Activity:
- Sale of 9s on Nicollet
- Business Valuation
Volume 24, Number 2, Summer 2019
In this issue:
- Waterfalls and Hurdle Rates in Real Estate Private Equity
- Spotlight on South Loop
- Market Trends and Indicators
- Market Activity:
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Sale of Former First Precinct
Volume 24, Number 1, Spring 2019
In this issue:
- Waving, not Drowning
- Market Trends and Indicators
- Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Banks
- Real Estate Transaction: Sale of Five Automotive Properties
- Business Transaction: TCF and Chemical Financial to Merge
Volume 23, Number 4, 2018 Year in Review
In this issue:
- A Window of Opportunity
- Market Trends and Indicators
- State of the Real Estate Market Highlights
- Insights from Appraisers
- Real Estate Transaction: Chaska Data Center
- Business Transaction: Periscope, Minneapolis
Volume 23, Number 3, Fall 2018
In this issue:
- Outdoor Recreation Industry Exhibits Positive Outlook
- Storm Clouds Ahead: Navigating Real Estate through the Southwest Light Rail Line
- Market Trends and Indicators
- MarketView 3Q 2018
- Real Estate Transaction: Most Expensive House in 2018 Bought, Expected to be Torn Down
- Business Transaction: Billboard Sells near Intersection of Interstate 694 and 50th Street in Oakdale
Volume 23, Number 2, Summer 2018
In this issue:
- Economic Benefits Provided by Municipal Liquor Stores
- Market Trends and Indicators
- MarketView 2Q 2018
- Real Estate Transaction: Edina Guitar Center Land
- Real Estate Transaction: Downtown Parking Garage Exchange
- Business Transaction: Minnesota Bank and Trust Merges with Signature Bank
Volume 23, Number 1, Spring 2018
In this issue:
- Dude, Where’s My Premium? The S Corporation Premium After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- Market Trends and Indicators
- MarketView 1Q 2018
- Business Transaction: General Mills Buys Blue Buffalo
Volume 22, Number 4, 2017 Year In Review
In this issue:
- Marketview: 2017 Year In Review
- Market Trends and Indicators
- Market Transactions: Top of 2017
- Business Transactions: Top of 2017
Volume 22, Number 3, Fall 2017
In this issue:
- Highest and Best Use
- Shenehon Adds Drone to Staff
- 2017 Q2 Economic and Real Estate Wrapup, and a Look Ahead
- Market Trends and Indicators
- Real Estate Transaction: Former Macy’s Parking Garage (Park and Shop)
- Real Estate Transaction: Two Parking Lots in Downtown Minneapolis
- Real Estate Transaction: Lowry Grove Mobile Home Park
Volume 22, Number 2, Summer 2017
In this issue:
- Bubblewatch: A Glimpse into the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Apartment Market
- Net Lease Rental Agreements: Investment Potential and Risk Factors
- 2017 Q1 Economic and Real Estate Wrapup, and a Look Ahead
- Market trends and indicators
- Real estate transaction: Former Macy’s Building
Volume 22, Number 1, January 2017
In this issue:
- Retooling Older Buildings: A Popular Trend for Urban Office Space
- Frequently Asked Questions on Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
- 2016 Q4 Economic and Real Estate Wrapup, and a Look Ahead
- Market trends and indicators
- Real estate transaction: Calhoun Towers
- Business transaction: Shire Completes Acquisition of Baxalta
Volume 21, Number 2, September 2016
In this issue:
- Solar Energy: Balancing Interests in Real Property
- Measuring a Company’s Risk of Bankruptcy
- The Complexity of Valuation Standards: Making Sense of the Acronyms
- Market trends and indicators
- Real estate transaction: Amerprise Tower
- Business transaction: Land O’Lakes Completes Acquisition of Ceres, Inc.
In this issue:
- Real estate taxes: Calculation methodology and trends
- Pipelines and hostage tenants
- Market trends and indicators
- Real estate transaction: RSM Plaza (formerly McGladrey Plaza)
- Business transaction: Marriott International
Volume 20, No. 2, September 2015
In this issue:
- Shenehon’s Joshua Johnson offers insights on business valuation matters
- Waterfront residential market market toward full recovery
- Are there any prevalent trends in discounts? It depends.
- Real estate transaction: Northland Plaza in Bloomington, Minnesota
- Business transaction: Small rural radion stations still in demand
Volume 20, No. 1, March 2015
In this issue: Special Edition
- Deep Dive into the Twin Cities Apartment Market
2014 Recap and 2015/2016 Outlook - Increasing population in renter profile
- Shifts in housing preferences
- Absorption and new construction
- Vacancy levels
- Rental rates, 2014 apartment sales
- 2015/2016 Outlook
- Continued demand and population growth
- Renting will remain a common choice
- New construction leveling off
- Market will remain healthy
Volume 19, No. 3, November 2014
In this issue:
- Shenehon selected as appraiser for Nicollet Mall renovation
- Shenehon receives valuation award
- Minimum compensation appraisals
- Questionable compensation for easements
- RE Transaction: Hooten Cleaners building in Edina
Volume 19, No. 2, Spring 2014
In this issue:
- RE Transaction: Star Tribune sells 5 blocks in downtown east
- Star Tribune land sales paves way for $400 million east Minneapolis development
- BV Transaction: Accellent completes acquisition of Lake Region Medical
- New Apartment Construction: How Much is Too Much? – By: Bradley A. Dulas
- The End of the Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Yearbook: What is the Best Replacement – By: Christopher D. Olson, MBA
Volume 19, No. 1, Winter 2014
In this issue:
- When Value Matters – By: Robert J. Strachota
- RE and BV Transaction: Minnesota Masonic Homes – North Ridge
In this issue:
- BUY-THE-FARM LAW – By: John T. Schmick
- INFLATION – By: Jason Vetter
- BV Transaction: Zep, Inc.
- RE Transaction: Xcel Energy Headquarters Site Assemblage
In this issue:
- Market Rent and the Renewal Lease – By: Robert J. Strachota
- Standards of Value: Why So Many? – By: Joshua R. Johnson
- BV Transaction: Insider Guides, Inc. dba myYearbook.com
- RE Transaction: 5995 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN
In this issue:
- Central Corridor: Underlying Valuation Issues – By: John T. Schmick
- BV Transaction: XXX Machine Shop
- RE Transaction: Former Church of Scientology Building
Volume 15, No. 1, Summer 2010
In This Issue:
- Valuing Mineral Interest – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- BV Transaction: PLATO Learning, Inc.
- RE Transaction: 427–429 Blake Road, Hopkins, MN
Volume 14, No. 1, Spring 2009
In This Issue:
- Real Estate “Use Value” in Business Enterprises – By: Charles A. Miller
- Rules of Thumb: What is their Role in Business Valuation? – By: Heather M. Burns
- BV Transaction: XXX Wood Products, Inc.
- RE Transaction: Stonehill Apartments
Volume 14, No. 2, Fall 2009
In This Issue:
- Employ the Development Cost Approach to Value an Atypical Taking – By: Christopher J. Stockness
- Appraising Conservation Easements – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- BV Transaction: AGA Medical Holdings, Inc.
- RE Transaction: Syngenta Seeds Headquarters Building
Volume 13, No. 1, Winter 2008
In This Issue:
- Conditional and Grandfathered Uses Complicate the Appraisal Process – By: Timothy A. Rye
- Valuing Undivided Property Interests – By: Charles A. Miller and Scot A. Torkelson
- BV Transaction: XXX Trucking
- RE Transaction: Vacant downtown land ripe for development
Volume 13, No. 2, Fall 2008
Twenty-Fifth Issue!
In This Issue:
- Valuing the S Corporation for Divorce Purposes – By: William C. Herber
- Appraising Luxury Homes – By: Katherine A. Ostlund
- BV Transaction: Food and Beverage Packaging Company
- RE Transaction: Renaissance Square
Volume 12, No. 1 Winter 2007
In This Issue:
- Changes in Eminent Domain Law – By: Andrew T. Donahue and John T. Schmick
- Identify the Asset Class then Apply the Appropriate Discount – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- RE Transaction: Wells Fargo Place
Volume 12, No. 2, Summer 2007
In This Issue:
- Capturing the Full Value of Unique Assets – By: John T. Schmick and Christopher J. Stockness
- Fair Value Measurement Using FASB Statement 157 – By: G. Dennis Bingham
- BV Transaction: Capella Education Company (Capella University)
- RE Transaction: 1016 Marquette Avenue
Volume 11, No. 1, Spring 2006
In This Issue:
- Easements and Special Assessments – By: Angela Hough and John Schmick
- Ethics and Business Valuation – By: Scot Torkelson
- BV Transaction: Purchase of Minority Interests
- RE Transaction: Thunderbird Hotel
Volume 10, No. 1, Spring 2005
In This Issue:
- Severance Damages: Projected versus Actual – By: J. David Ostlund and Robert J. Strachota with: Bradley J. Gunn, guest contributor
- Shenehon Online – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- Executive Compensation: Too Much of a Good Thing? – By: Clayton J. Shultz
- BV Transaction: WTC INDUSTRIES, INC. (WTCO:OTC)
- RE Transaction: Land under a portion of Marshall Field’s Department Store
Volume 9, No. 1, Winter 2004
In This Issue:
- Business Components and the Valuation of Real Estate – By: William C. Herber and Stephen T. Hosch
- Shenehon Online: Technologoy’s Contribution to Business Valuation – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- Challenges to Valuing an S Corporation (Part II)
- RE Transaction: Class B Corporate Office Building
Volume 9, No. 2, Summer 2004
In This Issue:
- Appropriate Considersation of the Capital Gains Tax Liability in Market Value Conclusions of Pass Through Entities – By: William C. Herber and Scot A. Torkelson
- Shenehon Online – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- Creative Opportunities in the Current Real Estate Market – By: Stephen T. Hosch
- Market Transaction: Business Valuation
- RE Transaction: Future Research and Development Facility for Ecolab
Volume 8, No. 2, Summer 2003
In This Issue:
- Challenges to Valuing an S Corporation in the Gross Environment – By: G. Dennis Bingham, William C. Herber, Robert J. Strachota and Scot A. Torkelson
- Shenehon Online – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- Mediating a Tax Appeal – By: Darrell V. Koehlinger and Derek R. Pederson
- RE Transaction: US Bancorp Building
Volume 8, No. 1, Spring 2003
In This Issue:
- Missed Opportunities Wetland Banking – By: John T. Schmick
- Impairment of Intangible Assets and Goodwill – By: G. Dennis Bingham and Scot A. Torkelson
- BV Transaction: BLUE DOT
- RE Transaction: Menards Assemblage
Volume 7, No. 2, Fall 2002
In This Issue:
- Business Relocation: Part Two – By: Eleasalo V. Ale, Steven L. Eriksson, and Robert J. Strachota
- Shenehon Online – By: Scot A. Torkelson
- RE Transaction: Lund International Building