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It is clear most appraisers do not like to perform the analytics inherent in the Cost Approach. This may be because most appraisers simply do not appreciate its power. Consider these 10 Cost Approach ...

For many patients, understanding the cost of a medical procedure before receiving care can feel like a guessing game, reflecting factors beyond the provider’s role in delivering care. Even with ...

A hawkish litigation strategy in Alameda County has led to costly courtroom battles that have stretched on for years, racking up millions of dollars in attorneys’ fees and incurring ...

Abstract: Remote sensing involves collecting data about objects or regions from a distance using satellite or aerial cameras. Deep learning models have achieved state-of-the-art performance in remote ...

As countries race to scale up nuclear power to meet climate goals and fuel power-hungry data centers, a longstanding problem persists: Nuclear plants are notoriously expensive to build. But China is ...

This paper evaluates the policy implications of changing the methodology for calculating the cost of owner-occupied housing in the CPI from a “user cost” approach to “rental equivalence” approach. A ...

Eugenio Suárez could be on the move. The Arizona Diamondbacks are puttering along just below .500, with large hills to climb in the NL West and the NL Wild Card. Hence, with the trade deadline ...