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Keep up to date with the latest events from the Simonson Appraisals team. Commercial appraisal expert, Mitch Simonson, is relied upon in the real estate valuation, consulting and appraisal industry for his knowledge, innovative techniques and sage advice. Mitch and his team are often consulted on many real estate-related issues. You’ll find interviews, appearance recaps, event highlights, notable happenings, and expert opinions recapped here.
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Aug
​2020
Appraisals and CRE Valuation Webinar​
Mitchell Simonson, MAI presented an Appraisals and CRE Valuation webinar to the Minnesota Real Estate Exchangors (MREE) group on Augst 19, 2020. Topics included a Simonson Appraisals company overview, Impact of COVID on Appraisals, Transaction Trends, Banks and CRE Financing and cap rates.  If interested in the presentation, reach out to https://www.simonsonappraisals.com/contact.html.

AUG
​2020 
13th Annual Real Estate Capital Markets Summit​
On August 14th, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Radisson Blu Mall of America, Mitchell Simonson, MAI shared his invaluable market insights and moderated the Banking & Construction Lending Update with several bank lenders at the 13th Annual Real Estate Capital Markets Summit. The panel provided information information on the industry outlook for Minnesota in 2020 including:
• Profile of deals that get closed and banks evolving view of the commercial real estate industry, product-type saturation
• Update on borrow requirements and interest rate trends
• Outlook for the Minnesota banking industry and how it compares to the rest of the country

JULY
​2020
Bisnow Commercial Real Estate Webinars​
Join some of the leading commercial real estate experts as they dive deep into the subject of appraisals, valuations and taxes in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Listen in as Mitchell Simonson, founder of Simonson Appraisals, gives input on how his firm is making valuations using the rapidly-changing information of the current market. Watch the full webinar here.

Jan
2020
2020 Minneapolis/St. Paul Multi-Family Valuation and Forecast Summit 
​Mitchell Simonson, MAI participated in the multi-family panel of appraisers, owners, lenders and brokers to discuss apartment value trends in the metro and greater MN markets as well as affordable housing trends. Other topics included real estate tax trends, how to select the best rent comparables, inclusionary zoning in Minneapolis and value-add opportunities.

FEB
2017
Navigating the Appraisal Process
Mitchell Simonson, MAI was the guest presenter for an SBA Lender Training Webinar. Insights will be shared from the appraiser and bank appraisal review perspectives to help lenders communicate with the borrower at the onset of the financing process. Participants will learn key components and develop a clear understanding to improve the appraisal process. 

FEB
2017
Minnesota Real Estate Journal
Over the past 12 months, Chadwick Appraisals has appraised numerous Greater Minnesota apartments ranging in size from about 20 to 150 units. The geographic region has spanned the "banana belt" surrounding the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. . . 

NOV
2016 
Frandsen Bank & Trust Newsletter
Choosing the perfect location for your new or expanding business requires careful consideration. While location might not matter as much for purely online enterprises, it can make or break most other types of businesses—particularly those with local employees, in ­person customers and vendors, or regular . . .

AUG
2016 
St. Cloud Economic Development Department
With one of the largest malls in the state and an abundant area of other shopping locations around the city and downtown, it’s no wonder that St. Cloud sees more
shopping traffic than any other area in Central Minnesota. ​In fact, it’s estimated that consumers are drawn. . .

FEB
2016 
Frandsen Bank & Trust Newsletter
This past year, the upper Midwest commercial real estate (CRE) market showed steady, stable growth—but what will 2016 bring? Mitchell Simonson, co-owner of Chadwick Appraisals—which provides licensed commercial realty and appraisal services throughout Minnesota and the surrounding area . . .