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Books
 Appraisers' Desk Reference, Vol. 1: Completing the URAR #401- A "Hands On" Approach to summarizing written communication in a Summary Appraisal Report. This textbook is an intermediate level desktop reference for writing a Summary Appraisal Report. The focus of the text is directed toward instruction on the completion of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) form (as revised March 2005). From Columbia Institute, By Diana T. Jacob - $44.95
(A copy of the HUD Appraisal Manual with the new Appendix D covering four new forms: URAR, Condo, Manufactured Housing, and the Small Residential Income Property is only $15.00 when purchased in conjunction with the ADR.)
Order the ADR and HUD Manual together: $59.95
 Questions and Answers to Help You Pass the Real Estate Appraisal Exam #115 - Everything you need to know to pass any of the three exams (license, residential or general certifications.) Believed to be the most popular appraisal exam prep book. From Dearborn Publishing, authored by Jeffery D. Fisher & Dennis S. Tosh. Specify text or CD - $44.95
 Exam Prep Supplement #299 - This supplement will give you a boast of confidence by teaching you examination strategies for the real estate appraisal exams (license, residential or general certifications.) From The Columbia Institute, authored by Diana T. Jacob. - $19.95
Order the Q&A and Supplement together: $59.95
 Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal #215 - This best-selling text is an excellent general appraisal reference, covering the entire appraisal process from the assignment, through each of the three approaches and reporting. An excellent review plus desk reference guide with a 14-page glossary. From Dearborn Publishing, authored by William L. Ventolo, Jr. and Martha R. Williams, JD. - $44.95
 Harrison's Illustrated Dictionary of Real Estate & Appraisal (Spanish - English and English - Spanish) #901 - A complete dictionary that provides easy translation for hundreds of common real estate and appraisal terms. Tailored to fit most US Spanish-Cuban, Mexican and Puerto Rican. A must for any appraisal library where Spanish is common. By Henry S. Harrison and Julie Harrison - $39.95
 HUD Appraisal Handbook 4150 #501 -The complete 248-page 1999 Handbook as amended in 2005 and 2006, with the new Appendices A, B and D. The new Appendix D contains 139 pages of step-by-step guidance on preparing appraisals using four of the 2005 Fannie Mae forms: the URAR, Condo, Manufactured Housing, and the Small Residential Income Property. - $19.95
 Red Flags Property Inspection #120 - A unique guide to detect Red Flags in residential properties; provides detailed home inspection insights starting with the site itself to the exterior and interior. Items covered include trouble indicators in concrete, wood, masonry exteriors and various interior indicators, with a section on environmental conditions. Filled with illustrations. From Dearborn Publishing, authored by James C. Prendergast - $14.95
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 Your Home Inspection Guide #225 - You may be able to detect hidden costs and potential safety hazards before buying your home - one of the most expensive purchases of your lifetime. Now you too can take advantage of the inspection tactics used by the most successful professional home inspectors.
Here's your proven step-by-step guide, interactive forms, tips, illustrations, documents, checklists and even a video tutorial by the author - in short, everything you need to make a sound judgment about the building merits (and defects!) of a piece of property. Use this multimedia kit to identify safe and effective electrical and plumbing systems; keep track of potential repairs with the touch of a button; identify preferences for location, landscaping and house styles using the easy point-and-click screens; chart your progress with the interactive home inspection comparison forms; oversee the more than 349 points of a thorough inspection using the automated Master Inspection Checklist; and get expert answers to your home inspection questions. From Dearborn Publishing, authored by William L. Ventolo, Jr - $17.95
 HP-12-C Calculator Made Easy #200 - The HP-12C calculator is one of the most popular calculators for real property appraisers, but the manual does not address appraising specifically. This excellent book was written by an appraiser with step-by-step instructions for every real estate application. Learn for the first time or use as a quick reference. This is a must reference book for the library of every appraiser who loves his or her 12-C. By David Miester - $34.95
The Yellow Book-Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions #207 - The most recent edition of the famous that was developed by the Interagency Land Acquisition Conference in 2000 and adopted in April 2001. This book is a must for any appraiser or attorney who engages in eminent domain or condemnation work. It provides extensive guidance on partial takings, as well as specific guidance in format and content of the report. The many references to significant court rulings give the reader legal insight into conducting not only eminent domain appraisals but other appraisals as well. By the US Department of Justice - $34.95
 The Bluebook of Reconstruction, Cleaning and Repair Cost Guide Desk & Pocket Edition The Bluebook provides over 100,000 residential & light commercial structure
and contents costs for construction, reconstruction, remodeling, repairs and
home improvement of all types throughout the United States and Canada.
Over 84 construction trades are presented in 680 categories across 480 fact
filled pages. Pricing is demonstrated using simple, in-place, square foot
costs so there's No Calculating or Factoring Tables.
Easily figure costs for improvements or repairs in most any type of
residential structure.
Whether you're a novice or an expert, this nationally recognized, easy to
use cost guide will help you quickly validate and create fair and accurate
estimates.
Get the book that over a half-million Industry Professionals Know & Trust!
Since 1964
DESK EDITION: Full size 8.5" x 11" format with over 450 pages of Pricing, 84 Trades, 680
Categories, Depreciation Tables, Illustrations, Work/Time Tables, Articles
of Interest, How To's and MUCH more! Your Price: $89.95
POCKET EDITION: The 4" x 5" format is an abridged version of the full size Desk Edition. Its
size makes it convenient and easy to carry anywhere you go. Great for use on
site or while in the field! (no charts or graphs included) Your Price:
$42.95
Order the Desk and Pocket Books together: $132.90
Desk Edition Only: $89.95
Pocket Edition Only: $42.95
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Software
Columbia is a member of the a la mode software Education Network. Because
of this, we can offer competitive prices on selected appraisal products:
Software
Pocket PC Programs
InterFlood Maps
Appraiser-specific Websites
Report back-up and Retrieval Software
Savings totaling more than $1000
For more information on the ala mode products, click here.
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