Countless hours of work are put into traditional property valuations because they’re essential for more than just valuing a property. Valuations determine taxes, insurance, financing options and more.

Ari Chazanas is the founder and CEO of Lotus West Properties, a property management and investment firm based in West Los Angeles. Understanding the value of your property is essential in today's ...

Valuation refers to the process of determining the current worth of an asset or a company. It can be used to determine the fair market value of various items, from financial instruments like stocks ...

One purpose of fixing a value on an interest in a closely held business is to determine gift and estate tax liability. CPAs called upon to provide such valuations know that this can be a painstaking ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.