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Kerry Dunn

Raising the Bar: Clearer, More Accessible Appraisal Reports for Attorney

For more than three decades, Dunn & Associates LLC has been committed to providing attorneys with appraisal reports that are thorough, objective, well-supported, and prepared to withstand the scrutiny of negotiation, mediation, deposition, and trial. That commitment isn’t changing. What is changing is how those conclusions are organized, presented, and communicated. A Better Way to […]

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Dividing home equity for attorneys and clients

4 Ways to Divide Home Equity in Divorce, Probate, and Co-Ownership Cases in 2026

For many families, the home is their largest asset. Whether a property is being divided during a divorce, transferred through an inheritance, or shared among multiple owners, understanding available options is critical to protecting equity and avoiding costly mistakes. The 2026 housing market looks very different from the rapid appreciation seen in recent years. National

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Spring real estate seasonality in Colorado

Springtime Selling Season Is Here: What Colorado’s Real Estate Cycles Mean for Pricing, Timing, and Strategy

Spring isn’t just a change in weather in Colorado—it’s a shift in the entire real estate market. Across the Front Range and mountain communities, residential real estate follows a predictable seasonal rhythm. And if you know how to read it, you can use it to your advantage—whether you’re advising clients, valuing property, or planning a

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2026 NAR Anti-Trust Updates and Appraisal Bias: A Strategic Guide for Attorneys

As we settle into 2026, valuation in residential, commercial, estate, and transactional disputes is not just a technical matter—it’s a legal linchpin. Legal trends around valuation, antitrust litigation, and appraisal accuracy are reshaping how fees, property value, and negotiation strategies are defended, contested, and resolved. Below are a few key legal developments to be aware

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Big Beautiful Law Impact on estates

The Estate Tax Didn’t Go Away — It Just Got Pickier: Valuation Risks for Rental Property Owners

Over the past year, we’ve had a noticeable uptick in calls from estate planning and tax attorneys asking the same question in different ways: “Has this new federal tax law actually changed anything we need to worry about?” The short answer: yes — especially for clients with rental real estate and closely held assets. A

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Divorce properties

Strategic Property Sales: Why Fall 2025 Is the Window Divorce Attorneys Shouldn’t Miss

The Market Shift Attorneys Need to Watch Denver’s real estate market is changing fast — and timing is everything when divorce cases involve property sales. With inventory up 17.6% year-over-year and homes spending a median of 35 days on market, fall 2025 is shaping up as a buyer-friendly season. But that also means sellers who

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From Pandemic Boom to Rate Shock: Navigating Appraisals in Today’s Denver Real Estate

The Metro Denver real estate market has experienced dramatic fluctuations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a residential appraiser with years of experience in this region, I’ve watched the pendulum swing from unprecedented demand and record-low mortgage rates to a more cautious, rate-constrained environment filled with market uncertainty. This evolving landscape presents real

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Appraisal valuations and AI impacts

AI and Appraisals: How Technology Is Reshaping Real Estate Valuation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing real estate appraisals, transforming a traditionally manual, subjective process into one that is increasingly data-driven, efficient, and precise. These advancements are reshaping how appraisers gather information, analyze markets, and deliver the final product—while also raising critical questions about accuracy, human expertise, and legal implications in an evolving industry. The

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Colorado Real estate appraisals

New Laws, New Values: Colorado’s Legal Shifts Are Reshaping Appraisals

The recent elections have brought about significant shifts in Colorado’s real estate laws, affecting commercial and residential properties.  Understanding these changes is crucial for attorneys who rely on accurate appraisals to support their cases, whether dealing with landlord-tenant disputes, HOA conflicts, brokerage issues, or divorce property settlements.As a real estate appraiser with over 20 yeast

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Real Estate Attorneys and Judges

How Top Attorneys Win Real Estate Disputes: 7 Essential Strategies

In discussions with attorneys, we gathered a list of risks and ways to mitigate them. This article outlines seven key strategies derived from our experience, research, and feedback from our top attorney clients on how they avoid risks, enhance efficiency, and achieve favorable case outcomes. As a seasoned real estate appraiser and expert witness, I

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