MTS Journal

2002  •  Volume 18  •  Issue 1

The MTS Journal is the LEADING voice for Machinery and Technical Specialties valuers. Published by ASAʼs MTS Committee, the MTS Journal is written both for the appraiser who values equipment and for those who have a professional interest in the subject.
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Articles from this Issue

Editor's Corner

A special note from the Editor of ASA’s MTS Journal.
PAGE 2 Leroy L. Ackermann, ASA

Chairman's Perspective

News from ASA’s Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee.
PAGE 4 Melvin I. Fineberg, ASA

External Obsolescence and Complex Property

The article defines external obsolescence and discusses the challenges in measuring it in the valuation of complex properties for property tax purposes.
PAGE 6 Lester Rhodes, ASA, Senior Manager

Appraising a Regulated Entity

This discussion describes the three basic appraisal approaches as they apply to regulated entities, and explains why each may or may not be suitable for seven appraisal purposes.
PAGE 15 John S, Ferguson, ASA

Asset Recovery and Valuation - Response

This article is written to clarify the ongoing confusion of industry definitions.
PAGE 25 Leslie H, Miles, Jr,, ASA