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Real Estate Multiple Listing Services Multiple Listing Service (MLS) (also Multiple Listing System or Multiple Listings Service) is a database that allows a broker representing a seller to share information about the property for sale widely with brokers representing potential buyers. Real Estate Economics Real estate economics is the application of economic techniques to real estate markets. It tries to describe, explain, and predict patterns of real estate prices, building production, and real estate consumption. The closely related field of housing economics is narrower in scope, concentrating on residential real estate markets. Both draw on partial equilibrium analysis (supply and demand), urban economics, spatial economics, and finance. Real Estate Appraisal A real estate appraisal is a service performed, by an appraiser, that develops an opinion of value based upon the highest and best use of real property. The highest and best use is that use which produces the highest possible value for the property. This use must be profitable and probable. Also of importance is the definition of the type of value being developed and this must be included in the appraisal, ie fair market value, condemnation value, quick sale value, etc. Real Estate Pricing There are two major ways in which home prices are recorded: median and mean (average). Prices are also calculated by square foot, using both the mean and median price. Real estate prices have had a profound impact on urban, as well as the suburban and rural landscape. Portsmouth, Virginia Portsmouth (pronounced "Port-smith") is an independent city located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 100,565, but a July 1, 2002 Census estimate showed the city's population dropping to 99,790. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility which is actually located in Portsmouth, despite its name. The shipyard builds, remodels, and repairs the Navy's ships of all types. Yonkers, New York Yonkers is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of New York (behind Rochester) and the largest city in Westchester County, with a population of 196,086 (according to the 2000 census). A July 1, 2002 estimate showed the city's population to be 197,234. The population fell to 197,126 according to the 2004 estimate. Yonkers borders the New York City borough of the Bronx and is just 2 miles (3 km) north of Manhattan. Stamford, Connecticut Stamford is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 117,083. Stamford is ranked 3rd in having the most Fortune 500 companies, following directly after Chicago and New York City. Plymouth, Minnesota Plymouth is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 65,894. Plymouth operates under a council-manager form of government. The council comprises a mayor and six council members. Olathe, Kansas Olathe is the fastest growing and fifth most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas, and it is the second most populous city and county seat of Johnson County. As a suburb of Kansas City, the city is included in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, it is the 5th largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. It is bordered by the cities of Lenexa to the north and Overland Park to the east. Espresso Espresso (Italian) is a flavourful coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee. It was invented and has undergone development in Italy since the start of the 20th century, but up until the mid 1940s it was a beverage produced solely with steam pressure. Cappuccino Cappuccino is an Italian beverage, prepared with espresso and milk. A cappuccino is generally defined as 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk. Another definition would call for 1/3 espresso and 2/3 microfoam. A cappuccino differs from a cafe latte, which is mostly milk and little foam. Clarksville, Tennessee Clarksville is a city located in Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA. As of the 2005 census, the city had a total population of 123,395, retaining its position as Tennessee's fifth largest city. It is the county seat of Montgomery CountyGR6. Clarksville is the home of Austin Peay State University. Chandler, Arizona Chandler (Pima: Canli) is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 176,582. But a July 1, 2004 Census estimate put the fast-growing suburb's population at 220,705--a 25% population increase in just four years. Chandler is noted for its annual Ostrich Festival. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Broken Arrow is a city located in northeastern Oklahoma. It is the largest suburb of Tulsa. As of the 2004 census estimates, the city had a total population of 100,399. Lancaster, California Lancaster is a city located in the Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 118,718. As of 2005, the California Finance Dept. estimates the population at 133,703. Joliet, Illinois Joliet is a city located in both Will and Kendall County, Illinois and is a suburb southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will CountyGR6. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 106,221; a 2003 special census revealed the city's population to be 120,782. A 2005 census shows the population at 129,519. Highlands Ranch, Colorado Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place located in Douglas County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 70,931. Columbia, Maryland Columbia is a census-designated place and planned community located in Howard County, Maryland. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not just in terms of economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was designed to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and income segregation. Brockton, Massachusetts Brockton is a city located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,304. The city and Plymouth are the county seats of Plymouth CountyGR6. Brockton is the 6th largest city in Massachusetts and claims to be the "City of Champions", mainly due to the success of native boxers Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, as well as its extremely successful high school sports programs (especially the football team). Beaumont, Texas Beaumont is a city and county seat of Jefferson County, Texas and is within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 113,866. With Port Arthur and Orange, it forms the Golden Triangle, a major industrial area on the Gulf Coast. Sandy, Utah Sandy is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah and a suburb of Salt Lake City. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 88,418. A 2004 estimate placed its population at 89,979, making it the fourth largest city in Utah behind Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Provo and just barely ahead of West Jordan, the rapidly-growing city located just west of Sandy. Paterson, New Jersey Paterson is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 149,222. Census population projections indicate a population of 154,463 as of 2005, making it New Jersey's third largest city. It is the county seat of Passaic CountyGR6. Paterson is known as the Silk City for its dominant role in silk production during the latter 19th century. Parma, Ohio Parma is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 85,655.