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The October 2026 issue of Fair + Equitable celebrates the 2026 Annual Conference and examines what happens when real crime meets real estate. Also in this issue:
- The 2026 IAAO Awards
- Social Media Guide for Assessors
- A New Standard for Ratio Studies
- The Complexities of Cannabis Property Assessment
- Making CEAA Recognition More Achievable
- Member News and New Designees
Table of Contents
President's Column - Bill Healey, RES - p. 4
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"Our members bring expertise, curiosity and a shared commitment to advancing property appraisal and assessment. That commitment was on full display at our 2026 IAAO Annual Conference."
What's trending at the library - Elizabeth Ferguson, PhD - p. 6
- Honoring Peter F. Korpacz and supporting the future of the IAAO Library.
Scenes from the Blue Sky City - IAAO Staff - p. 8
- The 2026 IAAO Annual Conference in Calgary left a lasting impression.
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Participants took part in almost 80 educational sessions, visited vendor booths in the exhibit hall and networked with peers from across the globe.
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2026 IAAO Awards
A new Standard for Ratio Studies: Built on consensus and research - The IAAO Research and Standards Committee - p. 18
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The updated Standard on Ratio Studies reflects years of collaboration and research, with an emphasis on vertical equity and sound valuation practices.
Facebook famous: From comments to confidence - Jamie Houserman & Amy Robbins - p. 20
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"For assessors, platforms such as Facebook offer opportunities to explain property assessments, respond to taxpayer concerns and build public trust."
When true crime meets real estate: The lasting impact of infamy on property values - Melissa Avelar - p. 22
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In some cases, a home’s history becomes so widely known that its reputation is inseparable from its address. In Los Angeles County, California, several residential properties have become nationally recognized because of notorious crimes associated with them.
Cultivating value: The complexities of cannabis property assessment - William Miller - p. 26
- "An appraisal question is whether a cannabis cultivation property should be assessed at a value of tens of millions or just millions of dollars."
One destination, two paths: Making CEAA recognition more achievable - Chauna Masciola, AAS - p. 28
Association news - IAAO Staff - p. 30
- Board election
- International Research Symposium in Dublin
How to stay current and correct - Tim Horak - p. 36
- Why assessors need both change detection and sketch verification.
Association news - IAAO Staff - p. 38
Publication Date
10-27-2026