Patrick Oconnor
Patrick C. O'Connor has been president of O'Connor & Associates since 1983 and is a recipient of the prestigious MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute. He is also a registered senior property tax consultant in the state of Texas and has written numerous articles in state and national publications on reducing property taxes.
Articles by this Author
Dallas Fort Worth apartment overview - Q4 2007
- By Patrick Oconnor
- Published 10/9/2008
- Finance
- Unrated
After a 2006 in which post-Katrina re-alignment created annual absorption totaling only 384 units, strong absorption figures in 2007 were an indicator of the strength gained in the multi-family market throughout Dallas/Fort Worth.
Business Valuation / Business Enterprise Appraisals
- By Patrick Oconnor
- Published 10/15/2008
- Finance
- Unrated
Business valuations are performed using methodology similar to the process for real estate appraisals. However in business valuation, the data sources are different. Further, there are nuances in the form of analysis.
Leasing Retail Space - Negotiating the Right Deal
- By Patrick Oconnor
- Published 10/28/2008
- Finance
- Unrated
Retail space negotiations are complicated and time-consuming. Once you have located the retail space which is ideal for your business, the next step is to negotiate an agreement which protects you and is acceptable to the landlord. Industry practice for retail space is to negotiate a letter of intent before negotiating the lease.