
Since joining the firm in April 2003, Mr. Unruh has focused on the valuation of land, speculative or transitional land, residential subdivisions and master planned communities. Many appraisal assignments pertain to Assessment or Community Facilities Districts, where local governments sell bonds to assist with the financing of infrastructure. Mr. Unruh authors the annual SJZ Residential Market Newsletter.
While a graduate student at UC Davis, Mr. Unruh was a teaching assistant for real estate economics, linear regression analysis, linear programming, personal finance and agricultural marketing. He also was employed by the Institute of Governmental Affairs, where he developed linear regression models to quantify the impact of Mexican government subsidies on migrant-worker remittances in the United States.
Mr. Unruh was named “Outstanding Senior” while finishing his undergraduate degree, which is awarded to the individual with the strongest potential to contribute to his or her field of study (Agricultural Economics). Also, Mr. Unruh received a full tuition scholarship from UC Davis for academic achievement during his junior year.
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - State of California
General Associate Member - Appraisal Institute
Master of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics, University of California, Davis
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