This website contains materials and resources relevant to my classes and presentations about valuation-related legal topics for appraisers, lenders and regulators.
I no longer offer legal services to clients other than my employer (BBG Real Estate Services), but I am happy to consider presenting education to your organization.
Peter Christensen
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Information about classes and training provided by Peter for appraiser organizations and conferences.
Peter's book regarding appraisal firm risk management published by the Appraisal Institute.
Information about my reporting on valuation-related legislation, regulation and litigation.
After 4 years of heightened focus on the issue of appraisal discrimination, HUD has issued its first Charge of Discrimination in relation to one of the 200+ appraisal-related complaints HUD has received from consumers. The Read more…
Unresolved complaints filed with HUD alleging Fair Housing Act violations about appraisals have become a serious problem – the lack of resolution is a concern for the parties involved (on all sides), fair housing advocates Read more…
You’ll find below: Upcoming California-Specific CE Classes If you are licensed/certified in California and need to take either: (1) Elimination of Bias/Developing Cultural Competency (3 hours total) or (2) Federal and California Laws and Regulations Read more…