This website contains materials and resources relevant to my classes and presentations for appraisers, lenders and regulators.
Peter Christensen
peter@valuationlegal.com
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.
A new lawsuit filed in Florida state court challenges the appraisal-related fees charged by residential appraisal management companies (AMCs) as deceptive under Florida consumer protection laws. The complaint names two AMCs and one of the Read more
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