- Date
- December 9, 2025
- Time
- 12:00PM - 2:30PM (CST)
- Sponsor
- North Texas Chapter
- Location
- The Clubs of Prestonwood
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248
- Instructor
- Michael J. Acquaro-Mignogna, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
- Full Price
- $50.00
- AI Price
- $45.00
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Course Description
Valuation Bias: Where Do We Stand?
Part I – Federal Context and Policy Reset
- Topics Covered:
- Opening remarks on the significance of the 2025 transition.
- Shift from PAVE-era activism to standards-based oversight.
- Federal priorities emphasizing due process, transparency, and education.
- HUD/OMB policy reset in July 2025, including rescission of prior policy letters.
- Prompt: Discussion on the practical effects of the policy shift on daily review and compliance.
Part II – Oversight and Local Action
- Topics Covered:
- HUD enforcement cases, including the Rocket case and 2024 TAF conciliation.
- State and municipal trends, such as Philadelphia’s use of AVM to evaluate appraisals and related reports/forums.
- Prompt: Debate on whether AVMs can correct or replicate appraisal bias.
Part III – Legal Landscape & ROV Practice
- Topics Covered:
- Lanham Decision focusing on methodology and documentation over perception-based claims.
- Rocket Mortgage litigation (DOJ v. Rocket and Rocket’s countersuit against HUD in late 2024).
- Evolution of Reconsideration of Value (ROV) practices post-ML 2025-08, with a focus on fairness, best practices, and case scenarios.
Part IV – Standards & Future Outlook
- Topics Covered:
- AQB 2026 criteria introducing bias and fair-housing education requirements.
- Industry implications, including a fragmented but predictable environment with emphasis on credibility and documentation.
- Wrap-up with Q&A on ethical leadership, transparency, and public trust.
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Who Should Enroll
Residential and commercial real estate appraisers, brokers and professionals.
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | CE | 2 | Classroom | 11/26/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 54088 (North Texas Chapter) |
Event Information
MEETING SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
12:00PM-2:30PM
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Valuation Bias: Where Do We Stand?
Part I – Federal Context and Policy Reset
- Topics Covered:
- Opening remarks on the significance of the 2025 transition.
- Shift from PAVE-era activism to standards-based oversight.
- Federal priorities emphasizing due process, transparency, and education.
- HUD/OMB policy reset in July 2025, including rescission of prior policy letters.
- Prompt: Discussion on the practical effects of the policy shift on daily review and compliance.
Part II – Oversight and Local Action
- Topics Covered:
- HUD enforcement cases, including the Rocket case and 2024 TAF conciliation.
- State and municipal trends, such as Philadelphia’s use of AVM to evaluate appraisals and related reports/forums.
- Prompt: Debate on whether AVMs can correct or replicate appraisal bias.
Part III – Legal Landscape & ROV Practice
- Topics Covered:
- Lanham Decision focusing on methodology and documentation over perception-based claims.
- Rocket Mortgage litigation (DOJ v. Rocket and Rocket’s countersuit against HUD in late 2024).
- Evolution of Reconsideration of Value (ROV) practices post-ML 2025-08, with a focus on fairness, best practices, and case scenarios.
Part IV – Standards & Future Outlook
- Topics Covered:
- AQB 2026 criteria introducing bias and fair-housing education requirements.
- Industry implications, including a fragmented but predictable environment with emphasis on credibility and documentation.
- Wrap-up with Q&A on ethical leadership, transparency, and public trust.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL:
Commercial and residential real estate appraisers, brokers and professionals.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Appraisal Institute -10 CE points
TALCB - Pending approval for 2 hours ACE credit
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, December 5, 2025