This AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria.
This online course trains appraisers in topics related to valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations and fulfills specifications provided by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB). It will enable all appraisers, both residential and non-residential, to learn more about civil rights protections and best practices for report writing so they can maintain compliance with federal agency rules. The course also provides in-depth information about the civil rights complaint process. Filled with Supreme Court cases and discussion prompts, this program provides ample opportunities for participants to consider both historic and contemporary fair housing topics.
Ultimately, Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations is a comprehensive guide covering recent discourse about valuation bias and best practices related to federal fair housing laws.
Requirements
According to requirements set forth by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB), appraisers must successfully complete a course that meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline every two calendar years.
Appraisers must complete a 7-hour course the first time they meet the AQB continuing education requirement for Valuation Bias and Fair Housing. Every two calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least four (4) hours.
Individuals must complete an 8-hour course to meet AQB qualifying education core curriculum requirements. This course, which is required to obtain or upgrade an appraiser credential, is identical to the 7-hour version but also includes a one-hour mandatory exam. Information about the exam is included within the course.
Office to Multifamily Conversions
A Joint Event with the Counselors of Real Estate and the Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Where: Montgomery Room @ the Federal Reserve Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
- Schedule of Events:
- 11:15 am – 12:15 pm / Luncheon Served / Q1 2025 Chapter Business Meeting
- 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm / Two Hour CE Program
There is currently a surplus of vacant office space in downtown Boston due in large part to the work from home trend. There has also been a flight to quality in the office sector as many buildings haven’t kept pace with modern space use and trends. At the same time, Boston faces a housing shortage with a supply-vs.-demand imbalance. As building owners and potential investors explore what to do with these high vacancy assets, many are considering converting these office buildings into multifamily uses. However, office-to-multifamily conversion can be a complex and costly process involving many considerations including building infrastructure, the entitlement process, and financial feasibility. The program will start with a current overview of the downtown Boston office market followed by an explanation of the City of Boston expedited conversion entitlement process that has become a model for the nation. There will then be an overview of the City of Boston’s real estate tax incentive program enhancing the financial feasibility of these conversions followed by a developer’s presentation discussing two conversion projects currently underway in downtown Boston.
The educational offering will consist of 4 presentations:
- James Cameron, Senior Managing Director, Newmark, Boston, MA
- John Weil, Head of Office-to-Residential Conversions for the City of Boston
- Nicholas Ariniello, City of Boston Commissioner of Assessing
- Patrick Mahoney, CEO of Edge Properties
Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute for 2 hours. Applications will be submitted to the states of MA, ME RI and NH. If you need Connecticut CT credit, reach out to the Chapter office for assistance.
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Thank you to the companies below for their generous sponsorship of this program
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Instructor: Steven Elliott, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 7 hours
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
Course materials: This course has three required materials that MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation. No materials will be provided by the Appraisal Institute.
1).2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual – Print or Digital $35.00.
2).2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) – Print or Digital $75.00
3) 2024 USPAP Publication: This book contains the updated standard. Print or Digital $35.00.
The 2024 USPAP publication is the most recent available. If you already have access to it, you do not need to purchase it for this cycle. The instructor is mandated to make sure all students have a copy of the current version of USPAP in order to receive credit for the class.
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $609 AI Price; $659 Full Price (after 1/29, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Login/Program Access: 12:00 pm
Classroom Hours:12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 4 hours
The new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) challenges to appraisers to deliver a report in a confident manner to clients with a credible analysis that meets the minimum reporting requirements of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). Unlike the existing 1004 report form, the new URAR places more emphasis on supporting and reporting a thorough market analysis for the subject property. In the past, appraisers often kept the market analysis support in the workfile. Going forward, support is expected within the appraisal report.
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 3 hours
The new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) challenges appraisers to deliver a report in a confident manner to clients with a credible analysis that meets the minimum reporting requirements of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). The new URAR requires that support for adjustments be included directly in the appraisal report, so residential practitioners need to understand the expectations of the GSEs and underwriters around these topics.
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $669 AI Price; $659 Full Price (after 2/25, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $410 AI Price; $460 Regular Price (after 5/28, add $50)
Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 14 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $609 AI Price; $669 Full Price (after 9/9, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Check-in: : 8:00 am on September 23, 2025
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: Tuition: $609 AI Price; $669 Full Price (after 9/30, add $50)
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Registration: 8:00 am on November 18, 2026
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee: $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 11/4, add $50)