A Note from Nick

We are a little more than one month away from our 2023 Mid-Year Meeting, and I couldn't be more excited to see all of you in Boston, Massachusetts! As a reminder, you can find all information about Mid-Year on ARELLO.org. Committee meeting agendas and materials will be uploaded in the coming weeks, and be on the lookout for information about our new app and our Know Before You Go.

As your CEO, I constantly think about ways to grow and develop our staff. Therefore, I am excited ...

Mid-Year Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity for the 2023 Mid-Year Meeting, you can submit a sponsorship request, and we will contact you to finalize your sponsorship. There are several sponsorship packages at various levels or opportunities to sponsor specific conference events, such as a reception, transportation, or refreshment. Thank you for considering sponsorship of ARELLO’s 2023 Mid-Year ...

ARELLO Membership Mentor Program Update

ARELLO’s Membership Program Checklist and Mentorship Webinar was held on March 1, 2023, and was well attended.

The Membership Mentor Program aims to develop the next generation of ARELLO’s leadership, personalize the onboarding experience for new members, facilitate the transfer of institutional knowledge, and boost member ...

Massachusetts Attorney General Obtains Injunction Against MV Realty

In the latest of a series of jurisdictional actions against MV Realty, this month, Massachusetts was granted a preliminary injunction against MV Realty. The injunction is related to a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General’s office alleging that MV Realty engages in unfair and deceptive marketing practices in obtaining listings from homeowners in exchange for an upfront payment, and then securing the listing with a 40-year mortgage interest on the homeowner’s property. The ...

California Couple Settles Appraisal Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

The Fair Housing Advocates of Northern Carolina (FHANC) filed suit in federal court on behalf of Paul and Tenisha Tate-Austin, who are African American. They originally bought the home at issue for $550,000 and then completed a renovation. As part of a refinance, Miller and Perotti Appraisers reached a value of $995,000 for the home, which the couple thought was low. They sought a second appraisal through a different firm and deleted all evidence in the home of their ethnicity and culture. ...