Due Diligence

New Revisions to USPAP: Advice for Lenders, Appraisers

Read about changes to USPAP that should be noted when completing appraisal and review assignments during the effective period of the 2016-17 USPAP.

Five Common Environmental Due Diligence Mistakes to Avoid

NOTE TO READERS: This article originally appeared in the Colorado Real Estate Journal, Jan 20 – Feb 2, 2016 edition. It was jointly authored by Attorney David P. Steinberger, Partner, environmental and natural resources practice group, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, and Dietrich Hoefner, Associate, government and regulatory affairs practice group, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, Denver.

Commercial Appraisal Review Forms: Advice for Lenders, Reviewers

Collateral360® - Real Estate from Every Angle

Learn about Collateral360®'s enhanced user interface, expanded reporting capabilities, new appraisal review capabilities, and other features.

EPA TO RETIRE CERCLIS, LAUNCH NEW INFORMATION SYSTEM

In the fall of 2014, EPA announced it will retire CERCLIS, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System and replace it with the new Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS).

Community Banks: Tip Sheet for Sound Environmental Policy Building

Read our overview of the essential elements that must be considered when developing a policy to address environmental risk.

Environmental Consultants and Engineers

How to Survive an Appraisal Compliance Audit (Part I of II)

Read part 1 of our series on the things that bank examiners are looking for in an appraisal compliance audit and the cost of non-compliance.

EDR®'s Handy SANBORN® Legend

One of the our most-requested tools, at your fingertips! We've printed hundreds of thousands of these SANBORN MAP® legends over the years, and just about every environmental consultant has a copy on their desk, in their car or in their work bag. Now you can have the digital file, too, to access from your computer, smartphone or tablet...or just print your own!

REFRESHER: ASTM Revised the Transaction Screen Standard

Where Specifically Does ASTM E1527-13 Address Vapor?

Learn what sections in ASTM E 1527-13 specifically address vapor and whether it should be treated as a risk under standard practice.

ECR Series: “Reliance Letters? If necessary—but only for the right client and on our Terms (and conditions)”

Is the Phase I environmental site assessment report private—for the client’s eyes only—or able to be passed along from one user to another? This was a topic of discussion initiated by a group of more than 200 Phase I ESA professionals from across the country, brought together by a shared belief that the environmental due diligence industry lacks a unified voice.