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THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT, THERE IS NO AI OR BREA CE
October 9, 2025
Reception 5:30 pm
Dinner & Program 6:30 pm
The Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute warmly invites you to our 2025 Heritage Night. This year we are pleased to celebrate our distinguished honoree, Steven R. Fontes, MAI, CCIM.
Steven R. Fontes, MAI, CCIM is the founder and President of Mission Property Advisors, Inc. in Riverside, a commercial real estate service firm specializing in commercial real estate appraisal, brokerage and expert witness services. The firm specializes in the appraisal of commercial real estate throughout the Inland Empire and greater Southern California region and the brokerage of commercial real estate throughout the western United States.
The firm’s clients include attorneys, lenders, investors, trusts and fiduciaries, school districts, water districts, CPA’s, private parties and a number of cities, counties and State agencies. As a 40-year veteran of the real estate industry, Mr. Fontes has qualified to testify as an appraisal expert witness in multiple Southern California County Superior Courts venues as well as in Federal United States Bankruptcy Court both in and outside of California.
In 2009, Mr. Fontes was honored to serve as the 77th President of the Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Additional service to the Appraisal Institute include having served as Education Coordinator in 2001, the Finance Committee in 2001, 2007 and 2008, the Nominating Committee in 2001, 2010, 2013 and 2019, the Office Committee from 2007 to 2011, the Bylaws Committee in 2008, the Website Committee from 2009 to 2011, a Director from 1997 to 1999, Admissions Committee Member from 1994 to 1996, the Summer Conference Program from 1998 to 2000, the 15 – 17th Annual Golf Tournament from 1994 to 1996, Candidate Guidance Committee from 1989 to 1990, and a Regional Representative from 1997-1998, 2000-2001 and 2008-2009. Mr. Fontes also developed the Inland Empire Market Trends Seminar that began in 1998. He chaired or co-chaired the event for the first 8 years, then passed it to the current team of excellent appraisal professionals that have made the event even better, now in its 27th year.
Mr. Fontes was also honored to chair or co-chair Heritage Night in 2009 to honor Tom O’Neil, MAI, in 2011 to honor George Hamilton Jones, MAI and in 2014 to honor Mike Teobaldi, MAI. At the National level, Mr. Fontes served on the National General Appraisal Council Admissions Committee in 2000 and the National Nominating Committee for Region VII as an alternate in 2013.
Mr. Fontes is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker and has been a CCIM designee since 2000 when he embarked on adding commercial real estate brokerage to his growing commercial real estate appraisal practice. He is also a graduate of the University of California, Riverside, having earned a degree in Computer Science in 1987.
Mr. Fontes has enjoyed public speaking on topics related to commercial real estate which he has engaged in 24 times since 1988. He has served in the past on the UCR Planned Giving Advisory Board as well as on the board for the Dikaios Christian Educators Association and the Economic Development Council for the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce and is a graduate of the Leadership Riverside program, Class of 2012.
When he is not appraising Steve enjoys snow skiing, kayaking, golfing and traveling. He also learned to surf in Hawaii last year and is proud to say he did so on the same day his 17-year-old daughter and 19-year-old son did. Steven is married to Christine, and they have four children and one grandchild.
Course Description
The course delves more deeply into inverse condemnation, an exciting niche market with increasing demand for appraisers. One of three courses in the Litigation Professional Development Program, this course offers hands-on applications giving you the opportunity to solve problems and put theory into practice. Specialized topics covered include environmental contamination, ad valorem tax assessments, construction defects, bankruptcies, fraud and misrepresentation, income and estate tax disputes, inverse condemnation, contract disputes and equitable distribution in divorces cases. Through problem-solving activities, you’ll apply new concepts and address how to best handle valuation and reporting issues in a professional legal setting. You’ll gain an understanding of the terminology and concepts involved in litigation valuation services in specialty areas and will learn about the many opportunities available for expanding their practices in litigation valuation.
This course is in the Litigation Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.
Join us for our first mixer of the year! Connect with colleagues and friends, expand your network, and kick off the year with great conversation.
No-host bar • Hors d’oeuvres included
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This required 7-hour continuing education course, copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation, focuses on USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers. The course will help you gain competency in USPAP, and it will help those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers gain competency as well.
Please note that the following materials are required for the course and must be purchased directly from The Appraisal Foundation prior to the beginning of the course. For any questions or issues with orders/delivery: 202-347-7722 or [email protected].
- 2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual
- USPAP 2024 which includes Standards 1-10
- 2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) which provides examples showing the applicability of standards in specific situations and offers advice from the ASB for resolving appraisal issues and problems. It also contains the Reference Index which is a highly useful tool that helps appraisers quickly find answers to USPAP-related questions.
Join us for our next WIN Meeting on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12pm. This meeting will be an open forum and our topic will be: What is the most unusual property you have ever appraised? Come with your story ready to share!
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 12 noon
Venue/Location: Zoom
WIN Committee:
Ariana Arredondo ([email protected]),
Jennifer Hsu ([email protected])
Linda Whittlesey ([email protected])
Explore advanced applications of the income capitalization approach. Discounted cash flow analysis provides the framework for much of the discussion of investment analysis concepts, emphasizing an understanding of the relationships among the various components of DCF, financial leverage, and risk analysis. Hands-on computer spreadsheet modeling techniques are illustrated.
Note. This course is in the Real Estate Analyst Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.
| 🌟 Join us virtually for the SCCAI General Membership Meeting! We’ll be holding our annual chapter elections and sharing key updates that shape the work ahead. It’s a quick, high‑impact way to stay informed, stay connected, and make your voice count. Don’t miss out—your participation truly matters.
TIME: 12:30 PM Virtually via zoom |
The Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute proudly presents the Coastal California Conference, a premier education and networking event serving appraisal professionals throughout California and beyond. Originally established in 1960, the Monterey Bay Appraisal Seminar entered a new era in 2025 with a new name and renewed vision that reflects the dynamic markets, regulatory issues, and valuation challenges facing California’s coastal communities.
Today, the Coastal California Conference builds on that legacy by delivering timely topics, high-quality continuing education, and meaningful networking opportunities for valuation professionals. Offered in a convenient ZOOM format, the conference provides convenient access for attendees locally, statewide, and across the nation.
Keynote
A Chat with the Chief
– Angela G. Jemmott, Bureau Chief, California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
Breakout Sessions
Short-Term Rental Fundamentals in a Changing Policy Environment
– Denis DeSaix, MAI, SRA, Principal, MetroCal Appraisal
– Kate Daniels, Monterey County Supervisor – District 5
Unmasking the Underwriter
– Jennifer Kraus, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Underwriting, Fremont Bank
– Brittany Marrow, MAI, Chief Appraiser, Fremont Bank
– Jacinto Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, CRE, Managing Director, Principal, Cogito Realty Partners LLC
Artificial Intelligence and USPAP: Where Innovation Meets Compliance
– Chandra Mast, Founder, Red Rose Appraisals
– Justin Gohn, MAI, Principal, Gohn & Company
– Jacinto Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, CRE, Managing Director, Principal, Cogito Realty Partners LLC
– Greg Migdale, AI-GRS, Chief Executive Officer, Monterey Cypress Appraisal
Here’s what our 2025 attendees had to say about the conference:
- “I will make money on what I learned. Met contacts that I expect to work with or collaborate with in the future.”
- “I am so glad I joined the Coastal Conference. Great speakers. I also joined the appraisal referral network.”
- “The conference was very informative. The dynamic interview session is worthy of its own 2-hour CE class – lots of really good points raised.”
- “It was an excellent program that flew by with great topics, speakers, moderators and discussions. The 4-hr format was perfect. I usually feel a session might be weak or could have been improved, but they were all really good!”
A Special Note About Registering:
- Never attended an Appraisal Institute Offering or not yet updated your password / log-in since October 1, 2019 – follow these simple steps before registering.
- Those seeking credit from states outside of California are strongly encouraged to check directly with their state licensing board(s) to confirm that the specific state(s) will (1) accept synchronous education, (2) accepts education from an out-of-state provider and/or (3) offers reciprocal credit if the offering is approved by the CA BREA.
- This synchronous program (presented via ZOOM) is approved for 20 points (4-hours) of Appraisal Institute CEC. Applications for 4-hours of California BREA CEC and BOE pre-approval for assessors are being submitted.
- Instruction will be held via Interactive Technology (ZOOM) and is based on the “live” classroom version that falls under the requirements for synchronous education
- It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment – dependable Internet access, computer, webcam and microphone, agrees that attendance will be monitored and to forward their Photo ID/ Driver’s License to the Chapter Office upon completing your online registration.