As we all know, rampant fraud in the real estate industry has increased so sharply that the FBI recently warned of an “epidemic” of financial crimes which, if not curtailed, could become “the next S&L crisis.” With that in mind, a who’s who of federal and state entities are encouraging real estate professionals throughout Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina to attend a free, one-day symposium being held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, June 22, in Savannah, Georgia.

While little is known at this point about the schedule, the symposium’s coordinators–which include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs–are sure to put on a very informative and educational event.

If you are a FL, GA, NC, or SC-based mortgage banker, mortgage broker, loan originator, REALTOR®, appraiser, closing attorney, builder, developer, or law enforcement official, you should seriously consider attending. For more information or to register for the one-day symposium, click here or call Doris L. Needham in the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development office in Atlanta, GA, at (404) 331-5001, ext. 2075.