Chapter Meeting - Department of Financial Services - February 14th

This year Valentine's Day will be our occasion to invite the Division of Financial Services Regional Chief Richard Roll as our guest speaker. This date will be an easy way to get updated on all the things the State has implemented and keep yourself in compliance. This is a must attend meeting!

Meeting sponsored by Full Access Storage.

Our afternoon continuing education seminar is the course "Florida Fair Lending, HOEPA and the Private Investor" (4 hours of continuing education). Limited seats available for onsite registration. If you occasionally place mortgages with non-institutional/private investors, this course is a must! Download the mail-in registration form.

Break Sponsored by Attorney's Title.

Central Florida Spring Golf Tournament - March 10th

March 10th, 2006 will be our annual Spring Golf Tournament at Winter Springs Golf Club. Sponsorships and teams will sell out fast so print your registration form so you can reserve your spot today!

Housing Bubble?

There is no lack of discussion about the prospects for real estate investment, especially in Florida. But convincing arguments are made for and against the likelihood of a sharp correction in housing prices.

A recent column by Nancy Marciniak in the Bradenton Herald gives a concise description of the mechanics of some recent "bubbles" in real estate and some sound advice to real estate investors. You may wish to refer your customers to this column if they are concerned about the future of their investment in Florida real estate.

Read the full article.

Florida Legislative Season Nears

Much has been published in recent weeks concerning changes to the rules governing lobbying in Florida. This affects FAMB since the Board of Directors attends a Legislative Conference in Tallahassee every year. It is usual for FAMB to host a reception so that local chapters will have an informal venue for meeting with their Representatives and Senators.

The new rules are sure to affect the planning for this year's conference and reception. But one thing remains of key importance: local members contacting their legislators to let them know FAMB is coming.

The Legislature meets in regular session for 60 days each year starting on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March. This year, the session opens on March 7 and FAMB arrives in Tallahassee on March 13. If you're a member of the Central Florida Chapter and have a relationship with your Florida Senator or Representative, let Chapter President Al Lenentine know. Call Al at (407)622-2640 or email him.

MEMBERSHIP

Members enjoy many benefits with FAMB. Discounts at the convention and other events, free continuing education, access to many group rates on insurance, overnights, pre-paid legal. If you're not a member yet, don't wait. Join today! Find out more about membership.

QUESTIONS?

For questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Central Florida Chapter of FAMB or this newsletter, please email Kelly Guldi at newsletter@FAMBCentralFlorida.com.