Congressman Lynch to speak at N.E. Appraisal Expo - October 20th

Congressman Steven Lynch has accepted the invitation of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Appraisal Institute to speak at the annual New England Appraisers Expo on Monday October, 20th at 9 a.m. at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. In the 110th Congress, congressman Lynch serves on the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and will be addressing the group about pending legislation affecting appraisers.  He will also answer a few questions from the audience. Here is a link to the Congressman's home page for more information about him. http://www.house.gov/lynch/index.shtml The Expo provides an opportunity for appraisers, lenders, and other real estate professionals to learn about current issues with dual seminars during the day in both the commercial and residential sectors. Topics include Current Issues and Legislation Concerning Appraisers; Doing Business in Today's Credit Market; How to File for Real Estate Tax Abatements; Major Commercial Real Estate Developments and Where They Stand in Today's Market; and additional seminars. The seminar has allowed appraisers to gain continuing education state licensing credits. The Expo is a joint offering of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and the MBREA.  Registration is available online at www.mbrea.org. http://www.mbrea.org/custom/event_search/sort_by_name.cfm Long recognized as the leading provider of high-quality appraisal training and education, the Appraisal Institute (AI) offers programs designed for those interested in pursuing an appraisal career. In addition, AI programs are available to appraisers fulfilling their state licensing requirements as well as to appraisers seeking to broaden and diversify their practice and complete their AI designation requirements. The AI Web site http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education provides a comprehensive listing of seminars and courses available including on-line education. The registration fee for this Expo is $125 for AI and MBREA members and $175 for nonmembers.