CornerStone Title Presents The Newest 2011 Information on Foreclosures, Short Sales & Alternatives

Online, March 6, 2011 (Newswire.com) - LAKEWOOD RANCH, FLORIDA - Real estate law expert Barbara P. Burke will review the latest information on distressed property transactions at a free seminar for real estate professionals. The seminar is approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) for three hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Sponsored by CornerStone Title, "The Newest 2011 Information on Foreclosures, Short Sales & Alternatives" is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop in Lakewood Ranch. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. A complimentary happy hour follows the presentation.

The seminar will review what a lender considers when deciding to proceed with a foreclosure, refinance, deed in lieu or short sale, and will update participants on the latest regulations, trends and opinions. Participants will learn how to identify scams, fraud and shady practices. As a special bonus, there will be a preview of breakthrough technology designed to increase a company's referral business.

Burke has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University, master's and doctorate degrees in communications from Florida State University, and a law degree from Florida State University. No longer practicing law, she provides training and seminars for title, real estate, legal and mortgage groups. She also creates online seminars for her Real Estate Law Series® Online University and writes Real Estate Law Series® books which contain practical information about a wide range of real estate law topics.

The seminar is the second in the 2011 CornerStones of Success educational series hosted by CornerStone Title for real estate professionals. To register, call (941) 708-0300 or send an email to mary@cornerstonetitle.biz. There is no cost for the seminar and social hour. Supporting materials will be made available for $4.95