During this session, we’ll dive into consumer (buyer/borrower) behaviors and how different generations are approaching homeownership. With a focus on consumer interaction, we will discuss strategies that title insurance professionals can implement internally during the transactional process and externally through…
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the FINAL rule requiring the reporting of all-cash residential transactions involving legal entities and trusts. There are significant changes: no minimum dollar threshold; no geographic limitation, i.e., the rule applies nationwide! …
Join members of the Best Practices Executive Committee as they review the current updates to Pillars 2, 3, and 4, specifically dealing with closing on unregulated title products, closings without title products, changing important passwords and a review of the…
Could you be sued over an escrow instruction letter? Are you sure you understand what you’re signing? In commercial title, we sign escrow instructions every day, but there are often pitfalls and hazards hiding in plain sight. What seems like…
The impact of the recent NAR settlement agreement is only beginning to reverberate through the greater real estate industry. As the dust settles, the agreement surrounding broker commissions could have a significant effect on how homes are bought and sold…
As the baby boomer generation enters their golden years, we will be seeing an increase in transactions dealing with elder issues. We will give you the tools to navigate some of the more complex issues including elder abuse, estate planning…
Claims are part of our industry. Without them, we would not be necessary. Our goal is to prevent them completely, but from time to time they rear their ugly heads. This panel will walk through the claims process and outline…
Join us for an engaging and informative session where we'll explore some of the most common and insidious real estate scams affecting today's market. Over a refreshing mimosa, our expert panel will delve into the complexities of Seller Impersonation Fraud…
While Affiliated Business Arrangements are exploding in popularity in a market where lenders, real estate brokerages and title agents are all scrambling for additional revenue, not all AfBAs are created the same. This session will explore the many ways to…
This session will detail real-life title scenarios reviewed by Presenters for underwriting consideration. We will explore the problems presented and provide detailed explanation of the applicable and available endorsements coverages pertaining to each issue.