Residential and commercial real estate transactions can be delayed, restructured, or placed at risk when local opposition, community organizations, or special interest groups challenge proposed development or use. These NIMBY (“Not In My Back Yard”) efforts may affect underwriting decisions,…
Who has the authority to sign—and how do you know? Understanding authority documents, business entity structures, and signing authority is fundamental to reducing risk in commercial real estate transactions. This session will break down the most common entity types and…
Commercial transactions can be tricky—and sometimes you just need to talk it through. This interactive session offers a chance to connect with peers, share experiences, and brainstorm practical solutions to complex commercial scenarios related to data centers constructed on Native…
Data centers are among the fastest-growing sectors in commercial real estate, bringing unique title, underwriting, and development challenges that differ from traditional projects. This session follows the lifecycle of a data center development from a title perspective. Participants will gain…
Commercial real estate transactions are like crowded swimming pools, with different participants all swimming toward the same goal – closing the transaction. But when the participants don’t stay in their own lane, roles blur, responsibilities drift, and even well-intentioned efforts…
Breaking into the commercial title market can open new opportunities for growth, but it requires a different approach than residential transactions. This session provides attendees with a practical playbook to expand into commercial title work. Learn how to establish a…
Affordable housing deals can be complex, but this session will break down how they come together — from tax credits and investors to developers, lenders, and other funding sources. Attendees will gain practical insight into the title and underwriting issues…
Mezzanine loans play a unique role in commercial real estate finance. This session will explain what mezzanine loans are, how these foreclosures are conducted, how to identify if one has occurred, and why they matter for title professionals. We’ll cover…
Mechanic’s liens can complicate even the most straightforward commercial transactions. This session offers a practical overview of how to approach mechanic’s lien risk, what coverage is typically available under title insurance policies, and the types of documentation that may be…
Join Len Prescott, Director of Underwriting for First American’s Agency Division, for an engaging conversation about the roles, expectations, and objectives characterizing the underwriter/agent/dealmaker relationships within complex commercial transactions. Attendees will share experiences and leave with key insights, practical tools,…