The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a 120-page final rule that requires certain people involved in real estate closings and settlements to report information to the agency about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and…
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…
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…
From the Biden Administration resurrecting the title insurance waiver pilot program in the State of the Union to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s focus on mortgage closing costs, the industry is facing significant scrutiny at the Federal level. In this…
Across the country, state lawmakers are acting to protect the safety of judges, law enforcement, and other potentially at-risk groups by legislating restrictions to open access to government records. Access to government records, like official land records, tax collector’s records,…
It's a constant game of cat and mouse to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Even as you secure certain types of transactions - fraudsters are innovating to perfect new scams. In this session, we'll break down some of the latest technologies…
This year, the ALTA Board of Governors invested in an initiative to aid the industry in better understanding the nexus between updating state good funds laws, combating fraud, and leveraging modern payment methods. During this session review new resources designed…
When you compare the potential benefits and harms of AI, how does that change what the future holds for the use of this technology? Government entities and law makers face serious questions around regulation and enforcement of automated decision making…
Fraud is ever-present in our industry because we handle valuable assets – real property and money. We are in a situation that is not as dire as the Great Recession, but still requires extra consideration and scrutiny for our various…