A title insurance anecdote, sworn by some to be true (and by others to simply be an anecdote)! It’s amusing either way! This tale of title insurance takes place down in Louisiana and is both an interesting and amusing tale. Subject: Louisiana Lawyer A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client. He […]
The transactional real estate market has recently been forced to face just such a situation when New Jersey Title was “asked” to cease writing policies insuring title for residential and commercial property purchases and refinances. This is yet one more chapter (or casualty) in the financial crisis and real estate collapse that began a few […]
Despite the questions swirling around foreclosures, the survey says that the majority of Americans are still willing to buy Over the last few months The Hallmark Abstract Sentinel as well as the partners of Hallmark Abstract Service have tried to outline all of the issues that exist in the world of foreclosures that can potentially […]
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Marketing Your Law Firm In An Ever Changing and Challenging Environment The following advice came from Gregory Brown, Esq in his presentation to the LMA Association of Southern California. Some is common sense while some may be things your firm is not doing at the present time. Either way, it is critical during these times […]
The following article, prepared by A.M. Best, gives an assessment of the state of the Title Insurance industry in 2009. The general view is that headwinds will exist in 2010, but that the pricing environment may improve, and the payout to agents may decline. “While the title industry’s premium volume and profitability deteriorated significantly in […]
The following is a letter regarding proposed legislation to bring a “public option” to title insurance, similar to that proposed in healthcare. If you do not agree with it, let your representatives know. November 30, 2009 Dear members, As you may know, Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D-Westchester), has introduced legislation to create a “public option” for […]
