by Mary Eltawil | Feb 27, 2023 | AZREIA, Chicago Title Agency, Fraud, Newsletter, Title
By Jill Bright | Guest Author Diana Hoffman | Chicago Title SCENARIO: The Title Officer in California received an order for an owner’s title policy regarding the sale of a home for $470,000 from an independent Escrow Officer he works with regularly. He performed...
by Mary Eltawil | Dec 31, 2022 | AZREIA, Chicago Title Agency, Newsletter, Title
By Jill Bright | Guest Author Diana Hoffman | Chicago Title Our National Underwriter was working on title clearance for a pending transaction. The transaction involved an apartment building in Atlanta that recently underwent a remodel, which resulted in a...
by Mary Eltawil | Nov 1, 2022 | AZREIA, Chicago Title Agency, Newsletter, Title
By Jill Bright | Guest Author Diana Hoffman | Chicago Title Eight sale transactions were opened at different closing locations throughout the state of Arizona, so none of the offices knew of the other transactions being processed. The documents were supposedly signed...
by Maureen Laupp | Jun 1, 2022 | Chicago Title Agency, Escrow, Newsletter, Title
By Jill Bright | Guest Author Diana Hoffman | Chicago Title Here is a real-life scenario: One of our Escrow Officers with more than 20 years of experience in the escrow industry has developed a great reputation that has brought on many referrals. On one occasion, a...
by Maureen Laupp | May 4, 2022 | Chicago Title Agency, Misinformation Online, Newsletter, Private Banking, Title
Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and more give people immediate access to “news” and provide a publishing platform that is simple to use and has a wide reach. You see a compelling story and click “share.” Then off...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 1, 2022 | Chicago Title Agency, Escrow, Newsletter, Title
Want to take the guesswork out of your next closing? This article reflects some of the most common questions that our National Escrow Administration answers from the hundreds of emails they receive daily. We hope sharing these questions and answers will provide...
by Maureen Laupp | Dec 25, 2018 | AZREIA, Chicago Title Agency, Did You Know..., Escrow, Financing, Investing, Legal Procedures, Title
In this month’s article we will go over “Schedule B Part I” aka the “Requirements” section of the Title Commitment. For the purposes of this article we will use a Title Commitment issued by Chicago Title Agency, Inc. for reference. If you’re looking for excitement in...
by Maureen Laupp | Oct 30, 2013 | Financing, Investing, Lender and Bank Practices, Refinancing, Title, Title Insurance
by Dianna Jackman, Sr. Escrow Officer Chicago Title Agency There is a new sheriff in town and its name is the CFPB. Beginning January 10, 2014, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now be in charge of policing the mortgage industry under the regulations of...
by Dianna Jackman | Feb 21, 2013 | Business Planning, Investing, Title
I am hearing a lot of investors these days say they just cannot find a deal. It is time to start thinking outside the box again. Some investors are going after estates and this is one area that you may have issue with true ownership of a property. If you find...
by Dianna Jackman | Dec 16, 2012 | Estate Planning, Investing, Legal Procedures, LLC, Strategy, Title, Title Insurance, Title Transfer
Bank owned and short sale transactions have restrictions against selling to an entity instead of an individual, so there are concerns to be aware of when investing. When you take title in your individual name, there are some additional liabilities to consider. The...