Fund News and Alerts

When FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule goes into effect March 1, 2026, closing/settlement professionals will be required to report specific information regarding all cash (non-financed) transfers of residential real estate to a legal entity or trust. Got questions about the FinCEN Residential Reporting Rule? Find answers to commonly asked questions about the new rule on the FinCEN Reporting page.

We Are Grateful for You! Wishing you and your family a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Order title commitments easily in Qualia Marketplace—no more emails or XML files!  Thanks to Old Republic Title’s partnership with Qualia, users can now order and manage title commitments via The Fund’s product ordering integration – directly within Qualia Marketplace. Learn how to get started today!

Watch now as Shannon Widman, Fund Deputy General Counsel, and Marc Hall, VP of Sales at Qualia, share insights on transitioning to Qualia. Discover its AI-powered features, advanced security tools, seamless integrations, and onboarding resources designed to simplify workflows.

By: Rene’ Rutan, Manager, Events & Affiliate, REC & Realtor® Relations

The Broward Attorneys’ Real Estate Council (BAREC) is excited to help raise funds again for Special Olympics Florida - Broward County through the Sallarulo’s Race for Champions! In times like these, it is incredibly important to raise money to continue the mission of Special Olympics Florida.

On September 5, The Fund and the Broward Attorneys’ Real Estate Council hosted Legal Lane Lane Live: Speed Rounds with Attorneys’ Council at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale.  This annual event held in partnership with the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® attracted nearly 100 agents, and featured updates on hot topics, as well as timed round table discussions allowing attorneys and real estate agents to build rapport and discuss issues in detail.

On September 4, the Attorneys’ Real Estate Council of Miami-Dade County and the North Dade & Beaches Real Estate Council hosted a joint meeting at The Fund’s Miami-Dade Branch featuring a program entitled, Annual Real Property & Business Case Law Update, presented by attorney Manuel Farach.

We’re nearing the end of the year, so it’s time to review your REC’s Member Directory to ensure it is accurate. You can view the Directory at https://www.thefund.com/resources/flarecs/directory.  For Real Estate Councils wishing to update their rosters, please direct those changes to RECManager@flarecs.com.  

Title insurance claims related to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subordinate mortgages, which secure partial claims on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages, are a nationwide concern. These claims typically arise when such mortgages are not paid and satisfied at the time of sale, leading to the issuance of title insurance policies that do not include an exception for the outstanding mortgage. This issue was previously addressed in “Unsatisfied HUD Subordinate Mortgages Trigger Insurance Claims,” 68 Fund Concept 51, (Jul. 2019). Read the article

Join us December 10-12 for a three-day online course. This in-depth 3-day course walks attorneys and staff through aspects of a Commercial Real Estate transaction, from pre-contract to closing. The course is geared toward those who are new to commercial transactions and seeking to expand their residential practices into the commercial sphere. More good news: you can earn CLE credits while adding new capabilities to your practice. Participation is limited, so if you’re interested, sign up quickly.