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Frequently, Fund Members receive a Commitment with a deed restriction that one party to the transaction finds objectionable. This article is meant to be a practical guide for addressing those title objections. Read the article
Most real property practitioners are familiar with tax deeds incident to the nonpayment of real property taxes. However, escheatment tax deeds are less common. This article addresses the guidelines for insuring when the tax deed process becomes an escheatment tax deed process. Read the article
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Industry Leadership at its Finest! Yesterday, Florida Land Title Association (FLTA) members installed Fund General Counsel Melissa Jay Murphy as their 2024-2025 President.
In today’s real estate market, one can never be too careful when it comes to mortgage payoffs. The mounting increase in payoff fraud and wire diversion continues to disrupt the real estate market as fraudsters find more creative and devious ways of defrauding unsuspecting parties who fall victim to their ploys. This article will revisit mortgage payoffs, address some common underwriting questions, and recommend some best practices and tips to incorporate into the daily practice of handling transactional closings. Read the article
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DoubleTime 9.5 includes the following enhancements: 2024 Standard Commitment Clause and Affidavit, the Commitment (C21) template, and the Old Republic Privacy Notice.