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CONNECTOR
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Boost your firm’s social media presence and connect with important audiences in no time at all. Search the massive content library by category, topic or target. Share directly to your social media accounts now or later. Engage realtors, lenders, buyers, sellers with content they care about.

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Vendor Marketplace

Vendor Marketplace

Your Purchasing Decisions Just Got Easier. This online directory makes it easy and convenient to connect with a select group of trusted vendors who stand ready to provide the top-notch customer service you expect and deserve.

 


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The Fund Real Estate Forum

The Fund Real
Estate Forum

The Fund's Real Estate Forum is for you! Interested in the kinds of issues Fund Members across the state are dealing with… or have a question to pose to a group of Fund Members? This incredible resource is FREE to join too.
 


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General Counsel Blog

General Counsel Blog

Your source for important updates and recent changes that are impacting the Real Estate industry in Florida.

Title Now Podcast

Title Now Podcast

Melissa Jay Murphy hosts a podcast with in depth discussions including special guests, engaging conversation and different perspectives on the Real Estate Industry in Florida.

Helpful Links

Helpful Links

For your convenience, we provide these links so you can access commonly requested information.

Information Center

Information Center

Current industry information updates including best practices, rules and regulations.

Join a Real Estate Attorney's Council

Florida ARECs

The Attorney’s Real Estate Councils of Florida or Florida ARECS is a coalition of 18 local real estate councils (RECS) across the state representing nearly 1,000 real estate attorneys.

Florida Property County Links

Florida Property County Links

Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Official Records and Court Cases of all 67 Counties.

FinCen

FinCEN Reporting
- GTO & BOI

FinCEN’s reach continues to expand, both in terms of Geographic Targeting Orders and now with Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Stay informed on the expansion of the GTOs and the new federal law going into effect Jan.1 impacting those who form a state-registered legal entity.

Title Notes

Conveyances to Foreign Entities - Notice & Affidavit

Stay informed on the the new law, SB 264 that restricts ownership by "foreign principals" from several "foreign countries of concern."


Underwriting Knowledge

Fund Alerts

Fund Alerts

Urgent industry and underwriting news bulletins.

Fund Concept

Fund Concept

Written by attorneys for attorneys. If you are looking for the latest developments in real estate law and the title industry, this is where you will find them.

Title Notes

Title Notes

Written in user-friendly language, it cross-references with Uniform Title Standards from the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Title Notes

Extrahazardous Risks

These risks are considered extrahazardous, unusual and extraordinary they require written underwriting approval for insuring.


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Forms

Forms

Download ALTA Forms, Schedules & Endorsements. 

ALTA Settlement Statements

ALTA Settlement Statements

Standardized ALTA Settlement Statements for title insurance and settlement companies to use to itemize all the fees and charges.

Paradigms

Paradigms, Charts and Other Tools

Designed to assist you with the analysis of specific title complications as well as guidance on how to deal with challenging issues.

Mortgage Foreclosure Checklist

Mortgage Foreclosure Checklist

Use this checklist to help you prepare for a foreclosure.

Closing Flowcharts

Closing Flowcharts

Use these flowcharts to help organize and execute your real estate closings.

Worksheets

Worksheets

Rating spreadsheets to help you calculate promulgated rates and Fund remittances.

Florida Real Estate Calculators

Calculators by The Fund

Power Up Your Practice! Take advantage of our Real Estate Calculators designed to make estimating your premium transactions and closing costs easier and more efficient.

Mortgage Release Certificate

Mortgage Release Certificate

A combination Appointment and Mortgage Release Certificate for your use based on section 701.041 of the Florida Statutes.

Marketing Tools

Marketing Tools

A collection of Members-only tools & resources to help you grow your practice.

Fund Shop

Fund Shop

A convenient, one-stop shopping resource where you can order digital, printed, downloadable materials and resources to build your brand and share with clients.

Fund Prints

Print Shop

Order your firm’s stationery from us and we’ll provide you with the same quick service & quality products that you’ve come to know and trust from The Fund.


Deep Dive

On-Demand Training

On-Demand Training

Video instruction for continuing legal education at anytime.

ALTA Best Practices

ALTA Best Practices

Industry best practices developed by ALTA can help title professionals meet the new market demands.

Fund Procedures Handbook

Fund Procedures Handbook

Frequently asked questions regarding the proper way to complete Fund commitment and policy forms and to issue endorsements.

Preparing a Policy

Finding Base Title

The guidelines in this section apply to proposed commitments and policies not exceeding $1 million.

Preparing a Policy

Preparing a Policy

Title issues and policy preparation The Fund has all the products and services you need to keep you compliant and up to date.

Marking Up a Commitment

Marking Up a Commitment

The commitment is a binding offer to issue title insurance. It can also serve as a TO-DO list for your closing. So, how does one mark up a commitment?