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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.Who could have imagined that 2020 would become a record year for the industry? In January, the economy was... -
Congratulations to this year'sUGLY SWEATER CONTEST WINNERS! 1ST PLACE - BEST OVERALL The $125 Gift Cards goes to...CentraLand Title (Nicole Stairs)...
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As we come to the end of 2020, I want to thank all of you for the fantastic job...
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A hard working title office with plenty of industry experience to go around, we are thrilled to highlight Casuso...
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George Stablein took Town Square Title Agents to dinner and light show this past week. Happy Holidays and hope...
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December 10, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Is there an alternative for the notarization of a document when the...A: Yes, Section 406.0165 of the Texas Government Code provides a method for notarization of a document for an...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by...A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to UCA 75-7-1013. The statute states that in...
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A. As custodian for the minor child/children under NMSA 46-7-11, commonly referred to as the Uniform Transfers to Minors...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a Colorado property wherein the property owner is deceased....A. In most cases, no. C.R.S 15-13-204 provides a very simple process for authenticating an out-of-state personal representative’s authority...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by...A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to A.R.S. 14-11013. The statute states that in...
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December 10, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Does a judgement lien acquired before bankruptcy that is subsequently discharged in...No. A properly discharged judgment included in a bankruptcy does not become a lien against property that is later...
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Please join First National Title Insurance for anUGLY SWEATER CONTEST! Post a photo to Facebook wearing your Ugly Holiday Sweater...
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Ryan Peterson presented Title 101 with their authorized agent trophy! Way to make it official! “It was so great to...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.November has traditionally been the time of year our nation gives thanks. President Lincoln officially declared the fourth Thursday...
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November 19, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What is the effect of a disclaimer of interest in property? (TX)A: A disclaimer may be used for a variety of reasons including federal tax purposes (avoid gift taxes) and...
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Rocky Mountain Escrow & Title Inc. understands that buying or selling a home is a monumental endeavor. Their award-winning customer...
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One of our First National Title (FNTI) agents, South Land Title, LLC in Bryan, Texas, has two employees involved...
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All of us at FNTI our honored to be able to get to work with what we like to...
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Want to save your customers Money? Don’t forget about the re-issue credit! Reissue Rate Credit - If the seller can produce...
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This month Sean Everest was out teaching Garner Abstract & Title as well as some of their agents! Way...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.Our national elections are less than a week away and the stakes have never been higher. I have struggled all...
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Earlier this month FNTI's Ryan Peterson presented Vison Title with their authorized agent trophy! Look how pretty it is!...
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October 26, 2020LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Expands into the State of Utah,...Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 NewsFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Kristen Jorgensen to its western region...
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*Info taken from the Texas Land Title Association.* USEFUL WEBSITES Texas Department of Insurance and TDI Division of Workers' Compensationwww.tdi.texas.govTexas...
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October 20, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: What are the guidelines for insuring following a Sheriff’s Sale in Arizona?A: You must review the Order Authorizing the Sale. The Court’s Order should set forth rights of redemption following the sale. ...
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A: Yes. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein...
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First National’s Agent highlight this month is Estie Leavitt Azulay, Founder & CEO of Florida Title Center. Estie Leavitt Azulay,...
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October 13, 2020LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Kyle K. Rank as Executive...Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 NewsFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle K. Rank to its leadership...
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WHAT IS CYBER FRAUD? Cyber Fraud is when credit and financial information is criminally stolen or taken online by a...
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Our very own Sean Everest, Underwriting Counsel, spent time at Championship Title training their Escrow Officers. Thanks for having...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is moving quickly to become licensed in 11 more states (UT, NV, VA,...
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Have you ever sent an email that was meant to be funny only to have the recipient misunderstand and respond...
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September 21, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: Can a Quitclaim Deed be used, instead of a foreclosure, to eliminate...A: Most likely, no. An Agreement for Deed, also known as an “Installment Land Contract” is a form...
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September 21, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: At what point will title be insurable following a tax sale in...A: These will always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Prior to obtaining a Treasurer’s Deed, the purchaser at a tax...
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September 17, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Does an Affidavit of Heirship convey title to real property? (TX)A: No. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein...
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FNTI spent Labor Day Weekend with the Bushnell Frontier Title branch scalloping out of Crystal River, FL into the...
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We are loving all our agents out there representing FNTI with our new face masks/scarfs! You all are looking...
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FNTI has really turned the corner in the State of Florida this year, and we’ve been able to do...
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A: Florida DFS-licensed title agencies, located in and outside Florida, are required to submit information (“The Data Call”) about...
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Congratulations Hill Country Titles and 50 Years in Business! We here at FNTI are so honored to work with...
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A: Yes, provided certain underwriting criteria are followed. Beneficiary Deeds, called Transfer on Death or TOD deeds in other...
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August 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: For insuring purposes, will a Power of Attorney executed by a Trustee...A: We will recognize the delegation of real property powers in accordance with Section 113.018 of the Texas Property Code (see...
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When this pandemic began, those of us in the title industry were not quite certain we were actually “essential.” Once...
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It was FNTI’s official launch In Colorado on August 6th at Plum Creek Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO....
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 NewsIt is so difficult to watch the news, listen to the radio, or walk into any business and be reminded...
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The First National Title Insurance team placed second in the Title Division and fourth overall in the Pat Doyle...
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A: Effective July 1, 2020, Scrivener’s Errors found in legal descriptions shall be corrected by Curative Notice recorded in...
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July 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What is the waiting period in Colorado for insuring a property following...COLORADO A: Nine years. C.R.S. 39-12-104 provides that an owner of real property who was under a legal disability at...
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TEXAS A: If a principal designates their spouse as an agent under a durable power of attorney, a subsequent divorce...
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Blackacre Escrow Title & Abstract, LLC in Gatesville, Texas formed in 2013 to offer the citizens of Coryell County...
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June 30, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What types of identification may a notary rely upon in performing an...TEXAS A: Section 121.005 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the type of ID that can be accepted by...
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FNTI's Sean Everest educated Select Title this past week with a Marital Property & Divorce Class! As you can...
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June 24, 2020LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Staff to Western Regional DivisionPLANO, TEXAS - Dallas based First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) added three industry experts to its growing footprint in...
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FNTI's Sean Everest is out there dropping knowledge on our agents! Recently he stopped by the Monarch Title office...
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Open all doors before each showing and sanitize all doors before and after each showing.Leave cabinet doors open and...
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4 Tips for people who are buying homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All States COVID-19 News, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, TexasAmerican Land Title Association – Coronavirus: https://www.alta.org/business-tools/coronavirus.cfmLegislation: “SECURE Notarization Act: ALTA is working with other trade associations and industry partners...
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Texas Driver’s License (DL) Expiration Dates Extended, DL Offices Closed in Light of COVID-19 Outbreak: https://www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0319a* Effective Thursday, March 19,...
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General Link: https://www.tlta.com/TLTA/Resources/Coronavirus_Resources/TLTA/Resources/Coronavirus.aspx?hkey=5dac65fe-8ca0-4051-9b29-ec5aa2e4812fCounty/District Clerk and County Office Operations: https://www.tlta.com/documents/COVID_Counties.pdf*Orange County: County Clerk’s office is closed to the public and may require...
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June 1, 2020Florida Land Title Association - Joint Letter to the Governor Amid COVID-19 Essential Businesses...
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June 1, 2020Florida Land Title Association - Letter to CFO Patronis and Insurance Commissioner Calling for...
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FNTI's Jamie Barker dropped by the CentraLand Office and brought donuts! Yum! This was the first visit with...
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FNTI's Jamie Barker surprised Monarch Title by bringing them cookies to lift spirits. This was the first visit...
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James L. Anderson started Championship Title of Austin, LLC, just over two years ago, but he is not new to...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.Prior to the pandemic and the most disruptive event in our nation’s recent history, the economy and the title industry were...
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We at FNTI would like to congratulate Randy Gilbert of Florida's Title Insurance Company for being chosen as a...
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First National Title's Agent Spotlight this month is Craig Malatesta, Owner of Vision Title, located in Orlando, Florida. As an...
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April 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Is an ancillary probate proceeding necessary in the State where the property...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sTEXAS An ancillary probate procedure is not always required in Texas. The easiest method for handling a foreign probate (“foreign” is defined as...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 NewsI’ve revised the April Blog I had planned because of the incredible events we now face. With a worldwide pandemic...
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April 2, 2020Lenders to Begin Processing CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loans Tonight at 12:01 a.m....
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April 2, 2020Emergency Guidance on Home Equity Lending (Signing locations and more addressed in guidance published...
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March 27, 2020TDI Issues Guidance on Electronic Signatures (New guidance for title industry on electronic signatures...
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March 26, 2020TDI Temporarily Eases Requirements to Help Title Agents Cope with COVID (Escrow, Licensing, CE...
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AA Davis Title, LLC in Crocket, Texas, is the recipient of the Texas Clean Audit Award for having the...
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This month we'd like to highlight American Guaranty Title! American Guaranty Title was founded in 1998. They are based...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 NewsDear Agents, First National Title Insurance Company’s (FNTI) first concern is the safety and security of our employees and clients. We...
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FNTI had a great turn out at Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo, TX for a CE class with...
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This month we'd like to highlight, Belinda Rivera, with Las Cruces Abstract & Title Company! She received the “2019...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.After taking a few months off from my monthly Blog, it is time to get back to sharing news about...
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Another great year of holiday cheer! Thank you again for everyone who participated! We have the best agents...
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December 17, 2019Underwriting Q&A: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a closing settlement to assist customers...
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First National Title Insurance and our very own, Sean Everest (aka Santa!), had some CE learning time as well...
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Please join First National Title Insurance for anUGLY SWEATER CONTEST December 9th – 20th*Winners will be announced Monday, December 23rd* Post...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: What in the world is PACA and PSA? A: “PACA” refers to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, while “PSA”...
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We love checking in and helping our customers! Thanks for having us Texas Title Company!
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Our VP/Underwriting Counsel, Sean Everest, hopped around to several Texas Title Offices around Texas and attended events, put on...
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Thanks for having us Envision Title! Our Underwriting Cousel, Sean Everest with COO - Brad Honn and Business Development rep,...
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We were so proud to help honor Thomas Baird, one of the owners of CentraLand Title Company in Temple,...
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“Writer’s block—a phrase that creates literary paralysis to all authors, and one I had until the last three days I...
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From all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and...
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When you add “white glove” customer service with a heavy dose of fun, what results is an award winning...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce that our national market share ranking has moved up to the...
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From left to right: Kuia Taiaroa - Executive Director Rehab Manager of the Alamogordo, NM Habitat for Humanity, DJ...
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July 25, 2019Underwriting Q&A: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the...Q: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract of judgment against the seller (debtor) from...
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The First National Title fishing team of Geri Hosterman, Kelsey Granberry (Admiral Title), Chance Perkins, and Chris Phillips, place...
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Jerry Secrest and Thomas Baird founded CentraLand Title Company in the 1980s and have worked hard to turn a...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.Last month, I had the opportunity to attend and participate in a panel discussion at the National Settlement Services...
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As we celebrate this month the foundation of our country with fireworks, Barbecue, and festivities, I like to focus...
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FNTI Underwriting Counsel, David Hays, took to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cleburne...
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“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” -Sam Keen “Summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” -DJ Jazzy Jeff...
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Serving Clients and Building Relationships on the Coast Jeff Boll started Coastal Land Title in 2015 and soon after became...
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June 21, 2019Out and About: FNTI Texas Agency Team Attends the TLTA Annual Conference and Business...The Texas Agency and Leadership Teams traveled to Bastrop recently to attend the TLTA Annual Business Conference and Business Meeting. This...
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Q: Are “AG” rollback taxes the only type of rollback tax that can be assessed for the collection of...
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Brooks Koepka, the winner of the 2019 PGA Championship Golf Tournament last month, has found an effective way in dealing...
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Thanks to our loyal customers, employees, and friends, First National Title Insurance Company has made the Dallas...
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May 28, 2019Underwriting Q&A: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding,...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do we need to worry...
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“As social animals, we need friends and what attracts them is trust.” - Dalai Lama “People do business with those they...
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April Roberts, Suzanne Tinsley and Chance Perkins recently traveled Castroville to provide an education program for the staff of...
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It’s a Family Affair AA Davis Title, LLC in Crockett, Texas is a family affair in more ways than one....
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CentraLand had it's 12th Annual Economic Summit. Pictured here is NolaAnn Waggoner, Charlene Burk (president of CentraLand), Chris Phillips...
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Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, was dubbed by a Soviet journalist...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) continues to grow its revenues and market share. Our steady and consistent growth...
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“There is no ‘I’ in team.” Anyone who coached youth sports knows this phrase. It goes on to say, “There are...
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Pioneer Title Agency is a family-owned business with strong local ties. The Newlon family; Bob, his wife Betty, son...
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April 17, 2019LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Chance Perkins as Underwriting CounselPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is adding to its underwriting team with the addition of...
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April 12, 2019Underwriting Q&A : What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect...Q: What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect to a married couple? A: The IRS makes an exception...
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Many followers of this blog are aware I had a surgery in March to repair and fuse three vertebra in my...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.Last week we announced the addition of William “Chance” Perkins as the newest member of First National Title Insurance...
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“The getting ready, the rehearsal, is better than the show.” - David Lee Roth “An ounce of practice is worth more...
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The spotlight shines bright on The Closing Table of Florida. With a knowledgeable and caring team, Hope Kahn leads...
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This month our policy data processing team took a break and went to the iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Frisco...
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FNTI Enjoys Time with Title Agents at the Texas Land Title School in Austin Chris Phillips, George Stablein, Ellen Wied, Cheri...
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Dearest Friends, With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, I wish the luck of the Irish upon you! Luck is a random occurrence of...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.What are the consequences of another consolidation of national underwriters? When will the mergers be done? Who is next? Independent agents...
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Q: Do Texas title companies offer “survey coverage”? A: No. Unfortunately, over the years our industry has used the slang...
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Chris Phillips, Suzanne Tinsley and Jamie Barker joined almost 300 members of the Texas Land Title Association at the...
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Texas Title’s number one objective is to provide customers with superior service, knowledge and expertise. Chris Drumm, DFW President stated, “Our...
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Valentine’s Day is in a couple of days which means lots of loving words within cards and candy boxes...
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February 8, 2019Message from the CEO | FNTI Gross Revenue Exceeds $115M Due to Independent Agent...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.The results are in for 2018, and it was another year of steady growth and strong financial results for First National...
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“A strong team can take any crazy vision and turn it into a reality” - John Carmack “I look for a...
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January 21, 2019Underwriting Q&A: What is the correct exception in Schedule B when finding a memorandum...A: The exception would properly read as follows: “Terms, conditions and stipulations of the as evidenced by Memorandum...
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Sean Everest, Suzanne Tinsley and George Stablein enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the grand opening of Select Title’s new Fredericksburg...
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First National’s Agent highlight this month is Maria Caban and Jennifer Correa, President and Vice President of Gold Star...
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Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Education & Training, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, TexasItems Needed for a Clean Audit you can find by clicking here!
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) will celebrate its eighth anniversary in March 2019. I cannot believe how quickly eight...
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As many of you know, First National Title (FNTI) stays busy throughout the year presenting Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)...
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The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recently posted the finding of the title examinations for its fiscal year that ended...
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“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” - Leonardo de Vinci “Live as if you were to...
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Season’s Greetings! This is one of our favorite times of the year, when you open your office doors to us...
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George Stablein was on honored to represent FNTI at Sewell Title’s Holiday Party on December 14th. FNTI was the...
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Karen Van Holten, the president of Monarch Title of Texas, LLC is our featured agent this month! Karen worked...
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December 14, 2018Message from the CEO | First National Title Hosts Hollywood Extravaganza at Land Title...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.For the past 25 years, the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) has offered an educational program, the Texas Land...
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As I stopped my day for a minute to watch a portion of the television coverage of our nation’s...
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Please join First National Title Insurance for an UGLY SWEATER CONTEST December 1st – 14th *Winners will be announced Monday, December 17th* Post...
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George Stablein sits with Melissa Ballard, SVP of Town Square Title at their Customer Appreciation Party! We appreciate you...
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Happy Belated Thanksgiving! I hope all of you enjoyed whatever it is that makes you happy and allowed you...
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Mara making sure George (not pictured) makes it back to Texas after his visit to Florida for the Florida...
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November 20, 2018Underwriting Q&A: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form...Q: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)? A: Requirements to issue the The...
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First National’s agent highlight this month is Jonathan Yasko of Entrust Solutions. What makes this highlight so unique, is...
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“Throughout the course of American history, courageous men and women have taken up arms to secure, defend, and maintain...
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November 9, 2018Message from the CEO | First National Title Introduces the Podcast “First, Let’s Talk...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, FIRST...Let's Talk Title Podcast, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.You may have already received our e-mailed “teaser” Podcast introduction. If not, I am pleased to announce this new...
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Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, FIRST...Let's Talk Title Podcast, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, TexasYou DON'T WANT TO MISS our 1st upcoming PODCAST Series! Episode 1 - Part 1 Airs this Monday, November 12th! Listen...
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Everyone knows I am an avid golfer and wear colorful attire at times. It was joked recently that I...
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From all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and...
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First National Title's DJ Horn attended a Happy Hour with Kolter Lukert and the staff of Guarantee Title Wichita...
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Chris Phillips, George Stablein and Suzanne Tinsley joined in the ghoulish, good time at Texas Title, El Paso. The...
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Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks Every day there is another story in the news about cybersecurity threats, fraud, and the losses...
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Hill Country Titles Keeping It in the Family Gordon Sauer, founder and president of Hill Country Titles, Inc. in Fredericksburg,...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.Prior commitments and obligations had prevented me from attending the Land Title Association of Arizona (LTAA) conference over the...
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First National Title Company proudly supported a recent event commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of Legend Title and Abstract in...
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FNTI helped celebrate with, independent agent, Texas Secure Title Company on their newest location opening in Colleyville! Suzanne Tinsley and...
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September 19, 2018Underwriting Q&A: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does...Question: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared...
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Choosing the right title company is key to a successful stress-free closing. Choosing the right escrow officer to guide...
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In the last couple of months, I have encouraged readers of “Motivational Monday” on resilient sales and persistent sales...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) qualified for the third year in a row as one of the Dallas...
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Q: In Texas, where we are encountering multi-generational re-use of existing surveys, the T-47 Residential Real Property Affidavit allows...
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Joan Tassy is one of the hardest working people in the title industry. Not only is Joan the Owner/Operator...
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Matt Deer, Tiffany Thompson, Jimmy Deer of Pioneer Abstract & Title Company and DJ Horn team up in the...
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LATEST NEWS: FNTI Announces April Roberts to the team as Vice President, Agency Services & Director of Education &...
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At the end of last month’s “Resilient Sales” blog, I talked about when you don’t get the sale. You...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is committed to growing your business and ours. In previous blogs, I stated...
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DJ Horn of First National Title Insurance Company, Rick Borrego of Borrego Construction, and Steve Riemann of Santa Fe...
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The Florida Division of FNTI is growing by leaps and bounds this quarter. One of Florida’s newer agents is...
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Q: I came across a notary signature with reference to Florida Statute 118.10. Also, the document appears to be notarized...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.I had the honor and privilege to serve as the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) president from June, 2017...
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So many people think that sales is easy, and in some ways it can be. The hardest part about...
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First National Title Insurance Company was awarded the 18th spot of the Dallas Business Journal’s Middle Market 50 (MM50)...
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FNTI was a proud Platinum Supporter at this year’s Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) Conference in downtown Austin this...
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I recently read a quote by Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist for Salesforce, addressing respect and trust within a...
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FNTI's George Stablein helped to educate 50 real estate agents with over 10 hours of Realtor CE! Thank you...
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I was having a hard time with my iPhone recently with the pictures I was taking. They were not...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.I was recently asked to address a group about the future of our industry and the issues that will...
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Chris Phillips, George Stablein, and Suzanne Tinsley of FNTI attended the Chihuaua baseball game in El Paso with agent,...
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Q: Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a...
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After the storms blew threw it was a great night for Texas Rangers baseball with Jane and Wendell Privitt...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.I am pleased to announce that First National Title Insurance Company is currently in the process of licensing additional...
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Spring cleaning is always on everyone’s list. I know cleaning out my garage is high on my list, but...
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First National Title Insurance held it's annual Agent Summit for a handful of selected clients this past month. This...
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April 5, 2018LATEST NEWS: FNTI is Assigned Financial Stability Rating® of A’ (A Prime), Unsurpassed, by...LATEST NEWS: FNTI is Assigned Financial Stability Rating® of A’ (A Prime), Unsurpassed, by Demotech, Inc. April 5, 2018 First National Title...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! Three GIFT CARDS winners have been selected! 1st Place 105 Likes - Texas Secure Title 2nd Place 69 Likes - Kelli Owens...
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First things first…no more daylight saving time! Now that I got that out of the way, let’s talk about what...
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Q: Can an attorney be a devisee in a will that he/she prepared? A: No. Section 254.003 of the Texas...
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Have you ever been so proud of something you just can’t help it? Being proud brings feelings of honor...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.We celebrate Independent Agent month in March because this was the month First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) was...
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This month, we are kicking off our own March Madness contest by celebrating how CRAZY we are for our Independent Agents! Not...
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This month’s FNTI webinar on the topic of bankruptcy had a special guest drop by. Harrison Smith, one of...
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February 14, 2018Underwriting Q&A | Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property?Question: Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property? Answer: Texas - Yes. Through a recorded Transfer on...
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FNTI was in full participation at the TLTA Land Title School in February, 2018. This year the team proudly...
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From Left to Right, Dan Boughton with Greystone Title Agency, Tom Davis with Pioneer Title Agency, Terry Hastings with...
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It’s February when love is in the air and hearts and chocolates fill the stores. This makes me think...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.When First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) wrapped up our books in 2015, we were slightly disappointed to have...
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January 24, 2018Chris Phillips Represents FNTI & TLTA at Texas Historical Commission’s Annual Conference!The TLTA was a sponsor for the recent Texas Historical Commission’s annual conference and Chris Phillips and Leslie Midgley...
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First National Title Insurance has your hours! We pride ourselves on one of the more extensive continuing educational programs...
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0 Hello again fellow title insurance enthusiast! It’s been awhile–I know–but y’all, it felt like I went native and pulled...
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Happy 2018! As says Chris said in his Blog, 2017 was a record year for FNTI and that is only...
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Q: (Texas Only) Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s lien affidavit (MLA) always a potential...
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Happy New Year! Last year I blogged about a New Year’s resolution to encourage business health checks to evaluate...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.As we enter our seventh year of business, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is ready for the “seven...
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Q: Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018? A: Yes, in connection with the November...
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Thank you again for everyone who participated! We have the best agents out there! You guys are awesome and...
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The FNTI Team hosted a speakeasy-themed dinner at the annual Texas Land Title Institute in San Antonio. Agents were...
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The FNTI Agency and Underwriting Teams traveled to San Antonio December 6-8 to network, train and support as a...
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Connecting with people is so important when influencing others. In fact, I believe connecting is the foundation of sales. ...
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December 7, 2017Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Reports Strong Results through Q3All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) continues to achieve incredible growth rates on a year-over-year basis. Through the third...
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Justin Mowitz, with Mowitz Title, Jay Hansli, Vicki Campbell with Alliant Title and Marty Deandre with Blacknight stop for...
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The “Eye” in London. Patrick McMillan and Chris Phillips attended the annual ATRA Reinsurance meeting in London on November...
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Please join First National Title Insurance for an UGLY SWEATER CONTEST December 1st – 14th *Winners will be announced Friday, December 15th* Post...
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Question: What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased person’s property who was married at the time of...
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Being intentional is having a plan—an aim with guided action to create change or success. Most hunters are planning...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.In August, First National Title Insurance Company set up a fund to support our independent agents in the Houston...
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“Summer has come and passed the innocent can never last, wake me up when September ends.” – Green Day “We...
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Q: May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2017 and insure that 2018 taxes are “not yet...
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Jamie Barker, Ray Reece and Cheri Swanson attend the Dallas 100 finalist reception at the SMU Cox Caruth Institute...
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I recently heard John Maxwell speak about, “What you do TODAY matters.” What we do matters every day in...
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October 5, 2017Message from the CEO | FNTI Recognized by Dallas Business Journal’s Middle Market 50...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) qualified for the second year in a row as one of the Dallas Business...
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Q: Is there a redemption period when a Tax Lien Deed of Trust is foreclosed in Texas? A: Yes, Section...
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Suzanne Tinsley and Sean Everest enjoyed a festive night with Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo, Texas, commemorating Dia...
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Last Friday afternoon I sat in the Jacksonville airport dealing with an extremely delayed flight because of a broken...
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September 7, 2017Message from the CEO | Helping our Family of Independent Agents Affected by Hurricane...All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Community Involvement, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has a mission. That mission is to support the independent agents throughout Texas,...
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The devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey will have a long-term impact on the Gulf Coast for many, many months....
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Chris Phillips and Suzanne Tinsley enjoyed an evening of festivities at the unveiling of Select Title’s new Sugar Land...
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Happy August! With summer winding down and the kids heading back to school, it’s time to recharge the batteries...
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Q: Does Texas have a statute of limitations for errors in a defective notary acknowledgment? A: Yes, under Section 16.033(a)(8)...
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NolaAnn Waggoner, Cheri Swanson, and Geri Hosterman attend the TLTA Land Title School Committee meeting in Austin to prepare...
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Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb and many other world changing inventions including the motion picture camera...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.As we enter the third quarter of 2017 and begin the wind down of this incredibly busy and hot...
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“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Enthusiasm is a bubble that should never be burst.” – George...
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Q: Does an affidavit of heirship vest title in the heirs named in the affidavit, and is nothing further...
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George Stablein had coffee with an old friend, Ansley Jones! Ansley is the young woman who FNTI donated MCE...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.As we finished up the June 2017 financial statements, a number of thoughts came to my mind. First, I...
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It was an elegant evening all in white as Select Title management, staff, friends and family gather to celebrate...
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We have now reached the middle of the hot summer months, and your offices are in full-throttle mode. Orders...
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For those of you that have never bought property (like myself), you’ve probably never heard the term title insurance or underwriter – I...
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DJ Horn attends Guarantee Title’s BBQ lunch in Witchita Falls, Texas on June 6th. The Guarantee Title staff took...
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IMITATION – “A thing intended to simulate or copy something else.” “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.” – Charles Caleb Colton “There...
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Q: Assume landowner A owned an acreage tract and was carving out a back acreage portion to sell to...
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Chris Phillips, CEO and president of First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI), was elected to serve as president of...
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FNTI was a Gold Sponsor at the annual conference of the Texas Land Title Association, which was held in...
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By definition, the word strategy comes from military combat as having a plan of action to defeat an enemy....
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.One of the benefits of doing business in Texas is that title insurance consumers are protected by the Texas...
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Suzanne Tinsley treated the group at Texas Secure Title Company in Hurst, Texas with a class on service, kindness...
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Suzanne delivered a class to real estate agents on utilizing nonverbal communication to engage clients, establish trust and to...
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I was in Lubbock last week and while reading the city magazine, I came across a quote from local...
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Q: Can a disabled veteran pay zero taxes on their homestead? A: Yes, the Texas Tax Code contains the following...
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Relationships are a natural, intentional association between people built over time. The FNTI Florida Team of Jay Hansli, Audra...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.The Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) encourages “Day at the Capital” during the year the legislature is in session. ...
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Members of the Fort Worth, Texas real estate community were treated to a TREC CE class while peddling through...
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Suzanne Tinsley attended the “Hard Hats and High Heels” event recently in Fort Worth, Texas. On hand for the...
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FNTI treats Texas Title of El Paso to an appreciation event at the Chihuahuas baseball game. Chris Phillips, George...
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In A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway wrote: When spring came, even the false spring, there are no problems except where to...
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Q: What are some of the most common misconceptions about Texas probate/estates encountered with underwriting calls? A: Some of the...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) licensed its 101st agent this week with the approval of Monarch Title of...
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“Take time to be thankful for what you have. You can always have more, but you could have less.” This...
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Drum-roll Please… The time has come! Below are the winners of our 2017 #FNTIMonth Contest! Congratulations! Your office will receive...
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Lubbock real estate agents were treated to a class on “How to Stage a Home to Sell.” Title One,...
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March 15, 2017Underwriting Q&A | When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to...Q: When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive and/or deliver an option fee? A: Delivery...
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February 15, 2017Underwriting Q&A | When closing a sale or refinance transaction for clients who have...Q: When closing a sale or refinance transaction for clients who have a HARP loan in addition to their...
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First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) expands its underwriting team with the addition of industry veteran, Sean Everest. “The number...
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Friday we swore in the 45th President of the United States. Regardless of your political leanings, such an event demonstrates...
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First National Title Insurance welcomes our newest agent office in Doral, Florida, Unlimited Title Group. Pictured from Left to Right:...
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George Stablein delivered the first FNTI webinar of 2017 for Texas agents on the subject of same-sex marriages and...
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Q: When a Texas licensed broker receives earnest money, how long does the broker have to deposit the funds...
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Welcome 2017! As each year begins, people flock to the gym in January to fulfill a New Year resolution...
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All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C.First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) recognizes that the services you need to grow your business must involve the...
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Below is an excerpt of a recent article regarding the recent nationwide injunction affecting employers across the country issued...
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Q: May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016 and insure that 2017 taxes are “not yet...
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Q: When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection with the name of a party on a...
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Q: Have there been any updates to TRID? A: No. However, the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) has proposed various...
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Q: Is there a new reporting requirement issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for closings on some...
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Q: What is the correct premium charge for amending the survey exception in an OTP versus issuing the T19.1...
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Q: What is an Apostille? A: An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority in a country which...
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Q: Can “successors and assigns” and/or the “ISAOA” acronym be inserted on an Insured Closing Protection Letter issued in...
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Q: If a person owns separate property, what, if anything, is needed for title insuring purposes from the spouse...
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Q: Regarding FIRPTA, is a title agent required to complete the IRS forms and determine the amount to be...
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Q: Can we insure a sale transaction where seller acquired title by a tax foreclosure deed? A: Yes, FNTI will...
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Q: When we receive a contract for the sale of a 1-4 family residence and there is no HOA...
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December 16, 2015Q & A | ATTENTION ALL NOTARIES!! NEW LAWS!! Did you know that there...