January 15, 2021

EDUCATION & TRAINING: TDI Notices and Updates

View on/as webpage Notices and reminders for escrow officers and title agents / direct operations Escrow officers can now use Sircon to renew and apply for a license. Paper application […]
January 13, 2021

Out & About: Survey Education with Sewell Title

Our lovely and talented George Stablein speaking on Surveys at Winslow’s Wine Cafe for Sewell Title. Thanks everyone at Sewell who came out! We love being able […]
December 30, 2020

Message from the CEO | 2020 Was a Year for the Title Industry Record Books!

Who could have imagined that 2020 would become a record year for the industry?  In January, the economy was humming along and interest rates were low.  […]
December 15, 2020

Out & About: Dinner and Lights with Town Square Title!

George Stablein took Town Square Title Agents to dinner and light show this past week. Happy Holidays and hope everyone is having a safe holiday season! […]
December 10, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Is there an alternative for the notarization of a document when the individual has a (physical) disability that impedes their ability to sign the document? (TX)

A: Yes, Section 406.0165 of the Texas Government Code provides a method for notarization of a document for an individual with a disability. The statute provides […]
December 10, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a party who wants to put minor children into title to real property. What is the best way to do this? (NM)

A.  As custodian for the minor child/children under NMSA 46-7-11, commonly referred to as the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.  When preparing the deed, an adult […]
December 10, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by a trust. Is there an alternative in Arizona for requiring a copy of the trust agreement? (AZ)

A.  Yes.  A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to A.R.S. 14-11013.  The statute states that in lieu of furnishing a copy of the […]
November 23, 2020

Message from the CEO | Giving Thanks and Honoring our Veterans

November has traditionally been the time of year our nation gives thanks.  President Lincoln officially declared the fourth Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving […]