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Navigating the title insurance industry can be complex, and there are often misconceptions about the roles of title agents and... -
Purchasing a property is one of the most significant investments many of us will make in our lifetimes. But while...
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April 3, 2025Title Insurance Underwriting (Process and What It Does)Title insurance underwriting plays a vital role in the world of real estate transactions. For those in the industry, it’s...
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April 2, 2025Out & About: FNTI Staff Supports N Title Charity Clay ShootFirst National Title Insurance Company sponsored and participated in the Clay Shoot 2025 Benefitting Pancreatic Cancer hosted by N Title...
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April 2, 2025Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Title Resources, LLCTitle Resources, LLC opened its door in 1989 doing business in Denton, Dallas, and Collin Counties. The agency was sold...
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April 2, 2025Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Eastern National Title AgencyHomebuilder K. Hovnanian Homes (KHOV) came to Texas in 1999 when it acquired Goodman Homes. KHOV formed its own title...
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April 2, 2025Out & About: FNTI Honors Agent Scholarship Winners at TLTA 2025 Land Title SchoolEach year FNTI Texas agency managers select employees of our agents attending the TLTA Land Title School to receive scholarships...
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March 26, 2025Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Title One, Digital Title ServicesTitle One is a Lubbock based digital real estate title and escrow services company. Their team is committed to providing...
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March 24, 2025Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Majestic TitleMajestic Title was formed and created in October 2021. Majestic Title is led by Karen Van Holten, who started her...
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March 21, 2025Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Landmark Title RoswellLandmark Title Roswell is a locally owned and operated business and deeply rooted in the Roswell community. Their commitment to...
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Investing in real estate can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with its own set of risks. From property disputes...
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Unpaid taxes, liens filed against a property by a contractor, undisclosed claims, or even filing errors or title forgeries –...
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January 31, 2025Title Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance: What's the Difference?When buying a home, there are many details to consider, including the various types of insurance needed to protect one...
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January 30, 2025The Role of Title Insurance in Real Estate TransactionsReal estate transactions are among the most significant financial decisions individuals and businesses make in their lifetime. Whether purchasing a...
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When buying a home, you may encounter many unfamiliar terms and expenses. One of these, title insurance, is an often-overlooked...
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December 16, 2024What Are The FinCEN Requirements for Title Companies?In the labyrinthine world of financial compliance, title companies navigate a complex regulatory landscape that demands meticulous attention to detail....
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December 9, 2024How to Streamline Policy Issuance for Real Estate ClosingsTrying to make policy issuance as streamlined and smooth as possible ensures happy customers and clients. While several strategies exist...
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December 9, 2024Top Quality Control Processes in Title Insurance ServicesTitle insurance is everything in real estate. It provides buyers and lenders with peace of mind by ensuring that property...
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November 25, 2024Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes in Real Estate TransactionsThe world of real estate is always changing, and staying on top of these changes is vital for maintaining compliance....
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Real estate scams are widespread throughout the industry — and show no sign of slowing down. According to the government's...
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October 1, 2024LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Announces Sean Everest as Claims CounselPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce Sean Everest’s return as Claims Counsel. Sean has over...
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September 23, 2024Out & About: FNTI Attends 2024 LTAA Convention in Tuscon, AZ!First National Title Insurance Company attended the Land Title Association of Arizona Annual Convention last week at the Loews Ventana...
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September 11, 2024How Do You Ensure Compliance with ALTA Best Practices?In today's complex title insurance industry, compliance with ALTA Best Practices is crucial for ensuring consumer protection and enhancing business...
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September 11, 2024Stay Current, Stay Competitive: Continuing Education in Title InsuranceIn today's fast-paced world, staying informed and adaptable is critical to maintaining a competitive edge. This is especially true in...
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September 3, 2024LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Announces Suzanne Tinsley as Executive Vice President, Agency...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce Suzanne Tinsley as Executive Vice President, Agency...
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August 20, 2024Data Security Best Practices for Title Agents and Real Estate ProfessionalsIn today's digital age, data security is a critical concern for title agents and real estate professionals. Handling sensitive client...
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August 20, 2024Essential Turnaround Time in Title Searches: Questions for Your ProviderIn the fast-paced world of real estate, timing can be everything. A smooth and swift title search process can be...
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August 7, 2024LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Helps Title Agents and Community Affected by...Plano, Texas - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is happy to share in the announcement of ALTA’s Good Deeds...
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Happy 4th of July! As we approach the 4th of July, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all...
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June 19, 2024LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Steve Trubatisky as Texas Agent Education &...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce Steve Trubatisky as Texas Agent Education &...
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May 13, 2024LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Stacy Daniels as Director of Strategic AccountsAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce Stacy Daniels as its Director of Strategic...
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April 26, 2024Out & About: FNTI Plays in LTAA Past Presidents PAC Golf Tournament!SVP/Agency Manager, DJ Horn, represented FNTI at the LTAA Past Presidents Classic Golf Tournament at the 500 Club in Pheonix! Scott...
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March 27, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Rudd & Hawkes Title Insurance...Attorneys Jonathan Rudd and Tyler Hawkes founded Utah-based Rudd and Hawkes Title Agency in 2014. Their objective has always been...
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March 27, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - OnRecord TitleOnRecord Title is celebrating it’s first year in business, but has already made a big splash in Utah. Their team...
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March 25, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Hill Country Titles, Inc.Over half a century ago, Gordon Sauer, owner of Hill Country Titles, Inc. was a young attorney in his first...
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March 22, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Navi Title AgencyNavi Title Agency in Arizona is an Arizona based full-service title agency founded by Ryan Banovac. They offer competitive escrow...
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March 21, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Pinnacle Title & Escrow AgencyThank you to Pinnacle Title and Escrow Agency for your continued support of FNTI and congratulations on being named one...
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March 20, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - American Land TitleAmerican Land is staffed by seasoned title professionals who understand both the residential and commercial ins and outs of the...
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March 19, 2024Out & About: FNTI Honors Agent Scholarship Winners at Land Title SchoolFor several years, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has selected employees of our agents attending the TLTA Land Title...
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First National Title Insurance Company sponsored and participated in the Operation K.P.C.A. Charity Clay Shoot 2024 Benefitting Pancreatic Cancer hosted...
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March 18, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Texas First Title Company, LLCFollowing his instincts, Jackson Hanks, owner of Texas First Title Company in Palestine, seized the opportunity when he heard that...
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March 15, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Southwestern Abstract and Title CompanyCongratulations to Southwestern Abstract & Title Company, Dona Ana County’s oldest title company with over 100 years in business, for...
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March 14, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Pioneer Abstract and Title CompanyCongratulations to Pioneer Abstract & Title Company in Alamogordo, NM for being named Outstanding Agent for 2024! "Pioneer exemplifies the true...
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March 12, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Green Brick Title"Green Brick Title has been in business for several years now and has seen the industry challenges, as we all...
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March 8, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Texas Title CompanyTexas Title was formed in 2013 by attorneys Robert Karlseng and Claude Rich. After years of experience as Fee Attorneys, Bob and Claude recognized the...
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March 7, 2024Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Integrity Land Title"Integrity Land Title is a great company with personable people. They have been expanding the past couple of years now...
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February 23, 2024LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Michael Willey as Texas Underwriting CounselPLANO, TEXAS - It is with great pleasure that First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) announce Michael Willey has joined the...
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November 7, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires New Texas Agency Manager, Jamie FlynnPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce Jamie Flynn as the newest hire to the...
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October 10, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Utah Agency Manager, Kristi Carrell, in Western...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) proudly announces Kristi Carrell as newest addition to its Western Region...
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September 27, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Wendy Hoelting as Midwest Region Underwriting CounselAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Wendy Hoelting as Midwest Region...
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September 18, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Chad Hansen to PresidentAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the promotion of Chad Hansen to President. First...
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September 14, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Agency Manager, Kirk Bell, in Great Lakes...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) proudly announces its newest addition, Kirk Bell, to the Great Lakes...
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September 11, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Liza Lagares as VP, Florida Region...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Liza Lagares De Leon to...
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September 7, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Recognized 7th Year in a Row on Inc....All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce being recognized for the seventh consecutive year in a row...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingIt’s Independence Day! A time to celebrate. A time to gather with family and friends. To eat your favorite summertime...
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May 25, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Stephen Parker to Southwest Region’s Underwriting Team...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Parker to its...
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May 9, 2023Out & About: Chris Phillips Sits on Panel Among other Business Leaders for Majestic Title...FNTI's CEO & President, Chris Phillips, recently attended Majestic Title's Love Your Brand event held at the Houston Improv and...
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March 30, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Rampart Title Insurance AgencyThis month we are celebrating agents that have stood out to us this past year. Agency Manager, Susan Stewart chose...
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March 29, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Frontier Title GroupSVP, Florida Region Manager, Brad Jones, selected Frontier Title Group as an Outstanding Agent Award Winner this year. "I met...
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March 27, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Seaspray Settlement ServicesAgency Manager, Sarah Hasch, selected Seaspray Settlement Services in Florida as one of this year's Outstanding Agent Award winners! Brandi Hollerich...
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March 24, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Pioneer Title AgencyPioneer Title Agency was founded in 1985 by Bob and Betty Newlon along with their son Keith and his wife...
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March 23, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Principal Title, LLCThis month we are celebrating agents that have stood out to us this past year. Our SVP, Western Region Manager,...
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March 22, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Southwestern Title and EscrowSince 1978, John Fox, owner of SWT&E, has been a practicing real estate attorney dealing in real estate title, contract,...
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March 21, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Wiseman Law Firm, LLCFor Agency Manager, Stephanie Coppage, "The Outstanding Agent Award goes to Wiseman Law Firm, LLC. Their constant trust and confidence in...
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March 20, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Austin Title, LLCAustin Title, LLC and its owner Malcolm Torres was chosen for the Outstanding Agent Award because of his helpfulness and...
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March 17, 2023Independent Agents' Month Outstanding Agent Award Winner, Keystone State AbstractAnother Outstanding Agent Award winner is Keystone State Abstract! Christine Huff, FNTI Agency Manager, stated, "I chose Keystone State Abstract,...
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March 16, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Texas Secure Title!FNTI's Chris Phillips, George Stablein, and Norma Scott officially celebrated Texas Secure Title for their recent Outstanding Agent Award win...
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March 15, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc.Located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc. has been locally owned and serving...
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March 14, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Greystone Title AgencyThe Greystone Title Team has been a part of the FNTI family from the day First National was licensed to...
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March 13, 2023Independent Agents' Month: Outstanding Agent Award Winner - Capital Title of TexasThis month we are handing out Outstanding Agent Awards to celebrate agents that have stood out to us this past...
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March 9, 2023LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Recognized on Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest List 3rd...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western Regionhttps://fnti.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Inc5000Regionals-2023-FNTI.mp4 PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is thrilled to announce being recognized for the 3rd year in a...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingIt is a telling story that over the past couple of years, my Thanksgiving blog post honored the traditions of...
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November 16, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Devin Storms to SVP, Western Region...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce the promotion of Devin Storms to Western...
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November 15, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Enhances Florida Region with Addition of Vicki...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is thrilled to announce the addition of Vicki Campbell and her...
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October 31, 2022Out & About: FNTI Sunday at the Houston Polo Club International Cup!FNTI had fun entertaining clients at the International Cup Polo match at the Houston Polo Club! #houstonpoloclub #funwithagents #loveouragents #thecoolunderwriter #thefununderwriter...
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October 31, 2022Out & About: FNTI Attends ALTAOne Conference in San Diego!All Region News, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Maryland, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Out & About, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., Western RegionFirst National Title Insurance Company attended the ALTAOne Conference earlier this month in San Diego, CA! We were honored to...
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October 19, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Partners with TitleCapture® to Empower its Agent NetworkAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - The TitleCapture® suite of tools are now available to the First National Title Insurance Company network of...
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October 12, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Stephanie Coppage as Southeast Region Agency...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) proudly announces its newest hire, Stephanie Coppage, as southeast region agency...
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August 24, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Recognized 6th Year in a Row on Inc....All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionFrom all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and friends...
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July 26, 2022Out & About | Open House with Capital Title in Flower Mound!We joined Capital Title for the Grand Opening of their Flower Mound office! Thanks for allowing us to celebrate with...
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July 12, 2022FNTI's Jacquie Brink Sworn in as MLTA's Newest President at Annual Convention!First National Title Insurance Company is always happy to support local land title associations and their members of title professionals around the country. This past...
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June 29, 2022Out & About: FNTI Attends TLTA's Annual Conference in Fort Worth!We had a great time at the annual TLTA conference in Fort Worth! First National Title Insurance Company was happy...
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June 15, 2022Out & About | Colonial National Invitation with Texas Title!We joined Texas Title at the Colonial National Golf Invitation earlier this month by taking in some performances on the...
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June 15, 2022Out & About | SWTIC Attends ARLTA Annual Meeting & ConventionWe attended the Arkansas Land Title Association earlier this month and had a blast! It was great seeing everyone and...
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May 23, 2022Out & About | Chihuahua Baseball with Texas Title of El Paso!We helped Texas Title of El Paso celebrate Administrative Professionals Day earlier this month by taking in some great Chihuahua...
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May 23, 2022Out & About: Title Resources Receives Trust & Gold Standard Awards from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is Title Resources! Chris Phillips presented them with their Trust & Gold Standard Award...
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May 23, 2022Out & About: South Land Title Doubles Up with Both Trust & Gold Standard Awards...Next up on our award celebrations is South Land Title! They received both their Trust Award & Gold Standard Award...
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May 23, 2022Out & About: Admiral Title Receives Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is North Star Title Company! Geri Hosterman stopped by to present the team with...
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May 23, 2022Out & About: North Star Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is North Star Title Company! They were recently presented them with their Trust Award....
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May 18, 2022Out & About: Lone Star Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is Lone Star Title Company! FNTI's Chris Phillips and NolaAnn Waggoner presented them with...
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May 17, 2022Out & About: Santa Fe Title Receives Gold Standard Award!"Thank you Steve and Angie Reimann for all Santa Fe Title does for FNTI. We are proud to present you...
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May 10, 2022Out & About: Basin Abstract & Title Receives Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is Basin Abstract & Title! FNTI's Jamie Barker and DJ Horn presented them with...
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May 5, 2022Out & About: Capital Title of Texas Receives Trust Award & Gold Standard Award from...Next up on our award celebrations is a company that we would not be where we are now without. FNTI's...
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May 5, 2022Out & About: Houston Polo Club Don Julio Classic with Texas Title!FNTI had fun entertaining Texas Title's Clear Lake team at the recent Don Julio Classic Sunday Polo match at the...
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April 26, 2022Out & About: CentraLand Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is CentraLand Title Company! FNTI's Jamie Barker and DJ Horn presented CentraLand with their...
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April 26, 2022Out & About: Greystone Title Agency Receives Gold Standard Award!FNTI's Chris Phillips and DJ Horn stopped by to celebrate Greystone Title Agency with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Greystone...
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April 25, 2022Out & About: Pioneer Title Receives Gold Standard Award!FNTI's Chris Phillips and DJ Horn stopped by to celebrate Pioneer Title Agency with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Pioneer...
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April 25, 2022Out & About: AA Davis Title and Central Title Company Receive Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is AA Davis Title, LLC and Central Title Company! FNTI's Geri Hosterman visited two...
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April 8, 2022Out & About: Monarch Title Receives Gold Standard Award!FNTI's Jamie Barker treated Monarch Title of Texas to lunch and presented them with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Monarch...
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April 8, 2022Out & About: Breakfast & Gold Standard Award for Texas Secure Title!FNTI stopped by Texas Secure Title this week with breakfast and presented them with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Texas...
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April 7, 2022Out & About: FNTI Attends TLTA's Land Title School in Austin!School was in session this week at TLTA's Land Title School in Austin at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center....
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April 6, 2022Out & About: Falls County Title Company Receives Trust Award!Just because it's not our birthday month anymore doesn't mean we have stopped celebrating! Next up on our award celebration...
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March 31, 2022Out & About: Select Title and Title One Receive Gold Standard Award from FNTI!What do you do when you have two agents that receive the same award and both are actually good friends!?...
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March 30, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Sarah Hasch as Florida Agency Manager/Sales...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) proudly announces its newest hire, Sarah Hasch, as new Florida agency manager/sales...
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March 29, 2022Out & About: Levelland Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!Next up on our award celebrations is Levelland Title Company! During this month, we are honoring our top agents to...
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March 28, 2022Out & About: Celebrating Texas Title Company of El Paso with Gold Standard Award!During this month, we are honoring our top agents to celebrate our company's 10 year anniversary! FNTI's George Stablein and...
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March 23, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Recognized on Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest List 2nd...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is thrilled to announce being recognized for the 2nd year in...
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March 17, 2022First National Title Insurance Company Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) celebrated 10 years in business with an informal birthday luncheon at the corporate office...
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February 25, 2022Out & About: The Great Javalina Hunt with Arizona Agents!FNTI's DJ Horn joined the Great Javelina hunt with Tom Davis (Pioneer Title Agency) and Terry Hastings (Western Regional Title...
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February 10, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Theresa Kane-Mackenzie as Mid-Atlantic Region State...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) announces latest employee, Theresa Kane-Mackenzie, as new state agency manager in...
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January 31, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Ashton Smith as Newest State Agency Manager...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) announces the addition of Ashton Smith to its Southwest agency team...
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January 19, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Michelle Hebert as VP & Underwriting CounselAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is happy to announce the addition of Michelle Hebert as vice...
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January 6, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes DJ Horn to Southwest Region Agency ManagerAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce the promotion of DJ Horn to Southwest...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThis is our favorite time of year. It is the season we reflect on everything you have done for our...
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December 16, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Mark Ginzo as Sr. Title Officer/Underwriting...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Mark Ginzo in the...
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December 7, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Ned Livornese to National Underwriting CounselAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the promotion of Ned Livornese to National...
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December 6, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Chad Hansen to Chief Operating OfficerAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the promotion of Chad Hansen to Chief...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) begins to close out 2021, I can’t help but reflect on the successes...
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November 15, 2021Regional Update with Matt Powell | Thankfulness & Seasonal WishesAs 2021 comes to end and the holiday season is here, I want to send a heart felt thank you...
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November 15, 2021Regional Update with Brad Jones | Fall Agent Visits & Year End Wrap-up
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November 15, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Florida Land Title Association's "Together Again" Annual Convention!First National Title Insurance Company attended the Florida Land Title Association's Annual Convention at Ponte Verde Beach, FL! We were honored...
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November 15, 2021Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Holiday Season & Cyber InsuranceOne of my favorite times of the year is quickly approaching, the beginning of ski season in the West. Winter not...
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November 12, 2021FNTI Celebrates Women Empowerment at RE Networking Luncheon in Utah!Some Companies Talk the Talk; here at FNTI we are encouraged to Walk the Walk. This past Friday, November 12th we...
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October 27, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Denver Metro Brokers Annual Meeting!Kim Whitlock, Devin Storms and Brian Phillips attended the Denver Metro Brokers annual meeting this week, which was held at...
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October 19, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends ALTAOne Conference in New Orleans!All Region News, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Maryland, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Out & About, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., Western RegionFirst National Title Insurance Company attended the ALTAOne Conference this past week in New Orleans, LA! We were honored to...
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October 18, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Barry Sloop as South Carolina Underwriting...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Barry Sloop in the...
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October 7, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Pennsylvania Land Title Association's 100th Annual Convention!First National Title Insurance Company attended the Pennsylvania Land Title Association's 100th Annual Convention at Hilton Penn's Landing! We were honored...
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FNTI was lucky enough to get box seat tickets for this season's Houston Polo Club! We were also lucky to...
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September 23, 2021Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Housing Market Roller CoasterThe Roller Coaster like ups and downs of interest rates, refinance applications, and shortages in available housing has continued to...
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September 23, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Tom & Cheryl Klein to Lead National...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Tom & Cheryl Klein...
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September 22, 2021LATEST NEWS: FNTI Makes DBJ's 2021 Middle Market 50 - Fastest Growing Companies List!All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionNext up on our list of achievements is making the Dallas Business Journal's Middle Market 50 - Fastest Growing Companies...
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September 20, 2021UNDERWRITING Q&A: How do I clear a recorded Notice of Interest as a Requirement on...A. Notices of Interest were originally designed to put parties dealing with real property on notice of a claim to...
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September 20, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Land Title Association of Arizona Convention at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort!First National Title Insurance Company attended the Land Title Association of Arizona Annual Convention last week at the We-Ko-Pa Casino...
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September 16, 2021Congratulations to John Micciche for His Appointment to the Maryland Insurance Administration Property & Casualty...First National Title Insurance Company is excited to spread the awesome news of Agency Representative, John Micciche, and his appointment...
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September 14, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Land Title Association of Colorado Convention!First National Title Insurance Company sponsored and attended the LTAC Convention this past week! Your favorite Agency Managers - Susan...
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September 10, 2021Out & About: Come See Us at the Land Title Association of Arizona Convention!We are so excited about the upcoming LTAA Convention, September 15-17th! Your favorite Agency Managers - DJ Horn, Tracey Shaw,...
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September 9, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Expands & Hires Matt Powell as...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Matt Powell, senior vice...
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Southwest Title Insurance Company (SWTIC) is benefitting from the overall increase in the national real estate activity, and I hope...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is benefitting from the overall increase in the national real estate activity, and I...
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September 7, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Tim Donovan as SVP, Great Lakes...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Tim Donovan to the...
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August 24, 2021Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Reshaping the Underwriting IndustryHave you heard? FNTI is reshaping the underwriting industry in the West! So, we’ve been hitting the pavement, going from...
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August 24, 2021TITLE TIPS: Important TDI Compliance Reminders Regarding Escrow Officer License RenewalsPer TLTA Escrow Officers and Title Agents: Important TDI Compliance Reminders Regarding Escrow Officer License RenewalsSome escrow officers are failing to...
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August 23, 2021Out & About: 2021 Clay Shoot Challenge with Integrity Title!Jamie Barker, Agency Manager, was apart of the 2021 Clay Shoot Challenge presented by First National Bank this past week....
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August 23, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Introduces FLEX by FNTI, Title Production Services &...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce FLEX by FNTI, revamped Title Production Services...
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August 18, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Annual TLTA Convention in Round Rock!FNTI attended the annual TLTA Convention which was held this year at the new Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX....
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August 17, 2021LATEST NEWS: FNTI Joins Honor Roll after 5th Year in a Row on the Inc....All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionFrom all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and friends...
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August 17, 2021Regional Update with Jacquie Brink | The Times They Are A-Changin'
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August 14, 2021Underwriting Q&A: What is a “master indemnity"? How does it work and what does it...A: A “Master Indemnity” refers to the Texas Master Indemnity Agreement (Form T-29) set forth in Procedural Rule P-11. Prior...
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As we start another incredible quarter of growth and expansion, Southwest Title Insurance Company (SWTIC) has created additional regions to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs we start another incredible quarter of growth and expansion, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has created additional regions...
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July 29, 2021Out & About: Mid-Coast Title Company Columbus Location Ribbon in Colorado County!FNTI and our very own Chance Perkins (VP, Underwriting Counsel) was honored to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mid-Coast...
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July 21, 2021Underwriting Q&A: If RON (remote online notarization) is utilized for notarization of a document to...A: Subject to advance verification of the County Clerk’s willingness to recognize the procedure, there is a mechanism set out...
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July 21, 2021UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a transaction where the parties intend to put title to the...A. No. Title can be vested in an adult age 21 or older as custodian for minor children under the...
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July 17, 2021Michigan Land Title Association’s Annual Convention and Swearing in of Directors and Executive Board MembersFirst National Title Insurance Company is always happy to support local land title associations and their members of title professionals around the country. This past...
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We are so excited for our Florida based independent agent, Title Geeks, who opened a new location in Tennessee! Thank...
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July 6, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Adds Brad Jones as SVP, Florida Region...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Brad Jones to the...
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June 29, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Agency Manager & Underwriting Counsel in...Delaware, Latest News, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Region News, News, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., West VirginiaPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition and welcome of John Micciche...
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June 24, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Expands and Hires Jacquie Brink as SVP,...Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Latest News, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, VirginiaPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Jacquie Brink, senior vice...
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June 14, 2021Out & About: Friends for Hope 10th Annual Fishing Tournament!FNTI attended the 10th Annual Bay Fishing Tournament with Landtitle Texas. The tournament supports Friends for Hope, which helps kids...
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May 28, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Anthony Nalbone as SVP, Mid-Atlantic Region...Delaware, Latest News, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Region News, News, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., West VirginiaPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Anthony Nalbone, Senior Vice...
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Love celebrating our agents and their achievements! We recently awarded Pioneer Title with our Clean Audit Award. Thank you to...
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When our agents work hard they need some rest and relaxation. Agency Manager, Tara Caballero, arranged chair massages for Title...
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April 15, 2021Out & About: Quentin Dunn with Select Title Awarded TLTA Land Title School Scholarship!We were so thrilled to be able to award a scholarship to Quentin Dunn with Select Title - River Oaks...
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The national news painted a grim, but accurate, scene in Texas last month. There were rolling blackouts lasting anywhere from two...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThe national news painted a grim, but accurate, scene in Texas last month. There were rolling blackouts lasting anywhere from two...
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March 24, 2021TITLE TIPS: TX Title Agents! Make Sure Your Title Agent Bond Is Enough!HEADS UP! As you get ready to renew your title agent license with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), make...
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March 24, 2021Out & About: TREC Contract Amendments Class with Sean EverestFNTI's Sean Everest taught a class on the new TREC CE regarding the new contract changes. Thanks for having us Texas...
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February 26, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Adds Norma Scott as Agency ManagerArizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 NewsPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company™ (FNTI™) is excited to announce the addition of Norma Scott to its...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThe title insurance industry is one of the few to emerge from 2020 in better shape than it was at...
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Silverleaf Title Insurance Agency: Helping is in their DNA! For over 15 years their leadership team has worked tirelessly to...
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Team Title Services simplifies the process of buying and selling real estate. They combine years’ of experience with the latest...
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January 20, 2021Underwriting Q&A: Is a Small Estate Affidavit an acceptable/insurable procedure to handle the affairs of...A: In limited situations, the Small Estate Affidavit may be relied upon to evidence a transfer of the decedent’s homestead...
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View on/as webpageNotices and reminders for escrow officers and title agents / direct operationsEscrow officers can now use Sircon to renew and apply for...
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Our lovely and talented George Stablein speaking on Surveys at Winslow’s Wine Cafe for Sewell Title. Thanks everyone at Sewell who...
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December 30, 2020Message from the CEO | 2020 Was a Year for the Title Industry Record Books!Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingWho could have imagined that 2020 would become a record year for the industry? In January, the economy was humming...
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December 21, 2020Congratulations to our #FNTIUglySweater 2020 Contest Winners!Congratulations to this year'sUGLY SWEATER CONTEST WINNERS! 1ST PLACE - BEST OVERALL The $125 Gift Cards goes to...CentraLand Title (Nicole Stairs) &Title...
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As we come to the end of 2020, I want to thank all of you for the fantastic job during...
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A hard working title office with plenty of industry experience to go around, we are thrilled to highlight Casuso Title...
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December 15, 2020Out & 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...
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December 10, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Is there an alternative for the notarization of a document when the individual...A: Yes, Section 406.0165 of the Texas Government Code provides a method for notarization of a document for an individual...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by a...A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to UCA 75-7-1013. The statute states that in lieu...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a party who wants to put minor children into title to...A. As custodian for the minor child/children under NMSA 46-7-11, commonly referred to as the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. ...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a Colorado property wherein the property owner is deceased. The...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 to...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by a...A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to A.R.S. 14-11013. The statute states that in lieu...
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December 10, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Does a judgement lien acquired before bankruptcy that is subsequently discharged in bankruptcy...No. A properly discharged judgment included in a bankruptcy does not become a lien against property that is later acquired...
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December 1, 2020LET'S GET UGLY! Join us for our Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest!Please join First National Title Insurance for anUGLY SWEATER CONTEST! Post a photo to Facebook wearing your Ugly Holiday Sweater for...
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Ryan Peterson presented Title 101 with their authorized agent trophy! Way to make it official! “It was so great to catch...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingNovember has traditionally been the time of year our nation gives thanks. President Lincoln officially declared the fourth Thursday of...
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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 other...
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Rocky Mountain Escrow & Title Inc. understands that buying or selling a home is a monumental endeavor. Their award-winning customer service...
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November 17, 2020AGENT SPOTLIGHT: South Land Title Plant Manager Donates Kidney to Save EmployeeOne of our First National Title (FNTI) agents, South Land Title, LLC in Bryan, Texas, has two employees involved in...
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All of us at FNTI our honored to be able to get to work with what we like to call...
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November 13, 2020TITLE TIPS: Save Your Customer Money with the Re-Issue Credit!Want to save your customers Money? Don’t forget about the re-issue credit! Reissue Rate Credit - If the seller can produce to...
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This month Sean Everest was out teaching Garner Abstract & Title as well as some of their agents! Way to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingOur national elections are less than a week away and the stakes have never been higher. I have struggled all year...
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Earlier this month FNTI's Ryan Peterson presented Vison Title with their authorized agent trophy! Look how pretty it is! (we...
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October 26, 2020LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Expands into the State of Utah, adds...Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, 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 as...
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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 Unclaimed...
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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. It...
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October 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Does a Tax Lien Deed of Trust have priority over a lien filed...A: Yes. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein a...
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First National’s Agent highlight this month is Estie Leavitt Azulay, Founder & CEO of Florida Title Center. Estie Leavitt Azulay, Founder...
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October 13, 2020LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Kyle K. Rank as Executive Vice...Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, 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 team...
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September 28, 2020TITLE TIPS: What is Cyber Fraud, How to Help Prevent It & What to Do...WHAT IS CYBER FRAUD? Cyber Fraud is when credit and financial information is criminally stolen or taken online by a hacker....
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September 28, 2020Out & About: Escrow Officer Training with Championship Title!Our very own Sean Everest, Underwriting Counsel, spent time at Championship Title training their Escrow Officers. Thanks for having us...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is moving quickly to become licensed in 11 more states (UT, NV, VA, MD,...
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Arizona, Colorado, Education & Training, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasHave you ever sent an email that was meant to be funny only to have the recipient misunderstand and respond in...
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September 21, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: Can a Quitclaim Deed be used, instead of a foreclosure, to eliminate the...A: Most likely, no. An Agreement for Deed, also known as an “Installment Land Contract” is a form of...
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September 21, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: At what point will title be insurable following a tax sale in Arizona?A: These will always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Prior to obtaining a Treasurer’s Deed, the purchaser at a tax sale...
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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 an...
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FNTI spent Labor Day Weekend with the Bushnell Frontier Title branch scalloping out of Crystal River, FL into the Gulf...
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September 15, 2020Out & About: Agents Staying Safe & Showing their FNTI Spirit!We are loving all our agents out there representing FNTI with our new face masks/scarfs! You all are looking fantastic...
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FNTI has really turned the corner in the State of Florida this year, and we’ve been able to do that...
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August 24, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: What is the Data Call and is it really required? (Florida)A: Florida DFS-licensed title agencies, located in and outside Florida, are required to submit information (“The Data Call”) about their...
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August 20, 2020Congratulations to Hill Country Titles and Celebrating 50 Years in Business!Congratulations Hill Country Titles and 50 Years in Business! We here at FNTI are so honored to work with you...
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August 20, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: Is title derived from a Beneficiary Deed insurable in Colorado?A: Yes, provided certain underwriting criteria are followed. Beneficiary Deeds, called Transfer on Death or TOD deeds in other jurisdictions,...
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August 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: For insuring purposes, will a Power of Attorney executed by a Trustee or...A: We will recognize the delegation of real property powers in accordance with Section 113.018 of the Texas Property Code (see below)...
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When this pandemic began, those of us in the title industry were not quite certain we were actually “essential.” Once we...
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August 13, 2020Out & About: FNTI Launches in Colorado with a Golf Tournament!It was FNTI’s official launch In Colorado on August 6th at Plum Creek Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO. There...
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August 8, 2020Message from the CEO | Half Way Through 2020 – the Continued Threat of COVID-19,...Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingIt is so difficult to watch the news, listen to the radio, or walk into any business and be reminded that...
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The First National Title Insurance team placed second in the Title Division and fourth overall in the Pat Doyle Fishing...
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July 21, 2020Underwriting Q&A: How do I correct an error in a legal description? (Florida)A: Effective July 1, 2020, Scrivener’s Errors found in legal descriptions shall be corrected by Curative Notice recorded in the...
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July 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What is the waiting period in Colorado for insuring a property following a...COLORADO A: Nine years. C.R.S. 39-12-104 provides that an owner of real property who was under a legal disability at the...
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July 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: How does a divorce affect an appointment (e.g., an agent under a power...TEXAS A: If a principal designates their spouse as an agent under a durable power of attorney, a subsequent divorce or...
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Blackacre Escrow Title & Abstract, LLC in Gatesville, Texas formed in 2013 to offer the citizens of Coryell County another...
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June 30, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What types of identification may a notary rely upon in performing an acknowledgment...TEXAS A: Section 121.005 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the type of ID that can be accepted by the...
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June 26, 2020Out & About: Marital Property & Divorce Class with Select Title & Sean Everest!FNTI's Sean Everest educated Select Title this past week with a Marital Property & Divorce Class! As you can see...
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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 the...
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FNTI's Sean Everest is out there dropping knowledge on our agents! Recently he stopped by the Monarch Title office to...
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Open all doors before each showing and sanitize all doors before and after each showing.Leave cabinet doors open and any...
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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, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, 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 to...
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June 1, 2020County Recording Status - Simplifile – COVID-19 County Recording Status
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June 1, 2020County Recording Status - Recording Jurisdiction Operating Status Report
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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, 2020,...
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June 1, 2020Texas Department of State Health Services - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-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 a...
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June 1, 2020New Mexico Secretary of State - County Clerk Information
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June 1, 2020New Mexico Department of Health - Public Health Order (March 23, 2020)
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June 1, 2020State of New Mexico – Executive Order 2020-015 (Remote Online Notarization)
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June 1, 2020Florida Land Title Association - Joint Letter to the Governor Amid COVID-19 Essential Businesses as...
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June 1, 2020Florida Land Title Association - Letter to CFO Patronis and Insurance Commissioner Calling for Data...
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June 1, 2020Arizona Association of Counties - Arizona County Government Directory
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June 1, 2020Arizona Department of Health Services - Highlighted Infections Diseases for Arizona
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June 1, 2020State of Arizona – Executive Order 2020-26 (Remote Online Notarization)
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FNTI's Jamie Barker dropped by the CentraLand Office and brought donuts! Yum! This was the first visit with CentraLand...
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FNTI's Jamie Barker surprised Monarch Title by bringing them cookies to lift spirits. This was the first visit with...
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James L. Anderson started Championship Title of Austin, LLC, just over two years ago, but he is not new to the...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingPrior to the pandemic and the most disruptive event in our nation’s recent history, the economy and the title industry were experiencing...
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We at FNTI would like to congratulate Randy Gilbert of Florida's Title Insurance Company for being chosen as a panelist...
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April 29, 2020Gov. Abbott Approves Emergency Use of Remote Ink-Signed Notarizations (RIN)
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I normally do my Blog on education for title; however, today it seemed like a better idea to focus on all of...
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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 attorney,...
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April 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Is an ancillary probate proceeding necessary in the State where the property is...All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, 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 any...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingI’ve revised the April Blog I had planned because of the incredible events we now face. With a worldwide pandemic to...
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April 2, 2020Lenders to Begin Processing CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loans Tonight at 12:01 a.m. Friday,...
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April 2, 2020Emergency Guidance on Home Equity Lending (Signing locations and more addressed in guidance published by...
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March 27, 2020TDI Issues Guidance on Electronic Signatures (New guidance for title industry on electronic signatures for...
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March 26, 2020TDI Temporarily Eases Requirements to Help Title Agents Cope with COVID (Escrow, Licensing, CE and...
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AA Davis Title, LLC in Crocket, Texas, is the recipient of the Texas Clean Audit Award for having the annual...
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This month we'd like to highlight American Guaranty Title! American Guaranty Title was founded in 1998. They are based in...
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March 17, 2020EDUCATION & TRAINING: Corrections on Closing Disclosure & 3 Day Waiting PeriodI am often asked about corrections to the closing disclosure and if the three business days applies to these changes. Below you...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingDear Agents, First National Title Insurance Company’s (FNTI) first concern is the safety and security of our employees and clients. We are...
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FNTI had a great turn out at Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo, TX for a CE class with 32...
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This month we'd like to highlight, Belinda Rivera, with Las Cruces Abstract & Title Company! She received the “2019 Realtors...
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February 7, 2020Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance vs. the Big FourAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAfter taking a few months off from my monthly Blog, it is time to get back to sharing news about First National...
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Another great year of holiday cheer! Thank you again for everyone who participated! We have the best agents out there!...
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December 17, 2019Underwriting Q&A: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a...All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a closing settlement to assist customers with...
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First National Title Insurance and our very own, Sean Everest (aka Santa!), had some CE learning time as well as...
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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 a...
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All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, 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” refers...
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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 classes,...
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Thanks for having us Envision Title! Our Underwriting Cousel, Sean Everest with COO - Brad Honn and Business Development rep, Haley...
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We were so proud to help honor Thomas Baird, one of the owners of CentraLand Title Company in Temple, TX....
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From all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and friends...
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When you add “white glove” customer service with a heavy dose of fun, what results is an award winning title...
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Recently, I was asked by a consumer what exactly a title defect was and what kind of things a policy won’t...
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August 10, 2019Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Company Now Ranked No. 9 in...Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce that our national market share ranking has moved up to the ninth...
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August 9, 2019Out & About | Pioneer Title Raises $19,100 for Alamogordo Habitat for HumanityFrom left to right: Kuia Taiaroa - Executive Director Rehab Manager of the Alamogordo, NM Habitat for Humanity, DJ Horn...
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July 25, 2019Underwriting Q&A: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract...Q: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract of judgment against the seller (debtor) from the...
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The First National Title fishing team of Geri Hosterman, Kelsey Granberry (Admiral Title), Chance Perkins, and Chris Phillips, place first...
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Jerry Secrest and Thomas Baird founded CentraLand Title Company in the 1980s and have worked hard to turn a process...
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July 16, 2019Education & Training | Texas Endorsement Chart Provides Valuable InformationEver get confused on which endorsement is used with what policy and the rules in which they are associated? Well, we...
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July 12, 2019Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Company Attends NS3Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingLast month, I had the opportunity to attend and participate in a panel discussion at the National Settlement Services Summit...
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As we celebrate this month the foundation of our country with fireworks, Barbecue, and festivities, I like to focus on...
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FNTI Underwriting Counsel, David Hays, took to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cleburne Railroaders'...
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Serving Clients and Building Relationships on the Coast Jeff Boll started Coastal Land Title in 2015 and soon after became an...
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June 21, 2019Out and About: FNTI Texas Agency Team Attends the TLTA Annual Conference and Business MeetingThe Texas Agency and Leadership Teams traveled to Bastrop recently to attend the TLTA Annual Business Conference and Business Meeting. This year’s...
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Q: Are “AG” rollback taxes the only type of rollback tax that can be assessed for the collection of prior...
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The Texas Department of Insurance made several changes to the continuing education (CE) process in March. The biggest change is that escrow...
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Brooks Koepka, the winner of the 2019 PGA Championship Golf Tournament last month, has found an effective way in dealing with...
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Thanks to our loyal customers, employees, and friends, First National Title Insurance Company has made the Dallas Business...
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May 28, 2019Underwriting Q&A: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do...All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do we need to worry about...
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April Roberts, Suzanne Tinsley and Chance Perkins recently traveled Castroville to provide an education program for the staff of Garner...
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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 and...
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Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, was dubbed by a Soviet journalist as...
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May 3, 2019Message from the CEO | Q1 Results Show Increases for First National Title Insurance CompanyAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) continues to grow its revenues and market share. Our steady and consistent growth can...
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APRIL Payroll reporting to federal and state • 940 (payment only, if any)...
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Pioneer Title Agency is a family-owned business with strong local ties. The Newlon family; Bob, his wife Betty, son Keith,...
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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 William...
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April 12, 2019Underwriting Q&A : What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect to...Q: What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect to a married couple? A: The IRS makes an exception to...
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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 neck. ...
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April 5, 2019Message from the CEO | First National’s Growing Legal Team and Title Plant OperationsAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingLast week we announced the addition of William “Chance” Perkins as the newest member of First National Title Insurance Company’s...
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Some of the questions I have been asked are: Do the commission amounts have to be disclosed on the T-64? Answer-...
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The spotlight shines bright on The Closing Table of Florida. With a knowledgeable and caring team, Hope Kahn leads the...
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This month our policy data processing team took a break and went to the iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Frisco to...
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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 Swanson,...
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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 good...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingWhat are the consequences of another consolidation of national underwriters? When will the mergers be done? Who is next? Independent agents and...
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Q: Do Texas title companies offer “survey coverage”? A: No. Unfortunately, over the years our industry has used the slang term...
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Chris Phillips, Suzanne Tinsley and Jamie Barker joined almost 300 members of the Texas Land Title Association at the Texas...
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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 focus...
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April Roberts, Director of Education and Training, sits down with some of the staff of Strategic National Title Group to...
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Valentine’s Day is in a couple of days which means lots of loving words within cards and candy boxes will...
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February 8, 2019Message from the CEO | FNTI Gross Revenue Exceeds $115M Due to Independent Agent Growth...Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThe results are in for 2018, and it was another year of steady growth and strong financial results for First National Title...
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January 21, 2019Underwriting Q&A: What is the correct exception in Schedule B when finding a memorandum [of...A: The exception would properly read as follows: “Terms, conditions and stipulations of the as evidenced by Memorandum of...
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Sean Everest, Suzanne Tinsley and George Stablein enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the grand opening of Select Title’s new Fredericksburg location....
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It’s a New Year which means deadlines. Please find the below deadlines for the first quarter of 2019!! We at FNTI strive...
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First National’s Agent highlight this month is Maria Caban and Jennifer Correa, President and Vice President of Gold Star Title...
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Arizona, Colorado, Education & Training, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasItems Needed for a Clean Audit you can find by clicking here!
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January 4, 2019Message from the CEO | First National Title Celebrates 8th Anniversary in 2019Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) will celebrate its eighth anniversary in March 2019. I cannot believe how quickly eight years...
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As many of you know, First National Title (FNTI) stays busy throughout the year presenting Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) continuing education...
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The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recently posted the finding of the title examinations for its fiscal year that ended in...
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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 to...
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George Stablein was on honored to represent FNTI at Sewell Title’s Holiday Party on December 14th. FNTI was the only...
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Another great year of holiday cheer! Thank you again for everyone who participated! We have the best agents out there!...
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December 14, 2018Message from the CEO | First National Title Hosts Hollywood Extravaganza at Land Title InstituteAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFor the past 25 years, the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) has offered an educational program, the Texas Land Title...
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As I stopped my day for a minute to watch a portion of the television coverage of our nation’s 41st...
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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 a...
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George Stablein sits with Melissa Ballard, SVP of Town Square Title at their Customer Appreciation Party! We appreciate you Town...
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November 20, 2018Underwriting Q&A: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)?Q: What are the requirements of issuing the Texas Residential Owner Policy (Form T-1R)? A: Requirements to issue the The property...
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First National’s agent highlight this month is Jonathan Yasko of Entrust Solutions. What makes this highlight so unique, is not...
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Just a few friendly reminders for November and December items due. Please feel free to reach out to us for any...
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“Throughout the course of American history, courageous men and women have taken up arms to secure, defend, and maintain these...
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November 9, 2018Message from the CEO | First National Title Introduces the Podcast “First, Let’s Talk Title.”Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, FIRST...Let's Talk Title Podcast, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingYou may have already received our e-mailed “teaser” Podcast introduction. If not, I am pleased to announce this new project...
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Arizona, Colorado, FIRST...Let's Talk Title Podcast, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasYou DON'T WANT TO MISS our 1st upcoming PODCAST Series! Episode 1 - Part 1 Airs this Monday, November 12th! Listen to...
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Everyone knows I am an avid golfer and wear colorful attire at times. It was joked recently that I would...
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From all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and friends...
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First National Title's DJ Horn attended a Happy Hour with Kolter Lukert and the staff of Guarantee Title Wichita Falls!...
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Chris Phillips, George Stablein and Suzanne Tinsley joined in the ghoulish, good time at Texas Title, El Paso. The attending...
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Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks Every day there is another story in the news about cybersecurity threats, fraud, and the losses they...
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FRAUD Fraud comes in many forms, but the most common in our industry right now is CYBER FRAUD with outgoing wires....
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Hill Country Titles Keeping It in the Family Gordon Sauer, founder and president of Hill Country Titles, Inc. in Fredericksburg, Texas,...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingPrior commitments and obligations had prevented me from attending the Land Title Association of Arizona (LTAA) conference over the past...
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September 26, 2018Out & About | Legend Title and Abstract Celebrates its Tenth Year in BusinessFirst National Title Company proudly supported a recent event commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo,...
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September 24, 2018Out & About | FNTI Celebrates Opening of New Texas Secure Title Company Office!FNTI helped celebrate with, independent agent, Texas Secure Title Company on their newest location opening in Colleyville! Suzanne Tinsley and Chris...
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September 19, 2018Underwriting Q&A: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the...Question: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so...
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September 17, 2018EDUCATION & TRAINING: Did you know that you DO NOT have to have an ONLINE...DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that you DO NOT have to have an ONLINE notary license for E-Closings. Reason: The borrowers...
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Choosing the right title company is key to a successful stress-free closing. Choosing the right escrow officer to guide you...
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In the last couple of months, I have encouraged readers of “Motivational Monday” on resilient sales and persistent sales with...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) qualified for the third year in a row as one of the Dallas Business...
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August 16, 2018Underwriting Q&A: What date should be inserted into the blank on paragraph 4 of the...Q: In Texas, where we are encountering multi-generational re-use of existing surveys, the T-47 Residential Real Property Affidavit allows a...
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August 15, 2018FNTI Education News: GoToWebinar and Notary Public Revised Rules NoticeFNTI Education News Recently we had an amazing response to the GOTOWEBINAR survey following the FNTI webinar this week! We...
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Joan Tassy is one of the hardest working people in the title industry. Not only is Joan the Owner/Operator of...
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Matt Deer, Tiffany Thompson, Jimmy Deer of Pioneer Abstract & Title Company and DJ Horn team up in the Alamogordo...
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August 13, 2018LATEST NEWS: FNTI Announces April Roberts to the team as VP, Agency Services & Director...LATEST NEWS: FNTI Announces April Roberts to the team as Vice President, Agency Services & Director of Education & Training "Now,...
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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 need...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is committed to growing your business and ours. In previous blogs, I stated that...
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DJ Horn of First National Title Insurance Company, Rick Borrego of Borrego Construction, and Steve Riemann of Santa Fe Title...
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The Florida Division of FNTI is growing by leaps and bounds this quarter. One of Florida’s newer agents is Rachel...
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July 16, 2018Underwriting Q & A | I came across a notary signature with reference to Florida...Q: I came across a notary signature with reference to Florida Statute 118.10. Also, the document appears to be notarized in...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingI had the honor and privilege to serve as the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) president from June, 2017 to...
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So many people think that sales is easy, and in some ways it can be. The hardest part about sales...
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First National Title Insurance Company was awarded the 18th spot of the Dallas Business Journal’s Middle Market 50 (MM50) award...
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FNTI was a proud Platinum Supporter at this year’s Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) Conference in downtown Austin this year....
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I recently read a quote by Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist for Salesforce, addressing respect and trust within a team. ...
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I was having a hard time with my iPhone recently with the pictures I was taking. They were not in...
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May 4, 2018Message from the CEO | First National Title Addresses the Future and Issues Facing our...Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingI was recently asked to address a group about the future of our industry and the issues that will impact...
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Chris Phillips, George Stablein, and Suzanne Tinsley of FNTI attended the Chihuaua baseball game in El Paso with agent, Texas...
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April 20, 2018Underwriting Q & A | Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information...Q: Are there any tricks when a title agent needs information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a party...
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After the storms blew threw it was a great night for Texas Rangers baseball with Jane and Wendell Privitt from...
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April 16, 2018Message from the CEO | First National Title Announces Expanded Plant ServicesAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingI am pleased to announce that First National Title Insurance Company is currently in the process of licensing additional Texas...
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Spring cleaning is always on everyone’s list. I know cleaning out my garage is high on my list, but today...
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First National Title Insurance held it's annual Agent Summit for a handful of selected clients this past month. This year...
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April 5, 2018LATEST NEWS: FNTI is Assigned Financial Stability Rating® of A’ (A Prime), Unsurpassed, by Demotech,...LATEST NEWS: FNTI is Assigned Financial Stability Rating® of A’ (A Prime), Unsurpassed, by Demotech, Inc. April 5, 2018 First National Title Insurance...
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March 26, 2018CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS! Way to show us your #FNTIMarchMadness for #FNTIMonth!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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Q: Can an attorney be a devisee in a will that he/she prepared? A: No. Section 254.003 of the Texas Estates...
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Have you ever been so proud of something you just can’t help it? Being proud brings feelings of honor and...
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March 8, 2018Message from the CEO | Celebrate Independent Agent “March Madness” MonthAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingWe celebrate Independent Agent month in March because this was the month First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) was born. ...
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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 only...
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This month’s FNTI webinar on the topic of bankruptcy had a special guest drop by. Harrison Smith, one of the...
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February 13, 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 Death...
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February 12, 2018Out & About | The FNTI Team Travels to Austin for the Texas Land Title...FNTI was in full participation at the TLTA Land Title School in February, 2018. This year the team proudly provided...
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February 8, 2018Out & About | FNTI Treats Agents to a Day at the Waste Management Phoenix...From Left to Right, Dan Boughton with Greystone Title Agency, Tom Davis with Pioneer Title Agency, Terry Hastings with Western...
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It’s February when love is in the air and hearts and chocolates fill the stores. This makes me think of...
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February 1, 2018Messages from the CEO | 100 Percent Increase in Revenue from 2015 – 2017Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingWhen First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) wrapped up our books in 2015, we were slightly disappointed to have just...
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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 joined...
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First National Title Insurance has your hours! We pride ourselves on one of the more extensive continuing educational programs in...
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January 23, 2018TITLE TIPS: Going Native, Going to School, and Going into the New Year0 Hello again fellow title insurance enthusiast! It’s been awhile–I know–but y’all, it felt like I went native and pulled a...
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January 17, 2018Underwriting Q & A | Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s...Q: (Texas Only) Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s lien affidavit (MLA) always a potential remedy...
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Happy New Year! Last year I blogged about a New Year’s resolution to encourage business health checks to evaluate the...
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January 4, 2018Messages from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Looks Forward to 2018Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs we enter our seventh year of business, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is ready for the “seven year...
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December 20, 2017Underwriting Q & A | Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January...Q: Are the Texas home equity loan laws changing effective January 1, 2018? A: Yes, in connection with the November election,...
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Thank you again for everyone who participated! We have the best agents out there! You guys are awesome and we...
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The FNTI Team hosted a speakeasy-themed dinner at the annual Texas Land Title Institute in San Antonio. Agents were treated...
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December 12, 2017Out & About | FNTI Provides Gold Sponsorship at Texas Land Title InstituteThe FNTI Agency and Underwriting Teams traveled to San Antonio December 6-8 to network, train and support as a Gold...
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Connecting with people is so important when influencing others. In fact, I believe connecting is the foundation of sales. You...
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December 7, 2017Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Reports Strong Results through Q3Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) continues to achieve incredible growth rates on a year-over-year basis. Through the third quarter,...
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Justin Mowitz, with Mowitz Title, Jay Hansli, Vicki Campbell with Alliant Title and Marty Deandre with Blacknight stop for a...
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The “Eye” in London. Patrick McMillan and Chris Phillips attended the annual ATRA Reinsurance meeting in London on November 15-16. With...
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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 a...
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November 15, 2017Underwriting Q & A | What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased...Question: What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased person’s property who was married at the time of death...
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Being intentional is having a plan—an aim with guided action to create change or success. Most hunters are planning their...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingIn August, First National Title Insurance Company set up a fund to support our independent agents in the Houston area...
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Q: May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2017 and insure that 2018 taxes are “not yet due...
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Jamie Barker, Ray Reece and Cheri Swanson attend the Dallas 100 finalist reception at the SMU Cox Caruth Institute on...
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I recently heard John Maxwell speak about, “What you do TODAY matters.” What we do matters every day in all...
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October 5, 2017Message from the CEO | FNTI Recognized by Dallas Business Journal’s Middle Market 50 &...Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) qualified for the second year in a row as one of the Dallas Business Journal’s ...
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September 19, 2017Underwriting Q & A | Is there a redemption period when a Tax Lien Deed...Q: Is there a redemption period when a Tax Lien Deed of Trust is foreclosed in Texas? A: Yes, Section 32.06...
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Suzanne Tinsley and Sean Everest enjoyed a festive night with Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo, Texas, commemorating Dia de...
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September 11, 2017DJ’s Motivational Mondays | “Hurricane Harvey: Healing Needs for Houston”Last Friday afternoon I sat in the Jacksonville airport dealing with an extremely delayed flight because of a broken plane....
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September 7, 2017Message from the CEO | Helping our Family of Independent Agents Affected by Hurricane HarveyAlabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Community Involvement, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has a mission. That mission is to support the independent agents throughout Texas, Arizona,...
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The devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey will have a long-term impact on the Gulf Coast for many, many months. There...
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Chris Phillips and Suzanne Tinsley enjoyed an evening of festivities at the unveiling of Select Title’s new Sugar Land location....
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August 16, 2017Underwriting Q & A | Does Texas have a statute of limitations for errors in...Q: Does Texas have a statute of limitations for errors in a defective notary acknowledgment? A: Yes, under Section 16.033(a)(8) of...
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NolaAnn Waggoner, Cheri Swanson, and Geri Hosterman attend the TLTA Land Title School Committee meeting in Austin to prepare and...
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Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb and many other world changing inventions including the motion picture camera and...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs we enter the third quarter of 2017 and begin the wind down of this incredibly busy and hot (both...
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July 19, 2017Underwriting Q & A | Does an affidavit of heirship vest title in the heirs...Q: Does an affidavit of heirship vest title in the heirs named in the affidavit, and is nothing further needed...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs we finished up the June 2017 financial statements, a number of thoughts came to my mind. First, I am...
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It was an elegant evening all in white as Select Title management, staff, friends and family gather to celebrate the...
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We have now reached the middle of the hot summer months, and your offices are in full-throttle mode. Orders are...
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June 27, 2017Mom! What’s Title Insurance? And What in the World is an Underwriter?!For those of you that have never bought property (like myself), you’ve probably never heard the term title insurance or underwriter – I hadn’t,...
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DJ Horn attends Guarantee Title’s BBQ lunch in Witchita Falls, Texas on June 6th. The Guarantee Title staff took a...
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Q: Assume landowner A owned an acreage tract and was carving out a back acreage portion to sell to B....
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June 20, 2017LATEST NEWS | Chris Phillips Elected President of Texas Land Title Association!Chris Phillips, CEO and president of First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI), was elected to serve as president of the...
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FNTI was a Gold Sponsor at the annual conference of the Texas Land Title Association, which was held in New...
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By definition, the word strategy comes from military combat as having a plan of action to defeat an enemy. Today,...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingOne of the benefits of doing business in Texas is that title insurance consumers are protected by the Texas Title...
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Suzanne Tinsley treated the group at Texas Secure Title Company in Hurst, Texas with a class on service, kindness and...
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Suzanne delivered a class to real estate agents on utilizing nonverbal communication to engage clients, establish trust and to detect...
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Q: Can a disabled veteran pay zero taxes on their homestead? A: Yes, the Texas Tax Code contains the following statute: Sec....
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Relationships are a natural, intentional association between people built over time. The FNTI Florida Team of Jay Hansli, Audra Tyler,...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThe Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) encourages “Day at the Capital” during the year the legislature is in session. This...
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Members of the Fort Worth, Texas real estate community were treated to a TREC CE class while peddling through the...
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Suzanne Tinsley attended the “Hard Hats and High Heels” event recently in Fort Worth, Texas. On hand for the celebration...
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FNTI treats Texas Title of El Paso to an appreciation event at the Chihuahuas baseball game. Chris Phillips, George Stablein...
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April 19, 2017Q & A | What are some of the most common misconceptions about Texas probate/estates...Q: What are some of the most common misconceptions about Texas probate/estates encountered with underwriting calls? A: Some of the most...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) licensed its 101st agent this week with the approval of Monarch Title of Texas,...
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“Take time to be thankful for what you have. You can always have more, but you could have less.” This past...
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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 Lunch...
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March 28, 2017FNTI’s Suzanne Tinsley Participates in Title One’s Staging Class in Lubbock, TexasLubbock real estate agents were treated to a class on “How to Stage a Home to Sell.” Title One, an...
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March 15, 2017Underwriting Q&A | When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive...Q: When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive and/or deliver an option fee? A: Delivery by...
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February 15, 2017Underwriting Q&A | When closing a sale or refinance transaction for clients who have a...Q: When closing a sale or refinance transaction for clients who have a HARP loan in addition to their primary...
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January 24, 2017First National Title Insurance Company Hires Sean Everest as Underwriting CounselFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) expands its underwriting team with the addition of industry veteran, Sean Everest. “The number of...
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January 20, 2017FNTI Stops By to Welcome New Agent, Unlimited Title Group, in Doral, Florida!First National Title Insurance welcomes our newest agent office in Doral, Florida, Unlimited Title Group. Pictured from Left to Right: Julie...
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January 18, 2017Q & A | When a Texas licensed broker receives earnest money, how long does...Q: When a Texas licensed broker receives earnest money, how long does the broker have to deposit the funds into...
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Welcome 2017! As each year begins, people flock to the gym in January to fulfill a New Year resolution to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) recognizes that the services you need to grow your business must involve the support...
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Below is an excerpt of a recent article regarding the recent nationwide injunction affecting employers across the country issued by ...
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November 16, 2016Underwriting Q & A | May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016...Q: May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016 and insure that 2017 taxes are “not yet due...
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October 19, 2016Underwriting Q & A | When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection...Q: When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection with the name of a party on a real...
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Q: Have there been any updates to TRID? A: No. However, the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) has proposed various amendments...
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August 17, 2016Underwriting Q & A | Is there a new reporting requirement issued by the U.S....Q: Is there a new reporting requirement issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for closings on some properties...
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July 20, 2016Underwriting Q & A | What is the correct premium charge for amending the survey...Q: What is the correct premium charge for amending the survey exception in an OTP versus issuing the T19.1 endorsement? A:...
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Q: What is an Apostille? A: An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority in a country which is...
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May 18, 2016Q & A | Can “successors and assigns” and/or the “ISAOA” acronym be inserted on...Q: Can “successors and assigns” and/or the “ISAOA” acronym be inserted on an Insured Closing Protection Letter issued in Texas? A:...
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April 20, 2016Q & A | If a person owns separate property, what, if anything, is needed...Q: If a person owns separate property, what, if anything, is needed for title insuring purposes from the spouse when...
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March 16, 2016Q & A | Regarding FIRPTA, is a title agent required to complete the IRS...Q: Regarding FIRPTA, is a title agent required to complete the IRS forms and determine the amount to be withheld...
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February 17, 2016Q & A | Can we insure a sale transaction where seller acquired title by...Q: Can we insure a sale transaction where seller acquired title by a tax foreclosure deed? A: Yes, FNTI will insure...
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Q: When we receive a contract for the sale of a 1-4 family residence and there is no HOA addendum...
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December 16, 2015Q & A | ATTENTION ALL NOTARIES!! NEW LAWS!! Did you know that there is...Q: ATTENTION ALL NOTARIES! NEW LAWS! Did you know that there is a new law that affects your ability to...
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November 18, 2015Q & A | May we pay the property taxes for 2015 and insure that...Q: May we pay the property taxes for 2015 and insure that 2016 taxes are “not yet due and payable”? A:...
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October 14, 2015Q & A | Will an Owner's Policy provide insurance coverage for an illegal lot...Q: Will an Owner's Policy provide insurance coverage for an illegal lot situation (land division without compliance with the subdivision...
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Q: Does a spouse have to sign the warranty deed or the deed of trust if they don’t own the...
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August 12, 2015Q & A | May a devisee under a probated will excute a formal disclaimer...Q: May a devisee (“beneficiary”), who would otherwise inherit property, real or personal, under a probated will execute a formal...
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Q: Can a T-23 Access Endorsement be issued on a road or street or highway that is not physically open? A:...
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June 10, 2015Q & A | CFPB: What changes in the new Closing Disclosure WILL NOT require...Q: CFPB: What changes in the new Closing Disclosure WILL NOT require a new 3-day review period? A: By now we...
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Q: Since one of the stated purposes of the CFPB final rule and the new Loan Estimate form is to...
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Q: What do I need to know about CFPB? A: The CFPB is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It is an independent...
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Q: The FHA has always required borrowers to pay interest through month end, irrespective of the actual date the payoff...
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Q: Since Reverse Mortgages are not covered by the new TILA-RESPA Rule, does a lender have the option to use...
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Q: You may have heard the following phrase from an attorney, “You cannot probate a will if more than four...
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Q: Is there something that an Estate for a deceased seller can obtain to verify that there exists no Texas...
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Q: Can an agent under a power of attorney, a trustee under a trust, or the personal representative of an...
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Q: When there is an intestate death, and the decedent did not have a surviving spouse or children or parents, leaving...
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Q: Can I use a Mexican Matricula Consular (I.D. Card) as a form of identification for a notary acknowledgment? A: No....
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Q: Do I always issue a T-1R Owner’s Title Policy if the property is “residential” real property? A: No. You should...
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Q: Why does the title company require joinder of both spouses on a conveyance or mortgage of a homestead property...
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Q: When a purchaser who is executing a purchase money note and deed of trust for the purchase of real...
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