TitleBytes News & Happenings
Wrapping Up a Successful 2018 and Starting the New Year
Jan 29, 2019
By Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants MLTA closed out 2018 with great success! On the last day of Session, the House passed SB 671 (clarification to the Marketable Title Act) and the Senate concurred in it. This bill was one of the last 10 bills to move during the 22-hour marathon Session. There were a […]
MLTA Membership Committee Update
Jan 29, 2019
Beccy Clennan, MLTA Membership Chair Hello and a big 2019 welcome from the MLTA Membership Committee! Hopefully, we are all seeing a great start to the year and looking forward to what lies ahead. 2018 was productive for our committee. The MLTA Board had challenged us to find a way to enhance and improve the […]
Homebuyer, Scammed Out of Fortune, Hired by Title Company
Jan 29, 2019
Aaron Cole lost his entire down payment to scammers, but a deal with his title company allowed him and his family to move into their new home just in time for Christmas. Nothing seemed amiss when Aaron Cole, 30, received an email with instructions to wire the $122,850 down payment for his new home. So […]
Three Perspectives, from ALTA ONE
Dec 6, 2018
By MLTA Directors Eileen LaPlante, Tom Lico and Darlene Wilsey Fast and the Furious ALTA ONE Attendee, Eileen LaPlante, 2018-2019 MLTA Director ALTA One is always packed with information and learning opportunities, this year in LA was no exception. Imagine the land title industry meets the Fast and the Furious and that is the pace […]
Technology Talk
Dec 6, 2018
Ethan Powsner, Esq., VP of Technology and Market Development Fidelity National Title Group While there is a lot of discussion in the title media about cybersecurity and safe wire practices, there are other technology issues that a prudent title agent should be aware of. These issues, while not as glamorous or as dramatic as wire […]