At the end of a busy real estate year and in the middle of the holiday season, it is natural to reflect upon how our individual business have done and to position our business for calendar 2019. So, the question becomes, will 2019 look like 2018 or something a bit different? My answer is that…
Month: December 2018
In the news…fraud & scams
In 2017, title companies uncovered a large-scale national fraud scheme targeting distressed properties and borrowers. In the scheme, criminals would obtain information about a loan in default or already in foreclosure. The wrongdoers then create and record fraudulent instruments related to the loan in the land records. The fraudulent instruments may vest title to the…
Lobby Day Registration Opens January 3
What is Lobby Day? MLTA Lobby Day gives our members an effective way to let members of the General Assembly know MLTA’s positions through personal meetings, ideally with constituents. We will identify Participants’ Senators and Delegates, and try to set up a 10-15 minute appointment to discuss relevant issues with those representatives. In 2019, we…
Title Counsel Committee Meeting Rescheduled to January 23
The Title Counsel Committee (TCC) is open to attorneys and paralegals (agents and underwriters) who are members of the Maryland Land Title Association. The TCC meets quarterly to discuss topics selected by the committee members. To join the committee, please contact us at mlta@mdlta.com or fill out an interest form online. Upcoming Meeting The regularly…
Word Search: Housekeeping
Instructions Complete the puzzle below. Find words in any direction. Circle them by holding down your mouse as you drag it across the word. Are you a word-search-wiz? Volunteer to create next month’s puzzle in our comments! Send your word list by the 10th of any month to have your puzzle included in the next…
Save the Date! Earn CE in MD and DC
March 7, 2019 BCH Chapter Breakfast & CE The BCH Chapter of MLTA will host a breakfast and learn session on March 7, 2019. Earn 4 hours of continuing education credits, and enjoy a breakfast with colleagues. Stay tuned for more information! April 16, 2019 DC-Specific Education Session In cooperation with the DC Land Title…