April 2018 TUTE: The Unknown Title Examiner Poor Little Lambs That Have Lost Their Way... Dear Tute: I’m at a loss for what to do next. Well, that doesn’t help much, let me back up and start at the beginning. I was asked to examine title to a ten acre parcel of land in a rural … Continue reading Title Tips by Tute
All in the Title Family
An Interview with Michael Holden by Julie Ann Rutledge, VCTE How long has your family been in the industry? My family started in the title industry in 1920 when my grandfather took a job as an apprentice working for the Title Insurance Corporation of St. Louis. My father started working for my grandfather in 1946 … Continue reading All in the Title Family
VLTA Annual Convention
I’m delighted to announce that registration for the VLTA 2018 Annual Convention is open! Register Online. This year’s event is sure to both educate and delight our members and guests. Earn 8 hours of continuing education, network with friends and colleagues, and have a rockin’ good time at our 1950s themed event. Let’s Rock Around … Continue reading VLTA Annual Convention
Finding Your Way
A Railroad Family History Genealogists find familiarity with title examination processes useful in establishing family relationships and histories. The same techniques are often helpful in tracing the history of corporate entities, except that the corporate records are not part of the land records unless and until notice of those particulars is entered in the land … Continue reading Finding Your Way
Straight Talk Title
Surveys & Title, Why We Need Them Both by Connie Fuksa We all know, in our profession, that we can search the title to a piece of property and come up with the owners of the property, in most cases, with careful research. What we can’t do is visually see the property to confirm … Continue reading Straight Talk Title
VLTA Cartoon Contest
We know there are tons of artists out there in the Virginia land title community, just looking for a place to display their creativity! Starting this May, we'll be holding a cartoon contest! We'll choose one cartoon every month, and publish it in our magazine. Winners will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, and have their … Continue reading VLTA Cartoon Contest
Word Search: Claims
Instructions Complete the word search below, then enter your name in the comments to enter to win a prize. This month's drawing features four $25 discount coupons for the VLTA 2018 Annual Convention! Word Search
Helpful links at the Virginia BOI
Finding your way around some of the most important information for new and established title insurance agents on the Virginia Bureau of Insurance website can be daunting. Here are some helpful links.
Ronald Donn Convention Scholarship
In honor of our past president, Ronald Donn (President 2006-2007), the Virginia Land Title Association Board of Directors has established a scholarship program for newly Licensed Title Insurance Agents (LTIA) and newly certified Virginia Certified Title Settlement Agent (VCTSA) and Virginia Certified Title Examiners (VCTE) who have a desire to improve their skills and increase their knowledge as land title … Continue reading Ronald Donn Convention Scholarship