10. History of Surveying in the Colonial Era Surveys in the colonial era were quite inadequate due to the lack of qualified personnel and the use of poor equipment. The most qualified surveyors were busy mapping the country and plotting rivers, which was the main source of transportation of that time. The surveys performed for … Continue reading 10 Common Survey Issues Relevant to Title Problems
VCTE & VCTSA Continuing Education
Are you a Virginia Certified Title Examiner or Virginia Certified Title Settlement Agent? It's that time again! Your Certification Continuing Education (CCE) is due by December 31, 2018. How to Earn Credits VCTEs and VCTSAs can earn credits both live and online. Sign up for a Fall Regional Event or visit our online education platform … Continue reading VCTE & VCTSA Continuing Education
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You are underwriting counsel for a title insurance company and are asked if you will insure access to a piece of property that your prospective insured purchased at a tax sale. There is no deeded easement but you are advised that you will be furnished with enough information to insure by prescription. You believe that … Continue reading ARTU
Save the Date: VCTE Exclusive Event
Join Virginia Land Title Association for a VCTE (Virginia Certified Title Examiner) exclusive event on November 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Fredericksburg, VA. Registration opens September 15. VLTA member Title Examiners attend free! Earn 3 hours VCTE-CCE at this exclusive event. Contact vlta@vlta.org for more information. Sessions & Speakers: November 12th from … Continue reading Save the Date: VCTE Exclusive Event
VLTA Fall Regional Events – Earn CE/CLE
Join VLTA at our Fall Regional events and earn CE! We'll be in Lynchburg in October, and Northern Virginia in November. Learn more below. Register now before sessions fill up! Lynchburg Regional Event October 18, 20181:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Kirkley Hotel & Conference Center 2900 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 Register Online | Register … Continue reading VLTA Fall Regional Events – Earn CE/CLE
Title Tips by TUTE
Lists of Heirs I Have Known and Loved Spoiler alert! This may descend into a rant. Being raised by a genteel woman of moderately impeccable breeding, it will not rise to the level of Twitter flame wars (or whatever they are called these days, at least I hope not), but Tute begins from a pit … Continue reading Title Tips by TUTE
From the Desk of the VLTA Director of Education
Hello, My Name is Stephanie Campbell and I am the Director of Education for VLTA. As the Director of Education, it is my job to make sure that VLTA provides top notch education for our regional events and the Annual Convention. As a licensed title agent for almost twenty years, my committee and I strive … Continue reading From the Desk of the VLTA Director of Education
VLTA Pre-Licensing Pass Rate Top of the Class
The Virginia Bureau of Insurance tracks the success rates of title insurance pre-licensing schools in Virginia. For the most recent year, May 2017-April 2018, VLTA's pre-licensing class has surpasses all other providers in the state by over 20%. VLTA Pass Rate - 77% All Other Providers - 50% to 57% When choosing a title insurance pre-licensing program, … Continue reading VLTA Pre-Licensing Pass Rate Top of the Class
Virginia Settlement Services – A Practical Review
Introduction Non-attorney settlement agents are governed at the state level by the Virginia Code[1], the Virginia State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance[2], and the Virginia State Bar RESA guidelines[3], legal ethics opinions[4], and unauthorized practice of law opinions[5]. The rules and regulations are not necessarily complex, but may be open to interpretation. The Seller’s Side … Continue reading Virginia Settlement Services – A Practical Review