We’re excited to kick off this Spring 2026 issue of the VLTA Examiner Magazine with our Top 10 most popular articles from 2025 — showcasing the topics and trends that resonated most with the industry, at a glance:

  1. “Twenty Helpful Title Research Tools Found Outside of the Land Records” by Michelle L. Statz & Jerry C. Booth, Jr.
  2. “Considering Mineral Rights in Virginia” by Jon Brodegard
  3. “FIRPTA: In a Nutshell – Part One” by Kevin Pogoda
  4. “Manufactured Housing in Virginia” by Hayden-Anne Breedlove
  5. “Testifying as an Expert Witness as a Title Examiner” by Julie Ann Rutledge
  6. “FIRPTA: In a Nutshell – Part Two” by Kevin Pogoda
  7. “Conversation With Clerks” by Becky Taylor
  8. “Issues Involving Railroad Rights-of-Way in Virginia (Mostly) – Part Two” by R. Michael Smith
  9. “Some Air Rights Considerations in Virginia” by Jon Brodegard
  10. “Guide to Judicial Tax Sales For Examiners & Underwriters in Virginia” by Jerry C. Booth, Jr.

View the Examiner Magazine article archives page here: https://vltaexaminer.com/archives/.

Published by vltaexaminer

The VLTA EXAMINER is the official publication of the Virginia Land Title Association, offering articles of relevance to the land title industry.

comments and questions