ALTA Advocacy Summit May 6-8, 2024 Washington DC ALTA Policy Forms UpdateThe ALTA Board of Governors on Feb. 9 approved a recommendation to adopt revisions to the 2021 ALTA Forms Collection, as well as the approval of two new Collateral Assignment endorsements... U.S. District Judge Rules Corporate Transparency Act Is UnconstitutionalA federal district judge in … Continue reading What’s New With ALTA – Spring 2024
As VLTA proudly reaches its 50th anniversary, we reflect on the remarkable journey that has shaped this distinguished association into a beacon of excellence in the industry. Over the past half-century, VLTA has played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth within the land title profession. This golden milestone is not just a … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years: VLTA Marks a Milestone
The Virginia Land Title Association – “IT STARTS WITH YOU” Did you know that YOU can help run the Virginia Land Title Association? In addition to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, VLTA has Five Committees that need YOUR help! Committee meetings are held monthly at vlta.tradewing.com. These Committees meet monthly to further … Continue reading Virginia Land Title Association Committees
When my new friend John asked me to write an article for the Examiner about my experience at the VLTA 2023 Annual Convention, I initially said “no, thanks” as a matter of course to try to get a laugh. But I immediately started thinking about what I would want to write about. It was unexpectedly obvious … Continue reading My Experience at the VLTA Annual Convention
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Thank you for the honor of being your VLTA President for 2023-2024. This year is particularly special because it culminates in our 50th Anniversary of the Association. The 2024 Convention in Virginia Beach will be spectacular and the year leading up to that will be filled with opportunities for you to explore this year’s theme … Continue reading VLTA 2023-2024 President’s Message
OCTOBER 19-21, 2023 The Hyatt DullesHerndon, VABook Your Room What to Expect? 8-Hours of CE/CLE Motivational Keynote Speaker New Member & First Time Attendee Welcome Reception Convention Launch Party with live music & local bourbon tasting Exhibitor Hall Hospitality Suite VLTA Member Section Meetings Denim & Diamonds Party Learn more & register here
May 8th through May 10th brought several members of VLTA’s past and present Board and other interested parties to Washington, DC for ALTA Advocacy Summit. Never having attended before, but having participated in numerous trips to Richmond for VLTA’s Day on the Hill, I was somewhat familiar with the process. What I hadn’t expected was … Continue reading ALTA Advocacy Summit
Have you seen what ALTA is working on? Checkout the below resources and links. Risky BusinessALTA Warns Alternative Title Insurance Products Pose Danger to Lenders, Consumers... ALTA - Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) ALTA - Use These Wire Fraud Education ResourcesALTA provides several resources to help title and settlement companies protect against wire fraud and … Continue reading What’s New With ALTA
I had the privilege of attending my second ALTA One conference last month. If you read last year’s article on the New Orleans conference, you know I was very impressed and looking forward to making this event an annual commitment on my calendar. This year we were in Coronado, California, and the event did not … Continue reading ALTA One 2022
VLTA Day on the Hill connects the Virginia title insurance community with Virginia legislators. Representatives enjoy speaking with constituent resources on whom they can rely for information on proposed legislation. We identify participants' Senators and Delegates and set up 10-15 minute appointments to discuss relevant issues with those representatives.Lobbying on behalf of the industry provides elected … Continue reading VLTA DAY ON THE HILL 2023
OCTOBER 20-22, 2022 The Westin HotelRichmond, VA REGISTER NOW Cybersecurity in Today’s Title Industry Over the past decade, fraud within the real estate, title, and settlement industry has become more sophisticated and more closely associated with electronic communication—hence the term, “cyberfraud.” This presentation provides an overview of cyberfraud, covering common types of cyberfraud, how you … Continue reading VLTA 2022 Annual Convention Lineup
On August 19th Stephanie Campbell and I had the pleasure of presenting at the Court Clerk Association convention in Williamsburg. The invitation came about through the relationship VLTA has built with the Clerks Association this year. We meet quarterly, and it has been a very open and comprehensive discussion on topics as diverse as e-recordings, choice of … Continue reading Conversation with the Court Clerks Association
I had the privilege of attending ALTA One this year for the first time. Stephanie Campbell, President of VLTA for 2021-2022 and I, in my capacity as President-Elect, flew to New Orleans to take advantage of all that ALTA One had to offer. I was thinking this would be another butt-numbing series of educational sessions, … Continue reading ALTA ONE – New Orleans, Louisiana
Change is Here! The Virginia Land Title Association (VLTA) hosted a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday June 23, moderated by Kevin T. Pogoda, Esq. VLTA Past President, with panelists from diverse segments of the real estate industry, including the VLTA, the Virginia Court Clerks Association, the Virginia Bankers Association, the Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association, the … Continue reading Virtual Town Hall – The State of the Industry & Economic Forecast
March 20, 20191:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Waterford at Fair Oaks12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033 Register Online | Register by Paper Speakers & Sessions AGENTS: 4 hours CEATTORNEYS: 3 hours CLE (1 hour pending submission to the VSB)VCTSA: 4 hoursVCTE: 4 hours Kay Creasman - Commercial Transaction: Beyond BasicsJeffrey Thompson - I Found Dead People … Continue reading Earn CE in Fairfax on March 20, 2019
Regional Events are a great way to earn credits and network with colleagues. Join us in Fredericksburg for the first Regional Event of 2019! February 12, 2019 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Register Online | Register by Paper Speakers & Sessions AGENTS: 4 hours CE … Continue reading Fredericksburg Regional Education
