THE 2024 - 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS As we step into a new chapter, we’re thrilled to welcome our new leaders, who bring dedication, vision, and expertise to the association. Together, we’ll work toward strengthening our mission, advancing the industry, and supporting our incredible members. Thank you for your commitment to the future of VLTA. … Continue reading VLTA Convention 2024 & 50th Anniversary Wrap-Up
VLTA’s PAC Eagle Trophy – Soaring into the 50th Anniversary Celebration
As the only bid for this once-celebrated and often subject of exciting and competitive live auction bid wars during conventions, I had the distinct honor of winning the PAC Eagle trophy last year. My winning bid was way off the mark of the thousands of dollars the trophy used to raise when the title companies … Continue reading VLTA’s PAC Eagle Trophy – Soaring into the 50th Anniversary Celebration
What’s New With ALTA – Fall 2024
ALTA Responds to CFPB Request for InformationIn response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s request for information (RFI) relating to fees imposed in residential mortgage transactions, ALTA walked through what’s involved in the title search and exam process, the curative work performed by the industry and how title insurance backs these services and protects property … Continue reading What’s New With ALTA – Fall 2024
What’s New With ALTA – Summer 2024
Title Professionals Spend Significant Time, Resources to Protect Property RightsTitle insurance companies invest heavily in upfront title research and curative work that significantly protects property rights and limits ownership challenges down the road... ALTA Title Insurance Curative Work StudyThe objective of this study is an attempt to quantify the amount of work that goes into … Continue reading What’s New With ALTA – Summer 2024
You’re Invited: VLTA Annual Convention & 50th Anniversary Celebration
OCTOBER 17-18, 2024 Historic Cavalier Hotel & Marriott Virginia Beach OceanfrontBOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOMS NOW What to Expect? 7-Hours of Education (CE & CLE pending) Motivational Keynote Speaker New Member & First Time Attendee Welcome Reception (by special invite) VLTA Convention Launch Party & 50th Anniversary Celebration Special Events (additional registration required): Bourbon Tour and … Continue reading You’re Invited: VLTA Annual Convention & 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024 ALTA Advocacy Summit Experience
Stephanie Campbell:I consider ALTA Advocacy to be the most important event of the year. This is an opportunity for me to be a real advocate for my industry. ALTA does an incredible and thorough job of educating the attendees about politics, the inner workings of Washington, DC or what’s happening on “the Hill.” As an attendee, you … Continue reading 2024 ALTA Advocacy Summit Experience
The NAR Settlement, and What It Means to the Title Industry
In March, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to a $418-million settlement to settle several pending lawsuits alleging that NAR members used business practices that kept commissions artificially high, and drew compensation from the seller for services given to the buyer. Many news outlets, including the New York Times™, Washington Post™, USA Today™, Richmond … Continue reading The NAR Settlement, and What It Means to the Title Industry
Celebrating 50 Years: Mark Ailsworth’s Experience as 1996-1997 Past President
When I joined a major title insurance underwriter in 1989, the role of title insurance companies and their agents in Virginia was clearly defined. Our industry provided the title insurance products required by modern lending practices and real estate commerce. Attorneys settled the transactions involving the properties we insured, just as I had done for … Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years: Mark Ailsworth’s Experience as 1996-1997 Past President
What’s New With ALTA – Spring 2024
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
Celebrating 50 Years: VLTA Marks a Milestone
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
Virginia Land Title Association Committees
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
My Experience at the VLTA Annual Convention
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
2024 Convention Sneak Peek
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VLTA 2023-2024 President’s Message
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
ALTA Advocacy Summit
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
VLTA 2023 Annual Convention Sneak Peek
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
What’s New With ALTA
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