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Qualia Curious? This is your chance to learn more! Join Shannon Widman, Fund Deputy General Counsel, and her guest Marc Hall, Qualia VP of Sales, for “Qualia Curious? Let’s Dive In”. Discover how transitioning to new closing software can streamline your workflow and explore Qualia’s features and capabilities in this 60-minute deep dive.

In this episode of Title Now, hosted by Shannon Widman, the focus is on the integration of The Fund into Old Republic's Florida operations. Mike Dolan, Senior Vice President at Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, addresses Member questions regarding this integration, emphasizing its benefits and minimal impact on daily operations. He reassures Members that trusted contacts will remain available and that educational programs will continue. The integration aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen partnerships with agents, who are crucial to the company's revenue. Listeners are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates.

The Clock is Ticking! Get Ready - The countdown to the New FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule compliance is on!  Are you ready for December 1?

In the latest Title Now webinar, Shannon Widman and Tom Cronkright discuss the rising threat of wire fraud in real estate, emphasizing the importance of verifying identities and implementing robust cybersecurity measures. They highlight the dangers of seller impersonation fraud and the need for multi-factor authentication to protect against scams. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by title agents and law firms, particularly those with multiple offices, in managing unsolicited title order requests. Additionally, they address the limitations of E&O insurance in covering cyber breaches and the need for new pricing models for smaller businesses. The session concludes with a call for increased awareness and proactive measures to combat fraud in the industry.

It ain't over 'til it's over! With Florida’s lawmakers slated to get back to work in Tallahassee, the clock is ticking for them to provide a budget and tidy up a few loose ends before the end of the fiscal year. You may have heard a bit about the political infighting among our state’s leaders and, consequently, an extended legislative session, but are you up-to-date on the bills that have passed (or not passed) affecting the title industry and your real estate law practice? Join Deputy General Counsel Shannon Widman and The Fund’s legislative advocate, Jim Daughton, Esq. of Metz, Husband & Daughton, P.A. for a conversation on industry-related legislation from this year and what we need to know for the next legislative cycle.

Join General Counsel Melissa Murphy and Deputy General Counsel Shannon Widman for a conversation with Richard Swank, Associate General Counsel at Florida Realtors®, on hotline topics and when it might be best to phone a friend.

Join General Counsel Melissa Murphy, Deputy General Counsel Shannon Widman, and Underwriting Manager Colleen Sachs to discuss the new provision and how you should implement it in your practice. We will also review the statutory definition of Closing Services Fees.

Need specific resources to help guide your agent and broker referral sources after the NAR Settlement?  You spoke, we listened.   Take a deeper dive into the new Realtor© compensation forms and practice changes, plus special resources available to you on TheFund.com.  Join Fund General Counsel Melissa Murphy along with Deputy General Counsel Shannon Widman for a ONE-HOUR conversation.

Are you interested in how real estate agents are dealing with the new compensation rules?

Join Melissa Murphy and Commercial Underwriting Manager Cynthia Raleigh for a quick, informative overview of the fantastic support The Fund provides Members on commercial transactions. Learn about the types of transactions we support, the role of the underwriting attorney, available services from our commercial paralegals, and other ways we can help you close commercial transactions smoothly and successfully.

Have questions about the NAR settlement? Buyer representation agreements? MLS changes? How will these changes impact your practice?

Join Fund General Counsel Melissa Murphy and Representative Will Robinson (who is also a Fund Member!) for a commentary about the good, the bad and the ugly of the 2024 legislative session.

Join Fund General Counsel Melissa Murphy and Legal Education Attorney Kara Scott for a discussion of the new law, including an examination of which legal entities are subject to the Corporate Transparency Act, those that are exempt, and how to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR).