[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] What’s the purpose of an office? It may seem straightforward at first, but for many an office can have a lot of negative connotations. If we don’t step back and define it, by default it can just become whatever the work dictates: frustrating,...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] ALTA One is a week away, and while many might associate LA with beautiful sunshine, Hollywood stars, and now LeBron James; there's a unique side to the culture as well. One that we appreciate for the 'face-palm-esc' response it provides when reading what people...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] There’s a classic quote that business leaders and managers love to throw around (and spoiler alert, I’m about too as well). It comes from Peter Drucker, one of the original management gurus. He classically states that “what gets measured gets managed.” Before you roll your...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] This probably isn’t news to you, but ALTA ONE this year is happening in LA. As an organization that’s been both a proud ALTA member and headquartered in the LA Area and Southern California for 30 years, we felt it our duty to help prep...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] Whether you’re a conference veteran or still in your rookie season, we all know conferences can be some of the best times of the year. You probably also know then that they can be some of the most tiring times of the year....
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] In August of 1980 I went to work for Title Records, Inc. (TRI) in Sun Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles. TRI was the largest title plant in the United States based on recording volume. This was a huge opportunity and career jump...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] Over 20 years of replicating data entry instructions from dozens of unique clients has provided us with a unique view of title plant philosophy across our industry. Arbed plants, PIN-based plants, name abbreviation lists, document type codes, junk lists, notary lists, mortgage types,...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] In a refreshing twist, the sentiment was overwhelmingly positive at the ALTA Annual Convention. Plus, how our industry downturn will bring us back stronger. The 2010 American Land Title Association Annual Convention concluded in mid-October. With a bit of time having passed since the...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] Are Private Transfer Fees truly a threat to the free transfer of property? Some would agree. Regardless, they sure are causing a problem for title companies. As an outsource provider in the title insurance process, we are at the forefront of current events and...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6'][/vc_column][vc_column width='2/3'] I entered the title industry fresh out of college in September 1970. I remember my first day at work, dressed in a green shirt, tie and cuff links. I started out with Chicago Title in Los Angeles as a printer. It wasn’t long...