Spotlights

Industrial market remains strong, and demand does not appear to be ebbing - by Julie Freshman and George Paskalis

As we head into the end of 2021, the industrial market in Rhode Island remains strong with overwhelming activity on both the leasing and sale sides. On the sale side, there is tremendous activity from both owners/users and investors/ developers. The Rhode Island market continues

What a great time to buy a restaurant! Food is as essential as the air we breathe - by Dennis Serpone

The number of our restaurant transactions is up by more than 50%  in the fourth quarter of 2021 over the same comparable time in 2019 (we’ll eliminate 2020 for obvious reasons). The confluence of economic and market conditions spell ‘opportunity’ for the seasoned, well-financed

Industrial market vacancy rates continue to fall while office market rates steadily grow - by Kristie Russell

The New Hampshire market continues to be dominated by industrial transactions this quarter while the office market is getting more active. The story of the industrial market has been similar all year – vacancy rates continue to fall and asking rates are still climbing.

Adaptations for the property management industry during the COVID-19 pandemic - by Robert Marcus

Since the onset of COVID-19, everything about the property management industry has changed. From the day to day communication with clients, to the physical and financial demands on the property. This crisis has taught us to become more resourceful, more cautious, more efficient

Outgoing president’s message: New England Land Title Association’s 50th anniversary year - by Barbara Smith

I appreciated serving as the President of the New England Land Title Association during its 50th anniversary year. Of course, due to the situation, we were unable to conduct our usual networking and educational activities, but like everyone else, we worked through it with Zoom meetings and conference calls.

Why you should trust that feeling in your gut when sending a wire transfer - by Jason Doshi

You’ve worked hard, saved up your 20% down payment, and found the perfect place. You’re finally ready to buy a house. Except, you ar2e about to embark on a journey of numerous, tedious transactions: writing personal checks, sending a wire transfer

US land records: Losing common sense in the digital age - by Denald Ellen Doonan

If the recent COVID-19-19 pandemic has proven one thing to the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA), a non profit trade association for those responsible for managing and preserving land records, it should be, that the use of advanced technology

Successfully cultivating an inclusive workplace culture for future talent in the title industry - by Damon Carter

By the year 2025, Millennials and Generation Z will make up almost 75% of the workforce. All companies, including various title companies, must take into consideration the emerging interests and expectations of this growing workforce population with respect to diversity

Acknowledgments and jurats for title to real property - by Lyons and Young

The preparation of documents to be recorded or filed in registered land or the review of a title examination must always confirm that the correct form of acknowledgments and jurats are used on every document.

NELTA is your premier resource for education, information and networking in 2021 - by Cathy Jones

New England Land Title Association (NELTA) is one of the title industry’s premier resources for education, information and networking. Organized in 1970, NELTA is currently comprised of nearly 400 members from each of the six New England states.