Category: Spotlight Content

Continuing education inside and outside of the classroom important for property managers - by Brenna Barr

Continuing education inside and outside of the classroom important for property managers - by Brenna...

June 28, 2019
Work-life balance, technology, and accountability are just a few of the topics that are part of the mandatory 30 hours of training that each member of the team is required to participate in on an annual basis.
Aldon Electric completes services for 171,244 s/f Radius Apartments project for Mount Vernon Co.

Aldon Electric completes services for 171,244 s/f Radius Apartments project for Mount Vernon Co.

June 28, 2019
Brighton, MA Aldon Electric, Inc. completed electrical construction of the six-story, 171,244 s/f Radius Aparments project at 530 Western Ave. The core and shell electrical construction
The Davis Companies hires  Edwards as vice president of investments

The Davis Companies hires Edwards as vice president of investments

June 28, 2019
Boston, MA  The Davis Companies has hired Rachel Edwards as vice president of investments. In this role, Edwards will be responsible for expanding Davis’ existing multifamily investment business,
Will we see clarity in the Maine courts regarding foreclosures and mortgage electronic reg. system? - by John Doonan

Will we see clarity in the Maine courts regarding foreclosures and mortgage electronic reg. system? ...

June 14, 2019
In 2014, the law court in Maine determined that when a mortgage was originally granted to the Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) as nominee for the lender, the only rights that MERS possessed was the right to record the mortgage.
Title insurance is a worthwhile consideration for tenants of commercial properties - by John Blake

Title insurance is a worthwhile consideration for tenants of commercial properties - by John Blake

June 14, 2019
Title insurance can offer significant protection to tenants of commercial properties, particularly where the leasehold interest takes on the characteristics of the fee interest. In the case of a ground lease, such as an out-parcel in a shopping center, or the lease of a shell structure
New England Land Title Association outgoing president’s message for June 2019 - by Elizabeth Young

New England Land Title Association outgoing president’s message for June 2019 - by Elizabeth Young...

June 14, 2019
New England Land Title Association’s (NELTA) 49th Annual Convention at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth from June 13th through June 16th, will be another beautiful opportunity to enjoy the sun and relax as we take advantage of NELTA’s educational and networking opportunities.
NELTA is your premier resource for education, information and networking in 2019 - by Cathy Jones

NELTA is your premier resource for education, information and networking in 2019 - by Cathy Jones

June 14, 2019
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.
REBA seeks to keep its members abreast  of the latest developments in the title industry - by Paula Devereaux

REBA seeks to keep its members abreast of the latest developments in the title industry - by Paula ...

June 14, 2019
It is a pleasure to be asked by the New England Real Estate Journal to write an article on behalf of The Real Estate Bar Association (REBA) for distribution at the New England Land Title Association (NELTA) Conference in June.
Thompson v. JPMorgan – Just when we thought  it was safe to go back into foreclosure title waters - by Ward Graham

Thompson v. JPMorgan – Just when we thought it was safe to go back into foreclosure title waters ...

June 14, 2019
In the latest blow to the Massachusetts non-judicial mortgage foreclosure sale process and titles derived from such foreclosures, the First Circuit Court of Appeals (“First Circuit”) invalidated a mortgage foreclosure by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
New England Title and Escrow Services military and first responder discount program - by Elizabeth Camara

New England Title and Escrow Services military and first responder discount program - by Elizabeth C...

June 14, 2019
Buying a home is one of the most exciting and daunting experiences of one’s life. When you combine the stresses of a home purchase with those of active military duty, I don’t care how tough you are, completing that task may feel downright impossible.
Protecting the American Dream - Risk is a constant battle we face every day - by Eric Stevens

Protecting the American Dream - Risk is a constant battle we face every day - by Eric Stevens

June 14, 2019
In the real estate settlement industry, risk is a constant battle we face every day. Financial risk, reputational risk, regulatory risk, compliance risk and more are a threat to our livelihood. In the face of all this risk, we believe our greatest responsibility lies within measures