Category: Spotlight Content

NELTA president: It has been an unforgettable and enjoyable year, deserving of a look back - by James Bodurtha

NELTA president: It has been an unforgettable and enjoyable year, deserving of a look back - by Jame...

June 22, 2018
It is difficult to believe that almost a year has passed since I was sworn in as president of the New England Land Title Association (NELTA) during the 2017 Annual Convention at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort in New Hampshire.
Times are changing...are you changing too? Position yourself for success in a new marketplace - by Ashley Sadler

Times are changing...are you changing too? Position yourself for success in a new marketplace - by A...

June 22, 2018
The only constant in life is change. As the real estate market evolves and more tech-savvy homebuyers enter the market, there is a push to create more digital closing products.
Doonan, Graves & Longoria look at  lending in Maine: Not for the unwary - by John Doonan

Doonan, Graves & Longoria look at lending in Maine: Not for the unwary - by John Doonan

June 22, 2018
The Law Court of Maine has issued a number of recent decisions which have made the role of the default industry markedly more difficult. For instance, the Deschaine and Pushard cases have resulted in numerous situations of free homes
NELTA is your premier resource  for education, information and networking - by Cathy Jones

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

June 22, 2018
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.
Remote online notarization legislation continues to gain traction - by Jeremy Yohe

Remote online notarization legislation continues to gain traction - by Jeremy Yohe

June 22, 2018
Companies are implementing new technology to deliver efficiencies and make closings more transparent. These advances have the potential to improve the customer experience and understanding at the closing table.
Landscape of real estate transactions has changed over the past 25 years, but it’s still about the people - by Derek Massey

Landscape of real estate transactions has changed over the past 25 years, but it’s still about the...

June 22, 2018
The landscape of a real estate transactions has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. Listings, once inventoried in a physical book in a broker’s office, are now available to anyone, anytime on just about every broker’s website.
The misconceptions of design/build - by Jennifer Luoni

The misconceptions of design/build - by Jennifer Luoni

May 25, 2018
In a world so heavily driven by the traditional design/bid/build (DBB) process it is hard to break the misconceptions about design/build (DB) that exist today. The majority of the push back comes from the people that continue to practice the traditional
Your team enhances the probability that your  project is brought in on time and within budget - by Mike Kehoe

Your team enhances the probability that your project is brought in on time and within budget - by M...

May 25, 2018
Third, due diligence proves that the property is suitable for your development project. Move on to permitting. Your team is crucial to organize and implement this phase of the project. Each community has different protocols and procedures.
The restaurant broker can structure a deal that is a win-win for both the seller and the buyer - by Dennis Serpone

The restaurant broker can structure a deal that is a win-win for both the seller and the buyer - by ...

May 25, 2018
Much like the stock market, for every seller of stock in a company there’s a buyer. The seller makes a calculated decision that his stock is either a loser or, if it’s profitable, it can’t possibly go any higher. The buyer on the other hand sees that same stock
Trends in urban building development:  parking, bike storage and mail/package delivery - by David O'Sullivan

Trends in urban building development: parking, bike storage and mail/package delivery - by David O'...

May 25, 2018
What is the trend in architecture today? There are many answers to that question and each is dependent on what aspect of the building industry you focus on as a professional. It is also dependent on who you talk to about those trends.