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Texas Land Title Institute

Presentations: 1991-2012

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Table of Contents

2012 .................................................................................................................................................................1

2011 .................................................................................................................................................................3

2010 .................................................................................................................................................................5

2009 .................................................................................................................................................................7

2008 .................................................................................................................................................................9

2007 ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

2006 ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

2005 ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

2004 ............................................................................................................................................................... 17

2003 ............................................................................................................................................................... 19

2002 ............................................................................................................................................................... 21

2001 ............................................................................................................................................................... 23

2000 ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

1999 ............................................................................................................................................................... 27

1998 ............................................................................................................................................................... 29

1997 ............................................................................................................................................................... 31

1996 ............................................................................................................................................................... 33

1995 ............................................................................................................................................................... 35

1994 ............................................................................................................................................................... 37

1993 ............................................................................................................................................................... 39

1992 ............................................................................................................................................................... 41

1991 ............................................................................................................................................................... 43

Index .............................................................................................................................................................. 45

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2012 A Surveyor’s Debate – GPS Surveying v. Old School Metes & Bounds Bruce D. Liesman, Bobby Stovall, W. Michael Evans, Jamie Gillis, 2012, 14 pages

Audit/Regulatory Hot Buttons Tom Rutledge, 2012, 56 pages

Case Update David A. Weatherbie, 2012, 54 pages

CFPB – The New Disclosure Form and Its Requirements Celia C. Flowers, 2012, 39 pages

Claims Panel Daryl W. Bailey,Timothy M. McDaniel & Larry E. Meyer, 2012, 12 pages

Closing Problem Spots Dawn Enoch Moore, 2012, 16 pages

ESCROW LIABILITY ISSUES: CAUSES OF ACTION, PER SE VIOLATIONS JAMES H. CHEATHAM IV, 2012, 27 pages

EXECUTORY CONTRACTS-LEASE/PURCHASES SELLER FINANCE; DEEDS IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE David M. Parnell, 2012, 18 pages

HANDLING COMMON AND NOT SO COMMON EASEMENTS Bruce L. Goldston, 2012, 53 pages

Inside the Beltway James E. Hyland, Esq., 2012, 15 pages

Mortgage Servicing Michelle L. Erwin, 2012, 8 pages

Novel Issues in Executing Documents: Notary Requirements, Foreign Individuals, International Entities, Series LLC’s Richard Melamed, 2012, 24 pages

Private Ethics L. Wayne Scott, 2012, 24 pages

Receiverships - Closing and Insuring Transactions Richard D. Worsham, 2012, 64 pages

Severing Sovereignty: Land Awards, Patents & Deeds of Acquittance Billy B. Mullens, 2012, 41 pages

SIGNIFICANT TITLE CASES - A YEAR IN REVIEW Jerel J. Hill, 2012, 20 pages

Specific Insuring Concerns - “Do We Insure That?” Michael C. Savas, 2012, 18 pages

What Lawyers Can Learn From Lincoln About Professionalism And Communication Talmage Boston, 2012, 34 pages

What Title Insurance Does NOT Cover Paul McNutt, Jr., 2012, 18 pages

Where Real Estate And Estate Planning Collide Kristen Quinney Porter, Patricia F. Sitchler, 2012, 29 pages

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2011 An Ethical Journey Towards Professionalism: Both In and Out of the Workplace George Stablein, 2011, 13 pages

Another Dead Seller: How to Keep Your Deal Alive M. Suzanne Frossard & Jean E. Bailey, 2011, 63 pages


Claims Panel Daryl W. Bailey, Paul J. McConnell, III & Larry E. Meyer, 2011, 12 pages

Construction - Retainage, Lien Wavers Thomas J. Walthall, Jr., 2011, 19 pages

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Update: New GFE, TIL, HUD-1 Reforms and Other Federal Issues Affecting the Industry James E. Hyland, 2011, 17 pages

Current Closing Issues Dawn Enoch Moore, 2011, 8 pages

Current Examination Issues Ginny H. Abiassi, 2011, 13 pages

Discovery of Electronic Information in Land Title Lawsuits: 8 Things You Can do to be Prepared Tom Mighell, 2011, 9 pages

Ethics of Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration L. Wayne Scott, 2011, 48 pages

Farm & Ranch - Rural Surface Use Issues (Minerals, Water, Easements, Hunting and Grazing Leases) Ryan J. Bigbee, 2011, 19 pages

Legislative Update G. Roland Love, 2011, 43 pages

Money Laundering - Structuring, Reporting, IRS/FBI, Mortgage Fraud Richard Melamed, 2011, 33 pages

Recent Significant Title Cases Outside of Texas Jerel J. Hill, 2011, 19 pages

Shale and Natural Gas - Lease Issues, Fracking, Surface Rights, Extinguishment, T-19 Endorsements Michael D. Jones, 2011, 35 pages

So You Want to be a Fee Attorney…Why Not P-22? David C. Young, 2011, 65 pages

Supreme Court Review - 21st Century Real Property Cases Bradford W. Irelan, 2011, 85 pages

What Does the Schedule B Tax Exception Really Mean? - Tax Suits, Valuation, Roll Back, P-20 Paul McNutt, Jr., 2011, 12 pages

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2010 Abstracts of Judgment Frank Oliver, 2010, 21 pages

An Overview of the Proposed Changes to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct L. Wayne Scott, 2010, 46 pages

Case Law Update David A. Weatherbie, 2010, 70 pages

Closing Reverse Mortgages Janet S. Minke, 2010, 19 pages

Condemnation - Eminent domain Stephen I. Adler, 2010, 53 pages

Contracts Update - New TREC Forms Dawn Moore, 2010, 70 pages

Federal Legislation Affecting the Title Industry James E. Hyland, 2010, 15 pages

Federal Tax Liens & Related Certificates Margaret Glasgow, 2010, 53 pages

Home Equity: Cures, Modifications & Developments Michael O'Neal, 2010, 32 pages

Lender Required Documents Richard Melamed, 2010, 31 pages

Old Easements - New Uses and New Users Paul J. McConnell, III, 2010, 65 pages

Owelty & Partition Charles J. Jacobus, 2010, 19 pages

Probate - Evolving Issues and Title Company Requirements Bruce L. Goldston, 2010, 20 pages

Recurring Underwriting Questions Stephen R. Streiff & John F. Rothermel, III, 2010, 10 pages

REO, FHA, VA Requirements, Foreclosure, MERS & Trustees James L. Gosdin, 2010, 100 pages

RESPA Reform Top Ten Things to Know Paul McNutt, Jr., 2010, 35 pages

Texas Open Beaches Act Daryl W. Bailey, 2010, 53 pages

The Texas Medicaid Estate Recovery Program - Handling the Claim Michael J. Lucksinger, 2010, 31 pages

Title Commitments & Binders from a Land Title Litigation Perspective James H. Cheatham, IV, 2010, 29 pages

Transfers of Water Rights in Texas Frank Z. Ruttenberg, 2010, 90 pages

Underwriting Issues Related to Divorce John H. Dorris, 2010, 13 pages

Water Rights Russell S. Johnson, 2010, 24 pages

What Lawyers Can Learn About Professionalism from Atticus Finch Talmage Boston, 2010, 22 pages

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2009 "As Is" in a Contaminated World William H. Locke, Jr. & Helen Currie Foster, 2009, 59 pages

Bankruptcy and Real Estate Transactions James. L. Gosdin, 2009, 132 pages


Claims Panel - When Do They Go to Trial & What Should Have Been in the File? Paul J. McConnell, III, Larry E. Meyer, Bradford W. Irelan, 2009, 20 pages

Divorce, Marriage and Their Real Estate Implications George Stablein, 2009, 35 pages

Expedited Foreclosure; New Rules 735 and 736 G. Tommy Bastian, 2009, 60 pages

Fee Attorneys: Ethical and Liability Related Considerations Affecting Premium-Fee Participation in Title Insurance Transactions David C. Young, 2009, 56 pages

Important Closing Documents - A Review, Asking Questions and Document Correction Richard Melamed, 2009, 21 pages

Legislative & Regulatory Update G. Roland Love, 2009, 78 pages

Mineral Endorsements Celia C. Flowers, 2009, 37 pages

Mortgage Fraud - Red Flags, Forgeries, Releases, Powers of Attorney, Third-Party Disbursement Authorizations, Out of Office Closings, and Other Matters of Interest to the DA Christopher Lee Milner, 2009, 85 pages

Removables, Constitutional Mechanic's Liens & More Construction Payment Issues Thomas J. Walthall, 2009, 41 pages

RESPA: Completing a GFE and HUD-1, Closing Table Requirements Janet S. Minke, 2009, 46 pages

Surface Use by Mineral Owners: The Title Insurance Solution Celia C. Flowers, 2009, 37 pages

The Bona Fide Purchaser Defense Under Texas Law - An Overview and Representative Cases Frank Oliver, 2009, 24 pages

The Title Objection Letter: A Panel Discussion Paul McNutt, Jr. & Acie C. McAda, 2009, 25 pages

The Value of Ethics L. Wayne Scott, 2009, 21 pages

Title Closing: Solving Problems Bruce L. Goldston, Phyllis J. Mulder, Stephen R. Streiff, 2009, 7 pages

Title Insurance: Recent Cases Jerel J. Hill, 2009, 26 pages

What's a Workout? Foreclosure and its Alternatives, Title Issues/Title Insurance, Loss Mitigation Peter S. Graf, 2009, 23 pages

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2008 A Primer on Tax Proration and Rollback Taxes Labry Welty, 2008, 25 pages

Accepting and Delivering a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure; Short Sales Frank Oliver, 2008, 38 pages

Addressing Water Rights Rhonda Graff Jolley, 2008, 37 pages


Condominiums and Mixed-Use Properties Robert "Doc" Watson, 2008, 17 pages

Construction Loans; Mechanic's Liens; Failed Builders Timothy J. Redding, George Stablein and Steve Streiff, 2008, 19 pages

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and Other New Financial Institution Legislation; Dealing with Regulators James L. Gosdin, 2008, 108 pages

Ethics: Positional Conflicts Charles J. Jabocus, 2008, 16 pages

Frequently Asked Questions Resulting from Rule Changes Stanley E. Keeton, Paul McNutt & David Parnell, 2008, 40 pages

Guide to Wind Energy Development in Texas Ryan J. Bigbee, 2008, 25 pages

Negotiating an Urban Natural Gas Lease; Pipeline Easements; Condemnation Robert West, 2008, 42 pages

Platting 101 Reid C. Wilson, 2008, 46 pages

Procedural and Rate Rule Update Janet Minke, 2008, 30 pages

Recent Form Changes: State Bar, TREC, etc. Dawn Moore, 2008, 7 pages

RESPA Update: Affiliated Businesses; HUD Reform Ruth Dillingham, 2008, 15 pages

Section 1031 Exchanges Michael L. Cook, 2008, 78 pages

Selected Issues in Real Estate Drafting--Contracts and Conveyancing, Including Bankruptcy Orders of Sale; Mineral Considerations Richard Melamed, 2008, 36 pages

Texas Department of Insurance Audits and Investigations Alex Gonzales, 2008, 61 pages

The Financial Services Industry - Winners and Losers Mike Baggett, 2008, 32 pages

The Value of Ethics L. Wayne Scott, 2008, 21 pages

Title Concerns in Foreclosure G. Tommy Bastian, 2008, 38 pages

Uniform Closing Instructions; TMBA/TLTA Best Practices; Mortgage Fraud Phyllis J. Mulder, 2008, 30 pages

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2007 2007 Regulatory Update Thomas A. Rutledge, 2007, 49 pages

21 New Laws That Will Change Your Practice (Plus 1 if You Are Pregnant or Have Small Children) Allen D. Place, Jr., 2007, 28 pages

Access: Physical vs. Legal; Title Insurance Coverage; County Road Maps Paul McNutt, Jr., 2007, 11 pages

Automatic Stay Issues Under the Bankruptcy Code Hon. Leif M. Clark, 2007, 11 pages

Business Entities: Selection; Examination; Execution David M. Parnell, 2007, 11 pages


Claims Potpourri--Powers of Attorney, Lis Pendens, Easements and Cemeteries Paul J. McConnell, III, 2007, 44 pages

Drafting Issues to Avoid - Deeds; Mechanics Lien Contracts; Easements Charles J. Jacobus, 2007, 62 pages

Escrow Duties - Legal Developments; Expanded Liability Craig Enoch, 2007, 16 pages

Ethics and Professionalism - Are They the Same Thing? L. Wayne Scott, 2007, 20 pages

Foreclosure Schemes and Scams G. Tommy Bastian, 2007, 60 pages

History of the Subprime Market - Current Issues and Solutions Christopher W. Christensen, 2007, 9 pages

Lender Closing Issues: Religious Restrictions; New Instructions; Unusual Lender Requests Dawn Moore, 2007, 9 pages

Minerals: Examination and Coverage Issues Celia C. Flowers, 2007, 29 pages

Non-Traditional Probate Methods and Other Issues Arising from a Death in the Chain of Title Bruce L. Goldston, 2007, 22 pages

Privacy and Public Records John F. Rothermel, III, 2007, 14 pages

Texas Endorsement Guide Janet S. Minke & G. Bickford Shaw, 2007, 93 pages

Texas Reverse Mortgages; Legal, Title and Closing Issues J. Alton Alsup, 2007, 27 pages

Water, Wind & Sun - Title Insurance; Dealing with Restrictions; Rights Appurtenant James L. Gosdin, 2007, 38 pages

Wealth Management and Asset Protection Vehicles Including Corporations, LLCs, Family Limited Partnerships and Trusts Richard Melamed, 2007, 36 pages

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2006 Case Law Update David A. Weatherbie, 2006, 79 pages

Closing Smorgasbord Richard Melamed, 2006, 36 pages

Commitments and Binders - Who, What, When & Why Paul McNutt, Jr., 2006, 22 pages

Curative Solutions to Complex Title Problems Jerel J. Hill, 2006, 13 pages

Current Regulatory Issues with Affliated Business Arrangements and Fee Attorneys Dawn Moore, 2006, 27 pages

E-Recording - A Demonstration Michael Baucum & John Fleming, 2006, 20 pages

FAQ - Bankruptcy and Closing the Real Estate Transaction David M. Parnell, 2006, 14 pages

Foreclosure Issues G. Tommy Bastian, 2006, 51 pages

Government Studies, Investigations, and Initiatives that Could Affect You Ruth A. Dillingham, 2006, 11 pages

IRS - Liens and Payoffs Sherry Saucerman & Gene Moran, 2006, 19 pages

Minerals 101 - Title Insurance Issues Richard H. Kelsey & Roland Love, 2006, 36 pages

New ALTA Policy Forms - New Texas Endorsements James L. Gosdin, 2006, 75 pages

New Lender Closing Instructions and Requirements; Insured Closing Service Letters Paul J. McConnell, III, 2006, 279 pages

Public Roads and Private Road Easements Frank Oliver, 2006, 24 pages

Regulatory and Legislative Update Thomas A. Rutledge, 2006, 101 pages

Texas Home Equity and Reverse Mortgage Lines of Credit and Developments Michael K. O'Neal, 2006, 93 pages

The Ethical Complications of Fee Attorney Relationships Charles J. Jacobus & L. Wayne Scott, 2006, 20 pages

The New Texas Business Organizations Code; The New Texas Franchise (Margin) Tax; and "New" Choices for Real Estate Entities C. Bryan Dunklin, 2006, 50 pages

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2005 2005 Legislative Update Allen D. Place, Jr., 2005, 10 pages

Affiliated Businesses - HUD Hot Buttons Alex Gonzales, 2005, 22 pages


Claims You Might Avoid Dwight J. Dunlap, Jr., Charles E. Fitch, Phyllis J. Mulder, George Stablein, 2005, 57 pages

Conveyances of Real Property from Trusts Richard Melamed, 2005, 24 pages

Federal Compliance Issues Ruth A. Dillingham, 2005, 7 pages

Loan Fraud: Recognizing, Handling and Preventing Darrell James, Mark Davenport, Merritt L. Hopson & John T. Updegraff, Jr., 2005, 30 pages

Managing Fee Attorneys: Operating Issues, Conflict of Interest, Agency Liability James H. Cheatham, IV, 2005, 27 pages

Marital Property and Title Insurance in Texas Bruce L. Goldston, 2005, 20 pages

Maximizing Your Premium Dollar Paul McNutt, Jr., 2005, 9 pages

Recent Texas Arbitration Cases Paul J. McConnell, III, Larry E. Meyer, L. Wayne Scott, 2005, 15 pages

Recording Laws and Electronic Transactions James L. Gosdin, 2005, 109 pages

Regulatory Update - P53; New Endorsements; TDI Investigative/Enforcement Actions Bruce D. Liesman, 2005, 43 pages

RESPA Update - HUD Reform; Recent Enforcement Actions; Captive Reinsurance James E. Hyland, 2005, 82 pages

Selected Real Estate Issues Under the New Bankruptcy Act Hon. Leif M. Clark, 2005, 9 pages

Texas Annotated Equity Loan Mortgage Endorsement (T42) and Supplemental Coverage Equity Loan Mortgage Endorsement (T42.1) Michael K. O'Neal, 2005, 52 pages

Texas Endorsement Guide G. Bickford Shaw, Janet Minke, 2005, 93 pages

This Year's Recurring Underwriting Questions David M. Parnell, 2005, 13 pages

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2004 Adverse Possession Revisited - Boundary Disputes Frank Oliver, 2004, 32 pages


Claims Chronicles Albert "Bert" Rush, 2004, 32 pages

Closing Issues - ICL's, Rate Rules, Good Funds, Estate Taxes, Closing Instructions Lisa M. Beville, 2004, 14 pages

Closing the Construction Project Paul McNutt, Jr., 2004, 8 pages

Contracts for Deed - Accounting Requirements; Notices; Foreclosure; Insurable? Richard Melamed, 2004, 14 pages

Ethics of the Future - The Impact of Private Dispute Resolution Systems on the Ethical Practice of Law L. Wayne Scott, 2004, 26 pages

Federal Compliance Update: Patriot Act, GLB Safeguards and More Ruth A. Dillingham, 2004, 19 pages

Flips - Traps for the Unwary; Tips for Handling Charles J. Jacobus, 2004, 58 pages

Home Equity Lending - Current Litigation Issues and Strategies Brian Morris, 2004, 43 pages

Manufactured Housing Tim Irvine, 2004 ,27 pages

One Year Later - the New Foreclosure Requirements G. Tommy Bastian, 2004, 44 pages

P-53 Where Are You? Past, Present and Future G. Roland Love, 2004, 36 pages

Packaging - Current Developments Sheldon Hochberg, 2004, 28 pages

Strips and Gores, Appurtenances and Mother Hubbard Clauses James L. Gosdin, 2004, 29 pages

TDI Update Thomas A. Rutledge, 2004, 38 pages

Texas Endorsement Guide Janet Minke, Beverly Ouellette and G. Bickford Shaw, 2004, 88 pages

Texas Home Equity Lending Update Mike O'Neal, 2004, 133 pages

Vacancies, Patents and Legislative Solutions Rep. Bryan Hughes, 2004, 32 pages

What Your Texas Legislature is Doing For (or to) You Allen D. Place, Jr., 2004, 40 pages

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2003 Affiliated Businesses: Legal Requirements and Practical Considerations Janice L. Dempster & R. Wayne Norton, 2003, 21 pages


Compliance at the Closing Table: The Federal Side Ruth A. Dillingham, 2003, 6 pages

Creditor's Rights Joe C. Bonita, 2003, 32 pages

Current Foreclosure Issues G. Tommy Bastian, 2003, 119 pages

Endorsements G. Bickford Shaw, 2003, 92 pages

Home Equity: Lines of Credit; Reverse Mortgage Refis; Cures and Related New Developments Paul J. McConnell, III, 2003, 24 pages

How Many Ways Can You Say, "Express Insurance" - in Texas, That Is? James L. Gosdin, 2003, 79 pages

ICL's, Warehouse Lenders and Secondary Market George Stablein, 2003, 14 pages

Identity Theft, Lender Fraud and Rules for Flips Mary Chapman Cantu, 2003, 5 pages

Just What is "Gatekeeper Liability?" Charles J. Jacobus, 2003, 26 pages

Legislative Update Allen D. Place, Jr., 2003, 9 pages

Lender Instructions You May Not Have Seen Before, and What if You Miss One? Dawn Enoch Moore, 2003, 43 pages

Manufactured Housing Division: Recording Ownership as Real Property Tim Irvine, 2003, 16 pages

Powers of Attorney: How and When to Use Paul McNutt, Jr., 2003, 8 pages

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Reform Phillip L. Schulman, 2003, 25 pages

Technology Update Ginny H. Abiassi, 2003, 18 pages

Texas Insurance Enforcement Actions Before Texas Department of Insurance Alex Gonzales, 2003, 24 pages

The Ethics of Conflict--Hints for the Peaceful Resolution of Disputes L. Wayne Scott, 2003, 25 pages

The Weird and the Wonderful: Unusual and Exotic Sellers & Borrowers Richard Melamed, 2003, 16 pages

The Work is Not Complete, and the General Contractor is Off the Job: What's Next? James H. Cheatham, IV, 2003, 17 pages

Understanding the Rule of Lis Pendens Frank Oliver, 2003, 23 pages

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2002 Case Update David A. Weatherbie, 2002, 38 pages

Claims Trends for the New Millennium Roberta M. "Bobbye" Harris, 2002, 18 pages

Conflicts of Interest and Confidential Information James H. Wallenstein, 2002, 42 pages

Endorsements: New in 2002 - What are the Recurring Underwriting Questions? David M. Parnell, 2002, 24 pages

Fee Attorneys: Ethics Traps for the Unwary Frank Oliver, 2002, 36 pages

Fraud Update: Current Schemes and Scams-Signs You Should Not Ignore Dwight J. Dunlap, Jr., 2002, 12 pages

Home Equity Loans: Fees, Disclosures, Refinances and Proposed Legislation George Stablein, 2002, 36 pages

Illegal Subdivisions: Not Just a Platting Issue Paul McNutt, Jr., 2002, 12 pages

Insuring Tax Sales: Underwriting Requirements-When is a Tax Sale Good Enough? Stanley E. Keeton, 2002, 46 pages

Issues Concerning Title James L. Gosdin, 2002, 458 pages

Last Minute Closing Surprises G. Bickford Shaw, 2002, 36 pages

Mediation and Negotiation Ethics L. Wayne Scott, 2002, 18 pages

MERS: What is it and What's its Impact on Foreclosure? G. Tommy Bastian, 2002, 96 pages

Real and Personal Property Foreclosures W. Mike Baggett, 2002, 284 pages

RESPA: The Homeowner's Bill of Rights-What is it and How Will it Affect Your Practice? Cynthia Leon, 2002, 52 pages

Selected Title Issues in Bankruptcy Cases Richard S. Schmidt, 2002, 32 pages

Survey Copyrights: The Pros and Cons Regarding the Significance of a Survey's Copyright Mark J. Hanna, 2002, 44 pages

Texas 2003 Legislative Outlook Senator Kip Averitt, 2002, 14 pages

Texas Department of Insurance: Regulatory Update and Look at Enforcement Issues Thomas A. Rutledge, 2002, 102 pages

The Closer's Handbook: Dealing with Entities Richard Melamed, 2002, 52 pages

Why Title Insurance?--Updated 2002, and Alternative Products Jack Rattikin, III, 2002, 58 pages

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2001 Assessment, Collection & Foreclosure Marc D. Markel & Stephanie Quade, 2001, 44 pages


Civil and Criminal Forfeitures Affecting Real Property in Texas Paul J. McConnell, 2001, 90 pages

Contracts for Deed--"A Good Thing Gone Bad" William A. Faulk, Jr., 2001, 34 pages

Escrow Liabilities James H. Cheatham, IV, 2001, 20 pages

Ethics Issues Related to Outside Counsel G. Roland Love, 2001, 38 pages

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy and Security Provisions W. Riker Purcell, 2001, 44 pages

Homestead Property and Exemptions in Bankruptcy Hon. Leif M. Clark, 2001, 30 pages

Legislative Update Janna R. Melton & Mimi Trueheart, 2001, 84 pages

Negotiating the Ethical Way L. Wayne Scott, 2001, 20 pages

Ownership of Waterways Glenn Jarvis, 2001, 34 pages

Regulatory Update David M. Parnell, 2001, 116 pages

Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges from a Title Company's Perspective Jeffrey A. Rattikin, 2001, 20 pages

Texas Real Estate Commission Contract Forms 2002 Richard Melamed, 2001, 42 pages

The New World Order, at least Regarding Texas MHU's John F. Rothermel, III, 2001, 24 pages

The Survey Deletion New Statutory and Regulatory Issues G. Bickford Shaw, 2001, 80 pages

UETA in Texas James L. Gosdin, 2001, 38 pages

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2000 Authority Issues Encountered at Closing G. Roland Love, 2000, 136 pages

Building Construction Issues in Texas: Involuntary Mechanic's Liens (1997 and 1999 Legislation) Thomas J. Walthall, 2000, 58 pages

Case Update: Texas Real Estate and Real Estate Finance David A. Weatherbie, 2000, 50 pages

Conflicts of Interest C.E. (Kim) Seal, II, 2000, 24 pages

Curing Title Defects John F. Rothermel, III, 2000, 6 pages

Fiduciary Closing Duties Charles J. Jacobus, 2000, 32 pages

Getting A Charge Out of Electronic Recording James L. Gosdin, 2000, 34 pages

Home Equity G. Tommy Bastian & Michael H. Patterson, 2000, 175 pages

How to Buy/Borrow/Close Manufactured Housing Units Steven G. Lawrence, 2000, 96 pages

How to Prevent Title Insurance Claims and Escrow Losses Roberta M. "Bobbye" Harris, 2000, 28 pages

Negotiation Ethics L. Wayne Scott, 2000, 44 pages

Optimizing Policy Coverages Paul McNutt, Jr., 2000, 70 pages

Sale and Purchase of Farm & Ranch Properties and Recreational Uses Ben F. McDonald, 2000, 76 pages

Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges Wm. Craig Brown, 2000, 20 pages

Surveys Dwight J. Dunlap, Jr., 2000, 20 pages

Technology, Ethics & the Law Ginny H. Abiassi, 2000, 38 pages

Title Insurance Update (Legislative and Regulatory Issues) G. Bickford Shaw, 2000, 225 pages

Water Law Stephan B. Rogers, 2000, 34 pages

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1999 Authority to Act/Acknowledgements Fred R. Jones, 1999, 82 pages


Conflicts of Interest and Fee Splitting James H. Wallenstein, 1999, 30 pages

Conveyances from the Crypt (Titles Derived Through Probate) William A. Faulk, Jr., 1999, 54 pages

Drafting Contracts William James Carmichael, 1999, 188 pages

Easements & Access John F. Rothermel, III, 1999, 28 pages

Escrow Issues Charles J. Jacobus, 1999, 36 pages

Homestead 2000: It Ain't What It Used to Be G. Roland Love, 1999, 76 pages

Legislative Update James L. Gosdin, 1999, 179 pages

Mineral Rights & Surface Development David H.O. Roth, 1999, 48 pages


Optimizing Coverage Under Your Policy J. Cary Barton, 1999, 18 pages

Recent Legislation Affecting Property Owners Associations Roy D. Hailey, 1999, 46 pages

"Republic of Texas" Code Name for Paper Terrorism G. Tommy Bastian, 1999, 228 pages

Technology, Ethics & the Law Ginny H. Abiassi, 1999, 50 pages

Titles Derived from Litigation Paul McNutt, Jr., 1999, 16 pages

Voluntary and Involuntary Liens James H. Cheatham, IV, 1999, 100 pages

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1998 Ad Valorem Taxes: Coming to Your Appraisal District Soon! G. Roland Love, 1998, 68 pages

Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections L. Wayne Scott, 1998, 4 pages

Escrow Issues Charles J. Jacobus, 1998, 26 pages

Grievances & Complaints Against Real Estate Attorneys James H. Cheatham, IV, Diane Dillard, Charles E. Fitch & Janis Reinken, 1998, 60 pages

Homeowner's Association Restrictions Paul McNutt, Jr., 1998, 8 pages

Insuring Estates Other Than Fee Simple Ginny H. Abiassi, 1998, 60 pages

Liens after the 1995 Legislature John F. Rothermel, III, 1998, 10 pages

Probate Richard Melamed, 1998, 54 pages

Public Title Law & History Robert Hughes Dedman, 1998, 22 pages

Pushing the Edge of the Envelope-When Competing for Business Becomes Asking for Trouble Stephen A. Hester, Jr., 1998, 34 pages

Recent Case Update David A. Weatherbie, 1998, 54 pages

Recent TREC and TAR Forms B. Blake Cox, 1998 pages, 82 pages

TDI Update Thomas A. Rutledge, 1998, 4 pages

Texas Home Equity Title Insurance Product Line Loan Origination Through Foreclosure G. Tommy Bastian & Steven G. Lawrence, 1998, 295 pages

Texas Title Insurance Policy Coverages Bruce D. Liesman, 1998, 68 pages

Title Insurance Claims Overview Roberta M. "Bobbye" Harris, 1998, 32 pages

What do You Need to Sell or Finance Property in Bankruptcy? Janice Carpi, 1998, 8 pages

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1997 Bankruptcy: Transactions in Chapter 11 G. Roland Love, 1997, 62 pages

Claims Procedures and Prevention Roberta M. "Bobbye" Harris, 1997, 20 pages

Dissecting the Mortgagee Policy David B. Lawrence, 1997, 12 pages

Easement Coverage Jerel J. Hill, 1997, 4 pages

Entities and Authority to Act Paul McNutt, Jr., 1997, 36 pages

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of title Insurance Escrow Officers G. Bickford Shaw, 1997, 24 pages

Express Insurance/P-11 Insuring Around Charles E. Fitch, 1997, 20 pages

Insuring Titles Arising Out of Ad Valorem Tax Sales Stan Keeton, 1997, 47 pages

Limitation Statutes and Adverse Possession John R. Cook, 1997, 10 pages

Material Truth in Lending Disclosures and The Right of Rescission in Residential Mortgage Loan Transactions J. Alton Alsup, 1997, 22 pages

Mediation Ethics L. Wayne Scott, 1997, 6 pages

Mobile Homes in Real Estate Transactions Steven G. Lawrence, 1997, 94 pages

New Construction: 1997 Legislative Changes Robert C. Bass, 1997, 56 pages

New Homestead Issues Charles J. Jacobus, 1997, 58 pages

New TREC Contracts David L. Fair, 1997, 14 pages

Recent Case Update B. Blake Cox, 1997, 30 pages

Regulatory/Legislative Issues James L. Gosdin, 1997, 268 pages

Special Problems and Ethical Considerations Facing Fee Attorneys Roland M. Chamberlin, Jr., 1997, 42 pages

The Mechanics of Closing - Execution of Documents David M. Parnell, 1997, 28 pages

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1996 Case Update David A. Weatherbie, 1996, 22 pages

Claims Procedures in Probate and Guardianship Hon. Polly Jackson Spencer, 1996, 80 pages

Common Law Liens Richard Melamed, 1996, 139 pages

Curing Title Defects James L. Gosdin, 1996, 332 pages

Duties of Escrow Agent/Conflicts of Interest James H. Cheatham, IV, 1996, 20 pages

Electronic Commerce and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Chris A. Peirson, 1996, 18 pages

Federal Claims Steven G. Lawrence, 1996, 60 pages

Homestead Issues Charles J. Jacobus, 1996, 38 pages

"Junk" Liens Bert V. Massey, II, 1996, 18 pages

Mechanic's Liens Eldon L. Youngblood, 1996, 36 pages

Mediation Update L. Wayne Scott, 1996, 14 pages

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Robert R. Wisner, 1996, 64 pages

Recent Cases Involving Ad Valorem Taxation Kenneth Wall, 1996, 18 pages

Section 1031 Exchanges Garry L. Carr & William H. Caudill, 1996, 78 pages

Subrogation Charles E. Fitch, 1996, 22 pages

Surveying Update John F. Rothermel, III, 1996, 6 pages

Title Insurance: Claims Procedures and Prevention Walter S. Fortney, 1996, 42 pages

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1995 Agreements To Mediate and/or Arbitrate L. Wayne Scott, 1995, 8 pages

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest in Multiple Party Transactions Bert V. Massey, II, 1995, 32 pages

Bankruptcy Update: The Bankruptcy Reform Act - One Year after Passage G. Roland Love, 1995, 62 pages

Claims Handling and Procedural Rules and Regulations Roberta M. "Bobbye" Harris, 1995, 18 pages

Collection of Homeowners', Townhome Owners' and Condominium Owners' Association Maintenance Assessments in Texas - A Practical Perspective Christopher J. Weber, 1995, 22 pages

Commercial Contracts - Drafting Considerations Philip D. Weller, 1995, 64 pages

Community Property Survivorship Agreements: Benefit or Bust? Michael A. Baucum, 1995, 24 pages

Creditor's Rights: A Practical Review of Creditor's Rights Issues Ginny H. Abiassi, 1995, 16 pages

Federal and State Tax Liens Affecting Real Property Steven G. Lawrence, 1995, 56 pages

Guardianship Proceedings and Alternatives Hon. Sandee Bryan Marion, 1995, 68 pages

How to Create A Valid Texas Mechanic's Lien Eldon L. Youngblood, 1995, 44 pages

Insured Closing William Z. Fairbanks, 1995, 56 pages

Leasehold Endorsements Richard Melamed, 1995, 18 pages

Limited Liability Companies and Texas Title Insurance George W. Coleman, 1995, 12 pages

Mechanic's Lien Affidavits - "All Bills Paid" Affidavits and Who Pays When the Music Stops? James H. Cheatham, IV, 1995, 24 pages

Modification Endorsements: When They are Available and What is Covered Paul McNutt, Jr., 1995, 7 pages

Mortgagee Title Policy Coverages Susan B. Strickland, 1995, 24 pages

Non-Traditional Probate Procedures: When the Mortgagor is Deceased G. Tommy Bastian, 1995, 36 pages

Options for Payment on Construction Loan Policies R. Bruce Boyer, 1995, 6 pages

Owelty Liens After Proposition 4 John F. Rothermel, III, 1995, 16 pages

Payment for Services Rendered Under Procedural Rule P-22 Tom Giesenschlag, 1995, 10 pages


Regulatory and Legislative Update G. Bickford Shaw, 1995, 46 pages

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RESPA Update Timothy J. Redding, 1995, 6 pages

Texas Title Examination Standards James L. Gosdin, 1995, 40 pages

Texas Tort Reform and Texas Title Insurance Update E. Ashley Smith, 1995, 4 pages

TREC Contracts Update David L. Fair, 1995, 56 pages

Unmarketable Title Exclusion: What Does it Mean? What Things are Excluded? Charles E. Fitch, 1995, 28 pages

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1994 1099 Reporting: Who, What, Where, When & How Janet S. Minke, 1994, 34 pages

Abstracting: What It Is and Isn't Bert V. Massey, II, 1994, 21 pages

Bad Faith in Contracts/DTPA/Homeowner's Disclosure Form James H. Cheatham, IV, 1994, 92 pages

Bad Faith: What Is It and What's It Going to Cost Stephen A. Grimmer, 1994, 24 pages

Churches and Other Associations: Conveyancing and Borrowing Transactions Involving Churches and Other Associations Michael A. Baucum, 1994, 72 pages

Commitments: Reading and Objecting Steven G. Lawrence & James M. Summers, 1994, 38 pages

Conflicts of Interest D. Diane Dillard, 1994, 22 pages

Current Issues: 1994 Title Insurance Hearings - Texas Department of Insurance G. Bickford Shaw, 1994, 70 pages

Endorsements: What's Allowable, What's Not Ginny H. Abiassi, 1994, 124 pages

Examining Title: A Practical Approach Dean C. Myane, 1994, 6 pages

Fraud in the Title Business C.E. (Kim) Seal, II, 1994, 22 pages

Homestead Case Update Aloysius L. Leopold, 1994, 22 pages

Instruction Letters/Escrow Agreements Alberto R. Gonzales, 1994, 49 pages

Judgment Liens: Removing as Exceptions Robert R. Bradshaw, 1994, 60 pages

Municipal Utility Districts: A Primer on the Rights, Duties, and Obligations of a M.U.D., as well as the Owners of Property and Residents Located in a M.U.D. Ruben R. Barrera, 1994, 74 pages


Owelties: Spreading the Lien Patricia Edgar, 1994, 34 pages

Policy Coverages: Owner, Mortgagee, Leasehold James L. Gosdin, 1994, 70 pages

Probate When the Mortgagor is Deceased G. Tommy Bastian, 1994, 40 pages


Surveys: How to Read and Make Proper Objections John F. Rothermel, III, 1994, 14 pages

Title Insurance Claims and Claims Handling--What to Expect Charles E. Fitch, 1994, 64 pages

Title Issues in Bankruptcy: What the Title Company Needs G. Roland Love, 1994, 48 pages

Why Title Insurance Philip D. Weller, 1994, 12 pages

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1993 Access Easements G. Bickford Shaw, 1993, 20 pages

After "War of the Roses:" Title Issues in Divorce Proceedings Patricia Edgar, 1993, 72 pages

Attorney Liability to Insurance Operations and Their Customers Michael A. Baucum, Jett L. Hanna & Joseph Parker, 1993, 22 pages

Bankruptcy Issues Affecting Real Estate Transactions Evelyn H. Biery, Laurie A. Wiess, 1993, 62 pages

Claims and Limitations on Title Insurance Coverage Charles E. Fitch, 1993, 58 pages

Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions: The Role of Restrictive Covenants Today Marc D. Markel & Sherri M. Hale, 1993, 26 pages

Forfeiture Statutes Affecting Title to Real Property Samual H. Bayless & C.J. Muller, 1993, 48 pages

Homestead Case Update Ginny H. Abiassi, 1993, 52 pages

Legislative Issues James L. Gosdin, Stephen A. Hester, Jr. & Timothy J. Redding, 1993, 72 pages

Negotiating Skills and Tools L. Wayne Scott, 1993, 6 pages

Notary and Recording Laws Scott Carlyon, 1993, 52 pages

Powers of Attorney Charles J. Jacobus, 1993, 34 pages

Practical Tips for Handling Foreclosure Files in Texas G. Tommy Bastian, 1993, 76 pages

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the New 1992 Regulation "X" Steven G. Lawrence, 1993, 112 pages


Residential Construction Loans John F. Rothermel, III, 1993, 6 pages

The Deceptive Trade Practices Act B. Blake Cox, 1993, 28 pages

The Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing James H. Cheatham, IV, 1993, 68 pages

When the Courthouse is Necessary: Steps to Clearing Title G. Roland Love, 1993, 44 pages

Why Title Insurance Philip D. Weller, 1993, 12 pages

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1992 Bankruptcy Factors in Real Estate Conveyancing Clinton L. Franklin, Daniel W. Nelson, Margie S. Venus, 1992, 74 pages

Chains of Title: Problems and Out-of-Court Remedies P. Larry Pascoe, 1992, 42 pages

DTPA: General Review and Focus on Applicability to Title Insurance James H. Cheatham, IV, 1992, 40 pages

Environmental Law Issues Related to Real Property Transactions and Secured Creditors: Environmental Update For Real Property Transactions David F. Barton, 1992, 18 pages

Escrow Agents: Duties in a Flip Transaction James H. Cheatham, IV & Walter S. Fortney, 1992, 20 pages

Ethical Issues and Considerations for Real Estate Practitioners: How to Avoid Being a Target Michael A. Baucum, 1992, 86 pages

Federal Legislation and Regulation James L. Gosdin, 1992, 42 pages

Foreclosure Problem Areas K. Gregory Erwin, 1992, 114 pages

Homestead Issues Charles J. Jacobus, 1992, 36 pages

Mediation, The Alternative to Binding Arbitration L. Wayne Scott, 1992, 12 pages

Mortgage Banking - Dealing with Lenders Chris A. Peirson, 1992, 138 pages

Probate Considerations in Transfers of Real Estate Patricia Edgar, 1992, 134 pages

Recent Case Update: Land Title, Title Insurance and Escrow Issues David A. Weatherbie, 1992, 94 pages

Selected Federal Issues Affecting Lien Priority Steven G. Lawrence, 1992, 101 pages

State Regulations and the Regulatory Process Timothy J. Redding, 1992, 94 pages

Title Insurance Claims and Coverage Charles E. Fitch, 1992, 56 pages

TREC One-Four Earnest Money Contracts and Addendum Paul F. Dickard, Jr., 1992, 36 pages

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1991 Access Coverage in Texas Title Insurance Timothy Redding, 1991, 10 pages

Alternate Dispute Resolution (Mediation) L. Wayne Scott, 1991, 5 pages

Bankruptcy Factors in Real Estate Conveyancing Daniel W. Nelson & Margie S. Venus, 1991, 82 pages

Conflicts of Interest C.E. (Kim) Seal, II, 1991, 117 pages

Conveyancing Charles J. Jacobus, 1991, 22 pages

Current Judicial Developments in Title Insurance Law Lee H. Lytton, 1991, 16 pages

Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure Barton R. Bentley, 1991, 32 pages

DTPA and the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing James H. Cheatham, IV, 1991, 54 pages

Environmental Issues for Land and Business Transactions Gerald J. Pels, , 1991, 54 pages

Failed Depository Institutions Edward D. Hellewell, 1991, 72 pages

Legislative Update Ginny H. Abiassi, 1991, 24 pages

Lien Priorities Glen M. White, 1991, 26 pages

Probate Considerations in Transfers of Real Estate Patricia Edgar, 1991, 133 pages

Refinancing the Homestead Lien Chris A. Peirson, 1991, 36 pages

The Chain of Title P. Larry Pascoe, 1991, 30 pages

Title Insurance Update James L. Gosdin, 1991, 143 pages

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Index 1

1031 exchanges ................................... 23, 25, 33

1099 reporting ................................................. 37

A

abstracting ....................................................... 37

access ......................................................... 11, 43

acknowledgements ......................................... 27

adverse possession .................................... 17, 31

affiliated businesses .................................. 15, 19

arbitration ........................................................ 15

as-is .................................................................... 7

associations ..................................................... 37

attorney liability ........................................ 29, 39

audit ................................................................... 1

authority to act .............................. 19, 25, 27, 31

B

bad faith .......................................................... 37

bankruptcy7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39,

41, 43

beaches .............................................................. 5

bona fide purchaser ........................................... 7

C

case update1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25,

27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43

chains of title ............................................. 41, 43

churches .......................................................... 37

claims1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 21, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41

closing1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 31, 35, 37, 41

commitment .................................... 5, 13, 23, 37

condemnation ................................................... 5

condominiums ................................................... 9

conflicts of interest . 13, 21, 25, 27, 33, 35, 37, 43

construction ................ 3, 9, 17, 19, 25, 31, 35, 39

contracts ......... 5, 9, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 36, 41

contracts for deed ..................................... 17, 23

conveyancing ......................... 1, 9, 11, 15, 21, 43

curing title defects ................... 13, 21, 25, 33, 39

D

discovery ............................................................ 3

divorce ..................................................... 5, 7, 39

dtpa ................................................ 37, 39, 41, 43

E

easements .............................. 1, 5, 13, 27, 31, 39

emergency economic stabilization act .............. 9

endorsements ........ 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 35, 37

entities ............................... 11, 13, 21, 25, 31, 35

environmental issues ................................. 41, 43

e-recording..................................... 13, 15, 23, 25

escrow .......... 1, 11, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 41

ethics1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 39, 41

examining title ....................................... 3, 36, 37

express insurance ...................................... 19, 31

F

fair dealing ....................................................... 39

farm and ranches ......................................... 3, 25

federal compliance ............ 1, 3, 5, 13, 15, 17, 19

fee attorneys ................................ 3, 7, 13, 15, 21

financial institution .......................... 9, 11, 41, 43

foreclosure5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 39, 41, 43

forfeiture .................................................... 23, 39

fraud ............................. 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 37

G

general land office ........................................... 29

good faith ......................................................... 39

guardianships ................................................... 35

H

home equity ......... 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 29

homeowners associations ............. 23, 27, 29, 35

homestead ............. 11, 27, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43

I

insured closing ........................................... 19, 35

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legislative issues3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27,

31, 35, 39, 41, 43

liens .................... 5, 13, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 41, 43

lis pendens ....................................................... 19

M

manufactured housing ............ 17, 19, 23, 25, 31

marital property .............................................. 15

mechanics liens ............................... 7, 31, 33, 35

mediation21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43

mers ................................................................. 21

mineral rights ...........................3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 27

mixed-use properties ........................................ 9

mortgages .......................................................... 1

municipal utility districts ................................. 37

N

notary & recording laws .................................. 39

O

owelty .................................................... 5, 35, 37

P

p-11 .................................................................. 31

p-22 .................................................................. 35

p-35 .................................................................. 31

p-53 ............................................................ 15, 17

plats ................................................................... 9

powers of attorney .................................... 19, 39

privacy ....................................................... 11, 23

probate ....... 1, 3, 5, 11, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 41, 43

procedural rule 11 ........................................... 31

procedural rule 22 ........................................... 35

procedural rule 35 ........................................... 31

procedural rule 53 ..................................... 15, 17

R

regulatory1, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 35,

37, 41

respa ................ 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 33, 36, 39

restrictions ........................................... 11, 29, 39

reverse mortgage ......................................... 5, 11

S

strips & gores ................................................... 17

subrogation ...................................................... 33

survey ................................... 1, 21, 23, 25, 33, 37

survivorship ...................................................... 35

T

taxation ................................ 9, 13, 21, 29, 31, 33

technology ........................................... 19, 25, 27

tila .................................................................... 31

title ................. 5, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 25, 29, 33, 39

title insurance1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27,

29, 31, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43

title objections ................................................... 7

trusts ................................................................ 15

truth-in-lending ................................................ 31

V

vacancies .......................................................... 17

W

water rights ........................................ 5, 9, 23, 25

wind rights ................................................... 9, 11