Tag Archives: pay to play

Hallmark Abstract Service Develops New Business Relationships The Old Fashioned Way…We Earn Them!

There are a variety of ways to earn the trust and ultimately the business of your prospects! At Hallmark Abstract Service we know only one…To Earn It! For those of you who are too young to remember a 1979 commercial from the brokerage firm, Smith Barney, the short video below is a reminder of the famous tagline that […]

Dean Skelos Allegations And The Title Insurance Industry In New York!

A real-life example of why the New York State Department of Financial Services has stepped-in to oversee the title insurance industry in New York State! The case involving NYS Senate majority leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam alleging pay-to-play in real estate transactions, also serves as an example of why Governor Cuomo last week announced “Anti-inducement” regulations and […]

Title Insurance And Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Regulatory Changes: An Industry’s Response!

An Industry’s Response To The Press Release Issued By New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo! Immediately following the release of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s press release concerning proposed new regulations for the title insurance industry, the two trade associations representing industry participants issued the following statements. From the New York State Land Title […]