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New York State Title Insurance Industry: ‘I’m Mad As Hell And I’m Not Going To Take It Anymore’!

Update January 16, 2018: ‘The New York State Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that will allow title companies to resume buying clients coffee, taking them out for lunch or treating them to a round of golf. Sponsored by Sen. James Seward of Oneonta, the bill — which now heads to the Assembly and Gov. […]

Real Estate: Going Up Or Going Down?

Summary: In the game of musical chairs no one wants to be the last one standing when the music stops! That said, at what point of the song is this real estate cycle at? Billy Joel: ‘Cause the good ole days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems!’ In the early […]

Title Insurance And Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Regulatory Changes: Our Thoughts!

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW REGULATIONS TO CRACK DOWN ON KICKBACKS AND IMPROPER EXPENSES IN THE TITLE INSURANCE INDUSTRY A sensational headline to describe a plan put forth by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to reduce the cost of title insurance that’s paid for by consumers! Title insurance, for those who may be unfamiliar, ensures […]

The Financial World According To Jamie Dimon Of JPMorgan Chase!

In one sentence this is how Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase sees our financial future… ‘There will be another crisis’! Does Jamie Dimon, often held out as one of the smartest minds in banking and the financial world in general, know something that the rest of us don’t know? Or, is the handwriting on the […]