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White House Touts Title Insurance Waiver Program as Promise of SavingsBut Program Doesn't Help First-Time Homebuyers or Low-Income Households, says American Land Title Association

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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In reality, the pilot only covers refinancings – which would exclusively benefit existing high-income homeowners and would not affect first-time homebuyers at all.

Key Points: 
  • In reality, the pilot only covers refinancings – which would exclusively benefit existing high-income homeowners and would not affect first-time homebuyers at all.
  • Ninety percent of title companies are small businesses, many of them women-owned, and these businesses operate in every county in the country.
  • The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is committed to working with policymakers to thoughtfully address housing affordability and opportunity while also protecting consumers and their most important investments.
  • To read ALTA's previous statement on the White House announcement of the waiver pilot program click here: ALTA Says White House Attack on Title Insurance Offers False Promise of Savings
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New Indiana Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • We must ensure that there are no unreasonable restraints on a homebuyer's future ability to sell or refinance their property due to unwarranted transactional costs."
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."

Small Business-Dominated Title Industry Generates $30 Billion Annually to U.S. GDP, New Study Finds

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The title insurance and settlement services industry directly generated $30 billion of GDP in the United States economy and 155,000 jobs in 2022, according to a new report released today by the American Land Title Association, the national trade association of the land title and settlement services industry. Conducted by Ernst & Young's Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) team, the report measures both the direct and broader U.S. economic impact of the title industry, 90 percent of which are small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Conducted by Ernst & Young's Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) team, the report measures both the direct and broader U.S. economic impact of the title industry, 90 percent of which are small businesses.
  • "Despite economic challenges in 2022, the industry continued to deliver jobs, support small businesses, provide critical funding for community priorities and, importantly, protect millions of Americans' property rights."
  • Additionally, 174,000 jobs, $11 billion in wages and benefits, and $20 billion in GDP were supported by related consumer spending.
  • The new report also identifies the states most directly impacted by the title and settlement services industry.

New Virginia Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."
  • "Homeowners in Virginia will now be better protected from misleading and predatory real estate practices," said AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau.

Cambridge Innovation Institute Announces the Acquisition of the ALTA Metallurgical Conference of Australia

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Innovation Institute (CII) announces the acquisition of the Australia-based ALTA Metallurgical Conference. For 28 years, ALTA has been a globally recognized conference and a leading platform for innovation in process development, plant design, and operation in the mining and metallurgical processing industries. The conference founders, Alan and Joan Taylor, will continue to work with CII to build on the success of the meeting. The upcoming 2024 ALTA focuses on the key topics of Nickel-Cobalt-Copper and Lithium - Battery Technology – Rare Earths. Previous ALTAs have included Uranium, Gold-PM, and In Situ Recovery Conferences. ALTA will be joining CII's Cambridge Enertech Division.

Key Points: 
  • Cambridge Innovation Institute Ventures Down Under, Acquires Key Australian Metallurgical Asset for Cambridge Enertech Expansion
    NEEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Innovation Institute (CII) announces the acquisition of the Australia-based ALTA Metallurgical Conference.
  • For 28 years, ALTA has been a globally recognized conference and a leading platform for innovation in process development, plant design, and operation in the mining and metallurgical processing industries.
  • The conference founders, Alan and Joan Taylor, will continue to work with CII to build on the success of the meeting.
  • Alan Taylor, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ALTA Metallurgical Services is "delighted the unique 28-year ALTA legacy will be continued by CII's Cambridge Enertech division who share our focus on technology and innovation.

ALTA, AARP, SLTA Applaud Georgia AG on Consumer Exploitation Lawsuit

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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This practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.

Key Points: 
  • This practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • Attorney General Carr is the ninth attorney general to sue MV Realty over its "Homeowner Benefit Program."
  • Georgia is demonstrating to the country that it is possible to be a top state for conducting business while simultaneously protecting consumers.

The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention to Take Place September 24-26, 2024 in Ottawa

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Calgary, ALTA, Canada, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA: (January 22, 2024) The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation  Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events is launching its inaugural event September 24-26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa,  Ontario.

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  • Calgary, ALTA, Canada, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA: (January 22, 2024) The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation  Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events is launching its inaugural event September 24-26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa,  Ontario.
  • The mission is to connect key stakeholders, private sector, government and Indigenous communities  together to discuss national-level risk assessment, emergency management plans, response plans to manage  disasters, climate adaptation strategies, and innovation and technology in emergency preparedness.
  • The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention is anticipated to  welcome over 6,000 attendees and will include an exhibition floor with over 250 exhibitors, a strategic  conference, technical conference and 1,500 conference delegates.
  • For more  information on the Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention, please  visit emergencyexpo.com.

AMN Healthcare Language Services Partners with ALTA to Offer Unparalleled Language Proficiency Testing, Interpretation Services for the Healthcare Industry

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMN Healthcare Language Services, the leading provider of language interpretation services for the healthcare industry, announced today its partnership with ALTA Language Services, a language and cultural solutions company that provides translation, medical interpreter training and language testing services.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMN Healthcare Language Services, the leading provider of language interpretation services for the healthcare industry, announced today its partnership with ALTA Language Services, a language and cultural solutions company that provides translation, medical interpreter training and language testing services.
  • The partnership bolsters AMN Language Service's diverse portfolio of products, simplifying the language procurement process for customers by providing the convenience of streamlined invoicing and a one-stop-shop for language services, including translation, video, audio, in-person interpretation, and now language proficiency testing.
  • This enhances the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for diverse patient populations,” said ALTA CEO, Rob Jones.
  • “We are excited to partner with AMN Healthcare Language Services to provide better patient care and to make sure that all patients get access to quality and equitable healthcare services.”
    For more information about AMN Language Services and the new language proficiency testing solutions, visit www.amnhealthcare.com/technology/virtual-care/language-services .

Watcon Joins Top ENR Firm Verdantas, Strengthening its Civil Engineering Services

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in sustainable engineering and environmental services, is excited to announce its strategic acquisition of Watcon Consulting Engineers (Watcon), a highly respected company known for its outstanding civil engineering related services across the central Ohio region.

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  • Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in sustainable engineering and environmental services, is excited to announce its strategic acquisition of Watcon Consulting Engineers (Watcon), a highly respected company known for its outstanding civil engineering related services across the central Ohio region.
  • Watcon's expertise spans water/sanitary/storm systems, street/roadway design, site evaluation, land planning, and a comprehensive suite of surveying services, including topographic, boundary, ALTA, and construction staking.
  • Ashley Chang, Vice President at RTC Partners, remarked, "The inclusion of Watcon brings a wealth of additional experienced leadership and resources into Ohio, positioning Verdantas to continue its growth in that market."
  • The union of Verdantas and Watcon represents a stride forward for both companies and underscores our shared commitment to excellence and delivering unmatched services to our local clients while Verdantas continues to expand its national footprint.

Closesimple Releases First Issue of the Growth & Scale Report for the Title & Escrow Industry

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Noticing the Delta magazine in the seatback in front of him, the idea of the Growth and Scale Report sparked.

Key Points: 
  • Noticing the Delta magazine in the seatback in front of him, the idea of the Growth and Scale Report sparked.
  • The Growth and Scale Report aims to share their tales, hoping to inspire others in more ways than they already have.
  • The Growth and Scale Report is tailored for title and escrow professionals looking for inspiration.
  • However, anyone, regardless of industry, encountering the Growth & Scale Report, can apply its principles to elevate their unique roles or businesses.