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We regret to inform CLTA members that Dante Sergent, an icon in the title industry, passed away after a brief illness on January 28, 2022. Like other old-school title folks, Dante was a friend and mentor to many in the title industry. ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595736/In-Memory-of-Dante-Sergent---CLTA-President-201415.htm to view the full article online. The CLTA is looking forward to you joining your fellow colleagues at CLTA's 115th Annual Convention, April 3-5, 2022 at the stunning Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA. You do not want to miss this in-person event! ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/page/Information to view the full article online. The CLTA Settlement Committee is proud to announce publication of the CLTA Escrow Manual, now available on the CLTA website under the “Resources” tab....
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/593907/CLTA-Publishes-Escrow-Manual.htm to view the full article online. CLTA is pleased to release its newest CLTA Titlecast, “New Laws 2021,” CLTA's annual new laws update. CLTA Titlecast episodes are on-demand educational ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595680/CLTA-Titlecast---Episode-16-Available-Now.htm to view the full article online. CLTA is pleased to release its newest CLTA Titlecast, "Settled In: Meet CLTA's Settlement Committee" and hear the Committee discuss several topics related to escrow...
Visit https://www.clta.org/general/custom.asp?page=Episode17_SettledIn to view the full article online. SACRAMENTO REPORT
CEQA Bill Addressing Disadvantaged Communities Moves Forward; Remote Online Notarization Bill Passes Assembly to Allow for Continuing Discussion
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595647/Legislation-Stays-Alive-After-Passing-Assembly.htm to view the full article online. Assembly Bill 1837 (Bonta) would revise the process for bidding by a prospective owner-occupant to extend the process until January 1, 2031. The definition of ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595650/New-Foreclosure-Bill-Introduced.htm to view the full article online. On Wednesday, Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 114 (Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) to require employers to provide employees with up to two weeks of supplemental paid sick for ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595651/Governor-Signs-Bill-Extending-Covid-19-Sick-Leave-Benefits.htm to view the full article online. Single-Payer Healthcare; Expanded Paid Sick Days; Publishing Salary and Benefit Information; Restricting Ellis Act Protections for Property Owners
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595644/Legislation-Fails-to-Pass-After-Facing-Strong-Opposition-and-Legislative-Deadline.htm to view the full article online. INDUSTRY NEWS
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an initiative to collect information on alleged junk fees that will help shape the agency’s rulemaking, guidance and enforcement ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595655/CFPB-Launches-Initiative-Targeting-Junk-Fees-Mentions-Title.htm to view the full article online. Doma announced that Scott Callender has joined the local leadership team as Regional Managing Director, where he is responsible for managing all associates ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595659/DOMA-Holdings-Appoints-Regional-Managing-Director-for-California.htm to view the full article online. First American Financial announced that Kenneth D. DeGiorgio, who most recently served as the company’s president, has been appointed chief executive officer ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595661/First-American-Announces-Leadership-Changes.htm to view the full article online. National home prices increased 18.5% year over year in December 2021, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI®) Report. The December 2021 HPI gain ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595662/CoreLogic-Home-Price-Index-Posts-Record-Growth-in-2021.htm to view the full article online. MBA Reports Mortgage Applications Decrease from the Prior Week - Refinances Way Down from a Year Ago
Mortgage applications decreased 8.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595663/MBA-Reports-Mortgage-Applications-Decrease-from-the-Prior-Week---Refinances-Way-Down-from-a-Year-Ago.htm to view the full article online. Redfin reported that the four-week period ending January 23 was unprecedented for home sales. According to Redfin, 45% of homes are finding a buy within two weeks on the market and ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595652/Redfin-Reports-Unprecedented-January-for-Home-Sales.htm to view the full article online. Last Thursday, Freddie Mac released the results of its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.69%. ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595664/Mortgage-Rates-Rise-and-Expected-to-Continue-Rising.htm to view the full article online. According to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors®, out of 183 measured markets, 67% of the metros reached double-digit price ...
Visit https://www.clta.org/news/595657/NAR-Report-Continuing-Home-Price-Increases---CA-Has-5-of-the-Top-10-Most-Expensive.htm to view the full article online. |