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Progress in the Delaware County Recorder’s Office

Industry News May 10, 2010

“Good luck with that!” was the usual refrain when asking what could be done about the seemingly immovable Delaware County Recorder of Deeds. Nevertheless, with PLTA members rightfully complaining about a 4 month effective date and lengthy recording delays, the Title Issues and Public Records Committees, led by Charlene Ostroski and Frank McGovern, respectively, began [...]

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March Madness Is Upon Us!

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New RESPA Rule Creates Opportunities for the Underdog By Anne L. Anastasi, CLTP One of the greatest times of the year for a true sports fan is March.  The men’s college basketball championship culminates on a Monday night after a month of “win or go home” games often-pitting large programs against small, legitimate programs against, [...]

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PLTA Fights for Members – Now Needs Member Support

Industry News April 1, 2010

2010 has proven to be a great year of change for title agents and real estate industry professionals.  We have a new HUD-1 form, a new GFE form, and for those involved with the PLTA, we have a new budget. If you’ve attended any recent industry events you have heard that, for the first time [...]

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ALTA Sends Invoices to Forms Users

Industry News April 1, 2010

During the first three months of 2010, titlepersons who use the American Land Title Association’s policy forms were encouraged either to join ALTA or to pay a licensing fee.  Now, the bill has come due.  ALTA is mailing membership invoices to those users who have not yet paid the licensing fee. Chances are you have [...]

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Real Property Liens and Child Support Arrears

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The Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act signed into law in 1996 enacted legislation requiring states to have procedures in place for automatic liens that occur by operation of law against real and personal property when a noncustodial parent owes overdue child support.  Under Pennsylvania statutes, overdue arrearages become an automatic lien against [...]

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