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Industry Links



As your single source for commercial title services nationwide, we maintain meaningful digital resources to keep you in the "Know." Check out these links to stay current on news, events and changes in the industry.

American Land Title Association (ALTA)

The mission of ALTA is to improve the skills and knowledge of providers in the real property transaction, effectively advocate member concerns, and standardize products for industry use.

Appraisal Foundation

The Appraisal Foundation is the nation’s foremost authority on the valuation profession.

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network

CREW Network exists to transform the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally.

CoStar Group

The world leader in commercial real estate information.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's site includes a wide variety of info, best practices, and properties for sale from a number of public agencies.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Information and resources on benefits and services for veterans, service members and family members, such as health care, education, disability and records.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA protects human health and the environment.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Lead Hazard Info

Resources from the EPA on lead.

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae corporate, career, stockholder information, documents, forms, property listings, and reference data.

Fannie Mae - HomePath

Fannie Mae's site for home buyers and real estate professionals.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF)

FNF is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries.

Freddie Mac

A stockholder-owned corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of funds that mortgage lenders can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors.

General Land Office (GLO) Records

Database access to Federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States.

GlobeSt

GlobeSt.com is the commercial real estate news and property resource.

Hill Burton Health Care Facilities

Find information about institutions who have obligations under the Hill Burton Act

HUD Client Information Policy Systems

Free access to HUD's official repository of policies, procedures, announcements, and other materials.

HUD Client Information Policy Systems – Forms Resource

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) one-stop forms resource page.

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

The global trade association of retail real estate.

Mortgage Fraud Blog

News on mortgage fraud and real estate fraud.

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

North America’s most prestigious commercial real estate development corporation provides networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative representation.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the voice of the REIT industry.

National Flood Insurance Program

Updates on the NFIP Flood Response Office locations, adjuster training, declared counties, and other program information.

National Information Center of the Federal Reserve

Central repository about banks and other institutions for which the Federal Reserve has jurisdiction.

National Multi Housing Council (NMHC)

National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) is an association for leaders of the US apartment industry.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA's Mission is to describe and predict changes in the Earth's environment, and conserve and wisely manage the Nation's coastal and marine resources. NOAA's strategy consists of seven interrelated Strategic Goals for environmental assessment, prediction and stewardship.

National Society of Professional Surveyors

The voice of the professional surveying community in the United States and its territories.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The mission of the SEC is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation.

U.S. Census Bureau

National and local population statistics.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - Title Standards (PDF)

These standards are used when the U.S. acquires title to property, including those involving conveyances to the U.S. in trust for an Indian Tribe. Included is the requirement for the 1991 ALTA US policy.

U.S. Geographical Survey

USGS provides science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change.

Urban Land Institute

Urban Land Institute is the oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world.


Link Summary

  • ALTA
  • Appraisal Foundation
  • CREW Women
  • CoStar Group
  • HUD
  • Veteran's Administration
  • EPA
  • EPA - Lead
  • Fannie Mae
  • Fannie Mae - HomePath
  • Fidelity National Financial
  • Freddie Mac
  • GLO Records
  • GlobeSt
  • Hill Burton Health Care Facilities
  • HUD CLIPS
  • HUD CLIPS - Forms
  • ICSC
  • Mortgage Fraud Blog
  • NAIOP
  • NAREIT
  • National Flood Insurance Program
  • National Information Center of the Federal Reserve
  • National Multi Housing Council
  • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
  • National Society of Professional Surveyors
  • Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
  • Securities & Exchange Commission
  • U.S. Census Bureau
  • U.S. Department of Justice - Title Standards
  • U.S. Geographic Survey
  • Urban Land Institute

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VP, Underwriting Counsel



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