I struggle, I believe the world is flat. With computerization, the world has become one. I know that we can and are significantly cutting the cost of posting title plants outside of the US. I know that with a solid education system for title plant personnel, outsourcing of title plants to other countries can produce [...]
A serious discussion needs to take place as to the future of the industry. But what about today? What do we do?
I was in a smaller population county in Nebraska yesterday (2-20-08). County seat, Wilber, population 287. I was in the Register of Deeds office. It was a welcome step back in time. There [...]
A lady died this past January, and Citibank has billed her for February and March for the annual service charges on her credit card. They then added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00, now somewhere around $60.00. A family member placed a call to Citibank. Here is the [...]
We all know about not saying anything on your cell phone that you don’t want overheard, but, be careful how you list names in your cell phone contact list!
Susan changed the way she lists names on her cell phone after
her purse was stolen. Her purse contained her cell phone, Credit cards, checkbook, etc. Thirty [...]
Minnesotans believe they have more than their fair share of honesty and integrity. They seem to believe everyone is good and honest unless proven otherwise. They call themselves “Minnesota nice.” A transplant from the east coast once quipped “Ah yes, Minnesota… the land of the nice, being nice to the nice.” He didn’t believe it, [...]
I am certainly aware of what I consider not only unethical, but illegal kackbacks in the title industry going back well into the 1980’s. For example, giving real estate agents their commission check at the closing only if they close with the affiated title company for one. I mean, tell me, as a real estate [...]