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Title Now The Fund
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Title Now is a show about recent changes that are impacting the Real Estate industry in Florida. Check back often for the most up-to-date news and information. Send in suggestions on topics or speakers that you would find valuable, by emailing m.murphy@thefund.com.
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The Corporate Transparency Act: What’s It All About?
Have you been hearing about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and wondering what the heck it is all about? Small shell companies have long been used by money launderers and other criminal actors to hide the source of illegally obtained funds and to shield their identities. The CTA became effective January 1, 2024, allowing the IRS’ Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to collect information on beneficial owners of certain legal entities.
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Get Ready for the Expanded FinCEN GTO
Join Fund General Counsel Melissa Murphy and Regulatory Compliance Counsel Jay St. Lawrence for a discussion about FinCEN’s expanded Geographic Targeting Order that now includes Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties. If you do transactions in these counties, you must report beginning November 21, 2023.
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How the New Title Fraud Legislation Impacts You
New legislation to combat title fraud was enacted this year – HB 1419/Chapter 2023-238, Laws of Florida – and there are several provisions that directly affect real estate practitioners. You need to know about this new law!
Tune in to hear Melissa Murphy, Fund General Counsel, and Rep. Will Robinson (Fund Member and Florida legislator) discuss the various provisions of the new law. -
What's New with Mortgage Payoffs? A Conversation with Florida Rep. Tom Fabricio
Join Fund General Counsel Melissa Murphy and her guest Florida Rep. Tom Fabricio for a look into Florida's Legislation.
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GSEs & Alternative Title Products Update
Want a quick update on Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, Attorney Opinion Letters…and other things?
Customer Reviews
My "Go To" Title Resource!
If you are a real estate attorney in Florida, do yourself a favor and subscribe to this podcast now! In fact, even if you don't practice in Florida you'll still find these episodes packed with useful stuff. Melissa is not only a personable and charismatic host she is incredibly knowledgeable on the issues, and the guests are always relvent and infomative. Five Stars!!!
Great Podcast on Title issues
Very informative.