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Cover Story: Cara Detring
Takes the Helm at ALTA®
by Ellen Schweppe
Cara Detring, ALTA®'s first woman president, takes over at a critical time for
the industry as consolidation and technology change the way title companies do
business. Get to know Cara and her plans for ALTA® for the coming year.
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Running Your Business Preparing for Sexual
Harassment Claims
by Hunter Lott
This subject has received a lot of press lately, and title companies need to
be prepared to avoid lawsuits. Will your company pass the Sex Audit? |
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| Technology
Corner Translating the Real Estate Process to the Internet
by David T. Pietsch, Jr.
For real estate professionals, the implications of the Internet are
immediate. Learn how one company created an Internet strategy and
electronic transaction platform to help customers remain ahead of the
curve.
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| | Inside
the Industry
Making Strategic Alliances Work
by Michael Hick
Business partnerships are a lot like marriages - their success or failure
has to do with a series of rules and principles. Is your alliance set for
failure or prepared for success? Learn the seven rules for successful
alliances.
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| Issue
Focus
Mark-ups, Splits, Unearned Fees: How Far Does RESPA 8(b) Extend?
by Sheldon Hochberg
There are many questions surrounding what is included in RESPA Section
8. The author explains what the statute and HUD say on the issue and
how the courts have interpreted and applied Section 8 in various
contexts.
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