Friday, October 29, 2010

this still blows my mind....ROBO-GFEs...don't they get it yet?

"Several important new features in ClosingCorp’s SmartGFE service just went live in order to improve the GFE data process — including an automatic notification of changed circumstances"  source


ClosingCorp's SmartGFE is nothing more than a ROBO-GFE in my mind.  It's only a matter of time before the lack of human decision making is exposed yet again as a bad idea.  Culture of brainlessness..."

this still blows my mind....ROBO-GFEs...don't they get it yet?

"Several important new features in ClosingCorp’s SmartGFE service just went live in order to improve the GFE data process — including an automatic notification of changed circumstances"  source


ClosingCorp's SmartGFE is nothing more than a ROBO-GFE in my mind.  It's only a matter of time before the lack of human decision making is exposed yet again as a bad idea.  Culture of brainlessness..."

Well, that's an angle I hadn't consider. Hmmm.

"We are not an equity owner in any law firm," he said.

Read the article in Housing Wire.

Well, that's an angle I hadn't consider. Hmmm.

"We are not an equity owner in any law firm," he said.

Read the article in Housing Wire.

"standing in the wind" and "the wall is red"

I've probably talked about these two techniques before but just in case, let me explain.

What we call "standing in the wind" is the purposeful listening  to another person venting while remaining calm.  Our natural instinct is to get riled and defensive. It's not that the wind is bad.  The wind is.

Real estate is a large transaction that touches some of the most important moments of life and

"standing in the wind" and "the wall is red"

I've probably talked about these two techniques before but just in case, let me explain.

What we call "standing in the wind" is the purposeful listening  to another person venting while remaining calm.  Our natural instinct is to get riled and defensive. It's not that the wind is bad.  The wind is.

Real estate is a large transaction that touches some of the most important moments of life and

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

My heavens to Murgatroyd, we're busy.

Me thinks consumers have finally discovered that interest rates are LOW LOW LOW and those that aren't buying are refinancing. 

Oh, and BTW - lenders are lending!  ;)

My heavens to Murgatroyd, we're busy.

Me thinks consumers have finally discovered that interest rates are LOW LOW LOW and those that aren't buying are refinancing. 

Oh, and BTW - lenders are lending!  ;)

Monday, October 25, 2010

Why do you need Auto Insurance

Why do you need Auto InsuranceInsurance is not any different from other product or services. When you are looking for a new TV set, you will probably check a couple of stores before purchasing in order to learn where's the best price and buy it there. When trying to repair a leaking roof you will ask a number of specialists about their rates before selecting the one to do the job. With auto insurance is the same story. Only that you don't go to stores or ask providers, but compare your future auto insurance quotes by using quotes.

Auto insurance quote sites have flooded the Internet, offering users virtually all types of auto insurance solutions from different providers. And while this may be a bit annoying at first, when it comes to paying your insurance premiums, you will probably wish you had a better and cheaper policy. That's exactly what auto insurance quotes are for. Whether looking for a new policy or trying to switch providers, online car insurance quotes give users the most effective way of comparing rates and companies, without the need to leave homes, or even call providers.

So the next time you come across auto insurance quotes, take your time to use them to your advantage. Try getting as many quotes from different providers as you can, because you will have a wider range of options to consider. And that's the best way you can find cheap auto insurance these days. There's no obligation to buy and most auto insurance quote services are free of charge. So take a couple of minutes, analyze your local market and apply with a company you think has the most interesting offer. Only this way you can get a really good policy that will let you save some money while having the right amount of coverage for your car. Yes, it's really that simple and auto insurance quotes are what you need in the first place.

Quotes are similar to price tags you seen in the supper market. The only difference however is that insurance services don't come with fixed prices. There is a wide range of factors that will influence a person's insurance premiums, so each applicant is analyzed individually and given a price estimation based on his particular situation. That's a quote. So every time you fill out a quote form you send your data to the insurance company, where it's analyzed and given a rate according to how much of a risk you are for the insurance provider.

Monday, October 18, 2010

I really do not understand this need to make transactions brainless. Do you?

The robo-signers that have blown a hole into the foreclosure process are evidence of this never ending quest for the holy grail of brainlessness.  WHY  WHY  WHY WHY is the mortgage and title insurance business so darned interested in getting rid of competent human beings?

I just got a call from a nice lady at Closing.com.  They call every so often to ask if my fees are accurate and I always say

I really do not understand this need to make transactions brainless. Do you?

The robo-signers that have blown a hole into the foreclosure process are evidence of this never ending quest for the holy grail of brainlessness.  WHY  WHY  WHY WHY is the mortgage and title insurance business so darned interested in getting rid of competent human beings?

I just got a call from a nice lady at Closing.com.  They call every so often to ask if my fees are accurate and I always say

How to find Cheap Auto Insurance

How to find Cheap Auto InsuranceMany people choose to kick auto insurance altogether, being tired of spending money on things they think they don't need. Of course, not having any accidents on the road can make you believe that you are paying your money in vain. However, no one is safe against traffic accidents, and even the most careful drivers can end up in a serious car crash. That's when you need auto insurance, and not having any means that you will have to pay on your own. Remember about repair and insurance costs? Yes, tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars will have to be paid and it's your pocket you will have to pull out the money from. Thats' why regardless of how good of a driver you think you are, having auto insurance coverage is a must.

Auto insurance rates are on the rise, despite the fact that gas prices have climbed down from their peaks. It's not the price you pay for gas that influences auto insurance rates, but repair and medical costs in the US. And as some of you have already noticed these factors seem to become more and more expensive with each year passing. Auto insurance companies are required to cope with these tendencies in order to keep their profit at the desired level, and it's the customer who pays the difference.

Still, it doesn't necessarily mean that you have to overpay for auto insurance. There are ways you can save some money on auto insurance and here are some of the most effective you have to know about when shopping for a new policy or changing providers:

Drop unnecessary coverage

You policy may contain different coverage types that you simply don't need. This especially applies to those who have purchased their cars through a loan. Lending companies prefer adding more insurance coverage to their requirements, making your insurance policy more costly. Sit down to analyze your policy with an insurance agent and exclude the types of coverage you don't need if they are not required by state laws or contracts.

Take advantage of discounts

Insurance companies aren't very enthusiastic about telling everyone they have discounts, but it never hurts to ask, right? If you are a good driver with a defensive driving course behind your back you may opt for a special discount. Low yearly mileage? Most companies will give you lower rates if your mileage is below 10,000 miles per year. Good students can opt for discounts too, if their average is B and above. Ask your insurance agent or broker about discounts with your provider and make sure to opt for any you can.

Raise your deductible

Deductibles are the amount of money you pay on your own before the policy takes force. The higher is the amount the lower will be your premium. Most policy carry default deductibles of 250$, and by raising them up to 500$ you will gain a 10-15% drop in your premiums. Increase them to 1000$ and you will drop your rates by about 25%. However, make sure you will have the money if an accident takes place.


Thursday, October 7, 2010

mortgage broker advertises interest rates tied to affiliated title insurance

A friend showed me the mortgage rate section of the Tribune Review last weekend and pointed to a mortgage company listing that had asterisks next to a few interest rates.  These asterisks pointed to a note that the rates were only available if the transaction was a purchase and the borrower used a particular title provider.

Clearly the mortgage broker sought to avoid Pennsylvania's discounted

mortgage broker advertises interest rates tied to affiliated title insurance

A friend showed me the mortgage rate section of the Tribune Review last weekend and pointed to a mortgage company listing that had asterisks next to a few interest rates.  These asterisks pointed to a note that the rates were only available if the transaction was a purchase and the borrower used a particular title provider.

Clearly the mortgage broker sought to avoid Pennsylvania's discounted

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Hey, readers. Hello!

Hope you like the new look of Title Insurance Talk.  This is the first visual overhaul since 2006.  I've been wanting to update the picture for some time but the right shot just hadn't surfaced, then my friend Marianne sent my this photo of us playing at the local farmer's market.  I LOVE that she caught my TCS minicooper in the shot, SOOOOO, here we are.  ;)

Marianne McAuliffe plays Native

Hey, readers. Hello!

Hope you like the new look of Title Insurance Talk.  This is the first visual overhaul since 2006.  I've been wanting to update the picture for some time but the right shot just hadn't surfaced, then my friend Marianne sent my this photo of us playing at the local farmer's market.  I LOVE that she caught my TCS minicooper in the shot, SOOOOO, here we are.  ;)

Marianne McAuliffe plays Native

Fidelity scales up outsourcing to India

CHENNAI: Spotting an opportunity to cut its costs by around 30 per cent with increased productivity, US-based insurer Fidelity National Title Group Inc has decided to scale up its business process outsourcing (BPO) and software development activities in India.

The company had set up its captive BPO company Fidelity

Fidelity scales up outsourcing to India

CHENNAI: Spotting an opportunity to cut its costs by around 30 per cent with increased productivity, US-based insurer Fidelity National Title Group Inc has decided to scale up its business process outsourcing (BPO) and software development activities in India.

The company had set up its captive BPO company Fidelity

Monday, October 4, 2010

if you bought a foreclosed home and are concerned about recent news

“If a new homeowner’s title is challenged because of a faulty foreclosure, the title insurer may have an obligation to defend the challenge,” said Kurt Pfotenhauer, chief executive officer of ALTA. “However, it is unlikely that a court will take property from an innocent current homeowner and return it to a previous homeowner who failed to make payments on the

if you bought a foreclosed home and are concerned about recent news

“If a new homeowner’s title is challenged because of a faulty foreclosure, the title insurer may have an obligation to defend the challenge,” said Kurt Pfotenhauer, chief executive officer of ALTA. “However, it is unlikely that a court will take property from an innocent current homeowner and return it to a previous homeowner who failed to make payments on the