Let's Talk Title: RPAC - What Is It & Why Is It So Important For Realtors
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion and Ashley are joined by special guest Cathy Alley. Cathy is a realtor for the Cathy Alley Team, an Elected Official for Niceville City Council, Chair for the RPAC of ECAR, Director for ECAR for Florida Realtors, Director for the National Association of Realtors for Florida Realtors, 2016 Past President for ECAR, 2017 Graduate of Leadership Academy for Florida Realtors, and 2018 DVP for District 9 for Florida Realtors. They discuss
Let's Talk Title: New Corporate Transparency Act
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss a new federal law that comes into effect on January 1, 2024, called the Corporate Transparency Act. They share how this impacts LLCs used to buy real estate and much more! Listen now.
Emerald Coast Title Services Launches Third Annual Teacher Appreciation Initiative
Emerald Coast Title Services (ECTS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Third Annual Teacher Appreciation Nomination for School Supplies. The initiative aims to recognize and honor exceptional teachers who continue to make an impact on the lives of students and communities. The nomination process is open to anyone in the community, including parents, students, fellow educators, and community members who witness the exceptional work of an outstanding teacher. Nominators need to
Let's Talk Title: How Probate Could Impact Real Estate Transactions with Jane Kerrigan
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen have a special guest, Jane Kerrigan from Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, who specializes in Estate Planning and Probate Administration. They discuss probate, how it could impact your real estate transaction or closing, and much more! Listen now.
Let's Talk Title Podcast: Types of Tenancies
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss the different types of tenancies (the different ways you can take title to a property). They discuss the three types of tenancies and share the characteristics of each. Listen to the full episode to learn which tenancy is best for your situation!Listen now.
Let's Talk Title: Legal Update: Revised Condo Rider for Contracts
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen explain the revisions to the new condo building safety law that they discussed in our last episode. Since that episode, there has been an update to the condo rider form for both the CRSP and FAR/BAR contracts. Dion and Ashley share all you need to know about the updates! Listen now.
Let's Talk Title: How to Address Short Term Rentals in Real Estate Contracts
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss short term rentals and how you should address them in a contract for purchase of real estate. For many years, short term rentals were not addressed in the contract at all, but were recently added in November of 2021 in the rider of FAR/BAR. Dion and Ashley break down the components of the rider and share their expertise regarding how common issues should be handled.Listen now.
Let's Talk Title: New Condo Building Safety Law
If you are a condo owner or potential condo owner, Emerald Coast Title Services' latest Let's Talk Title Podcast episode is for YOU! Dion and Ashley break down Florida’s Senate Bill 4-D (the “Surfside Legislation” or Condo Building Safety Law) and discuss how it will affect the condo community.Listen now.
Let's Talk Title: Breaking Down Power of Attorney
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion and Ashley discuss powers of attorney and how they should and should not be used for real estate estate transactions. They cover the different types of powers of attorney, which is best for real estate purposes, and much more.Listen now.
Let's Talk Title Podcast: Vacant Land Fraud & How to Spot It
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss a current trend regarding vacant land fraud and what you can do to avoid it. Listen to the full episode to learn the different types of fraudulent activity, red flags to look out for, how you can be proactive in avoiding fraudulent contracts, and more. Listen now.
Let's Talk Title Podcast: The Top Five Closing Day Challenges
In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen talk about the top five closing day challenges and the things that you and their team can do to have a seamless closing.Listen here.
Let's Talk Title: What is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
In our latest episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss what title insurance is and why you would need it, because title insurance is very important! Listen here.
