June 2020
- 2020 Virtual Conference: Inspiring Keynoters, Important Industry Updates, and Continuing Education Focused on Today's Challenges Head the Billing
- How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes
- Data Point: 2019 Mortgage Market Activity and Trends
- Westcor Promotes Angela Fling to Texas Region Manager
- A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
- On-Demand Webinars
Inspiring Keynoters, Important Industry Updates, and Continuing Education Focused on Today's Challenges Head the Billing
The pandemic continues to impact our personal lives and the real estate marketplace in new ways every day. That's why we remain committed to bringing everyone together for our
2020 Virtual Annual Conference and Business Meeting July 13-16.
TLTA's first-ever, one-of-a-kind virtual conference pairs positive messages from keynoters who specialize in navigating tough times with important industry updates and timely education, along with valuable opportunities to connect with your industry peers face-to-face. Join us as we share lessons learned this year, gather best practices developed under coronavirus public health protocols, earn CE hours, meet the vendors who specialize in the tools you need to succeed, and more.
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
HEROES ARE ALWAYS ESSENTIAL –Being your best when it matters the most!
In this virtual adaptation of his renowned “The Hero Effect®” keynote, Kevin Brown shares ideas, strategies and principles that will inspire and equip you to show up every day and make a positive difference in the lives of the people you serve and serve with. Discover how everyday heroes show up and do essential work in exceptional ways using the extraordinary gifts they already possess.
The Power of Purpose in Business and in Life
Roy Spence is the visionary co-founder and Chairman of GSD&M, a leading marketing communications and advertising company. He’s also co-founder and CEO of The Purpose Institute, a consulting firm that helps people and organizations discover and live their purpose. Roy co-authored the bestselling book, “It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For: Why Every Extraordinary Business is Driven by Purpose.” Join us as Roy shares his inspirational ideas, thoughts and lessons learned on how ‘purpose’ can be both an anchor in troubled times and our north star when the skies clear.
Rare Networking Opportunities, CE Hours, and Best Practices for Managing Our Challenging Marketplace
When you register now, you'll secure your place for all of this and more:
- Hot topics that matter to you now, including the state of our industry in Texas and nationally, an economic forecast from a Texas real estate expert, COVID-related closing issues, managing in uncertain times, a Texas legislative forecast and more
- 5 hours of continuing education credit
- Rare opportunity to network face-to-face in our conference lobby with full video and audio connections, quiet corners where you can have one-on-one conversations, and a large gathering space where you can find the professionals and peers you want to connect with. Check out who’s already registered!
- Strategically scheduled to make is easy to fit into your workday schedule, plus sessions recorded if you need to watch later
- Robust vendor marketplace where you can connect with the pros selling the products and services you need, including digital closings tools and more
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes
Harvard Business Review | June 24, 2020
The Covid-19 crisis and its fallout — including recession, layoffs, and uneven economic pain — as well as recent protests over police brutality and demands for racial justice have presented many of us with challenges that we’ve not encountered before. The high-stakes and unfamiliar nature of these situations have left many people feeling fearful of missteps. No one can reduce mistakes to zero, but you can learn to harness your drive to prevent them and channel it into better decision making. Use these tips to become a more effective worrier:
- Don’t be afraid or ashamed of your fear
- Use emotional agility skills
- Focus on your processes
- Broaden your thinking
- Recognize the value of leisure
- Detach from judgment-clouding noise
Read More »
Data Point: 2019 Mortgage Market Activity and Trends
CFPB | June 24, 2020
This is the third in an annual series of Bureau Data Point articles from CFPB describing mortgage market activity over time based on data reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). It summarizes the historical data points in the 2019 HMDA data, as well as recent trends in mortgage and housing markets.
Read the Full Report »
Download the Tables »
Westcor Promotes Angela Fling to Texas Region Manager
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. has promoted Angela Fling to Texas Region manager. Fling will be responsible for increasing market share and brand presence in the five states that make up the Texas region, which include Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas.
Fling is chair of
TLTA's School Committee , and she serves as a TLTA Local Legislative Liaison –a group of industry volunteers who help us maintain healthy lines of communication with the Texas legislators who oversee our regulated industry.
Read the Press Release »
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Agent Members
VIP Title Company, LLC
Contact: Denise Smith
3619 Paesanos Pkwy., Ste. 104
San Antonio, TX 78231
210.495.0396
[email protected]
www.viptitleco.com
Instar Title
Contact: Scott Crader
175 S. Kimball Ave., Ste. 100
Southlake, TX 76092
817.415.1970
[email protected]
www.instartitle.com
Amarillo Title, LLC,
Dba Lighthouse Title Co.
Contact: Sarah Blackburn
7619 Hillside Rd., Ste. 300
Amarillo, TX 79119
806.337.0126
www.lighthousetitleco.com
Assured Title Company LLC
Contact: Jeff Callens
4015 Old Noonday Rd.
Tyler, TX 75701
903.258.3272
[email protected]
Associate Members
AccuTitle
Contact: Deb Grace
1518 Long Beach Blvd.
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
877.354.1170
[email protected]
www.accutitle.com
SPI Advisory
Contact: Steven Brown
8226 Douglas Ave., Ste. 455
Dallas, TX 75225
972.982.7951
[email protected]
www.spiadvisory.com
Ørsted Onshore, North America LLC
Contact: Paula Ostroot
812 San Antonio St., Ste. 500
Austin, TX 78701
512.767.7460
[email protected]
In addition to the live webinars listed below, you have access to our library of
more than 80 On-Demand webinars and videos covering the title industry topics you need to earn continuing education credits and stay ahead of the curve on the latest industry trends!