December 2021

  • Real Estate Podcast: Closing the Book on 2021
  • TDI Chief Deputy Commissioner Doug Slape Receives the NAIC Robert Dineen Award for Outstanding Service
  • Magnolia Title Names Leadership of New Houston Office
  • TLTA Welcomes New Director of Education, Meetings and Professional Development, Mandy Begley
  • In Memoriam: Sara Baldwin Adams
  • RamQuest Contributes to Christmas Cops Campaign
  • Save the Date: Upcoming Industry Education and Networking Opportunities
  • Upcoming Webinars

Real Estate Podcast: Closing the Book on 2021

Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center | Dec. 15, 2021
As we say goodbye to 2021, it’s a good time to look to the year ahead. What will Texas' economy and real estate markets look like in 2022? TRERC Research Economist Dr. Luis Torres shares his thoughts on the last podcast of the year.
 
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TDI Chief Deputy Commissioner Doug Slape Receives the NAIC Robert Dineen Award for Outstanding Service

Texas Department of Insurance | Dec. 14, 2021
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Chief Deputy Commissioner Doug Slape is a recipient of this year’s Robert Dineen Award, the highest honor for a state regulator bestowed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Slape was honored with the Robert Dineen Award for his outstanding service and contribution to the state regulation of insurance, and for exhibiting an attitude and performing activities that foster the advancement of the insurance regulatory profession.
 

TDI Chief Deputy Commissioner Doug Slape receives NAIC's highest honor
  
For more than 30 years, Doug Slape has built expertise across multiple areas of insurance regulation; shown leadership with a transparent, reasoned approach to developing solutions to complex issues; and provided national and global leadership to maintain states’ ability to effectively regulate insurance without federal preemption.

“We’re proud the NAIC has honored Doug for his many contributions to state insurance regulation,” said TDI Commissioner Cassie Brown. “His efforts have impacted the way state regulators and insurance companies conduct business throughout the U.S. and in other countries.”
 
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TLTA Editor's Note: Doug Slape has worked closely with TLTA on industry issues over the years, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.
  

Magnolia Title Names Leadership of New Houston Office

Bspoke Title Holdings | Dec. 3, 2021
Bspoke Title Holdings is pleased to announce the new Houston office has recruited an all-star team of industry veterans: Parker Witt, Julie Augustyn and Christina Sacco.
 
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TLTA Welcomes New Director of Education, Meetings and Professional Development, Mandy Begley

TLTA | Dec. 28, 2021
TLTA has hired a new Director of Education, Meetings and Professional Development, Mandy Begley, to replace Lynne Daves, who retired December 2021.

Mandy brings with her a wealth of professional / trade association experience. Prior to joining TLTA, Mandy served the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for 15 years. Before her time at TASB, Mandy worked for an association management firm.
 

TLTA's New Director of Education, Events and Professional Development, Mandy Begley
  
Mandy joined the TLTA team in early November 2021, and she had the opportunity to be on site for TLTA's Leadership Academy and Texas Land Title Institute.

"I've been so impressed by TLTA's members," Mandy said, "seeing them in action at Leadership Academy and Institute, where they were engaged, attentive, and eager to learn. And, I have to say thank you for the warm welcome I received from everyone I've met. I'm excited to be part of the community of title insurance professionals in Texas."
 

In Memoriam: Sara Baldwin Adams

Sara Baldwin Adams of Fort Davis passed away on November 28, 2021, in a San Antonio hospital following a brief illness. Sara was born in Alpine, Texas, on January 2, 1978, to Lynne and Larry Baldwin, and attended Fort Davis High School where she graduated in the Class of 1996. Sara went on to attend Sul Ross State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in geology. She was an escrow officer and partner in Big Bend Title Company, where she was frequently the first person to welcome new arrivals to this area.
 
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RamQuest Contributes to Christmas Cops Campaign

Throughout the year, police officers in Plano, Texas, come across families in need. During the holiday season, when the needs are even greater, these families are referred to the Christmas Cops non-profit organization. They turn to the community for help in giving those in need an extra boost and a brighter holiday. Over the past month, RamQuest and Pavaso employees purchased a variety of items from these families’ wishlists. They donated more than 100 items, and with RamQuest’s pledge to give double the employees’ contributions, 316 items went to Christmas Cops— everything from diapers and baby formula, to coats and hats, to toys and games. The PPA and Santa Claus will distribute gifts to the families ahead of Christmas
 
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Save the Date: Upcoming Industry Education and Networking Opportunities

TLTA | Dec. 28, 2021
 
South Texas Seminar
Feb. 19, 2022
Doubletree Hotel, McAllen 
  
TLTA is excited to return to McAllen for another outstanding South Texas Seminar. The event always includes insightful expert-led education sessions on the most relevant topics for title industry professionals as well as opportunities to network.
 


South Texas Seminar
(Registration opens Janauary 11, 2022)
 
Our team of experienced title professionals from across the state is working hard to create a comprehensive agenda featuring topics such as Notary Acknowledgments, FIRPTA, and Ethics. Whatever your role in the company, you will leave the South Texas Seminar with practical strategies that help you do your job even better.

New this year, multiple presenters will be able to offer both beginner and intermediate/advanced perspectives on the topics, delivering content simultaneously with two different perspectives.
 
 
Land Title School of Texas
 April 4-6, 2022
AT&T Executive Conference Center, Austin
  
Are you a title professional looking for basic knowledge in the title industry or seeking cross-training in order to become a more valuable asset in the newer, leaner title industry? Perhaps you want to expand your skills and learn from industry experts. Well, this is the program for you!
 
  
Land Title School of Texas
(Registration opens mid-January 2022)
 
The Land Title School of Texas is an in-depth, interactive and comprehensive title industry program condensed into just a few days, saving your company time and money. With more than 6,500 graduates, we're the gold standard in Texas title industry education!
 
Join us for this intense program that will cover industry basics, review each step of a residential closing including detailed preparation of the Closing Disclosure Form. The School features interactive testing throughout in order to reinforce students' learning and comprehension. We hope to see you there! 

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!