Realtors, Attorneys & Title Agents are on Front Lines in War on Cyberfraud
Real estate professionals are feeling the effects as wire fraud continues to pose a major threat to real estate transactions. Kansas federal
New Jersey Statement of Authority for LLCs
At Two Rivers Title Company, we provide helpful real estate and business forms on our website, including the New Jersey Statement of Authority
FICO Is Helping Mortgage Applicants Improve Their Credit Scores
FICO's new "Score Planner" tool is helping mortgage applicants by giving them detailed, personalized steps on how to improve their credit score
Yonkers Issues New RPT Form
The City of Yonkers has issued a new Real Property Transfer Tax Return (RPT), which you can download here: Yonkers Real Property Transfer
U.S. Foreclosures Decline While House Prices Rise
Housing data shows that foreclosures in the United States have dropped significantly, with active foreclosures reaching a 12-year low. Meanwhile, house prices
Following the money. When the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Geographic Targeting started requiring anonymous Miami shell companies to reveal their
Potential Impact of the Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Commercial Real Estate
Looking ahead... National Real Estate Investor: Commercial Real Estate Implications of the Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Climate Change Putting Jersey Shore Homes at High Risk
Municipalities in New Jersey should be taking all steps necessary to protect their communities, including participating in the Community Rating System to help
Congress Urged to Take Action on Flood Reauthorization
Trade associations are writing to Congress, urging them to extend the National Flood Insurance Program before it expires on July 31, 2018. A
Wire Transfer Hijackers Arrested
Just the Tip of the Iceberg If anyone still thinks cyber crime in Real Estate is something that has been blown way out
The Risks and Rewards of Automated Appraisals
For the last year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been accepting thousands of home purchase loans without a formal appraisal, instead relying
Jimenez v. Jimenez et al. – May 2018
Posted without comment. RAUL AUGUSTIN JIMENEZ, LIRIO JIMENEZ, and LUIS JIMENEZ v. RAUL ANIBAL JIMENEZ
Avoiding Cyber Risks During the Home Closing Process
Advances in technology have made the home closing process easier than ever before, with eClosings becoming more and more common. However, technology
The Health of the New Jersey Housing Market
The Health of the New Jersey Housing Market At a recent meeting of the Monmouth Ocean Development Council we took a look at
The Costs of Cyber Crime are Far Reaching and Fast Growing
Cyber crime is one of the fastest growing concerns of businesses around the world. From wire fraud to ransomware to denial of
Two Rivers Title Welcomes Adam Moskowitz
Two Rivers Title Company, LLC Expands Title Search Department with Industry Icon We are pleased to announce that Adam Moskowitz has joined the
New Bulk Sales Legislation One of Christie’s Last Acts As Governor
“During his last full day as governor on Jan. 15, Gov. Chris Christie signed S-2839 into law, which amended New Jersey's bulk
Deed vs. Title….Do You Know the Difference?
Understanding the procedures and terminology involved in the homebuying process is an important step towards becoming a homeowner. As your closing partner, Two
Tips to Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud
What is Wire Fraud? Wire fraud is a type of fraud that uses electronic communications to illegally obtain money. This can include making
The Benefits of Remote Closings
The Closing Process is Going Digital More and more of the home buying process is being done online today, from searching for a
Two Rivers Title Wraps Up a Successful Fall CLE Seminar Series
This fall, Two Rivers continued its dedication to education by holding three free CLE Seminars covering relevant and critical industry topics. Close to
TruSight Formed to Manage Third Party Risk Assessment
On November 14th, a consortium of financial institutions, including Bank of America, American Express, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo announced the
Two Rivers Title’s Own Bennie Henderson to Speak at the 2017 Triple Play Convention
Download handouts from Bennie’s Presentations: Monthly Family Budget Template Calculate Your Business Expenses Number of Transactions Needed Number of Prospects Two Rivers Summary
Two Rivers Title Receives NJBIZ Fast 50 Award
“Congratulations to all the NJBIZ Fast 50 Winners! When we opened our doors 15 years ago, I never dreamed our small office
Richard Cordray Stepping Down as Director of CFPB
Breaking News from the American Land Title Association: Richard Cordray Stepping Down as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray
Wire Transfer Request Form Required for Seller Proceeds
As your closing partner, we are continuously looking for ways to insure you and your client’s financial safety throughout the closing process. As
CYBER CRIME RISK CONTINUES TO RISE
Indiana Car Dealer Loses $736,000 Cyber criminals continue to find new and unique ways of infiltrating company systems and processes. At our most
Title Coverage Denied After Misappropriation of Funds
Does Your Settlement/Escrow Agent Provide You the Assurances you Need? The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently denied a lender’s claim for coverage from
Do I Need Owner’s Title Insurance?
The Benefits of Owner’s Title Insurance Buying a home is a very exciting time, but it can also be stressful. To increase your
eClosings… They’re Here
Today, just about everything in the home buying process is automated. Purchasers search for real estate online, even taking virtual tours of potential
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