This month, we are shining our employee spotlight on Sarah Fri, Settlement Agent for Highland Title + Escrow. Sarah shares her experience and covers all of our locations in Virginia and our Maryland, Frederick and Rockville branches. We are excited to share more about her today and appreciate all … [Read more...] about Shining our employee spotlight on Sarah Fri, Settlement Agent for Highland Title + Escrow
April is Fair Housing Month. Let’s Dive Deeper!
April is National Fair Housing Month, and this year marks the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968. The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination of protected classes when renting an apartment, … [Read more...] about April is Fair Housing Month. Let’s Dive Deeper!
Shining our employee spotlight on Kathy Kallok, Processing Manager and Senior Processor for Highland Title + Escrow
We are ‘march’ing into this month’s employee spotlight and shining it on Kathy Kallok, Processing Manager and Senior Processor for Highland Title + Escrow. Born and raised in Fairfax County, Virginia, Kathy graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor of arts degree in History in 1989. … [Read more...] about Shining our employee spotlight on Kathy Kallok, Processing Manager and Senior Processor for Highland Title + Escrow
The Property Owners Declared Bankruptcy: Now What?
When thinking about bankruptcy, most people file because creditors call for money that they don’t have. Whether car or mortgage payments, credit cards or hospital bills, banks are looking for payments that aren’t there. Bankruptcy is a federal action filed through federal courts, and once that … [Read more...] about The Property Owners Declared Bankruptcy: Now What?
The Property Owners are Getting Divorced: Now What?
Divorces are often difficult for all parties involved, but selling the property can be easier with these tips. The first step for property owners who need to sell due to divorce is finding and agreeing on a real estate agent. When an agreement is reached, the title company will need detailed … [Read more...] about The Property Owners are Getting Divorced: Now What?
A Property Owner has Died: Now What?
What happens to a property when an owner dies is largely determined by what plans the property owner put in place during their ownership. It could be that the Deed provided for the property to pass by survivorship, the deceased may have had a Last Will and Testament, they may have established a … [Read more...] about A Property Owner has Died: Now What?