MAY 2022 ISSUE
Real Estate Love Letters
Good or Bad?
It's a competitive market out there, and we've all heard stories about how difficult it can be to purchase a home. Buyers sometimes have to get very creative to make their offers stand out. But a "love letter"?? What is it and is it a good idea? This article from Bankrate explains the purpose and whether or not buyers should utilize them. It's a quick, three minute read...
MEET MARY JOY REGIS !!
Tax Searcher
Buffalo Office
The Buffalo office of Chicago Title is pleased to announce that Mary Joy Regis has been promoted to the position of Tax Searcher. Joy steps into this role that was previously occupied by Karen Farmar. Karen retired in April 2022 after 47 years with the company.

As a Tax Searcher, Joy is responsible for typing up the tax search for our abstract orders and preparing the Search for mailing.

Joy has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in her six years with Chicago Title. Starting as a receptionist in 2016, Joy worked her way up, spending time in the Accounting department as a bookkeeper, handling Order Entry for the Search department, and as a typist in the Search department.

We are thrilled to have Joy in this very important position. Please join us in congratulating Joy on her promotion! You can reach her directly at mary.regis@ctt.com or (716) 200-5890.
WE'RE HIRING FOR SEVERAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!

Do you know someone seeking an exciting career in the Real Estate and Title Industry? Chicago Title's Buffalo office is expanding its operation and looking to fill the following positions:

Real Estate Title Searchers

Typists

Chicago Title offers a competitive salary, benefits, 401k plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to Carmen Polito, Branch Manager, at politoc@ctt.com Inquiries will be kept confidential.
Being a part of the Chicago Title family has its benefits, among them the EC Purchasing Program! If you and your team are not already taking advantage of the huge discounts on mobile phone service plans, car rentals, shipping services and more, now is time to register.

There is no fee to join and no minimum purchases to receive your discounts. EC Purchasing was created to leverage the spending of our more than 40,000 employees nationwide, and as a Chicago Title customer, you too can enjoy these savings!

You can download the flyer here or visit the EC Purchasing website here: https://ecpurchasing.com/
A.V.P. and National Underwriter Evie Wexler of Chicago Title Insurance Company in New York, was working on title clearance for a pending transaction. The transaction involved an apartment building in Atlanta that recently underwent a remodel, which resulted in a mechanic's lien. 
Evie worked with the contractor's attorney to obtain a lien release. The attorney prepared the cancellation of the lien and a demand for payment of $76,325 on behalf of his client. His demand authorized Chicago Title to record the cancellation after payment of their demand was wired.
The attorney emailed copies to Evie for her acceptance and signature. Once she signed, he agreed to overnight the original documents to her. 
Evie reviewed the demand for payment and cancellation of lien. They were in order, so she signed the demand and returned it via email to the lienholder's attorney. The very next day...

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