U.S. Secret Service observes sharp increase in Real Estate Fraud
The U.S. Secret Service has advised about an increase in reports of real estate fraud concerning vacant properties. These schemes involve a criminal that identifies…
Author: Land Title Association of Mississippi
The Land Title Association of Mississippi is a professional association dedicated to creating an environment which enables its members to provide the public with the highest quality land title evidencing, title insurance and settlement services.
Member Highlight – Underwriter: J. Scott Magee
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Scott graduated high school from Jackson Preparatory School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Insurance, Risk Management, and…
Member Highlight – Abstractor: Bobbie Jo Kemp
Bobbie Jo Kemp was born in Louisiana but raised in Mississippi. In 2017, Bobbie Jo founded Slade Title Research which conducts residential and commercial title…
Case: Loblolly Muddies the Water
Mississippi is a race-notice jurisdiction. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 89-5-1 “the priority of time of filing shall determine the priority of all conveyances…
2023 Annual Conference Sessions Available On-Demand
The nine sessions for the 2023 Annual Conference are now available on-demand. Click on the titles below to purchase each session. Land Under Development –…
Seller Impersonation Fraud: It is Happening Here!
Real estate transactions have been a prime target of cybercrime over the past decade. There is little sign of this slowing even as the housing…
Member Highlight – Agent: Brad Reeves
Brad attended Mississippi State University and majored in Construction Management & Land Development. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of…
Lunch and Learn – Understanding the Power of 1031 Exchanges – Hattiesburg – September 6
Join us on Wednesday, September 6, from 11:30 am to 1:00 p.m. at Patio 44 in Hattiesburg, for a networking lunch and learn event on…
Member Highlight – Agent: Patrick Everman
Although he moved several times before the age of ten, Patrick Everman grew up in and considers himself a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He graduated…
Un-Real Estate: Forged signatures, Fake ID and other Phony documents
WWL-TV’s series “Un-Real Estate” by investigative reporter David Hammer has uncovered forged signatures, fake identification and other phony documents being used by scammers to lay…
Seller Impersonation Fraud
Fraudsters committing seller fraud are becoming more creative and sophisticated. In many areas, two or more agents a week encounter and fortunately stop fraudsters mid-transaction.…
Interesting Texas Law: Dirty Deeds
Texas has adopted an interesting new law that allows Texas Clerks to require photo identification whenever anyone tries to file paperwork changing a property’s ownership.…
Member Highlight – Underwriter: Parrish Fortenberry
Originally from Canton, Parrish Fortenberry graduated with an accounting degree from Mississippi State University in 1993 and his juris doctorate from the University of Mississippi…
2023 LTAMS Award Winners Announced
During the 2023 LTAMS Annual Conference on May 19, the following awards were presented to several very deserving individuals. The 2023 Title Person of the…
Member Highlight – 2023 Annual Conference
On May 18th and 19th, real estate title professionals will converge on Flowood, Mississippi, to strengthen their relationships, learn about industry trends, exchange ideas, and…
Join a LTAMS Standing Committees
LTAMS Committees are this Association’s “backbone” and are a key factor in the success of its initiatives and activities. They are the vehicles that facilitate…
ALTA’s Seller Impersonation Fraud Tip Sheet
The American Land Title Association’ put together a tip sheet on seller impersonation fraud. Download the Seller Impersonation Fraud Tip Sheet. American Land Title Association…
Member Highlight – Agent: David A. Weems
Originally from Jackson, David Weems graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2004 and Ole Miss law school in 2007. After the start of his career working…
Call for LTAMS Award Nominations – 2023
The Land Title Association of Mississippi values the time and expertise that our many volunteers offer the association. LTAMS appreciates every committee member, board member,…
Call For LTAMS Board Nominations – 2023
At each Annual Conference, two (2) directors from among the Agent and Abstractor members and two (2) directors from among the Underwriter members are elected…
