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Success Story: No Dead Ends, How Edna Grife Conquered a Century-Deep Energy Search
Some projects test the limits of what’s possible. When a client requested an energy search going all the way back to patent in a county notorious for its complicated records,

Marissa on the Record – Episode 002 – Allison Kalweit
Welcome back to Marissa on the Record! Our second episode is an interview with a fresh face in the title industry, First American’s own Allison Kalweit! Allison works as underwriting

March Spotlight – Laura Schneider
Name: Laura Schneider Job Title: Business Development Specialist Years at Capitol Lien: Just celebrated my 1-year anniversary! We’re excited to feature Laura in our March Employee Spotlight!

FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule Takes Effect March 1, 2026
What Title & Settlement Professionals Need to Know On March 1, 2026, a significant shift in federal oversight of residential real estate transactions takes effect. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network,

Marissa on the Record – Episode 001 – Brandt Keefe
Welcome to the very first episode of “Marissa On The Record” my new 2026 interview series exploring the world of due diligence, from title and banking to real estate, and

February Spotlight – Samantha Gonczy
Name: Samantha Gonczy Job Title: Abstractor Years at Capitol Lien: 3 years 9 months We’re excited to feature Samantha in our February Employee Spotlight! When I joined Capitol Lien, I was a


