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 …
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 …
Make It Make Sense: UCC Searches Explained
UCC searches don’t have to be confusing. Learn what they are, why lenders rely on them, and how they help prevent costly collateral and priority issues.
Make It Make Sense: FIRPTA Edition
Alright, grab your oat milk latte and let’s decode one of real estate’s least sexy—but most important—acronyms: FIRPTA. It sounds like a made-up word your toddler would yell (“Mom, the …
Shared Driveway Agreements: The Legal Doc That Can Save You from Neighborhood Drama
Let’s be real — nobody dreams of owning half a driveway. But thanks to older neighborhoods, twin homes, or tight infill lots, shared driveways are super common — and they …
Abstracting for the Future: How Energy vs. Data Center Properties Differ in Title Research
As renewable energy projects and large-scale data centers expand across the United States, the title industry is being asked to navigate increasingly complex property landscapes. For abstractors, the assignment to …