Success Story: Debra Ohm: Delivering Excellence Under Pressure
When a returning client came to Capitol Lien with a massive project, the pressure was on. With an already full order queue, the team needed someone who could rise to …
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, …
FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule Takes Effect March 1, 2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE (March 2026): FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Requirements PausedIf you’re following the FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule, there’s a significant development you need to know about. On Thursday, March …
Why Title Abstracting Is Best Kept in America: A Case for Domestic Expertise
In today’s globalized economy, offshoring has become a common strategy for businesses seeking to cut costs. The title industry has not been immune to this trend, with some companies outsourcing …
What Is the Torrens Land System?
The Torrens system is a land registration framework that simplifies property ownership verification by issuing a Certificate of Title, which is definitive proof of ownership under state supervision. Unlike the …
Understanding Mineral Rights and the Importance of Trained Mineral Researchers
Mineral rights refer to the ownership of the subsurface resources beneath a parcel of land, including valuable commodities like oil, gas, coal, precious metals, and other minerals. These rights can …