The Fund Concept

Essential monthly newsletter for real estate attorneys in Florida

Published by The Fund's Legal Services department, The Fund Concept is our monthly newsletter that has proven to be essential reading for our attorney members. If you are looking for the latest developments in real estate law and the title industry, this is where you will find them. Since 1969, this publication has been an important resource for education and information.

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Addressing Open Notices of Commencement in Title Insurance Commitments

By John E. Brown, Fund Sr. Underwriting Counsel, Commercial Services

Bob Dylan once said, “There is nothing more stable than change.” We live in an age inspired by change. New construction is everywhere. Advertisements fill the airwaves convincing us to remodel our offices, homes, and yards. We add pools, remodel rooms, and add on to our homes and businesses. When this construction involves the use of licensed contractors who must pull building permits, a process is set in motion that can impact the title to the owner...