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Brian Henry attended the May State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section meeting. Each month, the Section reviews pending litigation impacting real estate. During the discussion of bills HB 5630 and HB 5631, Brian shared an analysis conducted by Orlans PC attorneys Regina Slowey, Caleb Shureb and Sogol Plagany. The analysis provided the RPLS with recommendations and feedback on the current bills.

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Brian Henry and Pamela Weiss enjoyed participating in the Ohio County Treasurers Conference in Columbus, OH. They collaborated with more than 40 Treasurers and offered recommendations for cost-effective improvements to billing and legal notices.

Congratulations 2023 Striver Award winner Amanda Cox! Amanda lives “Serving Others” by continually providing innovative ideas that lead to new technology applications and process improvements resulting in extraordinary customer service.

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Linda Orlans was honored to attend the International Women’s Forum’s 50th Anniversary World Leadership Conference in New York. She was thrilled to connect with female leaders worldwide who empower and inspire each other, driving positive change on a global scale.

Senior Executive Counsel Brian Henry enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones at the “Trending in CRE 2024” program hosted by the Michigan Chapter of the Commercial Board of Realtors. Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison did a great job summarizing the progress made by the City of Detroit in attracting commercial real estate investment to the city. He also discussed some of the exciting projects starting and hinted at what was in store next for the Ren Cen.

Congratulations to our Commercial Real Estate Customer for a $1.1M refinance of a grow and provisioning center in Wayne County!

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We remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage will never be forgotten.

Thomas Wackerman, President and Founder of ASTI Environmental, visited the eTITLE office in Troy. He provided a comprehensive explanation of the environmental considerations for attainable housing. His presentation outlined how the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy reviews and evaluates both site conditions and remediation plans. Developers, lenders, and attorneys spend considerable time on environmental due diligence in order to structure and finance attainable housing projects

Photo: Timothy Rhyne, Donald Rump, Tom Wackerman, Rox Roselle, Marilyn Prichard, Pamela Weiss

We are delighted to share that, for the 8th consecutive year in a row, we have been recognized as winners of the Best and Brightest in Wellness award! This accolade honors companies for their exceptional commitment to wellbeing and business excellence. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our partners, team members and Wellness Committee for their unwavering dedication to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees.

Congratulations to our Commercial Real Estate client on the sale of a $2M service station in Wayne County!

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eTITLE was pleased to support and sponsor the ICSC Continuing Education Real Estate Program at the Suburban Collection Showcase. Corporate Counsel Donald Rump led several lively roundtable discussions on “Deeds and Tenancies: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt Your Deal.” Our team enjoyed seeing many clients and industry leaders at the event. We are already looking forward to another dynamic program next year!

Photo: Brian Henry, Donald Rump, Timothy Rhyne

Senior Executive Counsel Brian Henry attended a very impactful training session for members of various Oakland County planning and zoning boards. The Michigan Association of Planning and Oakland County consistently provide new tools for both appointed and elected planning officials to enhance the decision process.

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Complete your real estate transaction with a company that’s known and trusted! Let our Title Experts help you today at [email protected].

The City of Detroit rocked the 2024 Draft with exceptionally positive national reviews! For the past 25 years, eTITLE has proudly closed both residential and commercial transactions in Detroit. We look forward to the continued growth of our services in the City of Detroit and for another great Detroit Lions season! Visit our Detroit office located on Jefferson near Belle Isle if you are in the neighborhood.

Photos: Brian Henry, Alison Orlans, Bryan Melvin, Timothy Rhyne

Congratulations to our Commercial Real Estate customer who completed a $1.2M property transaction for a cultivation and processing center in Genesee County!

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We love to help homebuyers achieve their goal of home ownership! Come see us at the Detroit Association of Realtors (DAR) Homearama event on April 27 at St. Hedwig Church in Detroit. For more information https://detroitassociationofrealtors.com/meetinginfo.php?id=68&ts=1706295092.

Climate risks dramatically impact commercial real estate. Discover how climate could affect investor and lender strategies in the commercial real estate market according to experts https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2024/01/17/climate-risk-and-the-future-of-us-commercial-real-estate/.

Climate Risk and the Future of US Commercial Real Estate Climate risks and the CRE loan market have many points of intersection that spotlight the urgent need for community and regional banks to recalibrate their risk assessment frameworks.

We are your local, women-owned title and escrow services company. Our Title Experts can provide you with a smooth and seamless real estate closing experience at [email protected].

Spring is here! Ask our attorneys for assistance with closing on your complex Commercial Real Estate transaction today [email protected].

Our team of Experts and Attorneys provide free training and education on current real estate topics and issues including essential purchase agreement terms, what a title commitment covers and does not cover, deeds and tenancies, best options for acquiring title, tactics to avoid closing delays, fraud and much more. Interested in receiving training? Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Commercial real estate investors are very closely watching market trends and learning to cope with the highest borrowing costs in over 15 years! See how investors and developers may potentially position their portfolios moving forward https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2024/03/08/four-commercial-real-estate-trends-to-watch-in-2024/?sh=1b0d42943b76.

Council Post: Four Commercial Real Estate Trends To Watch In 2024 Most importantly, industry players are learning to cope with the highest borrowing costs seen in over 15 years.

The Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) was designed to simplify and facilitate land title transactions by allowing persons to rely on record title and to extinguish stale claims against the title to real property beyond the 40-year period of time over which title will be reviewed.

On Thursday, March 28, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 721https://www.milta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SB-0721.pdf into law which amends the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA). This legislation extends the date by which a person can preserve an interest, claim, or charge in a marketable record title to September 29, 2025. Originally the deadline for this was March 29, 2024. The bill extended the deadline by approximately 17 months.

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eTITLE was thrilled to attend the Detroit Association of Realtors DAR's Gym Shoe Ball. Check out Brian Henry and Donald Rump’s festive dancing shoes! Our team had a great time at the event! We look forward to collaborating with DAR in the future.

Nichole Perkins, Brian Henry, Darryl Perkins, Donald Rump, Regina Slowey, Beth Henry

Did you know that a surprising “98% of commercial real estate firms have DEI strategies,” according to a CoreNet Global survey? Learn about other global diversity, equity and inclusion trends on the rise https://www.corenetglobal.org/about-corenet-global/news/2024/01/29/96--of-commercial-real-estate-firms-have-dei-strategies--firms-increasingly-focus-on-scholarships-and-internships.

96% of Commercial Real Estate Firms Have DEI Strategies; Firms Increasingly Focus on Scholarships and Internships Almost all commercial real estate firms have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in place in their organizations, with the number of firms adopting formal strategies increasing 5% year-over-year, according to the third edition of the Global Real Estate DEI Survey released today.

eTITLE was honored to support the 2024 Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Winter Conference. Top real estate practitioners discussed current issues impacting affordable housing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and the Marketable Record Title Act. Senior Executive Counsel Brian Henry participated in the presentation of the Michigan Legislative and Case Law updates and enjoyed catching up with Bill Freeman and Ron Reynolds. Both had great insights and opinions on affordable housing, water law principles and the U.S. Corporate Transparency Act.

Breaking News! “The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions,” according to The National Association of Realtors
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-association-of-realtors-reaches-agreement-to-resolve-nationwide-claims-brought-by-home-sellers-302090431.html.

National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers...

Factors such as rising prices, a global health crisis, record high inflation and debt have driven affordable housing inventory to an unprecedented low. See what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the affordable housing market https://www.multihousingnews.com/affordable-housing-outlook-what-challenges-will-2024-pose/.

Affordable Housing Outlook: What Challenges Will 2024 Pose? Several industry leaders share their insights for this year, taking a deep dive into affordable housing trends in 2024.

eTITLE and many dear friends "Came Together for the Children" in honor of Beyond Basics 25-year anniversary. Linda Orlans was recognized with the Champion for Children award.

Congratulations to Linda Orlans and Beyond Basics for their significant contributions and positive impact on children's literacy!

Photo: Donald Rump, Regina Slowey, Alison Orlans, Linda Schrenk, Brian Henry, Terance Bowers Jr., Linda Orlans, Rox Roselle, Darralyn Bowers