The Trusted Adviser


October-November 2014 | Volume 7 - Number 9

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Update from ATG Administration

We've Reached a New Milestone:

ATG Issues Three Millionth Title Insurance Policy

It's been a banner year for ATG; in the midst of celebrating our 50th anniversary — we issued our three millionth policy!

Peter Birnbaum and Jerry Gorman with 3 millionth policy issuer and insureds

The insureds are William and Jill Thompson of Oglesby, Illinois, and the member attorney who issued the policy is Dick Fiocchi of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, Spring Valley, Illinois.

This milestone is a tribute to our nearly 4,000 attorney-members and our dedicated staff who provide sellers, purchasers, and lenders with impeccable service every day. Each policy represents our pledge to protect the largest single investment of a typical American's life — the purchase of a home. Read more

Peter J. Birnbaum
ATG President and Chief Executive Officer

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ATG President Receives Distinguished Award for Excellence

On October 17, 2014, ATG president Peter J. Birnbaum (pictured here with Terrence Lavin, Appellate Judge, First District, 3rd Division) officially became the 16th recipient of the Illinois Bar Foundation's Distinguished Award for Excellence. More than 540 people — a record for this event — were in attendance. Read more

ATG MEMBERS | Underwriters' Bulletin

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Reviewing a Judgment and Lien Search — Learn the basics of examining a Judgment and Lien Search.

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ATTORNEYS | Practice Notes

Real Estate and Title Insurance News

Real Estate Closings: Wired Funds and "Good Funds" — The Illinois definition of good funds does not explicitly require wire transfers, but the limits on electronic transfers effectively limit good funds to wire transfers. Understanding the distinction between electronic transfers considered “good funds” and those that are not is critical when conducting a real estate closing.

Kane County Recording Fees Increasing December 2014

Casenotes

Illinois

Mortgage Foreclosure: 1010 Lake Shore Association v Deutsche Bank — Under Section 9(g)(3) of the Condominium Property Act, an association's lien for unpaid assessments from before the judicial sale may still be due from the purchaser of the judicial sale if that purchaser failed to pay assessments due after the judicial sale.

Indiana

Mortgage Foreclosure: Lunsford v Deutsche Bank Trust — Mortgage liens recorded before land contracts are superior between the two.

Wisconsin

Takings: Village of Brown Deer v Balisterri — Village of Brown Deer street improvement did not amount to an unconstitutional taking, even though the majority, but not the entire, of the unrecorded street was 66 feet wide.

In Memoriam

Edward C. Moehle - ATG Member, Director, and Friend; December 7, 1925 – September 13, 2014

ATG said goodbye to one of its longtime members, early board members, and good friends — Edward "Ed" Moehle, of Pekin, Illinois. Ed passed on September 13, 2014, at the age of 89.... Read more

IN THE NEWS | ATG Staff, Closer Recognized by IMBA; Tom Cullen Elected WLTA President; ATG Continues its Support of the Jesse White Foundation

From left: Shana Ritter, Ray Villasana, Kathy Xie at 2014 IMBA Best in the Business AwardsATG Represented at the 2014 IMBA "Best in the Business" Awards It is with great pleasure that ATG recognizes two employees and one independent closer who were nominated for the 2014 Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) Best in the Business Awards.... Read more

Thomas G. Cullen photoATG Vice President Cullen Elected WLTA President Congratulations to ATG's Thomas G. Cullen, Vice President – Wisconsin Operations, who was installed as president of the Wisconsin Land Title Association (WLTA) at its Fall Meeting.... Read more

Peter Birnbaum (far left) at Jesse White Community Center Ribbon CuttingATG President Attends Ribbon Cutting for New Jesse White Community Center The Jesse White Foundation recently opened its new Community Center in Chicago's Cabrini-Green neighborhood. ATG President and CEO Peter Birnbaum (far left) was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with Secretary of State Jesse White (center), Governor Pat Quinn, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and other dignitaries and Jesse White Foundation board members.... Read more

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[Last update: 11-13-14]