Harris County judge issues default judgment on 40 properties in case first reported by ABC13
A Harris County judge has signed a default judgment that will return 40 properties to their original owners, six months after ABC13 broke the story of a Houston woman accused in civil lawsuits of stealing dozens of properties. The saga involving Alba Martinez and her husband began six months ago.
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New Changes When Recording Deeds in the Clerk's Office
According to Arkansas Act 752 of 2025, which goes into effect on August 5, 2025, there will be changes in the process for recording deeds in local county offices, including the Pulaski County Clerk's office. As a result, individuals submitting deeds should review the updated requirements below and ensure all documentation complies with the new guidelines before submission.
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Federal judge rules in favor of homeowners against Ojibwe tribe in long-running roads dispute
Tribal officials said the roads had been illegally built decades ago and non-tribal residents were trespassing across tribal land for at least 10 years after the easements expired. The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the tribe, filed a lawsuit against the town for allowing the trespassing to continue. The case lingered for more than two years before Judge William Conley issued his ruling Aug. 6, stating "homeowners hold valid, enforceable easements" and "the four roads at issue must remain open for public use."
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Propriety partners with Grid151 to deliver title reinsurance via captive insurance
Propriety Insurance Advisors, which deals with insurance solutions for the real estate industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Grid151, a technology-powered insurance and fulfillment platform serving the real estate and financial services industries. This collaboration will allow Propriety to integrate Grid151's title reinsurance program into captives owned by real estate focused organisations, creating customised risk management solutions designed specifically for institutional real estate investors and operators.
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Fannie Mae: New Title, Closing Requirements for Multifamily Mortgages
For the past few years, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency have investigated suspect fraudulent deals. After the great financial crisis, several regulations were implemented to increase the number of checks for residential mortgage loans, but multifamily lenders were not subject to these provisions.
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