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Understanding Mezzanine Financing: Bridging the Funding Gap
By: Theodore H. Sprink, Sr Vice President and National Director of Sales and Marketing; UCC Insurance Division
July 2007 Vol. 19 No. 1

Land Development and The Title Company
By: David Nelson, Associate Regional Counsel and Assistant Vice President
April 2007 Vol. 18 No. 1

New Legislation Aims at Real Estate Fraud
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Vice President and Regional Counsel
February 2007 Vol. 17 No. 1

The 2006 ALTA Policy Forms and Endorsements: The New Title Policies
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Regional Counsel
September 2006 Vol. 16 No. 1

A Series of Limited Liability Company Interests: A New Tool to Further Isolate Liability
By: Ann E. Minarik, Office Counsel
July 2006 Vol. 15 No. 1

Power of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions - Special Cases
By: Gerald Beatty, Title Officer
April 2006 Vol. 14 No. 1

2005 Legislation: New Laws Affecting Real Property Law
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Regional Counsel
November 2005 Vol. 13 No. 2

Underwriting Court Orders and Appeals: A Guide for the Attorney and Title Insurer
By: Richard Bales, Asst Regional Counsel and Asst Vice President
June 2005 Vol. 13 No. 1

A New Transfer Tax Law: State of Illinois Transfer Tax Imposed on Off-Record Transfers
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Assistant Vice President and Regional Counsel
March 2004 Vol. 12 No. 2

The Center of Section Problem and a Possible Solution / The Moving Meridian
By: Richard Bales, Asst Regional Counsel and Asst Vice President / Author Unknown, Respectively
January 2004 Vol. 12 No. 1

THE NEW UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT: Its Impact on Real Estate Transactions and Title Insurance Procedures
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Assistant Vice President and Regional Counsel
January 2003 Vol. 11 No. 1

Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Title Insurance and Related Products
By: David Nelson, Assistant Regional Counsel - Geneva
November 2002 Vol. 10 No. 6

Coinsurance / Reinsurance: Different Means To A Similar End
By: Gerald J. Castro, Assistant Title Officer
May 2002 Vol. 10 No. 5

1099-S Reporting for Real Estate Transactions
By: Tom Paige, Office Counsel
March 2002 Vol. 10 No. 4

Review of Recent Legislation Affecting Real Estate Law and Practice
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Associate Regional Counsel
December 2001 Vol. 10 No. 3

Q&A: Illinois Real Estate Transfer Tax
By: Howard Samson, Office Counsel - Vernon Hills
September 2001 Vol. 10 No. 2

Vacating Streets & Alleys Under 65 ILCS 5/11/-91-1
By: Melissa J. Roth, Attorney Title Officer; Douglas M. Karlen, Associate Regional Counsel
June 2001 Vol. 10 No. 1

Will We Ever RESPA in Peace???
By: Christine Chan-Wasiak, Attorney Title Officer, Commercial Division - Chicago
November/December 2000 Vol. 9 No. 6

Deconstructing a Lien Claim: The Mechanics of Section 34
By: Howard Samson, Office Counsel - Vernon Hills
September/October 2000 Vol. 9 No. 5

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES IN ILLINOIS
By: Ann E. Minarik, Attorney Title Officer, Division II-Chicago
July/August 2000 Vol. 9 No. 4

THE AGE OF AQUARIUS REVISITED: COMMUNAL LIVING TODAY
By: Jane M. Byers, National Business Counsel
May/June 2000 Vol. 9 No. 3

UNDERWRITING COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS
By: Richard F. Bales, Assistant Regional Counsel
March/April 2000 Vol. 9 No. 2

Leasehold Owners Policies: Curing Insomnia, or How Much Title Insurance Will Allow the Lessee to Sleep at Night?
By: Jack Haiges, Associate Regional Counsel and Assistant VP, CTIC
September/October 1999 Vol. 8 No. 5

When Your Client Gets Fancy Financing: Revenue Bonds Loans and HUD Loans
By: Mary Schmuttenmaer, Office Counsel, CTIC
July/August 1999 Vol. 8 No. 4

Understanding Extended Coverage and the New Procedures for its Issuance
By: Richard J. Wagner, Assistant Manager Division One, CTIC
May/June 1999 Vol. 8 No. 3

"HOW DO I GET THIS EXCEPTION WAIVED?"
By: Iwona K. Boyle, Title Officer CTIC, Wheaton Office
March/April 1999 Vol. 8 No. 2

Creditor's Rights and Illinois Real Estate:
By: Paul Peterson, Assistant General Counsel, CTIC
Jan./Feb. 1999 Vol. 8 No. 1

The Origins of Streets and Consequences Thereof
By: Carolyn Meno, Office Counsel, CTIC, Will County Office
Nov./Dec. 1998 Vol. 7 No. 6

The 'Release of Lands' Concept
By: Howard Samson, Office Counsel, CTIC, Vernon Hills 
Sept./October 1998 Vol. 7 No. 5

A Primer on Riparian Rights
By: Philip M. Rice, Branch Manager, CTIC, DeKalb County
July/August 1998 Vol. 7 No. 4

Easement by Necessity, Implication and Prescription
By: Gerald Beatty, Underwriter, CTIC, Hillside office
May/June 1998 Vol. 7 No. 3

Easy does It / Watch your step: An Overview of Easements
By: John J. O'Leary, Esq., Commercial Account Representative, CTIC
March/April 1998 Vol. 7 No. 2

Liens Affecting Real Estate: A Checklist
By: Richard F. Bales, Office Counsel, CTIC, Wheaton office
Jan./Feb. 1998 Vol. 7 No. 1

Articles of Agreement by the Vendor's Lights
By: Howard Samson, Office Counsel, CTIC, Vernon Hills
Nov./Dec. 1997 Vol. 6 No. 6

CONSTRUCTION ISSUES AT CLOSING: A Title Company's Perspective
By: Jeffrey P. York, Office Counsel, Division I, CTIC
Sept./Oct. 1997 Vol. 6 No. 5

MERS AND THE TITLE INDUSTRY
By: Lawrence C. Eisen, NW Area Underwriter, CTIC
July/Aug. 1997 Vol. 6 No. 4

TAKING IT PERSONALTY: The history, structure and related characteristics of the cooperative
By: Thomas R. Pickett, Attorney Technical Advisor, Division II, CTIC
May/June 1997 Vol. 6 No. 3

SHOW ME THE 'MONEY': Is a Date Down Endorsement Really Necessary?
By: V. Gina Giannelli, Assistant Regional Counsel, CTIC
Mar./Apr. 1997 Vol. 6 No. 2

GET THE LEAD OUT: A Summary of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
By: Scott Mrozek, Senior Account Executive, CTIC
Jan./Feb. 1997 Vol. 6 No. 1

BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS: The Risk that Cannot Be Ignored
By: Douglas M. Karlen, Assistant Regional Counsel
Nov./Dec. 1996 Vol. 5 No. 6

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: Unraveling the Mysteries of Zoning Endorsements
By: Allison F. Rabin, Esq. Agency Manager, CTIC
Sep./Oct. 1996 Vol. 5 No. 5

The Role of the Attorney in the Residential Real Estate Transaction
By: Arthur Fedder, Assistant Regional Counsel
July/Aug. 1996 Vol. 5 No. 4

Who is 'Insured' Under a Title Insurance Policy?
By: Matthew J. Keller, Jr., Regional Counsel and Vice President
May/June 1996 Vol. 5 No. 3

Ground Conveyance Townhouses
By: Carolyn J. Menn, Office Counsel
Mar./Apr. 1996 Vol. 5 No. 2

Insuring a Condominium Declaration: An Overview
By: Mary E. Schuttenmaer, Office Counsel
Jan./Feb. 1996 Vol. 5 No. 1

Illinois Law Relating to Tree Encroachments
By: Richard F. Bales, Office Counsel
Nov./Dec.1995 Vol. 4 No. 6

Navigating Around Bankruptcy Shoals in a Real Estate Transaction: Bringing Your Closing to a Safe Harbor (what you need to know to satisfy your title insurer regarding a sale through bankruptcy)
By: Jack Haiges, Assistant Regional Counsel
Sep./Oct. 1995 Vol. 4 No. 5

Title Insurance for Reverse Mortgages
By: Randall J. Kadlec Vice President and Senior Underwriting Counsel
July/Aug. 1995 Vol. 4 No. 4

Special Title Insurance Issues and Coverages
By: Joseph C. Bonita Chief Underwriting Counsel
May/June 1995 Vol. 4 No. 3

PRACTICAL ACCESS: Traps for the Unwary
By: Howard Samson Lake County Office Counsel
Mar./Apr. 1995 Vol. 4 No. 2

Title Insurance for Leasehold Estates
By: William J. Glewicz Office Counsel
Jan./Feb. 1995 Vol. 4 No. 1

THE NEW LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY:A New Way to Do Business in Illinois
By: Douglas M. Karlen Assistant Regional Counsel
Nov./Dec. 1994 Vol. 3 No. 6

Passing Title to Real Estate When the Title Holder Dies
By: Paul Peterson Assistant General Counsel
Sep./Oct. 1994 Vol. 3 No. 5

RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION: The Statutory Payment Scheme
By: L. Wally Zbilut Office Counsel
July/Aug. 1994 Vol. 3 No. 4

Real Estate Taxes and Title Clearance
By: James F. Karela Attorney Title Officer
May/June 1994 Vol. 3 No. 3

The New Illinois Property Disclosure Act
By: Scott Alan Mrozek Attorney-at-Law, Account Executive
Mar./Apr. 1994 Vol. 3 No. 2

Uses of Land Trusts in Illinois
By: Melanie Hinds Assistant Vice President
Jan./Feb. 1994 Vol. 3 No. 1

Securitized Lending in a Nutshell
By: Joseph C. Bonita Chief Underwriting Counsel
Nov./Dec. 1993 Vol. 2 No. 5

Obtaining Extended Coverage on an Owner's Title Insurance Policy in the Chicago Metropolitan Area (Counties of Cook, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Will, DeKalb, DuPage & Kendall)
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Sep./Oct. 1993 Vol. 2 No. 4

Does Divorce Automatically Stay Real Property Sales?
By: Matthew J. Keller, Jr.Vice President & Regional Counsel
July/Aug. 1993 Vol. 2 No. 3

The 1992 ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey Standards
By: Richard F. Bales
Mar./Apr.1993 Vol. 2 No. 2

Title Insurance and National Commercial Transactions in the 1990s: Don't Let the Tail Wag the Dog!
By: Lawrence Vaughan Assistant Regional Counsel and National Business Counsel
Jan./Feb. 1993 Vol. 2 No. 1

Tenancy by the Entirety
By: Richard F. Bales
Nov./Dec.1992 Vol. 1 No. 7

Using a Title Company as an Aid in Completing Foreclosure Proceedings
By: V. Gina Giannelli Office Counsel
Sep./Oct. 1992 Vol. 1 No. 6

Open Issues After the Final Regulations Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031
By: B. Wyckliffe Pattishall, Jr.
July/Aug. 1992 Vol. 1 No. 5

The Brokers' Lien: A New Illinois Hurdle
By: Matthew J. Keller, Jr.
May/June 1992 Vol. 1 No. 4

Torrens in Cook County 1897-1997, A Tearless Requiem
By: Guerino J. Turano
Mar/Apr 92 Vol. 1 No. 3

The 1990 ALTA Policies: A Case for Change
By: James K. Weston Vice President, Regional Counsel
Jan/Feb 92 Vol. 1 No. 2

A Statutory Guide to the Reviewing of Plats of Subdivision
By: Richard F. Bales
Nov/Dec 91 Vol. 1 No. 1

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