By the Return to the Vault Committee North Carolina notaries have an important new resource: the North Carolina Notary Public Manual (2026 Edition) (“Manual”), published by the UNC School of Government (“School of Government”) and prepared by the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State. According to the School of Government, the office of […]
By the Return to the Vault Committee Recent developments involving FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate (“RRE”) Rule continue to create uncertainty for real property practitioners. A federal court in Texas vacated the rule nationwide, and FinCEN has since issued additional guidance regarding current reporting obligations.
By Andrea Davis Check out Andrea’s Return to the Vault presentation on deed fraud. Watch the full program online. One of the most common red flags for fraud is the sense of urgency that the scammer creates. Unfortunately for real estate attorneys, there is always a sense of urgency in real estate practice. Transactions involve […]
By Maggie Davis There is still time to register for the Annual Meeting! We are looking forward to seeing many of you there and hearing from our friend and colleague Maggie Davis, partner at Magnolia Legal. Register for the Annual Meeting (May 15-16 in Asheville). As a title lawyer, Maggie says her goal is to […]
By Andrea Davis AI is everywhere right now — but what does it actually look like in real property practice? Join the NCBA Real Property Section in Asheville, May 15-16, for a practical session on AI in real property practice with Andrea Davis, Vice President and State Counsel with Chicago Title. Register for the Annual […]
By Nena Mills Compliance with the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker; it just requires early attention and the right approach. In this Annual Meeting preview video, Nena Mills, National Education Director with FIRPTA Solutions, shares what to expect from her upcoming CLE session, “FIRPTA Fun: Nothing Says “Fun” Like Tax Withholding,” and […]
By Natasha Branch Even the cleanest title can hide problems. At this year’s 2026 NCBA Real Property Section Annual Meeting in Asheville, Natasha Branch, Vice President of Education and Underwriting Counsel at Title Resources Group, will walk through how to spot lien and judgment issues early and handle them efficiently before they disrupt your closing. […]
By Jeff Benson We hope you’ll join us in Asheville for the 2026 NCBA Real Property Section Annual Meeting. We’re looking forward to a helpful and practical program and are excited to share a preview of one of the CLE sessions focused on commercial leases. In the preview video below, Jeff Benson, Executive Vice President […]
By Sarah Dorr and Mary Gallimore Walker Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association Real Property Section’s Annual Meeting brings attorneys from across our State together for learning and connection. While the CLE content is always helpful, many attorneys say the true value of the Annual Meeting comes from being there in person. The conversations […]
By Nancy Short Ferguson Attorneys in substantially all practice areas handle or review deeds, leases and contracts or clients in distress about matters (family law, trespassers, condemnations, estates, etc.) involving real estate from time to time. The 2025-2026 Legislative Session (still in process) has much to consider. See program recording from Return to the Vault […]