Community Title Network - Eastern Shore Division

10/23/2026

Real estate agents and brokers: Is your affiliated business arrangement RESPA compliant?
Referring clients to a title company in which you have an ownership or financial interest comes with important legal responsibilities.

In this video, Mike Ridgway, CEO of Community Title Network and real estate attorney with nearly 40 years of experience, breaks down three key requirements:

1. Written Disclosure: Clearly disclose your financial interest, provide estimated settlement costs, and inform clients of their right to choose.

2. Consumer Choice: Buyers and sellers cannot be required or pressured to use an affiliated title company.

3. Fair Market Value: Compensation must be for legitimate services performed, not referrals or kickbacks.

With regulators increasing their focus on RESPA compliance, understanding these requirements is essential to protecting your business and your clients.

Watch the video and follow along as we continue our RESPA compliance series, helping real estate professionals navigate affiliated business arrangements with confidence.

https://youtu.be/qVUkr7iwSBY



For educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice.

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10/15/2026

Earnest money just got easier.

With ZOCCAM®, Community Title Network gives agents a faster, more secure way to deliver EMD—right from their phone.

No driving checks.
No delays.
No guesswork.

Just a simple, digital solution that keeps deals moving and clients confident.

It’s one more way we support agents with the tools they actually need—when they need them.

Learn more: https://communitytn.com/emd-delivery/

10/08/2026

What if someone tried to sell a property they do not own? It happens more often than most people think, and it has a name: seller impersonation fraud.

In this video, we explain how the scheme works, why vacant land and non-owner-occupied properties are common targets, and the red flags agents and settlement teams should watch for.

A seller who cannot meet in person, pushes to close quickly, or wants everything handled remotely deserves a second look.

Verifying that the seller is the seller takes a little extra time. A fraudulent transfer can take years to undo.

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09/17/2026

New episode of Read the Deed! 📜

Today's property marker? A stake in the ground... near the place where Widow Murphy's cow died last Tuesday.
We have questions. Mostly, why was that considered a permanent landmark? 🤔🐄

Thankfully, today's deeds rely on surveys, legal descriptions, and recorded plats—not local livestock history.

😂 Takeaway: If your property boundary depends on remembering where a cow was... it's probably time for a survey.

📍 Community Title Network – Ocean City
Buying, selling, or refinancing? Contact our Ocean City team—we're here to help every step of the way. https://communitytn.com/locations/ocean-city/

07/29/2026

Join Colton Lohnas for Aware, Alert & Empowered, a practical Lunch & Learn hosted by the Coastal Association of REALTORS® and proudly sponsored by Community Title Network.

Learn situational awareness, personal safety strategies, and practical self-defense techniques designed specifically for real estate professionals.

Lunch is included!

Register today: https://bit.ly/realtor-safety-lunch
Coastal Association of REALTORS

07/16/2026

Cheers to another trip around the sun, Colton! Happy Birthday! 🥳

07/13/2026

Property descriptions haven't always been as straightforward as street addresses and lot numbers.

In this edition of Read the Deed, we're taking a look at one of the colorful ways land was described centuries ago—using landmarks that definitely wouldn't make it through a modern survey.

It's a fun glimpse into real estate history and a reminder of how much work goes into ensuring every property has a clear, accurate chain of title.

📍 Community Title Network – Ocean City

Need a trusted title partner for your next transaction? Contact our Ocean City team—we're here to help. https://communitytn.com/locations/ocean-city/

07/03/2026

Wishing you a happy, safe, and memorable Fourth of July! 🇺🇸