Message from the President

 

Hi Everyone,

2025 is 1/2 over already and your committees have been busy!  We are still working on getting all our technology programs and bookkeeping numbers together with the change of the new management.  Those tasks have been filling up my hours and I won't go into all the details.  Our volunteers have seen to it that we are living up to the three main focuses of our association:  Legislative review and detection, education opportunities and networking with other escrow practitioners.  The more members in our association, the bigger influence in the legislature.  Personally ask someone to be a member today.  Their membership runs a full year from the date they signup. Read More

 

 

 

Legislative Update

Dancing in the Dark
Michael D. Belote
California Advocates

With apologies to Bruce Springsteen, whose 1984 song title echoed a proverb from many centuries prior, in this context we are not talking about songwriting, but instead about toiling in the dark on the far more mundane task of writing a state budget for California. Let us explain. ­

 

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CEA is working for you! 

After a lot of hard work and collaboration, CEA and EIC have officially submitted our joint response letter to FinCEN pursuant to their latest Request for Comment. This response is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the FinCEN Subcommittee, and I couldn't be prouder of the effort everyone has put in.  Again, another big thank you to Mike Belote and Cliff Costa for their input and reviewing the letter as well.

You can view the submitted letter by following this LINK.

Thank you all for your continued support and contributions. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sharon Strahlendorf - SStrahlendorf@ortc.com 
CEA President

 Request for Comment