By Lisa A. Tyler
National Escrow Administrator

A seller lists his property for sale, enters into a contract and then tries to bully the escrow holder into closing before material facts about the over–encumbered property can be discovered. Read the story entitled "HAVE no fear, super rush is here!" to find out how Lynn Brown brought a transaction to a screeching halt after finding out about lienholders and equity owners.

One of the best ways to stay informed of industry changes is by reading this publication. In this edition we reveal how buyers of merchandise — not real estate related — are using information snagged from our trust checks to create counterfeit checks, which are then used to purchase items over the Internet. Read "ONLINE auction" to discover steps you need to take to protect the Company from loss.

Have you heard of the latest form of currency? Read the story entitled "BITCOINS — fact or fiction?" to find out how the world's global economy is creating a new form of payment between buyers and sellers that has already been introduced to the real estate market.

SAFETY CORNER is a must–read as it provides one of the most effective ways to protect your identity.