The New York Department of Financial Services published Regulation 208, Title Insurance Rates, Expenses and Charges, in October 2017.As part of the regulation, a uniform 5% rate reduction will be effective for all title policies (owner’s and loan) issued on or after February 15, 2019. In order to ... Read more

Vanguard Research & Title Services, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its blog written and curated by Chief Title Counsel Gilbert M. Hoffman. Amidst significant changes affecting real estate settlement and title insurance at both the federal and state levels, the blog will be an essential ... Read more

As part of its 2019 budget, New York State has finalized new requirements designed to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace which are among the strictest in the nation. They key components of the law are as follows:Employers must establish a formal sexual harassment prevention policy and share ... Read more

After a nearly six year hiatus, Vanguard Research & Title Services, Inc. is pleased to welcome Sara (Pinzer) Bond back to our Oswego branch. Sara brings with her nearly two decades of abstracting experience in Oswego County and will prove to be a valuable addition to our already dedicated Oswego ... Read more