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The FAR/BAR As-Is and Standard contracts are more alike than most agents realize UNTIL one small difference suddenly mat...
05/29/2026

The FAR/BAR As-Is and Standard contracts are more alike than most agents realize UNTIL one small difference suddenly matters A LOT.

Join us as we break down the contract hot spots, negotiation strategies, and practical differences agents should actually understand before choosing a form because the As-Is is definitely not always the right tool for the job.

đź“Ť Primrose Lanes | Orlando, FL
đź“… June 8, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-spots-and-cool-tips-far-bar-as-is-vs-standard-contract-tickets-1985883637418

"Can I transfer title using a quitclaim deed?”Technically? Yes.Should you? Almost always, the answer is no. ...
05/28/2026

"Can I transfer title using a quitclaim deed?”

Technically? Yes.
Should you? Almost always, the answer is no.

Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Florida is convenient, but it is definitely not the “click a button and hope for the...
05/14/2026

Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Florida is convenient, but it is definitely not the “click a button and hope for the best” version of notarization. Florida has some very specific security and identity requirements built in to protect against fraud. Check the comments for what your client can expect when requesting a RON signing.

Questions about whether your signer will qualify for RON before closing day? Reach out to Monarch. We would rather troubleshoot it for you early than the day before closing. 🦋

04/17/2026

Free Advice Friday’s at Monarch are full of little nuggets like this.

We talked about Earnest money deposits going hard and how to protect them so that they aren’t stuck in contested purgatory.

Here’s the secret. Don’t leave EMD release to interpretation. Your contract needs unilateral release language at the sole discretion of either buyer or seller, depending on your side. Otherwise who decides if there’s been a breach? Contested EMD, every time. The magic isn’t in the intention, it’s in the contract language. That’s what we drill in Free Advice Fridays.

Want to join me for the next one? Link is in comments.

Raise your hand if you've seen a municipal lien destroy a closing... I'm expecting lots of you in the comments. The wors...
04/06/2026

Raise your hand if you've seen a municipal lien destroy a closing... I'm expecting lots of you in the comments.

The worst part? Most people in those transactions didn't even know there was a problem until it was too late and even if they did know they had no idea what to do about it.

So, we're teaming up with a lender (Ted Bogert) and teaching a class on them because nobody else has!

"Lien on Me" will be a free class for real estate professionals who want to actually understand one of the most misunderstood (and most deal-killing) parts of a transaction.
We'll cover what municipal lien searches are, when they're required (hint: there's genuine confusion on this), and exactly how they blow up deals.

📅 Monday, April 13th | 11am – 1pm
đź“Ť Primrose Lanes
đź’° Free

This is the kind of thing your title company should have explained already. Come find out what you've been missing at Monarch Escrow.

In-person events are capped small intentionally. It’s a better experience and you actually get your questions answered. Grab your spot before they fill. 🦋
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985884074726?aff=oddtdtcreator

Big things are happening in Orlando real estate, and I’m proud to be part of this one.We're sponsoring the inaugural Orl...
03/27/2026

Big things are happening in Orlando real estate, and I’m proud to be part of this one.

We're sponsoring the inaugural Orlando Real Estate Pride Network Happy Hour, bringing together LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in our industry for an evening that’s equal parts connection, community, and a few deals in the making.

April 7th
đź“Ť Outpost Neighborhood Tavern
⏰ 4–6 PM

I’m especially grateful for the invite and looking forward to supporting something that actually builds relationships in this market; not just another stack of business cards.

Come grab a drink, meet good people, and expand your network the way it’s supposed to happen.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985527617553?aff=oddtdtcreator

FinCEN Update: Just As Things Were Going Smoothly... Isn't That How It Always Happens? FinCEN has been challenged and, a...
03/23/2026

FinCEN Update:

Just As Things Were Going Smoothly... Isn't That How It Always Happens?

FinCEN has been challenged and, as of today, it's fate uncertain.

Two Federal District Courts have considered challenges to FinCEN with differing results.

On February 19, 2026, the Middle District of Florida in the case of Fidelity v. Bessent ruled in favor of FinCEN.

On March 19, 2026, the Eastern District of Texas in the case of Flowers v. Bessent, ruled against FinCEN and vacated the RRE Rule.

With these differing decisions, we can expect appellate courts to become involved. With the significant impact of this uncertainty and looming filing deadlines, there likely will be developments to report prior to April 30th when filings are due for any closings which occurred in March.

In the meantime, real estate professionals are strongly encouraged to continue to collect required information and prepare reports, but delay reporting until more information on the impact of the split among district courts is available.

For instance, just as with the BOI reporting, the latest court ruling may be stayed pending appeal in which case reporting would resume. Without the required information already collected, reporting could become a liability.

FinCEN reporting is here, and yes, we’ve already successfully closed multiple transactions under the new requirements.No...
03/23/2026

FinCEN reporting is here, and yes, we’ve already successfully closed multiple transactions under the new requirements.

No delays. No surprises. No last-minute scrambling.

The difference? Preparation.

At Monarch, we built systems and processes around FinCEN before it ever became a headline so our agents and their clients don’t feel the weight of it.

If you’re hearing horror stories… it’s not the rule. It’s the result of being unprepared.

Deals don’t fall apart because of regulations.
They fall apart because of how they’re handled.

Experience what proactive title feels like at Monarch.

Monarch Meaning: Life EstateA life estate means someone has the legal right to live in a property for the rest of their ...
03/23/2026

Monarch Meaning: Life Estate

A life estate means someone has the legal right to live in a property for the rest of their life, but they may fully own it depending on how the deed was drafted.

Two key players:
• Life tenant – lives in the property for life
• Remainderman – gets the property after. Think of it like a fancy word for heir.

Here’s where it matters: not all life estates work the same.

→ Some require both parties to sign to sell
→ Others (like enhanced life estates) allow the life tenant to sell during their lifetime
→ The difference is all in how the deed was drafted

Translation: if you see “life estate,” don’t assume; verify.

This is one of those details that can quietly delay (or kill) a deal if handled wrong. Skip the guesswork and bring your life estate transaction to Monarch. We know exactly how to get these to the closing table.

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