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I regret to inform you...

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Title Insurance with United Title Agencies 1, Inc.

I just wanted to post a bullentin to let everyone know this too can happen anywhere, please read.

At 8:30am June 12th our company was involved in a emergency conference call to let us know that our owner, The owner of Flagler Title Company, emptied our accounts including our escrow accounts and fled the state. Chicago Title, our underwriters came in and took over our offices.

He not only screwed over his employees by leaving but by not paying his employees the 2 weeks that we worked and we are going to be receiving no pay for cleaning up his mess in the upcoming weeks.

I have believed in the company from the begining and not only was I blind sided from it all but so was about 35-45 people that i worked with that too have families they have to support.

No one understands how a man owns a business for 33 years and decides to leave his home and business and friends and just take off with money that wasn't his.

I have decided to got to United Title Agencies. They have been such a big help that i cannot thank them enough.

I just wanted to let you know, please if you think there is something going on wherever you do your closings, just go with your gut. It will save you allot of time in the future.

Wish me luck in cleaning up a completly aweful mess in the upcoming weeks and that it will start raining money to support my family.

Thank you for your time...

Savanna Yates

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Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Savanna, OMG, that is terrible.  I don't understand people.  I wish all of you the best.  I hope the folks can find jobs. Stay strong

Jun 13, 2008 02:19 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Wow, Savannah, that is terrible.  That guy must be nuts!  Wishing you the best with this...

Jun 13, 2008 02:20 PM
Linda Greco Rich, ABR, SRES
Exit Preferred Realty - Bel Air, MD
Harford County Specialist

wow. sorry to read that. hope it works out.

Jun 13, 2008 02:22 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Good luck...North American is a big company owned by Lennar Corp...probably a good move for you!

Jun 13, 2008 02:22 PM
Nancy Larson
I am a licensed referral agent in NJ - Hutchinson Island, FL

It happens ......but remember the saying....if you are handed lemons....make lemonade.

good luck to you and the staff.

Jun 13, 2008 02:24 PM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Savanna,

absolutely horrible! Good luck with your new change - lots of times it is for the better even if we cannot see it at the moment.

Take care,

Jun 13, 2008 02:26 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Oh my -- That is just horrible.  It is good to listen to your gut. 

Jun 13, 2008 02:32 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Savanna...you know they say that troubled times can bring out the best in people...but unfortunately it can also bring out the worst.

How devastating for all of you..I'm so sorry!

Jun 13, 2008 02:33 PM
Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent

Wow, that is incredibly horrible.  I have too much respect for my people and other people's money to even consider that.  I feel bad for you

Jun 13, 2008 02:38 PM
Artur Urbanski
Cimpler Real Estate, Inc. - Burlingame, CA
Helping property owners to maximize property value

Sorry to hear it, Savvanah.  Thank you for sharing and good luck!

Jun 13, 2008 02:41 PM
Savanna Yates
United Title Agencies 1, Inc. - West Palm Beach, FL

Thanks all for the support I really need it right now. Everyones right, where one door closes another open. Heres to a new start!

Jun 13, 2008 02:42 PM
Sam Miller
RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH
Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

Savanna - That had to come as a major shock to you...especially considering how many years the owner was in business.  I wish you the best.

Jun 13, 2008 02:45 PM
Christine Deveau
Prudential Page Realty - Medway, MA

Savanna - That is horrible news.  Some people, you think you know them, but guess again.  I wish you all the best with your new future!  It looks bright!  Keep smiling :o)

Jun 13, 2008 02:57 PM