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Near North University

Near North University features a symposium of tools, resources and courses led by industry experts.

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Near North University Classes

Browse our course catalog below to find a topic of specific interest or contact us to create a specialized presentation.

Title 101

The Title 101 class is the pinnacle of the Near North University curriculum. It can be broken out into several parts or given as a broad overview.

Endorsements

Let us know which endorsements you want to learn about – we can address the standard owner’s or loan endorsements requested on most commercial closings or dive deeper into a select few.

Encroachments

How do you get comfortable with an encroachment on your property? What coverage is customary and when do you get it? Join Near North’s underwriters to learn about your options.

Distressed Properties

Our subject matter experts provide a summary of the varieties of distressed properties as well as examples and guidelines for each category. Gain valuable insight and solutions to tricky situations that our team has worked through firsthand.

Bankruptcy

In this class, our panel of subject matter experts addresses the fundamentals of bankruptcy for title professionals and why bankruptcy is a key area of concern for underwriters and one of the most misconstrued subjects encountered on a daily basis.

Alternative Closings

Statutes enabling Remote Online Notarization and Remote Ink Notarization have caused us to trend in a direction that will forever change the way we do business. In this class, we will explain the nuances and requirements of remote notarization.

Surveys

We can team up with a surveyor to teach this class, or give you the title perspective on what to look for when performing a survey review.

Anatomy of Title Products

What is all of this boiler plate language? Join us for this class where we de-mystify the title commitment, owner’s and loan policy.

Residential Closings

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in the business, you will benefit from this class on residential closings.

Commercial Closings

We specialize in classes for commercial practitioners handling commercial closings, but can customize this presentation to accommodate residential real estate professionals who are delving into the commercial world.

ALTA 2021 Commitment and Policy Forms

When Illinois adopted the 2016 ALTA Commitment format, Near North created this class to assist our clients in the new procedures that accompanied it.

ALTA 9 Series

There are TEN endorsements in the ALTA 9 series. What do they do? Who are they for? What is the magic combination to get you the right level of coverage on your deal? Join Near North’s underwriters to find out!

Mineral, Oil & Air Rights

This class provides a perfect introduction to a complex topic. Learn about mineral rights, oil and gas leases, air rights and how all of these estates are severed in this beginner’s presentation.

Condo Deconversions

Near North has the best team to handle one of the hottest industry trends in the Midwest. Join us to learn the ins and outs of condo deconversions.

Underwriting Trends

What do you want to learn about? Let us know and we can customize a presentation to fit your real estate practice.

Purchase and Sale Issues for Buyers

Near North can customize this class for residential or commercial buyers. If you would like to team up with us to present to your clients, we would be happy to host.

Title Review

Near North works with some of the best paralegals in the business. In this class, we will share tips and tricks that we’ve learned over the years from industry practitioners so that you can review title efficiently.

Broker’s Guide to Title

From contract to closing, Near North has you covered. Learn about how to avoid title and escrow pitfalls in your deals and get them across the finish line.