![Signing Agents: Calls To Lenders, Title Companies, Often Go Unanswered When Signers Have Questions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mobile-Phone.jpg)
By
David Thun
on July 18, 2013
Nearly half of Signing Agents surveyed this month said they have trouble actually contacting representatives of lenders and title companies during signings.
![Becoming A 'Go-To' Signing Agent](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/TIP-personal-appearance-ART-8-17-09.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on July 18, 2013
The goal of every Notary Signing Agent is to become the “go-to” person for clients in their area. Knowledge, flexibility, and professionalism go a long way toward achieving that goal.
![Hotline Tip: Can I Perform Weddings In More Than One State?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on July 18, 2013
I am a Florida Notary and I am interested in performing wedding ceremonies both within Florida and in other states that permit Notaries to do so. Is this possible?
![National Foreclosure Rate Down 14 Percent](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Loan-modifications.jpg)
By
Vicki Gardner
on July 18, 2013
In another sign that the housing market is improving, the foreclosure rate saw a monthly drop of 14 percent in June, its lowest level since late 2006.
![Industry News: Chinese Homebuyers Bring Cash To U.S. Market](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/MoneyHouseThumb.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on July 11, 2013
Rising home prices and sluggish economies overseas have combined to keep many foreign homebuyers out of the U.S. market in the past year, but buyers from China flush with cash proved to be big spenders, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
![Grow your business: Serving court documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Gavel2-resized.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on July 11, 2013
Process serving can be a great way to earn extra income without sacrificing the flexibility and convenience of your current mobile Notary work schedule.
![Study: Housing Sales Saw Major Boost In 2012](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Commission-Fees-ART-9-10.jpg)
By
David Thun
on July 03, 2013
The U.S. housing market recovery is gaining momentum, with a significant boost in home sales in 2012 coupled with historically low interest rates — but there’s still a long way to go, according to a Harvard University study published last week.
![Existing Home Sales, Prices Climb In May](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Home-Sold.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on June 27, 2013
Existing home sales rose 13 percent in May compared to the same month a year ago. This is welcome news for builders, realtors, lenders and Notaries who have suffered through a lengthy recession.
![Solving the conundrum of 'Notary identity certification'](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-ID-CertThumb4.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 27, 2013
Some Notary Signing Agents have been asked to sign and affix their seals to a statement called a “Notary Identity Certification.” Be careful how you complete these forms — the document generally contains flaws that can trip a Signing Agent up.
![Hotline Tip: Will My E&O Policy Protect Me From Future Litigation?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on June 25, 2013
Will I still be covered years after my current policy ends, if I happen to be called into court in the future for a notarization I performed years ago?