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IRS issues Revenue Procedure 2010-14

The IRS has just released Revenue Procedure 2010-14 which provides a safe harbor for taxpayers who are in the middle of a §1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange, but are unable to acquire their replacement property due to insolvency issues on the part of their Qualified Intermediary.  If a taxpayer meets the requirements of the revenue procedure, that taxpayer would report gain under the revenue procedure on the disposition of relinquished property as the taxpayer receives payments.  Should you have questions about this Revenue Procedure, please conta Read more...

Julie Baird Named to “Top 20 Under 40” By Commercial Real Estate Women Network


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Brenden C. Faber Appointed to Third Term as Regional Vice President for Federation of Exchange Accommodators

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2009 –First American Exchange Company, LLC, a member of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies, announced today that Brenden C. Faber, CES® has been reappointed to a third term as vice president for the Rocky Mountain Region of The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA). Faber’s one-year term began on Oct. 1, 2009, and will conclude at the FEA annual conference next fall.
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HUGH E. POLLARD HONORED BY FEDERATION OF EXCHANGE ACCOMMODATORS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO INDUSTRY

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2009 –First American Exchange Company, LLC, a member of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies, announced today that Hugh E. Pollard, CES® has received The Margo McDonnell Certified Exchange Specialists® Perpetual Award for Outstanding Service from the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA).

The award was created in 2008 to honor Margo McDonnell, CES®, who is senior vice president and regional sales manager for First American Exchange Company. Read more...

New Washington State Law Regulates Qualified Intermediaries

Colorado Passes Law to Regulate Qualified Intermediaries

On Thursday April 16th 2009, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed House Bill 09-1254 (HB 1254). This means that there are now strict requirements that anyone acting as a Qualified Intermediary (QI) must follow. The bill was put into place as consumer protection for taxpayers who choose to perform an IRC § 1031 tax-deferred exchange where either: Read more...

Margo McDonnell Rejoins First American

Margaret “Margo” Mucha McDonnell Rejoins FIRST AMERICAN as Regional Sales Manager

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2009 – First American Exchange Company, LLC, a subsidiary of First American Title Insurance Company and a qualified intermediary in IRC Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, announced today that Margaret “Margo” Mucha McDonnell has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for First American Exchange Company and its affiliate, 1031 CORP.

McDonnell’s previous tenure with 1031 CORP. Read more...

Hugh Pollard named Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) President

Hugh Pollard, CES® was contacted by the FEA board after F. Moore McLaughlin announced that, due to personal reasons, he would be unable to complete his term as FEA President.  In light of Mr. Read more...

Federation of Exchange Accommodators Names Brenden Faber as Regional Vice-President

October 10, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah – First American Exchange Company, LLC announced today the appointment of Brenden Faber CES® to position of Vice-President – Rocky Mountain Region of The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA). The position is a one-year term beginning immediately and concluding at the industry conference next fall.
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First American Exchange Company, LLC announced today the election of Hugh Pollard CES®....

Chicago, IL – First American Exchange Company, LLC announced today the election of Hugh Pollard CES® to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA). The position is a one-year term beginning immediately and concluding at the industry conference next fall.
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