LAND TITLE: The New England Land Title Association, representing title companies in the six New England states, announced its official adoption of the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) Principles of Fair Conduct. The six New England states join 29 other states in adopting the principles, applying to half of the land in the continental United States.

The five principles state ALTA’s expectation of its members:

•Engage only in business practices that are lawful and consistent with a high standard of ethical behavior.

•Encourage a culture of compliance within their organizations for federal and state laws that govern the title insurance business.

•Treat consumers in a fair and ethical manner.

•Provide consumers with timely and comprehensive information regarding their policies, services, products and prices to enable them to shop effectively among providers of title-related services.

•Encourage and assist consumers to be educated purchasers of title insurance and title-related services.

MODEL HOME OPEN: The model home at Pulte Homes’ Wakefield Meadows, an active adult community, is now open.

Located on more than 42 acres in South County, Wakefield Meadows will have 142 homes.

Ranging in size from 1,990 to 2,186 square feet, the residences at Wakefield Meadows are priced from the low $400,000s.

With two entrances, one off Tower Hill Road and one in downtown Wakefield, the community is easily accessible. For more information call (401) 783-1252.

AGENT OF THE MONTH: Celeste Fournier has been named Agent of the Month at RE/MAX Realty Group in Seekonk. She has been recognized for her professional achievements as top listing and top sales agent for June.

NEW MEMBERS: Kathy Vaillancourt, of Tiverton, has joined the Newport office of Residential Properties Ltd. She has been a licensed real estate agent since 2005 and specializes in luxury town houses and high-rise developments.

Dante Votolato and Thompson Akanji have joined Albert Realtors/GMAC Real Estate as new agents. Albert Realtors/GMAC is at 1050 Reservoir Ave., Cranston.

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