Market intelligence for the title insurance industry

CertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experience

Friday, June 19, 2026

CertifID’s acquisition of CloseSimple combines the wire fraud prevention services of CertifID with the automation and communication capabilities offered by CloseSimple.

Marketing platform connects title firms’ external sales reps with real estate agents

Friday, June 19, 2026

Bill Ensley, the founder of Bear Printing, spoke with October Research about his firm’s marketing platform that connects title companies’ sales representatives and their real estate agents. The platform allows for co-branded communications and includes admin tools to help manage marketing on the agents’ behalf, keeping compliance concerns top of mind.

Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond

Friday, June 19, 2026

Fathom Holdings Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition expands Bed Bath & Beyond’s homeownership and transactions strategy by adding Fathom’s capabilities across title, mortgage and other services.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday Harbor recently launched technology services to help lenders assess property-specific eligibility requirements before files reach the underwriting stage.

Friday, June 19, 2026

The bar has been raised regarding entry-level homeownership, according to a new Zillow analysis. A record 242 cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Cancellation of home purchase contracts are most prevalent in Atlanta, Fort Worth, Texas and Jacksonville, Fla., according to a report from Redfin.

Patten Title expands into East Texas market after acquiring title firm

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Patten Title Co. will open Patten Title-Beaumont following the acquisition of a title company earlier this month. The office will provide title insurance, escrow and closing services, and is the company’s first location in East Texas.

Westcor unveils AI-powered underwriting platform

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Westcor’s new artificial intelligence-powered underwriting platform was designed to help agents resolve routine questions and access trusted information on demand, while more complex matters continue to be supported by Westcor’s underwriters.

ALTA: Title insurance premiums rise by 15 percent in Q1

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The American Land Title Association’s market share analysis showed the title insurance industry generated $4.5 billion in premiums in the first quarter of 2026, which 15.4 percent higher than the first quarter of 2025.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Near North Title Group has a new hire. She has 30-plus years of experience in title insurance and will oversee residential operations throughout central Indiana while driving regional growth, strengthening client relationships and supporting strategic market expansion.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Friday Harbor’s recent integration with MeridianLink Mortgage keeps loan data synchronized between the two systems, eliminating manual rework and giving teams clearer visibility into file readiness as loans move through origination.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Foreclosure filings declined by 5 percent from April to May but were still 14 percent higher year-over-year, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.