 The new rules of trust: how fraud is changing real estate transactionsFriday, July 10, 2026 Title and settlement companies have spent years strengthening their defenses against wire fraud, phishing emails and business email compromise. But as fraud threats evolve, technical safeguards alone aren’t enough, according to Identity Theft Resource Center President and CEO Eva Velasquez. Organizations also need to understand how criminals increasingly exploit human behavior. |
 Forum panelists dive deep into technology transformationsFriday, July 10, 2026 The Title Report breaks down all of the important information shared at the Technology Forum at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).
Qualia’s Charlotte Brown and Fidelity’s Rick Diamond led the discussion about how technology is transforming operations, shaping customer experiences. |
 Mortgage rate lock-in effect beginning to loosen grip on housing marketFriday, July 10, 2026 The constraints of the mortgage rate lock-in effect on the housing market are beginning to loosen, according to First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi. She shared more insights on the housing market in First American & Data Analytics’ monthly Existing-Home Sales Outlook Report. |
Women in Title launches national mentorship programFriday, July 10, 2026 The non-profit organization Women in Title announced the launch of its national mentorship program. The initiative was designed to develop future industry leaders and elevate diverse voices within the title community.
Banking platform announces new lending capabilityFriday, July 10, 2026 nCino announced a new capability within its mortgage point of sale solution, which lets borrowers receive a credit-backed prequalification letter from their phone before they create an account or fill out a loan application with their lender.
Zillow: June housing market shows signs of lifeFriday, July 10, 2026 Home sales jumped in June and mortgage costs fell further below last year’s levels, offering some hope for a mild sales recovery this year, according to Zillow market research.
 How title agencies can build resilience, stay compliant and competitiveThursday, July 9, 2026 During the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Jaime Kosofksy with Brady & Kosofksy, Gina Sultan with Compass International Holdings and Chuck Myers, former deputy commissioner with the Louisiana Department of Insurance, capped off a series of sessions.
 Meridian Title acquires long-time Indiana title agencyThursday, July 9, 2026 Meridian Title Corp. recently announced an acquisition.
The company acquired a title agency that has provided title services in Delaware and Henry counties in Indiana for more than 100 years.
Read on to learn more.
How to successfully mentor future women leadersThursday, July 9, 2026 We caught up with Ashley Cook of Zoccam and Sheri Olsen of First American Trust, FSB, in advance of their October Research, LLC webinar titled “Next-Level Leadership: Mentoring the Next Generation of Women.”
Veros: Housing market is stuck, not sinking Thursday, July 9, 2026 The biggest surprise of 2026 is not that the housing market has slowed, according to Veros Real Estate Solutions. It is that the housing market continues to hold its ground.
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