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At Barron Title & Law in Naples, Fla., leaders say they are focusing on quality rather than quantity with an eye toward providing excellent service to each client. The firm opened its doors in November 2024 and is operated by four founding partners, two of whom spoke with The Title Report about their new venture. Read on to learn more.

First American Financial Corp. announced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mark Seaton has been appointed to serve as the firm’s CEO, replacing departing CEO Ken DeGiorgio. The company has also named a new CFO and executive chairman. Read on to find out more.

Momentum Title, a Futura Title & Escrow company, recently acquired Hocker Title with offices located in and around the Indianapolis area. Hocker’s team is expected to join the Futura Title family.

The move allows Futura to grow its Midwest presence by leveraging the strengths of both companies, according to Futura CEO Mark Mills.

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Existing-home sales increased in February, and First American’s latest Existing-Home Sales Outlook Report projected another increase in March, surpassing last year’s figures.

Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, said the modest positive momentum suggests the housing market is entering the spring buying season in a stronger position compared with a year ago.

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October Research’s 15^th annual Voice of the Title Agent report included a section where respondents were asked to share their best business opportunity during the next 12 months. Opportunities in sales and marketing, as well as technology and cost reduction, were the most-cited areas in this year’s report.

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Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. promoted at team member to vice president, western states area manager. He will oversee Westcor's operations throughout the west.

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Grid151 announced the launch of a new website that leaders said demonstrates their commitment to supporting clients through resources that reduce transactional friction, increase speed, improve data and more.

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Home price growth paused and inventory swelled during what is typically one of the most competitive home shopping months of the year, according to Zillow’s latest market report.

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The 2025 Association for Title Information Management conference kicks off Wednesday, April 23, in Salt Lake City. The Title Report will be there to attend many sessions and interact with industry members. Read on to learn more.

First American Data & Analytics has introduced VeriTitle, a solution designed to accelerate the mortgage and home equity loan origination process by delivering title intelligence to lenders as borrowers begin their loan applications. Read on to find out more.

A professional with 20-plus years of experience in title insurance and real estate law has been appointed to serve as a general counsel for the Florida Agency Network. Read on to learn more.

Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. has appointed a professional with commercial closing and sales experience to serve as an agency representative on its Florida team. Read on to learn more.

The flow of residents moving into Florida, Texas and other parts of the Sun Belt slowed significantly in 2024, according to a recent report from Redfin. Read on to find out more.

While trade policies are crafted in Washington, D.C., their effects are felt closer home and do not impact all 50 states equally, according to an analysis by a National Association of Realtors economist. That’s because some states engage in a lot of exporting of goods to other countries while others import a large number of items from other nations. Read on to learn more.

HomeServices of America announced a leadership change. After serving as president and CEO for over five years, Gino Blefari will assume the role of chairman emeritus. His successor has worked for HomeServices for 18 years. Read on to learn more.

Friday Harbor, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble loan files, announced the completion of a $6 million seed round. The $6M seed round will support the growth of Friday Harbor’s engineering team and support integrations with mortgage loan origination systems and point-of-sale platforms. Read on to find out more.

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. announced that an industry veteran will begin serving as its CEO starting June 1. Read on to find out more.

Propy is integrating Proof’s network of notaries into Propy’s blockchain-powered real estate platform to offer a secure, digitized homebuying experience. Read on to learn more.

ATTOM’s 2024 property tax analysis showed that although property taxes levied on single-family homes fell overall from 2023 to 2024, the average tax on a home rose. Read on to learn more.

October Research’s 15th annual Voice of the Title Agent report kicks off with a story about how a sizable number of title insurance and settlement services professionals are cautiously optimistic about the business climate this year. Read on to learn more.

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “aa-“ (superior) of Old Republic Title Insurance Group. Read on for more information.

TitleWave Real Estate Solutions has named a new production regional vice president who will manage title production in several states. Read on to learn more.

PropLogix has promoted its director of account management to VP of sales and client relations. Read on to learn more.

EquityProtect is partnering with title companies to give property owners enhanced safeguards against property fraud. Read on to find out more.