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The new rules of trust: how fraud is changing real estate transactions

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:50:15 GMT

The new rules of trust: how fraud is changing real estate transactions - Title and settlement companies have spent years strengthening their defenses against fraud. Identity Theft Resource Center President and CEO explains. @identitytheftresourcecenter #fraudpreventions #titleindustries

Forum panelists dive deep into technology transformations

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:17 GMT

Forum panelists dive deep into technology transformations - The Title Report breaks down information shared by panelists regarding transforming technical operations leading to good customer experiences. @2026NS3 @qualia #conferencecoverage #technology

Mortgage rate lock-in effect beginning to loosen grip on housing market

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:22 GMT

Mortgage rate lock-in effect beginning to loosen grip on housing market - The First American & Data Analytics' monthly Existing-Home Sales Outlook report is revealed. @firstamericananddataanalytics #marketingreport #mortgagerates

Women in Title launches national mentorship program

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT

Women in Title launches national mentorship program - The non-profit organization Women in Title announced the launch of its national mentorship program. @womenintitle #mentorshipprogram #launching

Banking platform announces new lending capability

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:25 GMT

Banking platform announces new lending capability - nCino announced a new capability within its mortgage point of sale solution. @ncino #bankingplatform #lendercapabilities

Zillow: June housing market shows signs of life

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:20 GMT

Zillow: June housing market shows signs of life - Home sales jumped in June and mortgage costs fell further below last year’s levels. @zillow #marketdata #junehousingprices

How title agencies can build resilience, stay compliant and competitive

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:45:31 GMT

How title agencies can build resilience, stay compliant and competitive - 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 that covered resilience and compliance with actionable takeaways that can help companies avoid audits while staying competitive. @2026NS3 @orknowledge #resiliency #compliance #conferencesession #coverage

BestBrokers report examines housing affordability from state to state

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT

BestBrokers report examines housing affordability form state to state - The 2026 report “Homeownership in America: A State-by-State Affordability Ranking” by BestBrokers analyzed the median sale price of residential properties for March 2026. @bestbrokers #housingaffordability #statecomparison

Meridian Title acquires long-time Indiana title agency

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:15:28 GMT

Meridian Title acquires long-time Indiana title agency - Meridian Title Corp. recently acquired a title agency that has provided title services in Delaware and Henry counties in Indiana for more than 100 years. @meridiantitle #acquisition #indianatitleagency

How to successfully mentor future women leaders

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:44 GMT

How to successfully mentor future women leaders - 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.” @orknowledge #webinar #mentoringfuturewomenleaders

TitleEase integrates with transaction management platform

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:45:19 GMT

TitleEase integration, transaction management platform - Title and settlement services franchise business TitleEase recently integrated with transaction management platform Contract2Close.com. @titleease #integration #transactionmanagementplatform

Veros: Housing market is stuck, not sinking

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:30:32 GMT

Veros: Housing market is stuck, not sinking - The biggest problem 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. @verosrealestatesolutions #husingmarket #data

How a Supreme Court decision nearly upended the housing landscape

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:57:07 GMT

How a Supreme Court decision nearly upended the housing landscape - Tax lien sales have their own part to play in contributing to housing inventory, and that part could have taken on a radically different shape depending on the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Pung v. Isabella County.

NS3 conversations will continue at Women’s Leadership Summit

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:07:20 GMT

NS3 conversations will continue at Women's Leadership Summit - Tara Asquith and Leslie Wyatt from SoftPro joined October Research CEO and Publisher Erica Meyer to discuss strategies for being an impactful leader. @NS3 @womensleadershipsummit #conversations

Innovative construction can increase housing affordability, report finds

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:04:21 GMT

Innovative construction can increase housing affordability, report finds - the JP Morgan Chase Policy Center released a report entitled “Unlocking housing affordability through innovative construction.” @jpmporganchase #housingaffordabilty #report #innovativeconstruction

Fintech title platform announces acquisition of AI company

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:02:59 GMT

Fintech title platform announces acquisition of AI company - The acquired company's technology underpins key automation capabilities across Beeline Holdings' mortgage origination and title operations. @fintech @beelineholdings #companyacquisition #artificialintelligence

Westcor welcomes new agency representative

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:09 GMT

Westcor welcomes new agency representative - She will support agents across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. @westcor #personofthemonth #newrepresentative

Cloudvirga announces integration with data networking firm

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:30:24 GMT

Cloudvirga announces integration with data networking firm - . The partnership leverages the data network to simplify the verification process for both lenders and consumers. @cloudvirga @plaid #integration #technology

Luxury home prices rose 5 percent from last year

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:45 GMT

Luxury home prices rose 5 percent from last year - That was more than triple the gain in non-luxury sale prices, according to @redfin #marketdata #report #luxuryhomeprices

NS3 panel tackles how to drive referral business in today’s market

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:19 GMT

NS3 panel tackles how to drive referral business in today’s market - What is the formula for a strong referral business strategy in the current housing market? A panel at October Research’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) tackled that issue, talking about what motivates today’s buyers, how they choose a lender and what drives satisfaction through the closing process.

LodeStar report takes deep dive into closing cost data statewide

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:42 GMT

LodeStar report takes deep dive into closing cost data statewide - LodeStar’s 2024 versus 2025 Year-Over-Year Closing Cost Report analyzed mortgage quotes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, providing the most detailed closing cost report the firm has published to date.

Economist: House prices making history in slow motion

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:15:23 GMT

Economist: House prices making history in slow motion - While home price appreciation is still muted, price growth reached a historic peak in May, according to First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. The record was attained through the cumulative effect of small monthly gains rather than rapid price acceleration, Fleming said.

Alliant National announces regional agency promotions

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:02:18 GMT

Alliant National announces regional agency promotions - Alliant National Title Insurance Co. announced multiple regional agency leadership promotions intended to boost support for independent agents in key markets.

Candor Technology integrates with Argyle

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:30:54 GMT

Candor Technology integrates with Argyle - The integration is the first to bring direct-source payroll-based income and employment data and supporting documentation to Candor’s loan engineering system

Redfin data shows spring market ending with a whimper

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:07 GMT

Redfin data shows spring market ending with a whimper - New home sale listings fell during the week of June 21 to their lowest number in four months, according to a report from Redfin.

House speaker expects Trump to sign massive housing bill

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:55:26 GMT

House speaker expects Trump to sign massive housing bill - House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he expects President #Trump would sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, despite indications to the contrary. #housingbill #affordablehousing

How to prioritize AI integration into title operations

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:43:49 GMT

How to prioritize AI integration into title operations - Adam Schlesinger with First American Data and Analytics and Ryan Ozonian with MyHome shared their views on how to prioritize budgeting and implementing artificial intelligence into title operations at October Research’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

Successful strategies for title companies to battle industry obstacles

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:20 GMT

Successful strategies for title companies to battle industry obstacles - The Title Report caught up with Kylie Quetell, First American Title Insurance Co.’s senior director of training, agency division, to learn more about how leaders in the title insurance industry can successfully navigate the waters of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

Trusted Title Search launches platform for title, property research

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:13:16 GMT

Trusted Title Search launches platform for title, property research - Trusted Title Search recently unveiled an online platform intended to modernize and simplify title searches in Florida for real estate professionals, investors, attorneys, lenders and property owners.

Title Resources Group appoints underwriting counsel

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:58:53 GMT

Title Resources Group appoints underwriting counsel - The new regional underwriting counsel at Title Resources Group will serve as lead counsel in Indiana and provide underwriting support and guidance across the upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Customers Bank integrates with Qualia Shield

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:50:21 GMT

Customers Bank integrates with Qualia Shield - With the integration, title and escrow professionals using Customers Bank and Qualia can originate and receive wires directly in Qualia, eliminating the need to toggle between systems.

Share of homebuyers looking to relocate in Q1 hit record high

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:38:03 GMT

Share of homebuyers looking to relocate in Q1 hit record high - Almost 20 percent of house hunters looked to relocate in the first quarter, the highest percentage in records dating back to 2021, according to Redfin.

NS3 speaker explains how action paired with confidence helps businesses grow

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:05:41 GMT

NS3 speaker explains how action paired with confidence helps businesses grow - At this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3), Orange Leaf Consulting’s Dr. Cindy McGovern presented “Build Your Game Plan for Growth.” The Title Report sat in on this session where Dr. Cindy, as she is known, offered many ideas for conference attendees to consider when establishing growth and productivity in one’s business.

Qualia expands fraud prevention service

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:58:11 GMT

Qualia expands fraud prevention service - Qualia’s wire fraud prevention solution is built into the title and escrow workflow and will now automatically run verifications for every wire type on each transaction.

Proof unveils identity verification protocol for age of agentic AI

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:26 GMT

Proof unveils identity verification protocol for age of agentic AI - Identity authorization company Proof launched a new service that allows a website or API to ask for and verify the identity behind agents.

American Eagle Title Insurance Co. announces expansion across Southwest

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:47:34 GMT

American Eagle Title Insurance Co. announces expansion - The Eagle Learning Institute, the online real estate education division of American Eagle Title Insurance Co., is expanding its footprint across the Southwest after the firm received approval to offer real estate education in Oklahoma.

Zillow: Platform revealed to guide homebuyers from search to close

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:43:46 GMT

Zillow: Platform revealed to guide home buyers from search to close - Homebuyers can now be guided through each step of their purchase thanks to a personalized hub launched by Zillow. In addition, three new features have been designed to give buyers and sellers more clarity at each stage of the transaction.

Redfin: Home price growth accelerated in May, fueled by April reprieve

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:40:40 GMT

Redfin: Home price growth accelerated in May, fueled by April reprieve - Home prices were up by 0.3 percent month-over-month in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the quickest growth rate since January, according to a report from Redfin.

House passes expansive 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; Trump cancels signing

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:29:47 GMT

House passes expansive 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - In a highly anticipated move, the House voted 358-32 to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on June 23, sending the measure to the desk of President Donald Trump to await his signature. Trump indicated via social media that he does not plan to sign the bill until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

White paper highlights title’s role in protecting economy, property rights

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:57:45 GMT

White paper highlights title’s role in protecting economy, property rights - First American Chief Strategy Officer Paul Hurst spoke to The Title Report about a recent white paper which explains how the property records system depends on the efforts of title professionals who search, examine and cure title defects before they become legal disputes.

Panel discusses ongoing regulatory struggles from FinCEN to foreclosure

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:35:17 GMT

Panel discusses ongoing regulatory struggles from FinCEN to foreclosure - During the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Mo., panelists talked about recent legal struggles focusing on property rights, excess equity theft and burdensome federal regulation.

FNTI CEO will move into CEO Emeritus role

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:21:39 GMT

FNTI CEO will move into CEO Emeritus role - The CEO of First National Title Insurance Co. will step into the advisory position at the end of June, and said he thinks it “is the right time to hand over the reins.”

Advancing the future of on-chain property records

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:59 GMT

Advancing the future of on-chain property records - Ubitquity Inc. will officially launch CipherBPA v5.1 Commercial (formerly known as NFTitle Network) by June 30. This move represents the next generation of real estate tokenization.

ATTOM: After quarters of declining numbers, home flipping statistics showing a ‘rise’

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:16 GMT

After quarters of declining numbers, home flipping statistics showing a ‘rise’ - A total of 64,348 single-family homes and condominiums were flipped in the first quarter, accounting for 8 percent of home sales from January through March, according to ATTOM’s Q1 2026 U.S. Home Flipping Report.

Redfin: Buyers gain concessions from home sellers

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:37 GMT

Redfin: Buyers gain concessions from home sellers - The percentage of home sellers who gave concessions to buyers in home sales rose 3 percent year-over-year in May, according to a report from Redfin.

Lawmakers release section-by-section analysis of housing act following Senate passage

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:44:02 GMT

Lawmakers release section-by-section analysis of housing act following Senate passage - Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Reps. French Hill (R-Ark.), and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), released updated bill text and a section-by-section analysis for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which the Senate recently passed.

What lenders should know as Congress finalizes massive housing reforms

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:04:36 GMT

What lenders should know as Congress finalizes massive housing reforms - Lawmakers in the House and Senate reached a deal to reconcile their respective versions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on June 16, bringing Congress seemingly to the precipice of passing the long-awaiting housing legislation. Dodd Frank Update sought insight from Garris Horn Co-Managing Partner Troy Garris about what lenders should know.

CertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experience

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:45:21 GMT

CertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experience - Tyler Adams, CEO and co-founder of CertifID, said that teaming up with CloseSimple will allow both companies to reach their goals faster than if they had continued operating independently.

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

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:34:39 GMT

Marketing platform connects title firms’ external sales reps with real estate agents - Bill Ensley, the founder of Bear Printing, spoke with October Research about his company’s marketing platform that compliantly connects title firms’ sales representatives with their real estate agents.

Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:25:55 GMT

Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond - Fathom Holdings Inc. is entering into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition will add Fathom’s title and mortgage capabilities to Bed Bath & Beyond’s plans to create an end-to-end homeownership platform.

Friday Harbor unveils AI pre-underwriting services for condo, manufactured home loans

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:18:33 GMT

Friday Harbor unveils AI pre-underwriting services for condo, manufactured home loans - Friday Harbor’s new artificial intelligence pre-underwriting services will benefit lenders who can use these services to analyze property-specific eligibility requirements before files go through the underwriting process.

Zillow: Record number of cities now have starter homes at $1 million

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:14:18 GMT

Zillow: Record number of cities now have starter homes at $1 million - 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.

Redfin: Cancellation of homebuying contracts most common in southern cities

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:08:22 GMT

Redfin: Cancellation of homebuying contracts most common in southern cities - Homebuying contract cancellations were most common 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

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:56:10 GMT

Patten Title expands into East Texas market after acquiring title firm - Patten Title Co. will open Patten Title-Beaumont, an office that will provide title insurance, escrow and closing services supported by the firm’s technology tools, leadership and commitment to individualized service.

Westcor unveils AI-powered underwriting platform

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:49:41 GMT

Westcor unveils AI-powered underwriting platform - Westcor’s new underwriting platform uses advanced artificial intelligence technology along with Westcor's underwriting manuals, state-specific guidance and decades of underwriting expertise to provide agents with access to reliable information whenever they need it.

ALTA: Title insurance premiums rise by 15 percent in Q1

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:41:22 GMT

ALTA: Title insurance premiums rise by 15 percent in Q1 - The title insurance industry generated $4.5 billion in title insurance premiums in the first quarter of 2026, a 15.4 percent year-over-year increase, according to the American Land Title Association.

Near North Title Group hires residential managing director for central Indiana

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:36:54 GMT

Near North Title Group hires residential managing director for central Indiana - Near North Title Group recently welcomed a new staff member. She joins a company that has more than three decades of experience in the title insurance industry, including work in operational leadership, business development and underwriting relationships.

Friday Harbor integrates with MeridianLink Mortgage to help loan origination teams

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:33:53 GMT

Friday Harbor integrates with MeridianLink Mortgage to help loan origination teams - The integration between Friday Harbor and MeridianLink Mortgage synchronizes loan data between the two systems, eliminating manual rework and giving teams better visibility into file readiness as loans move through origination.

ATTOM: Foreclosure filings drop in May but still up year-over-year

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:29:08 GMT

ATTOM: Foreclosure filings drop in May but still up year-over-year - Foreclosure filings dropped 5 percent from April to May but rose 14 percent year-over-year, according to ATTOM’s newest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.

HUD proposes rule to increase manufactured home production, supply

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:12:46 GMT

HUD proposes rule to increase manufactured home production, supply - The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a proposed rule in that would update the definition of a manufactured home and support innovative opportunities for multi-story manufactured housing as part of an effort to provide more affordable housing options.

What your E&O policy doesn’t cover may matter most

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:58:35 GMT

What your E&O policy doesn’t cover may matter most - As fraud risks, cyber threats and operational complexity evolve, title agencies should take a detailed look at their Errors & Omissions insurance coverage. Too often, agency owners focus on premium comparisons while overlooking other factors that can become critically important when a claim arises, according to Title Industry Assurance Company Program Manager Casey Withers.

RecordsOnline rolls out AI Suite for Title

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:44:13 GMT

RecordsOnline rolls out AI Suite for Title - RecordsOnline’s new product brings three artificial intelligence engines together into a singular workflow, with a professional examiner in the loop at each stage.

NFIB: Optimism drops, uncertainty rises in May

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:33:21 GMT

NFIB: Optimism drops, uncertainty rises in May - From April to May, the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index declined, while the Uncertainty Index rose.

Westcor hires new underwriting counsel for New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:28:53 GMT

Westcor hires new underwriting counsel for New Jersey, Pennsylvania - While the primary focus of Westcor’s new underwriting counsel will remain New Jersey, he will also assist Pennsylvania agents with underwriting guidance, education and transactional support.

Wholesale Title Solutions integrates with AccuTitle

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:23:13 GMT

Wholesale Title Solutions integrates with AccuTitle - A collaboration between Wholesale Title Solutions and AccuTitle will import title service into AccuTitle's closing platforms, which is expected to speed up the preparation of closing documents, reduce turnaround times and improve accuracy.

Redfin: High housing costs keeping many homebuyers on sidelines

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:17:10 GMT

Redfin: High housing costs keeping many homebuyers on sidelines - The median home-sale price recently reached a record $400,894. This is the first time the typical American existing home has been priced above $400,000, according to Redfin.

Trade groups urge FHFA to streamline appraisal requirements

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:51:18 GMT

Trade groups urge FHFA to streamline appraisal requirements - A coalition of financial services organizations pressed the @FHFA to expedite its work toward meeting #housingpolicy goals described in a recent executive order concerning #appraisal requirements. #Pulte #Trump #lending

‘How I Would Hack Your Title Agency’ talk shines light on modern cyber threat landscape

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:37 GMT

‘How I Would Hack Your Title Agency’ talk shines light on modern cyber threat landscape - During his session at the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit in Kansas City, Mo., educator and consultant Matt Lee shared an in-depth account of how he would go about infiltrating a title agency and holding its data for ransom. Lee, who serves as security and compliance senior director at Pax8, shared preventative tips and his thoughts on why cyber defenders should also know how to go on offense.

Fitch Ratings lowers outlooks for homebuilding, building products sectors

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:47:10 GMT

Fitch Ratings lowers outlooks for homebuilding, building products sectors - Fitch Ratings downgraded the outlooks for the U.S. homebuilding and North America Building Products sectors from “neutral” to “deteriorating” partly because homebuilders are dealing with weakening demand against a backdrop of record-low consumer sentiment and a 30-year mortgage rate holding near 6.5 percent.

More than 1,100 housing advocates urge Congress to improve affordability

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:35:54 GMT

More than 1,100 housing advocates urge Congress to improve affordability - Reforming zoning measures, taking steps to boost the home construction workforce and accelerating the clean water permit process were some of the action items to improve housing affordability that housing advocates discussed with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Panelist speaks to housing market expectations for rest of the year

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:16:20 GMT

Panelist speaks to housing market expectations for rest of the year - October Research, LLC will host a webinar June 17 at 2 p.m. (ET) titled “Q2 Economic Outlook” featuring Moody’s Analytics Economist Shandor Whitcher. We caught up with Whitcher ahead of his presentation to get his thoughts on the housing market.

Westcor promotes staffer to commercial underwriting manager for Florida

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:08:29 GMT

Westcor promotes staffer to commercial underwriting manager for Florida - Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. promoted a staffer to serve as Florida commercial underwriting manager. The new manager will be tasked with mentoring the underwriting team and continuing to support title agents.

ATTOM unveils AI-powered neighborhood rankings

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:57:28 GMT

ATTOM unveils AI-powered neighborhood rankings - ATTOM’s recent AI-powered platform will provide data that allows users to compare neighborhoods within the same market using a standardized metric.

Industry leaders outline four competitive marketing strategies for today’s world

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:21:25 GMT

Industry leaders outline four competitive marketing strategies for today’s world - During the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Mo., SoftPro Director of Compliance Leslie Wyatt and Ardán Head of Marketing, Branding and Communications Susan Green discussed strategies that firms can use to gain a competitive edge.

Qualia releases suite of AI services to title and escrow teams

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:12:58 GMT

Qualia releases suite of AI services to title and escrow teams - A new Qualia Core offering includes a suite of artificial intelligence capabilities that is designed to give companies a practical entry point to using the technology.

Statewide Abstract acquires New York title agency

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:57:41 GMT

Statewide Abstract acquires New York title agency - Statewide Abstract will secure a majority stake in a New York title agency. One of agency’s principals will become the executive vice president of title operations.

TRG appoints senior VP, regional manager for Southeast

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:34:50 GMT

TRG appoints senior VP, regional manager for Southeast - There is a new member of Title Resources Group’s executive leadership team. He will support title agents through strategic growth initiatives, education and consultative partnership.

Group of top banks roll out on-chain money initiative

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:34 GMT

Group of top banks roll out on-chain money initiative - Recently, The Clearing House launched a digital payments initiative unveiled by a group of banks that will connect on-chain activity with traditional payment mechanisms, allowing for clearing and settlement of tokenized commercial bank money.

Zillow: Home sales, new listings lag behind the levels of May 2025

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:54:23 GMT

Zillow: Home sales, new listings lag behind the levels of May 2025 - New for-sale listings were 422,956 in May, 4.1 percent lower year-over-year and down 0.8 percent from April, according to Zillow’s May Market Report.

Panelists outline advantages of cryptocurrency use in home purchases

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:25:55 GMT

Panelists outline advantages of cryptocurrency use in home purchases - The Title Report sat in on the session “From Token to Title: Applying Cryptocurrency for Real Estate Opportunities.” The panelists discussed a new universal payment token that is being marketed as a crypto asset that can be used by consumers to help them with home purchases and other transactions.

Most Federal Reserve Districts report an increase in economic activity

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:17 GMT

Most Federal Reserve Districts report an increase in economic activity - The newest Beige Book report found that 10 of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts reported a slight to modest uptick in overall economic activity, eight said the residential real estate market was either the same or down.

NFIB: Small Business Employment Index nearly flat in May

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:51:49 GMT

NFIB: Small Business Employment Index nearly flat in May - The May Jobs Report for the National Federation of Independent Business showed that the Small Business Employment Index was nearly flat, registering 100.3 after coming in at 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month in which the Index has decreased.

CATIC hires new vice president, underwriting counsel for Texas team

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:35:12 GMT

CATIC hires new vice president, underwriting counsel for Texas team - CATIC recently announced the hiring of a vice president. Before joining the title industry, the new staffer at CATIC previously worked as general counsel for a division of a global specialty finance company.

Fidelity National Title names president of San Antonio operation

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:26:28 GMT

Fidelity National Title names president of San Antonio operation -Fidelity National Title has a new leader. The individual will lead the San Antonio operation charged with expanding the company’s presence, strengthening customer partnerships and supporting continued growth across the San Antonio and South Texas markets.

ATTOM: Florida, California have most counties vulnerable to housing market decline

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:02:40 GMT

ATTOM: Florida, California have most counties vulnerable to housing market decline - Of the 50 counties most at risk of housing market decline, 12 were in Florida, nine in California, and five each in Illinois and New Jersey, according to ATTOM’s analysis.

Study: AI use in commercial real estate is rising, but not in the decision-making realm

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:02:56 GMT

Study: AI use in commercial real estate is rising, but not in the decision-making realm - The study from First American Data & Analytics and DealGround found the use of artificial intelligence is rising in commercial real estate, but the technology has not yet earned a trusted role in higher level decision-making.

Scam by athlete impersonating NFL players casts spotlight on ongoing deed fraud threat

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:14 GMT

Scam by athlete impersonating NFL players casts spotlight on ongoing deed fraud threat - Luther Davis, an ex-University of Alabama football player, is charged in connection with a loan fraud scheme where he impersonated multiple NFL players. The case is an example of the ongoing deed fraud threat that homeowners need to keep on their radar. Edward McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates in Columbia, S.C., knows first-hand that this type of criminal activity is far from unusual. He discussed his experience and shared advice.

Arizona’s Clear Title Agency opens new office in Goodyear

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:45:45 GMT

Arizona’s Clear Title Agency opens new office in Goodyear - Clear Title Agency recently announced a new branch opening where the new team will provide title and escrow services to the West Valley region’s real estate agents, lenders, investors and homeowners. They will also offer bilingual English and Spanish support for their customers.

FNTI adds new staffer to Texas Underwriting Counsel team

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:21 GMT

FNTI adds new staffer to Texas Underwriting Counsel team - First National Title Insurance Co. (FNTI) has a new staff member. This is FNTI’s latest addition who offers more than two decades of experience in the title insurance and real estate industries.

EquityProtect announced it has topped $1 billion in protected property value

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:03 GMT

EquityProtect announced it has topped $1 billion in protected property value - EquityProtect’s billion-dollar threshold reflects properties of owners who have used its SmartPolicy technology to place a recorded legal encumbrance directly on their title. It is a technology that puts the power to protect a property's title directly in the hands of the person who owns it.

Redfin: Home purchases by investors hit lowest mark since 2020

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:28 GMT

Redfin: Home purchases by investors hits lowest mark since 2020 - Redfin’s recent report showed elevated housing costs squeezing potential returns was one of the main reasons investor home purchases fell in the first quarter of 2026.

Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. in billion-dollar deal

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:56:17 GMT

Berkshire Hathway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. in billion-dollar deal - Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and Taylor Morrison will continue to be led by its existing management team.

D.R. Horton reports decline in net income, revenue in Q2

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:52:07 GMT

D.R. Horton reports decline in net income, revenue in Q2 - Net income for D.R. Horton Inc.’s second quarter was $647.9 million, a 20 percent decrease from $810.4 million reported in the second quarter of 2025.

NAHB: Fewer older homeowners selling, limiting available housing stock for new buyers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:44:00 GMT

NAHB: Fewer older homeowners selling, liming available housing stock for new buyers - As more Americans ages 65 and older stay in their homes longer than in previous generations, National Association of Home Builders Chairman Bill Owens said it is “more urgent” to take action to expand the housing supply.

Westcor adds three professionals to North Central States Region

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:40:11 GMT

Westcor adds three professionals to North Central States Region - Westcor has hired a region manager and two agency representatives that will support title agents in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico.

ICE rolls out fraud monitor tool

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:37:33 GMT

ICE rolls out fraud monitor tool - The new product from Intercontinental Exchange Inc. recently launched houses fraud risk scoring and property risk data on a dashboard, lowering the need for underwriters to navigate between multiple vendor portals.

ATTOM: Lending activity in Q1 declined from previous quarter, but rose year-over-year

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:33:54 GMT

ATTOM: Lending activity in Q1 declined from previous quarter, but rose year-over-year - Overall loan volume in the first quarter of 2026 was $577.7 billion, down 12 percent quarterly, but a 15 percent increase year-over-year, according to ATTOM’s newest Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report.

Industry groups applaud House passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:32:31 GMT

Industry groups applaud House passage of 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association released statements of support after the U.S. House voted 396-13 to pass an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. It now goes to the Senate for approval.

RecordsOnline publishes white paper on why AI matters in title work

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:51:26 GMT

RecordsOnline publishes white paper on why AI matters in title work - RecordsOnline leaders said in a recent white paper that artificial intelligence (AI) does the research in title work, but the examiner makes the judgment. “AI without an examiner in the loop isn’t a title product. It’s a liability. We built the loop,” Celia Flowers, founder of RecordsOnline, said.

Blend Labs reports 15 percent year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:44:58 GMT

Blend Labs reports 15 percent year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue - Blend Labs Inc.’s first-quarter revenue is $30.8 million, an increase from $26.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025.