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Digital lending software company Blend Labs Inc. announced it plans to sell Title365, a national title insurance and settlement services provider it purchased from Mr. Cooper Group in 2021. Blend CEO and co-founder Nima Ghamsari said the sale is part of the company’s commitment to simplify Blend and embrace a software-first model. Read on to learn more.

Sales and marketing professionals have a chance to learn from their peers during one of the sessions at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3). Deb Grace, executive vice president of business development for AccuTitle, and Mark Holley, vice president of sales for Domidocs, will host “Turn Lessons into Action: Craft your Business Playbook.” Read on to learn more.

Upward Title & Closing, a joint venture with Anywhere Real Estate Inc., is expanding its operation into Washington state. In conjunction with this move, Upward Title has welcomed a 40-year industry veteran to lead the expansion. Read on to find out more.

Birchway Title Agency announced the launch of its new 1031 exchange company, designed to enhance real estate investment opportunities. Services provided to investors include in-house coordination, 1031 exchange expertise, and customized strategies. Read on to learn more.

American Eagle Title Insurance Co. is filling its national underwriting counsel position with a professional who has a combination of underwriting expertise and compliance leadership. Read on to learn more.

First National Title Insurance Co. has hired a key accounts director who is skilled in both relationship development and technology usage. Read on to learn more.

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced it has named TrustLink as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2025. Read on to learn more.

Home prices dropped 0.1 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the first month-over-month decline since September 2022, according to a report from Redfin. Read on to learn more.

Disasters can take many shapes and form – from inclement weather to viral outbreaks and beyond – and no business is exempt from the risk. That’s why Jaime Kosofsky, founding partner of real estate law practice Brady & Kosofsky, looks to help colleagues in the industry increase the disaster readiness of their companies. Read on to learn more

Settlor announced the integration of its title production software with CertifID. The goal of the integration is to provide users of Settlor’s partner-agnostic and client-focused platform with access to CertifID’s fraud prevention services without having to use a separate application. Read on to learn more.

First American Data & Analytics’ April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report showed home prices hit a record high in April, but prices are rising at the slowest rate since 2012. The HPI increased by 2 percent annually and by 0.4 percent monthly. Read on to learn more.

Mortgage Cadence’s new chief information officer has a background in engineering, product development, and IT strategy. Read on to learn more.

Argyle debuted its integration with Encompass Consumer Connect and announced upgrades to its existing integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass loan origination system. Read on to find out more.

Home sales in April declined slightly from last year, while inventory reached levels not seen in nearly five years, according to the latest market report from Zillow. Read on to learn more.

Title insurance premium volume was up in 2024, according to a new report from the American Land Title Association. The top five states in premium volume all experienced at least a 3 percent increase in volume compared with 2023. Read on to find out more.

Brian Carter, speaker and owner of Optymedia, will be a featured speaker at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) June 16-18 in Pittsburgh. Carter will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in housing and leadership, and NS3 attendees will leave the presentation with concrete steps to implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results.

Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR),, announced the acceptance of eight technology companies for the 2025 NAR REACH program. Companies selected for the program represent a diverse range of solutions that supports industry needs and accelerates the digital transformation of real estate, according to a release. Read on to learn more.

Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. announced it has promoted a 10-year employee to the role of western states senior counsel. Read on to find out more.

GridBase and Qualia have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Resware with Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). Read on to find out more.

ATTOM’s April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report showed there were a total of 36,033 U.S. properties with foreclosure — up 0.4 percent from the prior month and up 13.9 percent from a year ago. Read on to learn more.

Investors Title Co. announced its net income declined but its revenues increased during the first quarter. Net income dropped 29 percent from the prior-year period, while revenues went up by 5.8 percent. Investors Title attributed the revenue increase to a spike in premiums written due to improving market conditions. Read on to find out more.

The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index declined in April, the second consecutive month it was below the 51-year average of 98. Meanwhile, the Uncertainty Index decreased by four points from March but is still well above the historical average of 68. Read on to learn more.

Vanguard Title Co. announced its expansion into Ann Arbor, Mich., and welcomed two new account executives to its firm. The title company also announced plans to expand another one of its offices in the state. Read on to find out more.

First National Title Insurance Co. announced it has a new underwriting counsel who has worked for both a global law firm and a local title agency. Read on to find out more.

Cloudvirga announced the launch of a borrower portal that company leaders say will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences from initial application through clear-to-close. Read on to learn more.

A Zillow analysis found that Black and Hispanic homeowners are disproportionately vulnerable to major climate risks like wildfire, wind and extreme heat. Read on to learn more.

Radian Group Inc. recently reported its net income for the first quarter of 2025 was down compared with the first quarter of 2024, but its book value per share in increased compared with both the first and fourth quarters of 2024. Read on to learn more.

Atlas Title Co. announced it is expanding its agency into Utah in a move that its leader called “a natural next step for us.” The Irvine, Calif-based firm is now licensed in 37 states and that number is expected to reach 45 “in the near future,” Atlas Co-President Grant Marple told The Title Report. Read on to learn more.

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. announced it has hired an industry veteran to serve as underwriting counsel for the Florida region. Read on to find out more.

Optimal Blue announced the general availability of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Originator Assistant as an addition to the Optimal Blue PPE. Read on to learn more.

Homebuyers took out 86,604 mortgages for second homes in 2024, the lowest level in records dating back to 2018 and down 5 percent from a year earlier, according to a new report from Redfin. Read on to find out more.