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Lydia Pelegrina, post closing department manager and marketing director at Florida-based McNeese Title, and Andy White, Closinglock’s CEO and co-founder, spoke with The Title Report about the tools available to title companies to catch and stop fraud attempts. Read on to learn more.

After 135 years of service, Indiana-based Rowland Title Co. Inc. announced its sale to Meridian Title Co. Rowland Title owner Deca Williams said she decided to sell her firm as part of a way to provide better service to the real estate industry. “This was not an easy decision, but it is the right time,” Williams said. Read on to learn more.

Qualia’s “State of AI in Title & Escrow 2025” report found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rising among title and escrow professionals, even as concerns surrounding the risks of AI usage persist. Qualia CEO and co-founder Nate Baker connected with The Title Report about some of the report’s findings and shared his insight into how he believes AI will improve the operations of title and escrow businesses.

Old Republic International Corp. has entered into an agreement, pending regulatory and policyholder approval, to acquire Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. and affiliated companies. Everett is an insurer of small farmowners and select commercial agricultural operations. Read on to learn more.

WFG National Title Insurance Co. has relaunched its “Quarterly Economic Outlook” series in a new format: “WFG’s Industry Perspective” podcast. WFG Executive Chairman Patrick Stone and economist Dr. Bill Conerly continue to deliver their perspectives on interest rates, affordability, fraud risks, demographics and long-term industry consolidation. Read on to learn more.

Title Resources Group has selected a new agency account representative for its Florida region. The latest hire brings 18 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing to the position. Read on to find out more.

Flueid announced it is offering an enhanced Flueid Pro, a platform designed to turn property data into action for title companies, underwriters, real estate agents and loan officers. Read on to learn more.

Qualia announced it has built a solution into its cloud-based title production system to help title and escrow companies navigate the upcoming Financial Crimes Enforcement Network anti-money laundering regulations. The new features will support firms in tracking, collecting and reporting the required information.

After a prolonged slump, the housing market is showing signs of recovery, according to First American Deputy Economist Odeta Kushi. First American’s Existing-Home Sales Outlook model points to a modest increase in sales in September from both August’s pace and from one year ago. Read on to find out more.

Attorney and former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Senior Counsel David Friend discussed why proving intent is so difficult in mortgage fraud cases.

Friday Harbor’s AI Originator Assistant can now evaluate loan files against the lender and investor overlays that shape salability and risk. Read on to learn more.

Alpha7X announced its official launch. The artificial intelligence-powered platform helps lenders, servicers, custodians and investors orchestrate and execute data reviews up to seven times faster, according to a release. Read on to learn more.

Almost three in 10 homebuyers made all-cash home purchases in August, which is slightly lower than it was a year ago, according to Redfin. Read on to find out more.

There was minimal change in overall economic activity in the Federal Reserve Districts, according to the latest Beige Book report. Three districts reported slight to modest growth, while five reported no change and the remaining four said there was a slight softening. Read on to learn more.

Enforcement of RESPA has been shifting with the current administration, creating questions within the industry about where oversight will come from. Two industry experts discussed changes in the enforcement landscape, proposed rulemaking by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and regulatory scrutiny from both state and federal levels.

Advocus National Title Insurance Co. hired a second-generation title insurance professional as its new Florida agency manager. Read on to learn more.

Dark Matter Technologies has expanded the Empower loan origination system to include eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer’s eOriginal ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset Management Platform. Read on to find out more.

New listings of homes for sale increased year-over-year during the four weeks ending Oct. 12, according to Redfin. Pending home sales, however, are moving in the opposite direction. Read on to learn more.

Red Robyn Abstract and Title officially launched its abstract and title services in Alamogordo, N.M., under the leadership of Robyn Holmes. The firm will offer residential title insurance, real property lien searches, as well as settlement, escrow and recording services. Read on to learn more.

First American Data & Analytics’ September 2025 Home Price Index report showed home prices declined slightly from August to September and annual house price appreciation has slowed for 10 consecutive months. Read on to find out more.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was at 37 in October, up five points from September and the highest reading since April, according to the National Association of Home Builders /Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read on to learn more.

Click n’ Close has appointed a new president who has 25-plus years of leadership experience across strategy, sales, operations, technology, compliance and finance. Read on to learn more.

Key Title launched its newly designed website that leaders say will provide clients, partners and industry professionals with “a more modern and user-friendly online experience.” Read on to find out more.

ATTOM’s third quarter 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report shows that homeowners made a 49.9 percent profit selling single-family homes and condos during the third quarter. That’s a small increase from the 49.3 percent margin posted in the second quarter. Read on to learn more.

WFG National Title Insurance Co., a Williston Financial Group company, announced its entry into the New Mexico market. “Our move into New Mexico is an exciting next step,” Williston Financial Group Chairman and founder Patrick Stone said. “… WFG will deliver the technology, financial stability and customer-first service that this market deserves.” Read on to learn more.

Ubitquity launched its new platform, NFTitle Express. The service provides homeowners and real estate professionals with a tool to mint, update and manage property titles on the blockchain. Read on to learn more.

The National Federation of Business Small Business Optimism Index declined 2 points in September to 98.8. While it was the first decrease in three months, it is still higher than the survey’s average of 98. Read on to learn more.

Customer Bank’s new banking group of senior relationship managers, operations personnel, fraud specialists and client service professionals will bolster the bank’s signature single point of contact model, delivering personalized treasury and banking solutions for title and settlement clients.

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) named First American Trust as an ALTA Elite Provider.