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Intelligent Title Operations: Where AI Meets Efficiency
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The future of title operations is intelligent, not just automated. AI is transforming how title and settlement teams work by streamlining manual processes, surfacing risks earlier, and enabling faster, more informed decisions. By embedding intelligence into everyday workflows, organizations can improve accuracy, strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk, and deliver faster, more seamless closings.

How WFG Is Helping Title Agents Prepare for an AI-Driven Future
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

AI is already changing how title agencies compete, get found, and serve customers. At WFG’s Executive Summit 2026, independent title agents explored practical ways to use AI, automation, and Agent 3.0 resources to reduce friction, strengthen visibility, and build what’s next. Read the full article.


Corridor Title founder named TLTA president
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Patrick Rose, president and founder of Corridor Title, was elected as the 112th president of Texas Land Title Association.

AI is Changing Title Search Preparation: Title Officers Who Wait are Already Behind
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Title search turnaround time is driven by structural factors like county tier, property complexity, and season, not just loan type. This article explains how to align SLAs with real-world constraints and how AI-powered preparation can significantly reduce delays and improve operational efficiency. Read on for more from Hitech i2i.


The Next Evolution of the Title Agent: Turning Innovation into Real-World Advantage
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

As the title industry evolves, WFG is investing in a smarter, more connected future for independent title agents. Through Agent 3.0 and its broader agent ecosystem, the company is combining intelligent technology, operational expertise and real-world collaboration to help agents reduce friction, strengthen performance and grow with confidence.


Could AI Eliminate the Last-Minute Chaos in Title Closings?
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Modern title operations don’t need more manual follow-ups – they need smarter visibility. Explore how AI-enabled closing workflows are helping agencies reduce settlement delays, automate exception management, and streamline last-mile execution without increasing operational overhead.


NS3 2026 offered something for everyone
Posted Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Nearly 550 industry professionals gathered in Kansas City, Mo., for the 22nd National Settlement Services Summit (NS3), held May 19-21 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Among them were 160 first-time attendees who joined peers from across the industry for two and half days of education, networking and collaboration.


The Real Risk in Title Automation: Everyday Data Conditions
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how the title industry thinks about speed, automation, and scale. But there is a critical difference between accessing public records and producing an insurable title outcome. DataTrace examines the growing conversation around AI-driven title search and explains why high-confidence title decisioning requires more than raw record access.


Nominee deadline for ALTA Our Values Awards is May 29
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Now is the time to recognize the ALTA members, teams and offices that go above and beyond to lead, deliver and protect in the industry.

Illinois Senate considers eight-bill housing affordability plan
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus introduced an eight-bill package that aimes to unlock tools to help meet the demand for homes and apartments and make housing more affordable across the state.

Why Your Title Search SLA Is Wrong and How to Fix It Before the Spring Rush
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Title search turnaround time is driven by structural factors like county tier, property complexity, and season, not just loan type. This article explains how to align SLAs with real-world constraints and how AI-powered preparation can significantly reduce delays and improve operational efficiency. Read on for more from Hitech i2i.


The Growth Ritual: A Repeatable Playbook for Title Sales Success
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A new title sales rep closed 93 transactions in 10 months. His secret? A simple and quick daily practice that transforms warm leads into closed deals. Discover the repeatable playbook that's helping title companies create predictable growth through consistent outreach. No heroics required. Just discipline, focus, and the right process. Read on for more.


Birchway Title Agency becomes member of National Independent Agency Solutions
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Birchway Title Agency leaders announced the organization is now a member of a commercial network group, National Independent Agency Solutions LLC (NIAS).

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation’s board appointments honor legacy of Mary O’Donnell
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The changes honor the legacy of ALTA past President Mary O’Donnell, who served as foundation chair until her passing in 2025.

The Next Evolution of the Title Agent: How WFG Is Powering a New Era of Performance
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The title landscape is evolving fast, and expectations are rising with it. WFG’s Agent 3.0 and Agency Advantage ecosystem brings together AI-driven technology and real-world operational expertise, helping independent title agents reduce friction, elevate performance, and stay competitive in an increasingly complex, digital-first environment. Read more here.


ALTA names Turk & Co. as Elite Provider for 2026
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Turk & Co. is a licensed investment bank and advisory services firm specializing in title and title-related industries.

Encore Bank becomes first bank Visionary Partner of Women in Title
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Encore Bank’s support will help advance Women in Title’s core initiatives, including mentorship programs, leadership development, educational events and a growing network of state chapters nationwide.

WFG earns Net Promoter Score of 94
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
WFG National Title Insurance Co. closed 2025 with an overall 4.9-star rating on a 5-point scale, holding strong year-over-year, and achieved a collective NPS of 94 across all direct operations.

Don’t Make These 8 Video Marketing Mistakes for Your Title Company
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Video marketing is now essential for title companies, but common errors can damage your results. Discover eight video marketing mistakes that can undermine your efforts, how to avoid them, and how to create consistent, effective video content that builds trust and credibility with your audience. Read on for more from SoftPro.


The AI-Enabled Advantage: How WFG Is Redefining How Independent Title Agents Compete
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

As real estate transactions grow more complex, WFG is taking a fundamentally different approach. Its integrated Agent 3.0 and Agency Advantage ecosystem combines AI-driven technology with operational expertise — helping independent title agents reduce friction, strengthen performance, and compete more effectively in a rapidly evolving, digitally driven market. Read more here.


MBA report examines borrower outcomes following pandemic relief programs
Posted Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Research Institute for Housing America released a report examining the impact of the $10 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund, a federal program launched in 2021 to support homeowners affected by the pandemic.


Maximize Your Agency's Potential: 4 Underwriting Capabilities That Matter 
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Beyond basic policy support, your choice in an underwriting provider may impact your agency's success. This article explores capabilities to consider when evaluating providers — from operational flexibility to financial stability — and how understanding these factors could help you make more informed decisions that align with your business objectives. Read on for more from Radian Title Insurance.


AI Is Not Replacing Title Professionals. It Is Reshaping Their Roles.
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

AI is reshaping, not replacing, the roles within title production. By aligning agents, examiners, operations teams, and search vendors around better-structured information, Human-Guided AI reduces friction, improves consistency, and supports faster, more accurate workflows as transaction volumes begin to rise. Read on for more from MaestroX.


HUD appoints new members to manufactured housing advisory committee
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced the appointment of six new members to serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, a federal advisory committee.


Citi announces its ‘Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative’
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Citi announced a $60 billion, five-year housing affordability commitment to increase the supply of housing through the creation and preservation of at least 250,000 units across the country.


FinCEN Reporting Is Now Live: Is Your Workflow Built for It?
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

FinCEN’s nationwide reporting rule is now active, and settlement agents are officially on the front lines. See how WFG’s technology-driven filing service transforms a complex, high-liability mandate into a streamlined, two-minute workflow — reducing risk, automating compliance, and helping title professionals operate confidently in today’s heightened regulatory environment. Read the full article.


Solving Friction in Title, One Pain Point at a Time
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Title shouldn’t feel this hard. Yet fragmentation, rework, and workflow gaps have become “normal.” They’re not. Every friction point slows growth. The firms pulling ahead are systematically eliminating it. The question isn’t whether friction exists — it’s whether you’re still tolerating it. Read on for more from MaestroX.


How WFG’s People-First Culture Drove Exceptional Customer Outcomes in 2025
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

WFG’s standout 2025 results reveal a powerful connection between engaged employees and exceptional customer outcomes. With a world-class 94 Net Promoter Score and engagement metrics that outpace the industry, WFG leaders and team members share how culture, trust, and accountability are reshaping the closing experience and why it matters for the future of title.


SoftPro wins Gold Stevie Awards for customer service, marketing
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SoftPro was named a Gold Stevie Award winner for both Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year - Technology Industries and Inbound Marketing Program of the Year in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.

1031 CORP. celebrates 35-year anniversary
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
1031 CORP., a leading Qualified Intermediary (QI) that facilitates 1031 exchanges, marked 35 years of helping investors nationwide confidently pursue their investment goals, preserve equity and simplify their 1031 exchange experience.

CATIC Foundation announces year-end charitable contributions
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The CATIC Foundation announced its 2025 year-end charitable contributions, reaffirming its commitment to the communities where CATIC’s employees, agents and partners live and work.

FinCEN Reporting Made Easy: How WFG Is Simplifying Compliance for the Title Industry
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

FinCEN’s new nationwide reporting rule is reshaping how title professionals handle all-cash transactions. See how WFG is turning a complex, high-liability mandate into a fast, tech-enabled workflow that can cut reporting time from hours to minutes, reduce risk, and support a smoother closing experience for agents and their customers. Read the article.


Westcor announces scholarship program to honor life of former CEO
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. announced the creation of the Mary O’Donnell Scholarship Program, a dedicated fund to support the children of employees in their pursuit of higher education.

Where Does AI Actually Belong in the Title Workflow?
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

As AI adoption accelerates across the title industry, the most successful teams are using it selectively. AI excels at repetitive, time-consuming tasks, while human expertise remains essential for judgment, underwriting requirements, and jurisdictional nuance. When applied in the right places, AI improves speed and consistency without introducing unnecessary risk.


SoftPro signs on as first corporate sponsor of Women in Title
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SoftPro announced its investment in Women in Title (WiT) as the first corporate sponsor of the growing national organization.

American Eagle Title Insurance unveils online education platform
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
American Eagle Title Insurance Co. has launched The Eagle Learning Institute, a state-approved online education platform designed to provide accessible, compliant real estate training.

The Agent 3.0 Evolution: How WFG Is Rewriting the Title Agent Tech Playbook for 2026
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

WFG’s Agent 3.0 initiative is evolving quickly. From AI-driven production and onboarding to compliance, remittance, and agent-defined customization, this next phase is designed to reduce friction and strengthen agent competitiveness heading into 2026. Get a clear look at what’s coming, and why it matters. Read the full article.


MaestroX Is Rethinking How AI Fits into the Title Workflow
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

MaestroX takes a human-guided approach to AI in title, combining advanced automation with real-world industry expertise. Instead of treating title as a generic data problem, the platform reflects how title work is actually done — helping organizations improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency while keeping experienced professionals in control.


National Integrity Title Agency receives Outstanding Corporation of the Year award
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
National Integrity Title Agency was honored as the Outstanding Corporation of the Year at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) – Southern Chapter celebration of National Philanthropy Day 2025.

First American named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Parents list
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
First American Financial Corp. announced the company earned a spot on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents list.

CATIC Foundation funds memorial scholarship fund at St. John’s University School of Law
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The CATIC Foundation Inc. announced that the CATIC Kay Parker Jex ’74 Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. John’s University School of Law has been fully funded.

WFG Expands Agent 3.0 for 2026 with Major Technology Enhancements
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

WFG is accelerating its Agent 3.0 vision with a unified suite of tech innovations that reduce friction, improve accuracy, strengthen security, and empower title agents to grow. If you want a preview of what’s ahead for 2026, this is a must-read. Click here to dive into the full story.


Slower Market, Bigger Shifts: Why Title Companies Are Re-Evaluating Revenue Models Heading Into 2026
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

As national housing activity lingers at decade-low levels, major real estate platforms are tightening control of the consumer journey — leaving independent title companies searching for stable revenue streams. This blog explores why 1031 exchange education and referral models are emerging as a low-lift way for title leaders to stay relevant, add value, and drive new revenue heading into 2026.


Palmetto Land Title Association unveils redesigned website
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Palmetto Land Title Association launched its redesigned website, www.scplta.org, as part of its mission to support South Carolina’s title insurance professionals and attorneys. Read on to learn more.

First American receives 2026 Military Friendly Employer award
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
First American Financial Corp. announced the company has earned the 2026 Military Friendly Employer award. Read on to find out more.

The Closing Agent announces holiday food drive
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Closing Agent announced its 2025 holiday food drive in support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Read on to learn more.

Westcor manager and Women in Title founder honored by ALTA
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. announced National Title Production Operations Manager Kim Whitlock has received the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Our Values Award. Read on to learn more.

ALTA names Station 11 as Elite Provider
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced it has named Station 11 as an ALTA Elite Provider. Read on to find out more.

Women in Title forms inaugural board of directors and advisory board
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Women in Title (WiT) announced the formation of its inaugural board of directors and advisory board. Read on to learn more.

Real Estate at a Crossroads: WFG’s Patrick Stone Calls for Pragmatism, Efficiency, and Long-Term Vision
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

In the inaugural quarterly installment of WFG’s Industry Perspective, Williston Financial Group Founder and Chairman Patrick Stone shares candid insights on affordability, efficiency, and the housing market’s road ahead. His advice for 2026 and beyond: “Control what you can control—and make it profitable today.” Read the full article here.


First American marks a decade as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
First American Financial Corp. announced Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine selected First American as one of the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, marking a decade on this list. Read on to learn more.

Vanguard Title celebrates first employee’s 20 years of service with firm
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Chris Felton, Vanguard Title’s first employee, recently marked 20 years of service with the company. Read on to find out more.

SoftPro chosen as finalist for NC TECH Awards
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
SoftPro been selected as a finalist for NC TECH Awards in the Culture & People in Tech category. The awards are presented by the North Carolina Technology Association. Read on to learn more.

The digital closing advantage: Streamlining mortgage closings with eNotarization and eRecording
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Adopting digital notarization and eRecording helps transform outdated and logistically challenging workflows into streamlined, effective processes. With ICE Mortgage Technology’s integrated solutions like Simplifile® and The Closing Exchange, title companies can deliver more efficient and secure digital closings, providing operational certainty for title and settlement partners.

WFG’s Patrick Stone and Economist Dr. Bill Conerly Share Outlook on Housing, Affordability, and the Road Ahead
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

WFG has relaunched its popular Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar series as WFG’s Industry Perspective podcast. The series tackles issues that matter most to real estate, mortgage, and title professionals. In this episode, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone and Economist Dr. Bill Conerly dive into housing supply, affordability, interest rates, and market risks. Read on and access the episode here.


From Inspiration to Action: WFG Launches Women at the Closing Table, a Women’s Executive Leadership Group
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

WFG’s “Women at the Closing Table” is bringing connection and mentorship to women leaders in the title industry. What began as a single spark at WFG’s Women’s Executive Leadership Summit has grown into a powerful platform for support and collaboration. Read the article here.


EquityProtect partners with trooper association
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
EquityProtect is partnering with the American Association of State Troopers to offer association members discounted access to the company’s patented technology, designed to safeguard homeowners from deed theft crimes. Read on to learn more.

The Closing Agent powered by Barry Miller Law honored as a top workplace in Central Florida
Posted Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
The Closing Agent powered by Barry Miller Law announced it has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in Central Florida.

PLTA celebrates 104th convention, welcomes new officers
Posted Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
The Pennsylvania Land Title Association (PLTA) announced its new officers and its 2025 award winners at its 104th annual convention in September. Read on to learn more.

First American named to best workplace list for ninth straight year
Posted Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
First American Financial Corp. has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services by global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine. Read on to find out more.

Vanguard Title Co. celebrates 20 years in business
Posted Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Vanguard Title Co. is celebrating its 20th anniversary. What began in 2005 as a single office has grown into a multi-location company. Vanguard Title operates across Southeast Michigan, with offices in Ann Arbor, Livonia, Shelby Township, and its headquarters in Auburn Hills. Read on to learn more.

WFG's Agent 3.0: Innovation, Automation, and Collaboration in Action
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

WFG has launched Agent 3.0, a next-generation program powered by innovation, automation, and agent collaboration—designed to streamline operations, spark growth, and equip title agents with the tools to succeed. Discover how this evolution is reshaping the future of title services. Read the full article here.


7 Tips to Help Title Companies Shine on Social Media
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Social media marketing is no longer optional for title companies. It’s a competitive necessity. This article shares seven practical, research-driven strategies tailored for busy title professionals. Learn how to simplify your approach, improve visibility, and connect with your audience more effectively — all without overwhelming your team.


Old Republic Title celebrates 118 years in business
Posted Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Old Republic Title will celebrate its 118th anniversary on Aug. 25. The company has 270 branch and subsidiary offices, approximately 4,300 employees and roughly 8,000 independent title agents.

Read on to find out more.

Agent 3.0: WFG Redefines Title Agent Support Through Innovation and AI
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

WFG has officially unveiled Agent 3.0, its boldest leap yet for its national network of title agents — a smarter, faster AI- and technology-driven partnership designed to adapt to agent needs, tackle real challenges, and deliver the tech, ops, and support to help them thrive. Read the full article here.


Westcor’s val-ID validates identities in 10,000 transactions
Posted Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. announced val-ID by Westcor has successfully validated the identities of borrowers and sellers in 10,000 real estate transactions. Read on to learn more.

ALTA donates $10,000 for flood relief in Texas
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA, has awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Read on to learn more.

Clear Title Agency of Arizona wins workplace award
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Clear Title Agency of Arizona has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Read on to learn more.

Title Financial Corporation celebrates 120th anniversary
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Title Financial Corporation is celebrating 120 years of family ownership and service in the title and escrow industry. Read on to learn more.

From Vision to Action: How WFG Is Partnering With Agents to Shape the Future
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Big things are happening at WFG — and our agents are leading the way. At the 2025 Executive Summit, innovation wasn’t just discussed, it was demonstrated, from the hands-on launch of Agent 2.0 to the powerful debut of the Women’s Executive Leadership Summit. See how WFG is rewriting the playbook in partnership with its agents. Read the full article here.


WFG Executive Summit 2025 Highlights: Agent 2.0 and Women’s Leadership Take Center Stage
Posted Date: Monday, June 16, 2025

What happens when title agents become true partners in innovation? At WFG’s 2025 Executive Summit—an exclusive event for the company’s title agent network—transformation took center stage, from the bold WFG Agent 2.0 rollout to the inspiring launch of WFG’s Women’s Executive Leadership Summit. Discover what’s reshaping the future of title insurance. Read the full article here.


America’s Title receives award from WFG National Title Insurance Co.
Posted Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
America’s Title, a title insurance agency headquartered in Tampa, Fla., received the Top National Production Award by WFG National Title Insurance Co. Read on to learn more.

WFG’s 15-Year Journey: Fueled by Gratitude and Innovation
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

For 15 years, WFG has grown not by following tradition, but by focusing on what matters most: the people behind every real estate transaction. Rooted in gratitude and driven by innovation, WFG’s journey continues, guided by trust, collaboration, and a promise to always put the customer first. Discover the story behind the milestone. Read the full story here.


Bowe Digital named a Best Place to Work in Indiana for fourth straight year
Posted Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Bowe Digital has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for the fourth consecutive year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Read on to learn more.

First American named ‘Most Innovative Company’ by American Business Awards
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
First American Financial Corp. recently announced it was recognized as a “Most Innovative Company of the Year” by the American Business Awards, earning a bronze Stevie award in the category for companies with more than 2,500 employees. Read on to learn more.

Williston Financial Group celebrates 15th anniversary
Posted Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Williston Financial Group is marking its 15th anniversary this year. Read on to learn more.

Priority National Title Services celebrates silver anniversary
Posted Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Priority National Title Services will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. Read on to find out more.

SoftPro wins a pair of Gold Stevie Awards
Posted Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
SoftPro was recently named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award for both the Company of the Year – Computer Software – Large category, and Achievement in Sales or Revenue Generation in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards. Read on to learn more.

WFG Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Gratitude
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Williston Financial Group is proud to celebrate 15 years of innovation, growth, and heartfelt gratitude. Since day one, we’ve focused on removing friction from the real estate process by prioritizing people, transparency, and trust. Together with our customers and partners, we’ve built something truly meaningful. Read the full story here.


Cornerstone Capital Bank is Shinn Builder Partnerships’ Service Provider Partner of Year
Posted Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Cornerstone Capital Bank has been named the 2024 Service Provider Partner of the Year by Shinn Builder Partnerships. Read on to learn more.

First American remains on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Posted Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
First American Financial Corp. has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 10th straight year. Read on to learn more.

Nominations accepted for ALTA Our Values Awards
Posted Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Nominations are now being accepted for the American Land Title Association (ALTA) 2025 Our Values Awards. Members have until May 30 to submit nominations. Read on to learn more.

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $108,000 in grants during ALTA EDge
Posted Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation (AGDF) awarded $108,000 in grants to 18 organizations during ALTA EDge, which took place March 19-21 in Louisville, Ky. Read on to learn more.

Arrive Home President recognized by publication
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Arrive Home announced that its president, Tai Christensen, has made Inc.’s 2025 list of 500 Female Founders. Read on to learn more.

National Integrity Title Agency celebrates 10th anniversary in business
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
National Integrity Title Agency is celebrating 10 years of providing full-service title insurance and settlement agency for commercial and residential real estate throughout the region and beyond. Read on to find out more.

SoftPro wins Gold and Silver Stevie Awards
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
SoftPro was named a Gold Stevie Award winner for Inbound Marketing Program of the Year in the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service. Read on to learn more.

5 Problems Your Title Production Software Should Solve for You
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Your title production software should make your job easier — but if it’s creating more headaches than solutions, it’s time to rethink your options. Find out the five biggest challenges title professionals face — and how the right software can solve them.


How WFG Helped Legacy Settlement Services Recover from Wire Fraud — And Come Back Stronger
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

When cybercriminals targeted Legacy Settlement Services, owner Michael Ruder feared the worst. But with WFG’s expert guidance, he recovered lost funds, strengthened security, and emerged more resilient than ever. Could your business survive a wire fraud attack? Find out how to protect yourself — read the full story now.


Birchway Title Agency celebrates two-year anniversary
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Birchway Title Agency in Independence, Ohio, is celebrating its two-year anniversary. Read on to learn more.

Surviving Wire Fraud: How WFG Helped Legacy Settlement Services Rebuild and Protect Their Future
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Michael Ruder of Legacy Settlement Services faced a daunting wire fraud attack — until WFG stepped in. Discover how their partnership not only restored lost funds but also strengthened security for the future. Ready to learn how to safeguard your business from cyber threats? Read the full article now.


University Title Co. manager earns distinguished certification
Posted Date: Friday, February 7, 2025

Texas-based University Title Co. announced that one of its senior escrow officers has earned a Certified Title Insurance Professional certification from the Texas Land Title Association.

Read on to find out more.


First American makes donation toward L.A. wildfire relief
Posted Date: Friday, January 24, 2025

First American Financial Corp. announced a $25,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation while FA employees raised an additional sizeable sum for the American Red Cross.

Read on to find out more.


ALTA Foundation donates $10K toward L.A. fire relief
Posted Date: Friday, January 17, 2025

The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation has awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation as crews continue to battle wildfires.

Read on to find out more.


Clear Title Agency of Arizona earns repeat ‘Best Places to Work’ recognition
Posted Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Clear Title Agency has earned another placement on the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list, part of more than 15 recognitions dating back to 2013.

Read on to find out more.


Hillsborough Title marks 40th year in business
Posted Date: Friday, January 3, 2025

Florida-based Hillsborough Title, the first member of the Florida Agency Network, is celebrating its 40th year in business.

Read on to find out more.


Signature Xcel wins ethics award
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

National notary signing agency Signature Xcel has earned a prestigious recognition for ethics from the Better Business Bureau.

Read on to find out more.


Adapting to a Changing Market: WFG’s Patrick Stone Charts a Path Forward for 2025
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
WFG’s Q2 Economic Outlook webinar drew over 1,000 participants eager to hear insights into the state of the economy and real estate market. From debunking fears of a potential real estate crash to providing a nuanced analysis of supply and demand dynamics, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone illuminated the path forward for market stability. Read the article here.

ALTA Foundation donates $21K following hurricanes
Posted Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation awarded more than $20,000 in emergency grants to communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Read on to learn more.


Guaranteed Rate Affinity earns high placement among top retail lenders
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage joint venture from Anywhere Real Estate, has earned a high placement on Scotsman Guide’s rankings of top retail mortgage lenders.

Read on to find out more.


Lone Star Title Co. celebrates 25 years in business
Posted Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Texas-based Lone Star Title Co. is marking its 25th year in business and status as the largest locally owned independent title agency in west Texas.

Read on to find out more.


WFG’s Agent 2.0 Program: Redefining Support for Title Agents
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Agent 2.0 program offers title agents actionable blueprints, technology-driven solutions, and collaborative support to help them thrive in today’s market. With insights from top industry events and a dedicated advisory committee, WFG empowers title agents to tackle challenges with confidence. Discover how Agent 2.0 is transforming agent support—read the full article to learn more!

ALTA announces 2024 Title Webbie award winners
Posted Date: Friday, November 1, 2024

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced 2024 winners of Title Webbie awards, recognizing standout consumer-facing websites and marketing, during ALTA ONE in Orlando, Fla.

Read on to find out more.


ALTA Good Deeds Foundation announces $1 million-plus in total giving
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation has now surpassed $1 million in total donations since its launch in October 2020.

Read on to learn more.


Seizing Opportunities Amid Challenges: WFG's Patrick Stone Reveals Key Strategies for Thriving in Today's Real Estate Market
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
During the Q3 installment of WFG’s popular Economic Outlook webinar series, Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone discussed key trends impacting the real estate market, including inflation, housing inventory and affordability, regulatory shifts, and rising title orders. He also provided advice on how real estate and title industry professionals can adapt and thrive amid uncertainty. Read the article here.

Choose the right bank for your business
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Your bank’s knowledge of the title and escrow industry can make your work easier or more difficult. That’s why it is imperative that you choose a bank that knows your industry, provides quality customer service, and helps you increase efficiency. At First American Trust, we provide the perfect blend of big bank stability and small bank personalized service.

New Jersey Land Title Association adds to executive board
Posted Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

The New Jersey Land Title Association has added to is executive board, tapping a vice president of national title examination from Kensington Vanguard National Land Services.

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PLTA celebrates 103rd annual convention, welcomes new officers
Posted Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Pennsylvania Land Title Association recently gathered for its 103rd annual convention, naming new officers for the coming year and presenting multiple awards.

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Guaranteed Rate Affinity ranks high on top retail lenders list
Posted Date: Friday, September 20, 2024

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has earned impressive placement on Scotsman Guide’s nationwide rankings of retail mortgage lenders.

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Check Fraud and How to Prevent It
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Check fraud is not new, but it has been on the rise. It can be particularly damaging during an escrow transaction because of the scale of the potential losses. Learn ways you can reduce your risk and help protect against check fraud.

WFG Elevates Agent 2.0 Program with Enhanced Blocks Integration and Exclusive Advisory Committee
Posted Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
WFG National Title Insurance Company is taking title agent support to the next level with the expansion its Agent 2.0 initiative with launch of an exclusive Advisory Committee. Discover how this new development will enhance collaboration and drive success for WFG’s title agents. Read the full article to learn more about this exciting evolution.

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation fundraiser sponsorship opportunities
Posted Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser titled “Light Up the Night” on Oct. 15 from 8-10 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 - $5,000.

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Clear Title Agency of Arizona named a 2024 Top Company to Work For
Posted Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and BestCompaniesAZ announced that Clear Title Agency of Arizona earned a spot on the 2024 Top Companies to Work For in Arizona list for the 12th consecutive year.

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ServiceMac earns 2024 USDA Top Servicers Award
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Four years after onboarding its first loan, ServiceMac is one of the top-rated servicers in the U.S., earning a Top Services award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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WFG Expands its Agent 2.0 Powered by Blocks Initiative with the launch of an Exclusive Agent 2.0 Advisory Committee
Posted Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
WFG National Title Insurance Company is taking its Agent 2.0 initiative to new heights by integrating it with WFG Blocks and launching an exclusive Agent 2.0 Advisory Committee. This new peer leadership group will help shape the future of WFG's title agent support programs. Read the full article to learn more about this strategic evolution.

PropLogix Opens State of the Title Industry Survey, Marks 7 Years
Posted Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
PropLogix has launched its annual State of the Title Industry Survey. Statistics found from the survey are used throughout the industry as a benchmark for title production best practices. 

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ALTA Foundation donates emergency grant after New Mexico fires and flooding
Posted Date: Friday, August 9, 2024

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation has awarded a $5,000 emergency grant to the Community Foundation of Lincoln County to assist residents who lost their homes due to fires or flooding.

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ALTA receives Power of Associations Gold Award
Posted Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024

The American Land Title Association has been recognized as a Power of Associations Gold Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives for its successful “Combating NTRAPS” initiative.

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First American announces GlobeST.’s 2024 Women of Influence Award honorees
Posted Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024

Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi of First American Financial Corporation and Vice President and Profit Center Manager Crystal Cook of First American Title Insurance Company were selected for GlobeST.’s 2024 Women of Influence Award.

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Mo Choumil announces new podcast
Posted Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024

Mo Choumil announced the launch of the “Title Agents Podcast” which offers insights, strategies and expert discussions for the title industry.

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Futura Title & Escrow hosts “Closing the Hunger Gap”
Posted Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024

Futura Title & Escrow, with JM Family Enterprises, hosted their 2nd annual “Closing the Hunger Gap” food drive to benefit local food banks.

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Exploring the Future of Real Estate: Strategic Insights from WFG's Q2 Economic Outlook Webinar with Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
WFG’s Q2 Economic Outlook webinar drew over 1,000 participants eager to hear insights into the state of the economy and real estate market. From debunking fears of a potential real estate crash to providing a nuanced analysis of supply and demand dynamics, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone illuminated the path forward for market stability. Read the article here.

Legal Counsel for the Elderly receives grant from ALTA Good Deeds
Posted Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
At the ALTA Advocacy Summit, ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $6,000 grant to Legal Counsel for the Elderly in Washington, D.C.

1st Source Bank makes KBW honor roll
Posted Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
1st Source Bank made the Bank Honor Roll by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. for the sixth time.

ALTA honored at Telly Awards
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The American Land Title Association received four awards at the 45th annual Telly Awards recognizing its charitable organizations and recent branding campaign. 

ITEC marketing VP earns certified exchange specialist designation
Posted Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Investors Title Exchange Corp. (ITEC) Marketing Vice President Matt Linville earned the designation of certified exchange specialist, making him the sixth specialist in §1031 exchange laws at ITEC.

SoftPro recognized as best place to work
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
SoftPro was named one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2024 by the Triangle Business Journal. 

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WFG Executive Summit Ignites Title Agent Collaboration
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
WFG's first-ever Agency Executive Summit kicked off the launch of the company’s ambitious Agent 2.0 initiative. The landmark event fostered collaboration and innovation among title agents, providing a platform for deep-dive discussions, networking, and strategic planning for future success, and cementing WFG's role as a transformative partner in the title industry. Read on to learn more.

SoftPro wins gold at 2024 American Business Awards
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

SoftPro took home a Golden Stevie for customer service department of the year at the 2024 American Business Awards, in addition to other recognitions.

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Bowe Digital named a Best Place to Work in Indiana
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Bowe Digital has earned recognition from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as a Best Place to Work in Indiana for the third year in a row.

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WFG Fosters Collaboration, Bringing Title Agents Together During its First-Ever Agency Executive Summit
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Leaders across the title industry recently convened during WFG’s inaugural Agency Executive Summit, the kick-off event for the company’s groundbreaking Agent 2.0 initiative. Featuring unparalleled engagement and candid discourse, this seminal event underscored WFG's commitment to mutual growth and the empowerment of its agents through transparency, collaboration and innovation. Read on to learn more.

First American Title’s IgniteRE earns gold at American Business Awards
Posted Date: Friday, May 10, 2024

First American Title’s IgniteRE  platform was recognized for its continually evolving suite of premier features and tools at the 2024 American Business Awards.

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Cardinal Title Group earns 2023 Shining Star Award from Old Republic
Posted Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Virgina-based Cardinal Title Group has earned a 2023 Shining Star Award for operational excellence from Old Republic Title.

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AccuTitle Wins Gold in The 2024 Titan Business Awards
Posted Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024

AccuTitle announced their ranking in the 2024 TITAN Business Awards. With over 1500 nominated entries received from participants across 57 countries. AccuTitle was awarded two Gold Titan Award’s in the Business to Business and Real Estate categories.

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Title Insurance at Work: Valley Land Title Co.
Posted Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
Valley Land Title Co. shares a story about how title insurance protects the insured from attempts to collect old taxes from current owners who did not own the property at the time.

First American lands on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Posted Date: Friday, April 12, 2024

First American Financial Corp. has earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the ninth straight year.

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WFG Launches Its Inaugural Agency Executive Summit Event with Insightful Q1 Economic Outlook Commentary from Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The inaugural WFG Agency Executive Summit kicked off impressively with an insightful Q1 Economic Outlook from Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone. This special event offered WFG's Agent Network valuable perspectives on the real estate market, covering topics like interest rates, home equity, and how to remain competitive. Read on to learn what Stone had to say.

AccuTitle earns Inc. 5000 list ranking
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

AccuTitle has earned a spot on the fourth annual Inc. 5000 Northeast region list, which measures business growth across Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

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The Closing Exchange – More Than Just a Vendor … We’re a Partner
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
More than just a vendor … we’re a partner! See why title agents are partnering with The Closing Exchange (TCX) to enable a full spectrum of signing solutions in a way that fits their goals. TCX is a partner in mobile closing, RON, IPEN, hybrid, and doc tagging. Read the article for more information.

Title Insurance at Work: Mother Lode Holding Co.
Posted Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Mother Lode Holding Co. shares a story about how a lender would have been on the hook for $350,000 at the hands of fraudulent refi borrowers were it not for title insurance.

WFG Unveils Next-Gen Title Agent Collaboration, Transforming Standard Industry Models with Its Agent 2.0 Initiative
Posted Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Agency division is revolutionizing the relationship between underwriters and title agents through its innovative Agent 2.0 initiative. This new program provides practical, customized strategies for achieving success, moving beyond abstract concepts. The Agent 2.0 initiative signifies a pivotal shift towards more cooperative engagements within the title industry. Read the article for further details.

Title Insurance at Work: Alliant National Title Insurance Co.
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. walks The Title Report through personal accounts of title insurance coming through for clients when it's needed the most.

Leaders show how title insurance differs from other types of insurance in one essential aspect: the consumer pays the premium for the title policy just once, at the closing. With that single payment, the insured is often covered for years, even decades.

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Title Insurance at Work: Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. shares a story about a claim on a vacation home that would have been very costly for the parties involved if not for title insurance.

Clients received notification from the county that their home had been sold, as is typical on any transaction in California. The only problem — they had not sold their home.

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Nominations open for 2024 ALTA Our Values Award
Posted Date: Friday, March 8, 2024

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 ALTA Our Values Award.

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Clear Title Agency of Arizona named a 'Top Company to Work for in Arizona' for 11th straight year
Posted Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Phoenix-based Clear Title Agency of Arizona has been named a Top Company to Work For in Arizona for the 11the year in a row.

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WFG Reimagines the Underwriter-Title Agent Relationship: Moving from Theories to Blueprints with the Launch of its Agent 2.0 Program
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Agency division is transforming the underwriter-title agent dynamic with its groundbreaking Agent 2.0 program. Offering actionable, tailored blueprints for success rather than mere theories, WFG’s Agent 2.0 program marks a significant evolution in collaborative title industry partnerships. Read on to learn more.

SoftPro honored at NC TECH Awards
Posted Date: Friday, February 9, 2024

SoftPro has earned a Great Tech Places to Work from the annual NC TECH Awards, recognizing the title technology firm for its growth, innovation and leadership.

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National Integrity Title Agency named NJBIZ 2023 Business of the Year finalist
Posted Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

New Jersey-based National Integrity Title Agency has been named a finalist for the NJBIZ 2023 Business of the Year award.

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Foundation Title & Escrow Series reaches 100K closings
Posted Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024

Foundation Title & Escrow Series has reached 100,000 closings, which leaders attribute to a commitment toward maintaining a positive experience for buyers and sellers.

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Predictions for 2024: Industry Thought Leader Patrick Stone Shares His Insights and Forecasts During WFG’s Q4 Economic Outlook Webinar
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
In the Q4 edition of WFG's popular Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar series, Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone delved into the heart of the current economic climate and its potential ripple effects on the real estate market, covering hot-button issues such as interest rates, inflation, recession, and government debt. Read on to review Stone’s insights, observations, and predictions for 2024.

Lone Star Title Co. sponsors Lighting Campus for Hope
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2023

El Paso, Texas-based Lone Star Title Co. was the presenting sponsor for Texas Tech Health Science Center of El Paso’s Lighting Campus for Hope campaign to spread awareness and resources for breast cancer screenings and early testing.

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AccuTitle earns spot in Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Posted Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023

AccuTitle has landed on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for the third year in a row, honoring significant revenue growth.

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Elevating Core Sales Fundamentals: WFG Launches On-Demand Success Training Through WFG Sales University
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
WFG is transforming sales training with a new, on-demand format of its popular WFG Blocks Sales University program. This comprehensive, education-rich program is exclusive to WFG’s Agent Network and features on-demand training modules, live webinars, and hands-on training that equip title agents with essential sales skills.

How Title Agents Are Finding Help Against Wire Fraud
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
As the risk of wire fraud continues to escalate, some title agents have found a formidable ally that’s saving millions and helping to fortify transaction security. Read on to discover how title agents are mitigating the risk against wire fraud.

ALTA honors Kansas member with National Title Professional recognition
Posted Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

The American Land Title Association has bestowed a long-time Kansas member with the designation of National Title Professional.

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Allegiance Title Co. of Arkansas wins national award
Posted Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Allegiance Title Co. of Arkansas has earned an American Land Title Association Title Webbie Award, recognizing excellence in website and digital outreach in educating consumers.

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Getting Back to Basics: WFG Launches On-Demand Sales Success Training Through WFG Sales University
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
WFG is transforming sales training with an on-demand format of its valued WFG Blocks Sales University program. This comprehensive, education-rich offering is exclusive to WFG’s Agent Network. The program features on-demand training modules, live webinars, and hands-on training that equips title agents with essential sales skills. Read on to learn more.

Proper Title celebrates 10th anniversary
Posted Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Illinois-based Proper Title, LLC is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2023, with company leaders looking back on significant company growth and earned accolades.

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Wire Fraud is Rampant – How Title Agents Are Finding Help
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
This year alone title agents have saved an impressive $113 million+ in potential wire fraud using this proprietary database technology. Read on to discover how title agents are mitigating the risk against wire fraud.

ALTA Our Values Awards winners revealed
Posted Date: Friday, October 20, 2023

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) handed out its 2023 ALTA Our Values Awards during ALTA ONE 2023, honoring multiple industry leaders for cultural and operational acumen.

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Wire Fraud is Rampant – How Title Agents Are Finding Help
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The elevated risk of wire fraud is a major concern for title agents. Last year, nearly $3 billion in business email compromise losses were reported by the FBI – a 4X increase in just five years. Read on to learn how title agents are fighting – and winning! – the battle against cyber thieves.

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $105K in grants
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

More than $100,000 in grants were awarded by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation during ALTA ONE 2023.

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Title Insurance Industry Veteran Patrick Stone Offers Critical Observations, Predictions, and Strategic Advice During WFG’s Q3 Economic Outlook Webinar
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
What lies ahead for our industry? More than 1,500 registered for WFG’s Q3 2023 Economic Outlook webinar to hear what WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone predicts for Q4 and beyond, including mortgage interest rate and housing inventory expectations, foreclosure and commercial real estate trends, and alternative title product use. Stone also outlined what it takes to thrive in this challenging market. To learn more, read on.

Reassess Your Title Production to Start Strong in 2024
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
One of the top objectives among title companies is balancing cost containment with the appropriate investment in revenue growth, particularly given market expectations for the coming year. As a result, many are reassessing their title production now to start strong in 2024. Automation — particularly new title automation opportunities — is a key element in their planning.

First American EVP honored by CREW Network
Posted Date: Friday, September 29, 2023

A First American Financial Corp. executive vice president has become the 10th inductee to CREW Network’s Circle of Excellence.

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PLTA celebrates 102nd convention, welcomes new officers
Posted Date: Friday, September 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania Land Title Association’s recent 102nd annual convention included the election of new officers and handing out of numerous awards.

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Fueling Title Agents’ Success: WFG Expands Its Blocks Program to Include New Operational Excellence Training Services
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Earlier this year WFG launched a new program for title agents called "The ABCs for Your Title Agency” featuring engaging educational classes, robust training modules, and live monthly sessions. The program provides WFG’s title agents with access to a treasure trove of best practices and insider insights to help them run their operations with greater skill and confidence. Read on to learn more.

ALTA Foundation donates emergency grant following Hawaii wildfires
Posted Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation has made a donation to aid response efforts in Hawaii following recent devastating wildfires.

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SkyLine Lien Search makes Inc. 5000 List again
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Miami-based Skyline Lien Search has earned a spot on this year’s Inc. 5000 list, recognizing it as one of the fastest-growing private companies nationwide.

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Title Partners Agency receives multiple awards
Posted Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

Missouri-based Title Partners Agency, LLC has earned several awards recognizing it as a top workplace for employees and business results in its home state.

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Fueling Title Agents’ Success: WFG Expands Its Blocks Program to Include New Operational Excellence Training Services
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Earlier this year WFG launched a new program for title agents called "The ABCs for Your Title Agency” featuring engaging educational classes, robust training modules, and live monthly sessions. The program provides WFG’s title agents with access to a treasure trove of best practices and insider insights to help them run their operations with greater skill and confidence. Read on to learn more.

First American named top workplace for innovators
Posted Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023

First American Financial Corp. joins 100 global leaders recognized by Fast Company for encouraging and developing innovation at all levels.

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Home Equity: The Key That Unlocks “Golden Handcuffs”
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
A growing number of title companies are concentrating their activities and adding competitive differentiation for the second half of the year on where the growth is: home equity originations. Unlock the “golden handcuffs” and make home equity your competitive edge with lender clients while saving time and money.

Texas Land Title Association names new president, recognizes state professionals
Posted Date: Friday, July 28, 2023

The Texas Land Title Association’s recent annual conference in San Antonio included the appointment of a new president and recognition of numerous Lone Star State title industry leaders.

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SoftPro named Best Places to Work in 2023 by Triangle Business Journal
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SoftPro has earned a spot on Triangle Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work list, which considers firms operating across the North Carolina “triangle” of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.

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National Integrity Title Agency named among best places to work in Greater Philadelphia
Posted Date: Friday, July 14, 2023

New Jersey-based National Integrity Title Agency has been named one of the best places to work in the greater Philadelphia area by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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InspectHOA hosting webinar on ‘smooth closings’
Posted Date: Friday, June 30, 2023

InspectHOA, with help from the California Land Title Association, is hosting an upcoming webinar on best practices for smooth closings.

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Anywhere Real Estate joint venture Guaranteed Rate Affinity earns national recognition
Posted Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023

Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.’s mortgage joint venture with Guaranteed Rate, Inc.; Guaranteed Rate Affinity, has earned national recognition from Scotsman Guide, naming it as one of the top retail mortgage lenders in the U.S.

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Need title searches? Don’t forget “hidden” municipal liens
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Identifying liens that might cloud a property’s title is a crucial part of the title search. Unfortunately, traditional title searches may miss “hidden” municipal liens that haven’t been recorded. Backed by experience, data and technology, DataTrace® Municipal Lien Searches can help find hidden municipal liens before they cause big problems for the borrower, the lender or the title company.

NOT USED - Why WFG National Title Insurance Company has Set its Sights on Reimagining the Customer Experience
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
In 2017, WFG set out to measure customer experience (CX), discovering Net Promoter ScoreSM in the process. What WFG’s leadership loved most about NPS® is that it provides a baseline for comparing the experience they provide against that of leading companies in other industries. Six years later, WFG maintains a “World Class” customer satisfaction rating. Read about WFG’s CX journey now.

Why WFG National Title Insurance Company has Set its Sights on Reimagining the Customer Experience
Posted Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
In 2017, WFG set out to measure customer experience (CX), discovering Net Promoter ScoreSM in the process. What WFG’s leadership loved most about NPS® is that it provides a baseline for comparing the experience they provide against that of leading companies in other industries. Six years later, WFG maintains a “World Class” customer satisfaction rating. Read about WFG’s CX journey now.

Bowe Digital named a top Indiana workplace
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Marketing firm Bowe Digital has earned a Best Places to Work recognition from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for the second year in a row.

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TitleFlex Can Help Title Companies Uncover Hidden Prospects for Real Estate Agents, Creating Pipeline of Referrals
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The current shortage of homes for sale has left real estate agents and title companies looking for strategies to identify potential new sellers, many of whom then become new buyers. Learn how targeted prospecting tactics that rely on data can create a relationship building opportunity for title companies and real estate agents to find new sources of business.

Title Alliance celebrates 40 years of focusing exclusively on joint ventures
Posted Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Title Alliance is celebrating 40 years of focusing solely on joint ventures, a milestone that comes as the business marks its 75th anniversary of operations.

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Five Ways You Can Save Time and Money on Your Closings
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The climate of the title & escrow world has many industry professionals searching for technology solutions and partners that can save them time and money. Here are five ways to save time and money on mobile notary, RON, IPEN, and hybrid closings.

Williston Financial Group quarterly outlook webinar to air March 8
Posted Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023

Williston Financial Group will present its second 2023 Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar in late-May, hosted by company Executive Chairman Patrick Stone and Economist Bill Conerly.

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ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards housing grant
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation announced a new grant recipient during its recent ALTA Advocacy Summit.

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AccuTitle earns top honors at American Business Awards
Posted Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

A real estate company of the year crown was recently earned by AccuTitle during the 21st annual American Business Awards. Winners are slated to receive their prizes during a ceremony in June.

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ALTA Foundation provides emergency grant after Mississippi tornadoes.
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The American Land Title Association’s Good Deeds Foundation has awarded an emergency grant to the South Delta Disaster Recovery Fund, aiding those affected by recent deadly tornadoes in Mississippi.

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ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $144K in grants
Posted Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023

The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation recently announced the recipients of $144,000 in grants. The foundation was launched in 2020 to boost ALTA’s charitable efforts.

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Anywhere Real Estate receives ethics commendation
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

For the 12th consecutive year, Anywhere Real Estate Inc., formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp., has earned a spot on Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list.

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AccuTitle earns spot on Inc. Magazine list of the Northeast’s fastest-growing private companies
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

New Jersey-based AccuTitle has landed on Inc. Magazine’s third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, which measures the fastest-growing businesses across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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Opportunities for Title Companies in a Stagnant Market
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
As the title insurance industry continues to see a decline in transactions, particularly in refinancing, savvy underwriters and title companies will begin exploring other opportunities for revenue. One such opportunity is to offer title insurance policies on tax sale properties.

First National Title Insurance Company recognized on Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest List
Posted Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

First National Title Insurance Company has placed on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest region’s fastest-growing private companies for the third straight year.

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Stewart earns Top Workplaces USA award
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Stewart Information Services Corp. recently announced it had earned a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award from Energage, placing 52nd in the 2,500-plus-employee category.

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WFG Arms Title Agents with Powerful Marketing, Training, and Tech Tools To Give Them a Competitive Edge
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
WFG launched its Blocks program in 2017 to provide title agents access to the same services the national underwriter uses within its direct operations. The program consists of six programs, including a Marketing & Sales “Block,” which provides WFG’s agents with the training and resources needed to boost their market identity and increase sales. Read on to learn more.

Williston Financial Group quarterly outlook webinar to air March 8
Posted Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023

Williston Financial Group will present its first 2023 Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar in early-March, hosted by company Executive Chairman Patrick Stone and Economist Bill Conerly.

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Paymints.io included in ETA Top 10
Posted Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023

Paymints.io has earned a spot in the inaugural class of the Electronic Transaction Association’s Top 10 Payments Independent Software Vendors award winners. The company and other winners will be honored at an April ceremony.

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ALTA Good Deeds Foundation appoints new board members
Posted Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Two new board of directors member have been appointed by The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, which was launched in 2020 with the goal of bolstering the charitable activities of ALTA members.

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CATIC selected as a national Top Workplace
Posted Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023

CATIC has earned a Top Workplaces USA award for 2023 in the 150-499 employees category, the company’s second straight year making the list. CATIC has earned a ranking of 53rd among all nationwide employers in this category.

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Cook & James celebrates anniversary
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Atlanta-area real estate law firm Cook & James celebrates its 17th anniversary in February.


Title Industry Visionary Patrick Stone Offers Insights on How to Survive and Thrive in the Current Down Market
Posted Date: Monday, February 6, 2023
WFG NTIC Executive Chairman and Founder and title industry visionary Patrick Stone shared his thoughts and critical observations about the U.S. Economy, the housing market, and the title insurance industry and provided suggestions for weathering the current market down cycle during the recent Q4 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar. Read on to learn what he had to say.

Breaking News: Judge dismisses CFPB redlining case against Townstone Financial
Posted Date: Friday, February 3, 2023
The owner of a small Chicago mortgage company accused of violating the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and redlining has succeeded in his battle with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). After years of discovery and back-and-forth motions, the CFPB’s case against Barry Sturner, owner of Townstone Financial, and his mortgage company was dismissed with prejudice.

Illinois Land Title Association finds new executive director
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A former Illinois Land Title Association president has been hired as the organization’s new executive director. Her other previous roles include COO of Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund.

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Old Republic celebrates 100th anniversary
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Old Republic is celebrating its 100th anniversary under the banner of “100 Years of Excellence.” Old Republic has reportedly produced a 12.5 percent annual total shareholder return over the last 55 years and has rewarded investors with 81 consecutive years of dividends.

Read on to find out more.


Title Alliance unveils new logo, tagline as part of 75th anniversary
Posted Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Title Alliance has unveiled a fresh company logo and coined a new tagline, “Committed to Today, Investing for Tomorrow.”

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Punctual Abstract celebrates 30 years in business
Posted Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Louisiana-based Punctual Abstract is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business, citing growth from a one-man business to now operating nationwide with hundreds of researchers.

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Boston National Title executive lands on 40 Under 40 list
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Boston National Title of Texas president Danny Helms is part of National Mortgage Professional’s annual 40 Under 40 list, recognizing his quick company ascent and success with growth initiatives.

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Stewart’s Community Service Awards Program earns award
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Stewart Information Service earned a silver placement in the “Best New CSR Program of the Year” category from Best in Biz Awards. Stewart’s Community Service Awards program secured the recognition. Since its 2021 inception, the program has made donations to more than 1,000 charities, foundations and nonprofits.

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Anywhere Real Estate again earns Great Place to Work recognition
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

A Certified Great Place to Work award was recently earned by Anywhere Real Estate Inc. for the fifth year in a row. Award criteria is based on feedback from current employees, with Anywhere placing far above average workplace scores.

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WFG’s fourth quarter economic outlook streams Dec. 15
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The latest installment of “WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook” is scheduled to stream on Dec. 15. The talk, hosted by WFG founder Patrick Stone and economist Bill Conerly will include a Q&A session.

Read on for more information.


Five Steps Title Agents Should Take to Ride Out the Market Downturn
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
While market concerns remain high, WFG Executive Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone firmly believes this is a time of great opportunity for title agents who choose to seize it. In a recent presentation to members of WFG’s title agent network, Stone outlined five steps title agents can take to ensure their survival now and position themselves for future success.

Allegiance Title Company celebrates one year in business
Posted Date: Friday, December 9, 2022

Allegiance Title Company of Fayetteville, Ark. recently celebrated its one-year anniversary of being in business. The firm has grown to include 12 employees with company leadership planning further hiring.

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Title Alliance named Top Workplace by Philadelphia Enquirer
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Title Alliance, headquartered in Media, Pa., was recently named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Enquirer. Placement on the list is based on employee feedback measuring numerous cultural drivers in a successful business.

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Republic Title again named top place to work
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Republic Title earned the second spot in The Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 Places to Work rankings. It marks the ninth straight year the commercial escrow title agency landed on the list.

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Five Reasons Why More Title Companies are Utilizing IPEN for eClosings
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) is surging in popularity due to the need for title companies to provide borrowers a tech-friendly option at the closing table while also cutting costs. In this piece, title companies explain the many benefits provided by EscrowTab, the leading IPEN solution, including a significant reduction in errors during closing.

Old Republic chief information officer recognized
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Old Republic Title’s chief information officer and executive vice president of ORNTIC was again selected as a winner of the Info-Tech CIO award by the Info-Tech Research Group.


Anywhere again makes female-friendly companies list
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the world’s top female-friendly companies for the second consecutive year.


Overlooking this factor when choosing an eClosing technology service provider could cost you
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
With in-person and remote eClosings continuing to increase and remote online notarization (RON) eClosings adoption expected to rise on the heels of Congress passing the national SECURE Notarization Act, many lenders and settlement providers are ready to extend these services to their customers.

ALTA announces award winners at conference
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced the winners of its 2022 ALTA Our Values Awards and 2022 Title Webbies at ALTA ONE, held Oct. 11-14 in San Diego.


NITA moves up Soaring 76
Posted Date: Friday, October 14, 2022

National Integrity Title Agency (NITA) moved up another 20-plus spots on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Soaring 76,” an annual ranking of fastest-growing public and privately held companies in the region.


ALTA Good Deeds awards grant for Hurricane Ian relief
Posted Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation is awarding a $10,000 emergency grant to the Collier Comes Together Hurricane Recovery Fund, created by the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) in Naples, Fla.

Real Estate Technology Provider WEST Renames To MyHome, a Williston Financial Group Company
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
WFG’s technology subsidiary WEST™ is now MyHome, a Williston Financial Group Company™. A pioneer in online closing and collaboration, WEST launched its signature MyHome® platform in 2015 with the goal of taking time and cost out of the real estate process. With the rebranding, the company is beginning the next stage of its mission to transform the real estate experience.

PLTA names new officers, member awards
Posted Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Pennsylvania Land Title Association (PLTA) announced its new officers and its 2022 award winners at its 101st annual convention in Cambridge, Md.

Alliance Title & Escrow hosts annual food drive
Posted Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
In October, Alliance Title & Escrow will host its 11th annual ‘Closing the Hunger Gap’ companywide food drive. 

Top Ways to Help Lenders Succeed in Home Equity Lending
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
U.S. home equity stands at an astonishing new record - $28 trillion, with $6 trillion added in the past two years alone. Explore how DataTrace, America’s largest title data and solutions company, can help title companies serve lenders seeking qualified prospects for HELOC lending and provide fast and accurate title checks at scale nationwide.

TitleTap receives USF Fast 56 award
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
TitleTap received the Fast 56 award from The University of South Florida Alumni Association. The award is given to the top 56 fastest-growing businesses led by USF alumni.

The Closing Agent named a top workplace
Posted Date: Monday, September 19, 2022
Orlando, Fla.-based The Closing Agent, powered by Barry Miller Law, was recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in Central Florida.

First American again makes Best Workplaces list
Posted Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
First American Financial Corp. was recognized by Great Place to Work and Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance for the sixth consecutive year.

CATIC makes Best Workplaces in Real Estate list
Posted Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Fortune and Great Place to Work named CATIC as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Real Estate, ranking it 21st. This is the first time CATIC made the list.

Don’t Focus on the Headlines. Focus on Running Your Business.
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone shares his thoughts and critical observations about our industry during the Q3 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar.

Pickford Escrow celebrates 30 years
Posted Date: Friday, September 2, 2022
California-based Pickford Escrow Co., a HomeServices of America company, is celebrating its 30th year of serving the escrow needs of homebuyers and sellers.

AccuTitle again makes Inc. 5000 List
Posted Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022
AccuTitle, home of title management platforms TitleFusion, Landtech, Closers’ Choice and TrackerPro, ranked number 1115 on this year’s Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking.

FNTI makes Inc. 5000 list for sixth time
Posted Date: Friday, August 26, 2022
First National Title Insurance Co. made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the sixth consecutive year.

NITA again named to ‘Soaring 76’ list
Posted Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
New Jersey-based National Integrity Title Agency was named as a “Soaring 76” awardee, or one of the region’s fastest-growing companies by the Philadelphia Business Journal, for the third year in a row.

CATIC earns “Great Place to Work” certification
Posted Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
CATIC was certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the first time.

FNTI agency manager named MLTA president
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
First National Title Insurance Co. Senior Vice President, Great Lakes Region Agency Manager Jacquie Brink is the new Michigan Land Title Association president.

Xactus named to Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Xactus is No. 288 on the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In addition to ranking in the top 300, Xactus was Inc’s 21st fastest-growing financial services company in the country.

Pristine Title Services Announces the Launch of its tech arm BOARe.Ai, a Powerful and Proven AI-led Intelligent Document Processing Company
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Pristine Title Services unveils Industry-first 100 Percent Accuracy Offering for Document Processing. BOARE offers AI-Powered data extraction and workflow automation solution, which includes AI-based auto-extraction and analytics for increased data speed, accuracy, and business impact.

PropLogix launches annual survey
Posted Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
PropLogix launched its annual State of the Title Industry survey. The company will donate $5 to the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation for every survey response.

Chicago Title and Trust Company Day declared
Posted Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
Both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois declared Aug. 16, 2022, to be Chicago Title and Trust Day.

Solutions for Today’s Economy: The WFG Blocks Program Arms Title Agents with the Tools They Need to Survive and Thrive
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
During market downturns like this one, it’s imperative that title agents control expenses, focus on profitability, and play the long game. According to WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone, a critical objective must be converting fixed business costs to variable costs. This objective is at the core of WFG Agency’s Blocks program.

WFG’s quarterly economic outlook webinar on Aug. 24
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The third quarterly installment of “WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook,” featuring Williston Financial Group Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone and Economist and Forbes contributor Dr. Bill Conerly, will take place on Aug. 24.

What Title Companies Can Do Now to Prepare for the Future of Mortgage Lending
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Explore how AtClose solves complex title challenges with its end-to-end title production solution. AtClose’s title production solution enables title agents to seamlessly manage multiple vendors involve which enhances the overall productivity. AtClose is based on the Cloud that offers untenable security and scalability. It also ensures that your internal and external integrations are enabled in perfection. Learn More.

Business journal names SoftPro a best place to work
Posted Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
The Triangle Business Journal named SoftPro as one of its 2022 Best Places to Work.

Bowe Digital team completes marketing certification
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Bowe Digital’s entire team is now HubSpot Academy certified.

Texas Land Title Association names new president
Posted Date: Friday, July 1, 2022
The Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) installed Paul Rodriguez as the association’s 108th president. Rodriguez is CEO of Valley Land Title Co.

Federal Title & Escrow recognized by WFG
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Federal Title & Escrow Co. recently accepted the Mid-Atlantic Region’s “3E Remitter Award” from WFG National Title Insurance Co.

PropLogix general counsel recognized as top in region
Posted Date: Monday, June 27, 2022
PropLogix’s general counsel was recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as among the top general counsels in the Tampa Bay region for 2022.

War, supply chain issues, inflation and rising interest rates top the list of concerns during the Q2 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook Webinar
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
During the Q2 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar, WFG National Title Insurance Company Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick F. Stone addressed current market conditions, sharing his thoughts on the economy, housing supply and demand, property appreciation, rising interest rates, and the likelihood of another housing bubble. Read on for his observations and thoughts on where our industry is going.

ALTA wins Telly Award for Good Deeds video
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) placed bronze in the branded content – corporate image category in the 43rd annual Telly Awards for ALTA’s fundraising video for the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation.

WFG Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar on May 25
Posted Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022
The second quarterly installment of WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook, a webinar featuring Williston Financial Group founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone and Economist and Forbes contributor Dr. Bill Conerly will take place on May 25.

Bowe Digital named a best place to work in Indiana
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Bowe Digital was named the No. 12 best Indiana small business. The ranking came as part of a list compiled by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for the best places to work in Indiana.

Doma named to Inc.’s list of best workplaces
Posted Date: Friday, May 13, 2022
Doma Holdings, Inc. was named to Inc. magazine’s annual best workplaces list in the real estate category for the second consecutive year.

CATIC named national Top Workplace
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Top Workplaces awarded CATIC the Top Workplaces USA award for 2022 in the 150-499 employees category. This is the first year CATIC has received national recognition from Top Workplaces.

First American named a most innovative company of the year
Posted Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
First American Financial Corp. was recognized as a most innovative company of the year by the American Business Awards.

WFG launches monthly cyber 411 Cybersecurity Podcast
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity, WFG National Title Insurance Company recently launched Cyber 411, a new monthly video podcast featuring SVP & Chief Information Security Officer Bruce Phillips. Recorded live during WFG’s Spark22 event, the first episode offers caution and clarity about our industry’s “number one threat” and provides a sobering assessment of the risk cyber criminals pose.

SoftPro named company of the year
Posted Date: Monday, May 2, 2022
SoftPro was named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the company of the year – real estate large category in the 20th Annual American Business Awards.

Sustainable Notary Conference set for June
Posted Date: Friday, April 29, 2022
The Sustainable Notary Conference will be June 18 and 19 at the Norfolk Hilton in Norfolk, Va.

Surviving the “Big Shift”
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The “big shift” in real estate lending is on with refinance transactions receding into the background and the purchase market taking center stage, highlighting new challenges for title companies and lenders to grow market share. Find out how companies can leverage data-informed market intelligence from DataTrace MarketView for new efficiency and revenue gains in the “big shift.”

First American named to best place to work list
Posted Date: Monday, April 11, 2022
First American Financial Corp. is one of this year’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.

First National Title celebrates 10 years
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
First National Title Insurance Co. celebrated its 10-year anniversary in March with a monthlong campaign celebrating its customers and employees across social media and with in-person events.

WFG's 'Spark' event draws record turnout
Posted Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
In mid-March, current and prospective WFG National Title Insurance Company agents gathered in Orlando, Florida for the two-day Spark22 event. Their attendance helped fulfill a decade-long goal by WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick F. Stone and longtime company executives. Read on to learn more.

First National Title again included in Inc. 5000 List
Posted Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
First National Title Insurance Co. was recognized for the second year in a row by Inc. Magazine’s list of the Southwest region’s fastest-growing private companies.

ALTA Good Deeds awards $130,000 in spring grants
Posted Date: Monday, March 21, 2022
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation announced the recipients of $130,000 in 2022 spring grants.

ALTA wins PRNews Nonprofit Award
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation won honorable mention in the corporate/nonprofit partnership category of the 2021 PRNews Nonprofit Awards.

ALTA Good Deeds grants $10,000 for Ukrainian relief
Posted Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $10,000 emergency grant toward providing fresh meals to Ukrainian families.

What’s in Store for the Title Industry in 2022 and beyond
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
During the company’s Q1 “Quarterly Economic Outlook” webinar, WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone identified five areas within the title industry that he is "concerned about, worried about, or focused on." He also laid out how he believes these areas of change will impact the title insurance and real estate industries over the next one, three and five years.

Cook & James celebrates 16 years
Posted Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Atlanta-area real estate law firm Cook & James marks 16 years of serving real estate closing needs in Georgia, Connecticut, New York and South Carolina.

NAHREP names Monarch Title CEO as Emerging Latino Entrepreneur
Posted Date: Friday, February 25, 2022
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals named David Bravo, Jr., the CEO of California-based Monarch Title Co., as the 2021 Emerging Latino Entrepreneur.

Ascendant National Title to sponsor Colorado golf tournament
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes announced a five-year partnership through 2026 with Ascendant National Title, a Cypress Ascendant company, to serve as the golf tournament’s official title sponsor.

Security Title celebrates 70 years
Posted Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
Maryland-based Security Title Guarantee Corp. is celebrating 70 years in business.

When Title Becomes the Target
Posted Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Developed to protect WFG and its agents from the growing threat of cyberattack, WESTprotect® educates WFG employees and agents about the general threat of cyberattacks from wire fraud, ransomware and other malicious sources. Designed to protect the company’s agents with an Information Security program specific to title and escrow, WESTprotect serves as the ‘Firewall’ rounding out the WFG Blocks program.

George Foreman to headline Qualia’s Future of Real Estate Summit
Posted Date: Friday, January 28, 2022
Boxer and entrepreneur George Foreman will deliver the keynote address at Qualia’s third annual Future of Real Estate Summit (FORES22) in Austin, Texas, in April.

WFG quarterly economic outlook webinar expands to an hour
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The “WFG Quarterly Economic Outlook” webinar will expand to an hour for 2022.

Pennsylvania Land Title Association recognized for 100 years
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
The Pennsylvania Land Title Association received a special citation from the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in commemoration of its 100 years of advocating for its members.

Alliant National earns 2022 Great Place to Work certification
Posted Date: Friday, January 14, 2022
Alliant National Title Insurance Co. was certified by Great Place to Work for the sixth year in a row.

WFG’s Marketing & Sales Block helps title agents by combining advanced technology and training
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
WFG Blocks, a program created for WFG National Title Insurance Company’s partner agencies, offers title agents direct access to the same services the national title insurer uses for its direct operations. These six modular programs are available on an as-needed basis, at any time and in any combination, and without long-term or minimum commitments.

ALTA Good Deeds donates $10,000 to wildfire relief
Posted Date: Monday, January 10, 2022
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to the Community Foundation of Boulder (Colo.) County for the Boulder County Wildfire Fund.

Federal Title & Escrow donates $5,500 to local nonprofits
Posted Date: Thursday, January 6, 2022
Federal Title & Escrow Co. donated $5,500 to 10 organizations through its inaugural Holiday Giving Campaign. The company invited some of the area’s top real estate agents to nominate their favorite local non-profits to receive a $500 donation.

Stewart Louisiana state counsel honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Stewart Title’s Louisiana state counsel is the 2021 recipient of the Louisiana Land Title Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

ALTA Good Deeds awards $10,000 grant for tornado relief
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, established by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear following the recent historic tornado outbreak.

RamQuest, Pavaso contribute to Christmas Cops campaign
Posted Date: Monday, December 13, 2021
As part of its GiveBIG initiative to support local communities, RamQuest and sister company Pavaso supported the Plano Police Association’s Christmas Cops program.

Fresh year, fresh start
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Like a child standing in the ocean, you must be prepared for the next wave. Preparedness and success in 2022 can be easily adjusted to one overshadowing approach - improving your margins. Remedial thinking is often linked simply to staff reductions and new business.

AccuTitle makes Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list
Posted Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021
AccuTitle ranked 388 on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. 

Counsellors Title Agency celebrates 25 years
Posted Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021
New Jersey-based Counsellors Title Agency, Inc. is celebrating its 25th year in business.

Old Republic Title Chief Information Officer receives Info-Tech CIO Award
Posted Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Old Republic Title Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jesse Oman was selected as a winner of the 2021 Info-Tech CIO Award.

ABAR Abstract named to fastest-growing company list
Posted Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
New York State-based title insurance company ABAR Abstract was named the 23rd fastest-growing company in Rochester by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago named top workplace
Posted Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has been named a Top Workplace in Chicago for 2021 by The Chicago Tribune.

The WFG Blocks program offers discounted purchasing services for title agents
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Title insurance agents want to operate in the most profitable manner possible. This can be a struggle, especially when economic conditions cause markets to fluctuate. For this reason, of the six blocks that comprise WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Blocks program, the Expense Management Block is often the first Block agents choose. 

First American kicks off 10th Women in Leadership program
Posted Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021
First American Financial Corp. kicked off the 10th year of the company’s “Women in Leadership” program by gathering the 2021 class at a multi-day leadership conference in Orlando, Fla.

Greater Illinois Title again voted Title Company of the Year
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Greater Illinois Title Co., the largest title agency in Illinois, was again voted Title Company of the Year in the Chicago Agent Magazine Agents’ Choice Awards. 

RamQuest supports food bank at ALTA ONE
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
RamQuest donated $2,440 to the Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans. The company raised the money during the 2021 ALTA ONE conference.

ALTA installs new president, Board of Governors
Posted Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021
At ALTA ONE in New Orleans, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) installed Dan Wold as president and its Board of Governors for 2020-2021.

Stavvy named Boston’s Best Tech Startup
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Stavvy was named the 2021 Best Tech Startup in Boston and a 2021 Best Tech Startup North American Finalist in the seventh annual Timmy Awards, presented by event series Tech in Motion.

Title Alliance offices recognized at Amplify
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Title Alliance recognized five of its top-performing offices during its annual Amplify Leadership Conference.

Qualia makes CB Insights’ ‘Fintech 250’ list
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
For the second year, CB Insights named Qualia to its “Fintech 250,” a list of emerging private companies working on groundbreaking financial technology.

ZOCCAM makes 50 Innovative Companies to Watch list
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
ZOCCAM Technologies Inc. was included on The Silicon Review Magazine’s ‘50 Innovative Companies to Watch 2021’ list.

 


National Integrity Title moves up ‘Soaring 76’ list
Posted Date: Friday, October 1, 2021
National Integrity Title Agency (NITA) made the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Soaring 76” for the second year, moving up more than 10 spots on the annual ranking of fastest-growing public and privately held companies in the region.

Federal Title & Escrow donates to N Street Village
Posted Date: Monday, September 27, 2021
Federal Title & Escrow Co. donated $5,000 in support of the nonprofit N Street Village, which helps women experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C.

Title Alliance Arizona team member wins award
Posted Date: Monday, September 20, 2021
A Title Alliance team member was named the Journal Industry Award Escrow Officer of the Year by the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business.

TLTA elects president, recognizes award winners
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) recently installed a new president for the coming year, as well as named a Title Person of the Year and presented its James H. Garst President’s Award at TLTA’s annual conference and business meeting.

Building 'Blocks' for Title Agents
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Williston Financial Group Executive Chairman Patrick Stone noticed that, while underwriters in other insurance industries performed most non-client-touching functions for their agents, title insurance agents did them for themselves. So Stone created a program to correct that: WFG Blocks now offers key services for agents in a way that saves costs for both agent and underwriter.

First American makes People magazine’s Companies that Care list
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
First American Financial Corp. is one of the 2021 People magazine’s Companies that Care.

DocMagic named to Inc.’s fastest-growing list
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
DocMagic Inc. was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.

Read on for more.


National Integrity Title again named to ‘Soaring 76’
Posted Date: Friday, August 20, 2021
National Integrity Title Agency was named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Soaring 76,” an annual ranking of fastest-growing companies in the region, for a second year in a row.

First National Title again makes Inc’s fastest-growing list
Posted Date: Friday, August 20, 2021
For the fifth consecutive year, First National Title Insurance Co. made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Stewart named a Top 100 financial technology company
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Stewart Information Services Corp. made The Financial Technology Report’s annual Top 100 Financial Technology Companies list.

Read on for more.


Hudson Search expands N.Y. offerings
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Hudson Search LLC has expanded its in-house title search department for New York State to now include Long Island and all five boroughs of New York City. Read on to learn more.

Paymints.io initiative helps title agents support partners
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Paymints.io said its disbursement engine is an easy, low-cost way to pay clients and vendors digitally and effortlessly. Read on to learn more.

reQuire celebrates business growth
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
reQuire recently announced it experienced business growth on top of last year’s banner growth for originators and their closing agent partners, welcomed new sales leadership and enhanced its technology platform. Read on to learn more.

ClosingLock: More than $50 billion in transactions protected
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
ClosingLock has protected more than $50 billion in real estate wire transfers, the company recently announced. Read on to learn more.

Looking to Simplify Title Workflow? Start with Property Tax Sourcing
Posted Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The method for sourcing tax information is ripe for simplification and standardization, and key to this is shifting away from today’s manual, time-consuming and costly process.

ASAP Tax and Lien Search named to fastest-growing list
Posted Date: Friday, August 13, 2021
ASAP Tax and Lien Search of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was named to the 2021 Inc.5000 List of the Fastest Growing Privately Owned Businesses in America for the second year in a row.

Title Alliance releases funds through new support initiative
Posted Date: Friday, August 13, 2021
Title Alliance recently released the first funds tied to its new corporate initiative, Title Alliance Cares.

Read on for more about the program.


Cape School to sponsor NS3 Education Station
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Cape School will serve as the Education Station sponsor at October Research’s 2021 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3). This is the third year Cape School has provided continuing education for the conference.

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Title Agency’s Performance
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Running a title agency is hard. You’re constantly searching for documents, chasing down clearances, and stressing over deadlines. It doesn't have to be this way. The title production experts at Punctual Abstract recommend three easy steps you can take right now to help make your agency run smoother, improve your turn times and set you up for success.


The Number One Way to Grow A Title Business
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Defining objectives and building a system to quantify true operating performance will ensure a business is driving momentum and not taking risks with cash flow. To accelerate your title business, establish strategic objectives with specific metrics and set up a formal system to track and manage progress.

What’s My Title Agency Worth?
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Turk & Co is a title industry centric M&A firm with global reach. We KNOW title and ONLY work in the title industry. Our team has decades of experience working closely with business owners to understand their objectives and build the right strategy to achieve a successful and meaningful exit.

How To Succeed in the Title Business? Measure, Measure, Measure
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
World-class companies succeed by that setting clear and tangible objectives supported by rigorous tracking of key performance indicators. This is critical to identifying growth opportunities and ultimately the difference between failure and success. Read on to learn more.

The Number One Way to Grow A Title Business
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Defining objectives and building a system to quantify true operating performance will ensure a business is driving momentum and not taking risks with cash flow. To accelerate your title business, establish strategic objectives with specific metrics and set up a formal system to track and manage progress.

The Top Competitive Trends to Watch in the Title Business
Posted Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Two rapidly growing investment models are transforming the residential real estate landscape and creating potential disruption for the title industry. The trends include institutional single-family rental companies, which are buying up thousands of homes in desirable neighborhoods, and instant buyers, or iBuyers, which make fast, automated offers for homes based on a valuation algorithm and create a hassle-free disposition process for sellers.

COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation in Title Industry
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Surging mortgage demand, rock-bottom interest rates and COVID-19 have created unprecedented challenges for the title insurance industry and accelerate the drive toward digital transformation. More title agencies are integrating secure eClosing platforms into their business models, resulting in a better, faster customer experience that typically results in fewer errors.

Data Privacy and Working with eClosing Service Providers
Posted Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
With eClosings on the rise and remote online eClosings in demand, many lenders and settlement providers are eager to extend these services to their customers. There are many important factors to consider when selecting an eClosing technology service provider. Overlooking this factor when choosing an eClosing technology service provider could cost you.

PropLogix makes every employee an owner
Posted Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Taking a cue from tech startups, PropLogix, a real estate due diligence company, is giving all employees ownership in the company.


Title agent website builder announces new, compliant title insurance website templates
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

TitleTap, a provider of marketing solutions and website designs for title agents, announced 10 new customizable website templates specifically tuned for the land title industry.


Best Practices Plus introduces updated software solutions for Best Practice manuals
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Best Practices Plus has updated its manual creation software to incorporate the modifications included in ALTA Best Practices version 3. 

Alliant National Title leader now a certified title insurance specialist
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. announces that Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President Margaret Cook has been awarded the designation of Certified Title Insurance Specialist by the Land Title Association of Colorado.


Nebraska senior underwriting counsel receives prestigious professional designation
Posted Date: Friday, December 9, 2016
Stewart's vice president and senior underwriting counsel in Omaha, Nebraska, was awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association.

ATG’s Peter J. Birnbaum eelebrates 25th anniversary
Posted Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Peter J. Birnbaum is celebrating twenty-five years as president and CEO of Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.

Property Debt Research Scholarships Benefit FLTA Members
Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Property Debt Research, a municipal lien Search Company announced the recipients of its second annual Property Debt Research Scholarships. In cooperation with the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA) Scholarship Committee, they were awarded to two exemplary students with scholarships each year.  


NYSLTA elects new board leadership
Posted Date: Monday, November 21, 2016
The New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA) has elected officers for the 2016-17 membership year.

Proper Title, LLC donates money to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Posted Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Palatine, Ill.-based Proper Title, LLC, a full-service title insurance agency serving the residential and commercial real estate sectors, announced the firm’s charitable arm, Proper Giving, presented the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago a check in the amount of $30,000 during a Proper Title staff volunteer day on November 16. 

Twenty Title Agencies Deemed Compliant with ALTA Best Practices by HA&W’s ComplianceSuccess Program
Posted Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
 HA&W, LLP, a nationally-recognized tax, audit and business advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, has deemed 20 title agencies compliant with ALTA Best Practices. 

 


Clear Title Attains ALTA Best Practices certification
Posted Date: Friday, September 2, 2016

Clear Title LLC recently received a third-party certification to ALTA’s Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices.


Gene McCullough of PYA awarded ALTA’s National Title Professional distinction
Posted Date: Friday, September 2, 2016

National certified public accounting and management consulting firm PYA is pleased to announce that Title Industry Service Director Eugene McCullough has been designated as a National Title Professional (NTP) by the American Land Title Association (ALTA). The NTP Program recognizes land title professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, experience and dedication essential to the safe and efficient transfer of real property.


FNC Title Services found in compliance with ALTA Best Practices
Posted Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
FNC Title Services, LLC, a nationwide settlement provider for reverse mortgages, has received certification from the third-party risk consulting firm, Oread Partners, that the company has met and is in compliance with American Land Title Association (ALTA) Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices. 

North American Title Insurance Co. adds The State Capital Title and Abstract Co. as a preferred search provider
Posted Date: Friday, August 5, 2016

North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has added The State Capital Title and Abstract Co. in New Jersey to its preferred search provider list.


American Land Title Association announces four national title professional designations
Posted Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), awarded four new National Title Professional (NTP) designations. 

Southern Title president named Woman of the Year
Posted Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016
Southern Title President Shelly Stewart, CLC was recently named Woman of the Year by the Volusia Flagler Association of Women Lawyers (VFAWL).

CRI’s Partner-in-Charge of ALTA Best Practices discusses Best Practices
Posted Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
Carr, Riggs & Ingram’s (CRI) Partner-in-charge of ALTA Best Practices, Kim McConkey, prepared a comparison of the American Land Title Association’s Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices certifications to financial statements. Read on to learn more.

 


Majesty Title recertified is ALTA Best Practices
Posted Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Majesty Title completed the assessment process and attained a pass rating for all 7 Pillars included in the compliance benchmarks of ALTA’s Best Practices certification. 


Providence Title Co. of Texas receives SOC 2 Type 2 report
Posted Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016

HA&W, LLP, announced Providence Title Company of Texas, a multi-office title agency located in Texas, has received a Service Organizations Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 report from the firm and is certified as compliant with ALTA Best Practices.


Stewart Title receives award from statewide trade association
Posted Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016
Stewart Title announced John F. Rothermel, III, senior vice president/regional underwriting counsel and senior underwriter, was recently presented with the esteemed Title Person of the Year Award at the Texas Land Title Association (TLTA) Annual Conference and Business Meeting in Galveston, Texas. 

SoftPro awarded Grand Stevie in 2016 American Business Awards
Posted Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016

SoftPro won the Grand Stevie Award with points earned from winning a Gold Stevie Award for Customer Service Team of the Year, a Gold Stevie Award for Product Management Department/Team of the Year as well as other silver and bronze awards. Read on to learn more.  


RamQuest joins Habitat for Humanity
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

As part of its ongoing RamQuest Gives Back initiative aimed at supporting local charities and other nonprofit organizations, RamQuest, Inc. joined Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County to build a home in Plano, Texas. 


Black Knight’s President and CEO Tom Sanzone Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Posted Date: Monday, June 27, 2016
Black Knight Financial Services’ Tom Sanzone, its president and CEO, has won the EY Entrepreneur of The Year Florida award for the technology category. 

Core Title Services, LLC receives ALTA Best Practices Certification
Posted Date: Monday, June 13, 2016
Core Title Services, LLC has announced that the firm has been certified as compliant with the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices.

Emma Jo Brent awarded a National Title Professional designation from ALTA
Posted Date: Friday, June 10, 2016
Emma Jo “EJ” Brent has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), a national trade association of the land title insurance industry. 

Brian Tormey of TitleVest honored with EANYC’s Deals of Distinction Award
Posted Date: Friday, June 10, 2016
TitleVest, a leading New York City-based title company and member of the First American family of companies, announced today that its president, Brian Tormey, earned recognition as a Deals of Distinction award winner in the professional services category by the Executives’ Association New York City. 

Tuscaloosa, Ala., resident receives National Title Professional designation
Posted Date: Friday, June 10, 2016
Joseph E. Powell has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry. 

HA&W certifies 24 title agencies
Posted Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016

HA&W, LLP, a tax, audit and business advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, has certified 24 title agencies as compliant with ALTA Best Practices.  


Passport Title achieves independent, third party certification of compliance with ALTA Best Practices
Posted Date: Friday, May 20, 2016
The leader in title agency partnering, Passport Title Services, LLC, announced it has achieved independent, third party certification of its compliance with the American Land Title Association’s Title Insurance and Settlement Best Practices framework  from HA&W, LLP.

Marcy Wagner earns National Title Professional designation
Posted Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Marcy A. Wagner has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA)

Campbell & Brannon earns Best Practices certification for real estate closings
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
 Campbell & Brannon is proud to announce the recent determination by Frazier & Deeter, LLC, that the firm meets the requirements set forth by the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices.

 


State Capital Title & Abstract named Elite Provider by ALTA
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced State Capital Title & Abstract has been named an ALTA Elite Provider. 


Sun Title Agency co-founders named EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists
Posted Date: Monday, May 9, 2016
EY announced Tom Cronkright and Lawrence Duthler, co-founders of Sun Title Agency, were named as finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Award in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region.

Cindy Immonen earns National Title Professional designation
Posted Date: Monday, May 9, 2016
Cindy Immonen has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), a national trade association of the land title insurance industry.

ALTA names Western Technologies as an Elite Provider
Posted Date: Friday, May 6, 2016

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced that Western Technologies Group (WTG) has been named an ALTA Elite Provider. 


Baird & Warner title services ranked second in state
Posted Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Baird & Warner Title Services was named the No. 2 title company in Illinois by Fidelity National Title. 

Stewart Title in Alice, Texas recognized as Top Title company by local residents
Posted Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Stewart Title announced its Alice, Texas office has been awarded as the 2016 Readers’ Choice Title Company by the Alice Echo News-Journal. 

Investors Title recognized as Top 25 best-run NC public company
Posted Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Investors Title is ranked as one of the top 25 best-run public companies in North Carolina by the Triangle Business Journal.

American Land Title Association announces SMS as an Elite Provider
Posted Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced that SMS, a division of First American Professional Real Estate Services, Inc., has been named an ALTA Elite Provider. 


Holler Law Firm acheives ALTA Best Practices certification
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Holler Law Firm, has obtained third party certification from Security Compliance Associates (SCA), representing the highest standard of security for those working in the title insurance and settlement services industry.


DocMagic wins 2016 Innovation Award
Posted Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016
DocMagic announced the PROGRESS in Lending presented the company with one of its annual Innovation Awards for the development and widely successful launch of its SmartCLOSE collaborative closing portal for TRID compliance. 

TitleTap announces a social media management service
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Tampa, FL: TitleTap, a provider of websites and turn-key marketing tools for title agents and attorneys, released its social media marketing and management service, SocialTap, to help real estate, law and title professionals manage their social media and better market themselves.

Stewart Title's Orlando Lucero elected to American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Stewart Title® announced today that Orlando Lucero has been named to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), the premier organization of U.S. real estate lawyers.

Three out of four transactions eligible to be eRecorded
Posted Date: Friday, April 22, 2016

Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today released quarterly figures summarizing the organization’s activities and achievements from January through March 2016. 


Mt. Carroll, Ill., resident receives National Title Professional designation from ALTA
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Terrie Miller has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry. Miller joins more than 50 other industry leaders from around the United States who have earned the professional designation. 


Midwest Community Title earns ALTA compliance certification
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Midwest Community Title is now certified by a national, independent, third-party accounting firm (Carr, Riggs & Ingram) as compliant with the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices, along with its affiliated offices of The Title Resource Network.


Proper Title appointed to Circle of Corporate Champions by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Posted Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Northbrook, Ill.-based Proper Title, LLC, a full-service title insurance agency serving the residential and commercial real estate industries, announced the firm has been appointed to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Lurie’s) Circle of Corporate Champions in recognition of the monetary contributions of the firm’s charitable arm, Proper Giving. 

Tampa Bay Times names NTC winner of 2016 Workplace Award
Posted Date: Monday, April 11, 2016
Nationwide Title Clearing (NTC), the leading post-closing services provider for the nation's largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, has been awarded a 2016 Top 100 Workplace honor by The Tampa Bay Times. 

ATG executive earns National Title Professional designation
Posted Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016

Attorney Christine Sparks, vice president – claims and audit for Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. was awarded the National Title Professional (NTP) designation by the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry. Sparks is also the current president of the Illinois Land Title Association.


Proper Title, LLC awarded 2015 “Excellence in Action” award by Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Northbrook, Ill.-based Proper Title, LLC, a full-service title insurance agency serving the commercial and residential sectors, announced it has been awarded the “Excellence in Action” award by Fidelity National Title Group, Inc., which is a member of the Fidelity National Financial family of companies and the nation’s largest group of title companies and title insurance underwriters.

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. certified as a Great Workplace
Posted Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. Inc., was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work.


ALTA announces eRecording Partners Network as an Elite Provider
Posted Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced that eRecording Partners Network (ePN) has been named an ALTA Elite Provider.

HA&W’s ComplianceSuccess Program Certifies 21 More Title Agencies
Posted Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
HA&W, LLP announced it has certified 21 more title agencies as compliant with ALTA Best Practices.  

ALTA awards six new national title professional designations
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
ALTA awarded six National Title Professionals (NTP) designations during its 2016 Business Strategies Conference.

CLT achieves ALTA Best Practices certification
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Coffelt land Title, Inc., a title settlement service provider in the Kansas City area, recently achieved compliance with the title industry Best Practices as set forth by the American Land Title Association.


Direct Title Solutions earns Best Practices certification
Posted Date: Monday, March 14, 2016
Bryan L. Marion, president of Winchester-based Direct Title Solutions, lnc., proudly announces the company has achieved a third-party certification, demonstrating compliance with the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) Best Practices Framework.

First American named to Fortune100 Best Companies to Work For list for first time
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016

First American Financial Corp. announced today that the company has been named to the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, which is compiled by Great Place to Work, a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. It is the first time First American has appeared on the list. 


HA&W’s ComplianceSuccess program certifies more title agencies
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Seven more firms have achieved ALTA Best Practices certificates through HA&W's ComplianceSuccess Program. 

SCA named elite provider
Posted Date: Monday, February 29, 2016

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) named Security Compliance Associates (SCA) an ALTA Elite Provider. 


American Escrow Association Annual Business Meeting and Conference to be held May 19-21
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Mark your calendars for May 19-21 for the American Escrow Association Annual Business Meeting & Conference.  

Pavaso VP elected to co-chair MISMO workgroup
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Nancy G. Pratt, vice president of Partner Strategies & Government Affairs at real estate technology company Pavaso, was elected to serve as co-chair of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) eMortgage Workgroup at the organization’s Winter Summit in January. 

NATIC named HA&W trusted partner
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has named HA&W as a trusted partner, listing it as a member of the NATIC AgentMarketplace Program. HA&W will offer American Land Title Association (ALTA) Best Practices compliance benchmarking and assurance reporting services to NATIC agents through its ComplianceSuccess Program.

North American Title Insurance Co. Announces HA&W as a Trusted Partner
Posted Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has named HA&W as a trusted partner, listing it as a member of the NATIC AgentMarketplace Program. HA&W will offer American Land Title Association (ALTA) Best Practices compliance benchmarking and assurance reporting services to NATIC agents through its ComplianceSuccess Program.

HA&W certifies 26 more title agents as Best Practices compliant
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
HA&W, LLP has certified 26 more title agencies as compliant with ALTA Best Practices.  These agencies, along with more than 300 others, have been working with HA&W’s ComplianceSuccess Program.

NextAce customer advocate team finalist in Stevie Awards
Posted Date: Monday, January 25, 2016
NextAce announced its Customer Advocate Team is a Finalist in the “Customer Service Department of the Year” category, part of the 10th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Priority Search Services announced as elite provider
Posted Date: Friday, January 22, 2016
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced that Priority Search Services has been named an ALTA Elite Provider.

National Standard Abstract gets MBE certification from NYC
Posted Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016
National Standard Abstract (NSA), a full-service title-insurance firm established in March 2015, has been certified as a Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) by the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

HA&W partners with Conestoga Title
Posted Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016
HA&W ComplianceSucess offers Conestoga Title Insurance Co. agents comprehensive testing and reporting across all seven ALTA Best Practices pillars. 

MBA appoints eLynx CEO Sharon Matthews to MISMO Board
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016

eLynx, announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association has appointed President and CEO Sharon Matthews to the board of directors of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO).


Simplifile’s Nancy Alley appointed to MISMO Board of Directors
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Simplifile’s VP of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley was appointed to the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) board of directors, representing a cross-section of the real estate finance industry that manages and directs MISMO’s business and affairs.

NTC CIO Erika Lance featured at Women in Technology International conference
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Nationwide Title Clearing (NTC), a post-closing services provider announced today that Erika Lance, the company's chief information officer, will appear as a featured panelist at the upcoming conference sponsored by Women in Technology International (WITI).

TitleOne achieves certification
Posted Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
TitleOne Corporation announced its compliance and certification with American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices Framework. . ALTA certification demonstrates that settlement and title service providers have internal procedures and policies in place to protect lenders and consumers, while ensuring a positive and compliant real estate settlement experience.

 


Choice Title Co. receives Best Practices certification
Posted Date: Monday, January 4, 2016

Choice Title Company, Inc., a small town real estate title and service company serving clients in the North Georgia and the Chattanooga, Tenn. area, was recognized as compliant with ALTA Best Practices.  


ALTA announces two National Title Professional designations
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announces two National Title Professional (NTP) designations.

N.D. resident receives ALTA designation
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Tim L. Pearson has been awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation from the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry. Pearson joins 50 other industry leaders from around the United States who have earned the professional designation. 

Freedom Mortgage wins 2015 Global Award
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Freedom Mortgage Corp., was named winner of the prestigious 2015 Global Award for Excellence in BPM & Workflow for its business process management technology. 

NTC finalist for Bright House Networks award
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Nationwide Title Clearing (NTC), a post-closing services provider announced the company is a top 10 finalist for the 2016 Large Business of the Year Bright House Regional Business Award. 

TitleVest voted best agency for third year running
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
TitleVest, a Manhattan-based title insurance agency and subsidiary of First American Financial Corp., has won New York Law Journal’s esteemed Best Title Agency award for the third year in a row.

Karbowski elected fellow of American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Posted Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Patrick A. Karbowski, a member in the Detroit office of McDonald Hopkins, has been elected to the Fellowship of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL).His expertise covers a wide spectrum of complex real estate transactions and litigation involving real estate sales, acquisitions, development, title insurance, leasing, lending, property taxes, foreclosures and workouts.

American Land Title Association announces CRI as elite provider
Posted Date: Monday, December 28, 2015
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced that Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) has been named an Elite Provider. 

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