First American Title division president reflects on progress, advocacy before retirement Thursday, February 6, 2025 First American Title’s Janette Waller shared industry observations and thoughts on the future with The Title Report leading up to her retirement from leading the company’s direct division.
A strong advocate for women in the industry, Waller has played a pivotal role in advancing leadership opportunities over her 45-year career in the title industry
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Missouri abstract firm acquires 150-year-old title business Thursday, February 6, 2025 A northwest Missouri abstract firm has expanded its footprint through the acquisition of a title insurance business that’s been in operation since just after the Civil War.
Leadership from the acquiring company said they’re working to ensure a seamless transition for existing clients while introducing innovative solutions for real estate transactions.
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MBA’s Michael Fratantoni joins Economic Outlook webinar series Thursday, February 6, 2025 October Research was pleased to welcome Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Michael Fratantoni to kick off the 2025 Economic Outlook Series, examining how the current climate is impacting real estate transactions.
With a wealth of experience following the U.S. housing market and national economy, Fratantoni offered a concise yet comprehensive perspective on the trends that matter most.
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Redfin: Typical home taking nearly 2 months to sell Thursday, February 6, 2025 There are more than five months of supply on the market, the most since early 2019. Homes are taking a long time to sell largely because housing costs are so expensive, according to Redfin.
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Stewart launches title production system for attorney agentsTuesday, February 4, 2025 Stewart Title is releasing a new title production system geared specifically toward attorney agents. Its features include streamlined order entry, integrated search orders, document preparation, premium, taxes and recording fee calculations.
While initially launched in three states, plans are in place to expand its availability.
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Closinglock garners $34 million in Series B funding Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Fraud prevention and fintech provider Closinglock has brought in $34 million in new Series B funding, the latest development in continued growth for the company.
Closinglock said the funding will allow the company to evolve and expand as the fraudulent use of artificial intelligence and deepfake content continues to grow.
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First American offers wildfire victims free replacement property deedsTuesday, February 4, 2025 Individuals affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires who need to replace their property deed can download the documents at no cost via a First American online portal launched on Jan. 31.
First American can provide instant access to digital copies of deeds for nearly 99 percent of residential properties in Los Angeles County, according to the company.
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Proper Title expands residential sales team Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Chicago-based Proper Title has expanded its residential sales team with the hiring of a pair of seasoned title industry veterans.
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ATTOM: Home equity holds steady in Q4Tuesday, February 4, 2025 A new report from property data curator ATTOM shows equity-rich home mortgages dipping slightly in the fourth quarter, but that share remained above levels seen at the end of 2023.
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