LIVE: ATIM 2024 conference welcomes industry leaders to San DiegoTuesday, April 16, 2024 The Title Report is on the ground at the 2024 Association for Title Information Management (ATIM) conference, with discussions set to touch on artificial intelligence, mergers and acquisitions and much more. We’re looking forward to taking in these nuanced discussions and talking one-one-one with industry experts. Be sure to follow The Title Report on X/Twitter @TheTitle Report for live updates. Read on to find out more.
Stewart acquires title agency specializing in affordable housingTuesday, April 16, 2024 Stewart Information Services Corp. has acquired a New York title agency that’s operated across the Empire State for nearly 30 years. CEO Fred Eppinger said the move will help bolster Stewart’s national commercial services division, with the acquired firm specializing in affordable housing, supportive housing and senior housing. Read on to find out more information.
NS3 preview: AI experts talk advancements, need for industry educationTuesday, April 16, 2024 The 2024 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) will welcome CloseSimple’s Bill Svoboda and FNF’s Sam Trimble for a talk on “AI 2.0: Beyond the Hype,” detailing artificial intelligence’s effect on title. The AI aficionados will show NS3 guests how AI can be a useful tool for marketing and operations and provide insights on educating partners across the real estate transaction. Read on to learn more.
SoftPro releases integration with American Eagle Title Tuesday, April 16, 2024 SoftPro is putting forth a new integration with American Eagle Title Insurance Co., letting users seamlessly order closing protection letters and access rates. Read on to find out more information.
Capital Title of Texas names regional presidentTuesday, April 16, 2024 Capital Title of Texas has promoted to fill the positions of president of its Austin and San Antonio regions and Texas director of escrow/operations. She will oversee escrow and operations across the state. Read on to learn more.
Redfin: Monthly payments set new recordTuesday, April 16, 2024 Daily average mortgage rates reached their highest level in nearly five months following a recent hotter-than-expected inflation report, according to Redfin. Read on to find out more.
Qualia CEO speaks on title tech landscapeMonday, April 15, 2024 Qualia CEO and founder Nate Baker dissected the current title tech landscape and what he expects to come next for the industry during the recent Future of Real Estate Summit in Austin, Texas. In an interview with The Title Report, Baker said title agents will remain at the center of real estate transactions, even in an increasingly technological environment. Read on to learn more.
Title Insurance at Work: Valley Land Title Co. 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.
AmTrust counsel offers tips to combat seller impersonation fraudMonday, April 15, 2024 Seller impersonation fraud red flags and best ways to combat such crimes were recently discussed by AmTrust Title Insurance Co. Underwriting Counsel James Tarlton. According to an October 2023 survey, 54 percent of real estate professionals reported having experienced at least one seller impersonation fraud attempt within the past six months. Read on to find out more information.
John Marshall Bank launches digital escrow deposit platformMonday, April 15, 2024 John Marshall Bank is putting forth a digital escrow deposit platform that will allow customers to open, close and fund subaccounts at any time while retaining ability to segregate funds. Title companies will be able to optimally manage third party funds through the platform, according to the bank. Read on to find out more information.
ATTOM: Home affordability slightly improves in Q1Monday, April 15, 2024 Major homeownership expenses required a smaller portion of wages for the second straight quarter, but that share remains the largest it’s been in 15 years, according to ATTOM. Read on to find out more information.
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