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Industry leaders outline four competitive marketing strategies for today’s world

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:21:25 GMT

Industry leaders outline four competitive marketing strategies for today’s world - During the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Mo., SoftPro Director of Compliance Leslie Wyatt and Ardán Head of Marketing, Branding and Communications Susan Green discussed strategies that firms can use to gain a competitive edge.

Qualia releases suite of AI services to title and escrow teams

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:12:58 GMT

Qualia releases suite of AI services to title and escrow teams - A new Qualia Core offering includes a suite of artificial intelligence capabilities that is designed to give companies a practical entry point to using the technology.

Statewide Abstract acquires New York title agency

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:57:41 GMT

Statewide Abstract acquires New York title agency - Statewide Abstract will secure a majority stake in a New York title agency. One of agency’s principals will become the executive vice president of title operations.

TRG appoints senior VP, regional manager for Southeast

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:34:50 GMT

TRG appoints senior VP, regional manager for Southeast - There is a new member of Title Resources Group’s executive leadership team. He will support title agents through strategic growth initiatives, education and consultative partnership.

Group of top banks roll out on-chain money initiative

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:34 GMT

Group of top banks roll out on-chain money initiative - Recently, The Clearing House launched a digital payments initiative unveiled by a group of banks that will connect on-chain activity with traditional payment mechanisms, allowing for clearing and settlement of tokenized commercial bank money.

Zillow: Home sales, new listings lag behind the levels of May 2025

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:54:23 GMT

Zillow: Home sales, new listings lag behind the levels of May 2025 - New for-sale listings were 422,956 in May, 4.1 percent lower year-over-year and down 0.8 percent from April, according to Zillow’s May Market Report.

Panelists outline advantages of cryptocurrency use in home purchases

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:25:55 GMT

Panelists outline advantages of cryptocurrency use in home purchases - The Title Report sat in on the session “From Token to Title: Applying Cryptocurrency for Rel Estate Opportunities.” The panelists discussed a new universal payment token that is being marketed as a crypto asset that can be used by consumers to help them with home purchases and other transactions.

Most Federal Reserve Districts report an increase in economic activity

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:17 GMT

Most Federal Reserve Districts report an increase in economic activity - The newest Beige Book report found that 10 of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts reported a slight to modest uptick in overall economic activity, eight said the residential real estate market was either the same or down.

NFIB: Small Business Employment Index nearly flat in May

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:51:49 GMT

NFIB: Small Business Employment Index nearly flat in May - The May Jobs Report for the National Federation of Independent Business showed that the Small Business Employment Index was nearly flat, registering 100.3 after coming in at 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month in which the Index has decreased.

CATIC hires new vice president, underwriting counsel for Texas team

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:35:12 GMT

CATIC hires new vice president, underwriting counsel for Texas team - CATIC recently announced the hiring of a vice president. Before joining the title industry, the new staffer at CATIC previously worked as general counsel for a division of a global specialty finance company.

Fidelity National Title names president of San Antonio operation

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:26:28 GMT

Fidelity National Title names president of San Antonio operation -Fidelity National Title has a new leader. The individual will lead the San Antonio operation charged with expanding the company’s presence, strengthening customer partnerships and supporting continued growth across the San Antonio and South Texas markets.

ATTOM: Florida, California have most counties vulnerable to housing market decline

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:02:40 GMT

ATTOM: Florida, California have most counties vulnerable to housing market decline - Of the 50 counties most at risk of housing market decline, 12 were in Florida, nine in California, and five each in Illinois and New Jersey, according to ATTOM’s analysis.

Study: AI use in commercial real estate is rising, but not in the decision-making realm

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:02:56 GMT

Study: AI use in commercial real estate is rising, but not in the decision-making realm - The study from First American Data & Analytics and DealGround found the use of artificial intelligence is rising in commercial real estate, but the technology has not yet earned a trusted role in higher level decision-making.

Scam by athlete impersonating NFL players casts spotlight on ongoing deed fraud threat

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:14 GMT

Scam by athlete impersonating NFL players casts spotlight on ongoing deed fraud threat - Luther Davis, an ex-University of Alabama football player, is charged in connection with a loan fraud scheme where he impersonated multiple NFL players. The case is an example of the ongoing deed fraud threat that homeowners need to keep on their radar. Edward McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell and Associates in Columbia, S.C., knows first-hand that this type of criminal activity is far from unusual. He discussed his experience and shared advice.

Arizona’s Clear Title Agency opens new office in Goodyear

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:45:45 GMT

Arizona’s Clear Title Agency opens new office in Goodyear - Clear Title Agency recently announced a new branch opening where the new team will provide title and escrow services to the West Valley region’s real estate agents, lenders, investors and homeowners. They will also offer bilingual English and Spanish support for their customers.

FNTI adds new staffer to Texas Underwriting Counsel team

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:21 GMT

FNTI adds new staffer to Texas Underwriting Counsel team - First National Title Insurance Co. (FNTI) has a new staff member. This is FNTI’s latest addition who offers more than two decades of experience in the title insurance and real estate industries.

EquityProtect announced it has topped $1 billion in protected property value

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:03 GMT

EquityProtect announced it has topped $1 billion in protected property value - EquityProtect’s billion-dollar threshold reflects properties of owners who have used its SmartPolicy technology to place a recorded legal encumbrance directly on their title. It is a technology that puts the power to protect a property's title directly in the hands of the person who owns it.

Redfin: Home purchases by investors hit lowest mark since 2020

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:28 GMT

Redfin: Home purchases by investors hits lowest mark since 2020 - Redfin’s recent report showed elevated housing costs squeezing potential returns was one of the main reasons investor home purchases fell in the first quarter of 2026.

Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. in billion-dollar deal

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:56:17 GMT

Berkshire Hathway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. in billion-dollar deal - Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and Taylor Morrison will continue to be led by its existing management team.

D.R. Horton reports decline in net income, revenue in Q2

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:52:07 GMT

D.R. Horton reports decline in net income, revenue in Q2 - Net income for D.R. Horton Inc.’s second quarter was $647.9 million, a 20 percent decrease from $810.4 million reported in the second quarter of 2025.

NAHB: Fewer older homeowners selling, limiting available housing stock for new buyers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:44:00 GMT

NAHB: Fewer older homeowners selling, liming available housing stock for new buyers - As more Americans ages 65 and older stay in their homes longer than in previous generations, National Association of Home Builders Chairman Bill Owens said it is “more urgent” to take action to expand the housing supply.

Westcor adds three professionals to North Central States Region

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:40:11 GMT

Westcor adds three professionals to North Central States Region - Westcor has hired a region manager and two agency representatives that will support title agents in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico.

ICE rolls out fraud monitor tool

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:37:33 GMT

ICE rolls out fraud monitor tool - The new product from Intercontinental Exchange Inc. recently launched houses fraud risk scoring and property risk data on a dashboard, lowering the need for underwriters to navigate between multiple vendor portals.

ATTOM: Lending activity in Q1 declined from previous quarter, but rose year-over-year

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:33:54 GMT

ATTOM: Lending activity in Q1 declined from previous quarter, but rose year-over-year - Overall loan volume in the first quarter of 2026 was $577.7 billion, down 12 percent quarterly, but a 15 percent increase year-over-year, according to ATTOM’s newest Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report.

Industry groups applaud House passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:32:31 GMT

Industry groups applaud House passage of 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association released statements of support after the U.S. House voted 396-13 to pass an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. It now goes to the Senate for approval.

RecordsOnline publishes white paper on why AI matters in title work

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:51:26 GMT

RecordsOnline publishes white paper on why AI matters in title work - RecordsOnline leaders said in a recent white paper that artificial intelligence (AI) does the research in title work, but the examiner makes the judgment. “AI without an examiner in the loop isn’t a title product. It’s a liability. We built the loop,” Celia Flowers, founder of RecordsOnline, said.

Blend Labs reports 15 percent year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:44:58 GMT

Blend Labs reports 15 percent year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue - Blend Labs Inc.’s first-quarter revenue is $30.8 million, an increase from $26.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025.

Radian CEO set to retire, new leader selected

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:38:46 GMT

Radian CEO set to retire, new leader selected - Radian Group Inc.’s leader will step down after serving in the role since 2017. His replacement, the former president of Mr. Cooper Group, will start working as CEO-Elect on June 1.

Patten Title Co. hires new chief financial officer

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:32:52 GMT

Patten Title Co. hires new chief financial officer - Patten Title Co. has a new financial leader. He will oversee the continued safety and soundness of Patten Title’s financial operations while helping to expand the company’s predictive capabilities, financial analytics and strategic decision-making resources.

PropLogix approved as vetted national vendor for Investors Title

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:26:02 GMT

PropLogix approved as vetted national vendor for Investors Title - Through the business relationship established between PropLogix and Investors Title, PropLogix’s services will be available across the network through SoftPro and the PropLogix client portal.

Redfin: Percentage of homebuyers paying all cash in March hits month’s lowest rate since 2020

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:22:14 GMT

Redfin: Percentage of homebuyers paying all cash in March hits month’s lowest rate since 2020 - Redfin recently showed in a report that shifting market conditions and widespread economic uncertainty are two of the reasons why the share of homebuyers paying in cash is decreasing.

Industry awaits Senate vote on amended housing bill

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:52:38 GMT

Industry awaits Senate vote on House version of housing bill - The House voted 396-13 to pass its amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on May 20. The ball is once again in the Senate’s court to determine what happens next with the bill, which has gained strong bipartisan support from lawmakers and within the financial services sector.

Compass reports large jump in Q1 revenue following merger with Anywhere Real Estate

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:01:13 GMT

Compass reports large jump in Q1 revenue following merger with Anywhere Real Estate - Compass reported a 99 percent year-over-year increase in revenue in the first quarter, primarily due to its $1.6 billion merger with Anywhere Real Estate Inc. in January.

AM Best assigns financial strength, credit ratings for Westcor

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:55:28 GMT

AM Best assigns financial strength, credit ratings for Westcor - Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. has received “excellent” financial strength and credit ratings from AM Best.

First American: Home prices see slight rise in April, but are unchanged year-over-year

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:47:13 GMT

First American: Home prices see slight rise in April, but are unchanged year-over-year - Home prices rose slightly compared with March, but were unchanged year-over-year, according to First American Data & Analytics’ April 2026 Home Price Index report.

ServiceLink adds new team member

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:39:55 GMT

ServiceLink adds new team member - ServiceLink, a provider of tech-enabled services for all phases of the mortgage lifecycle, recently announced a new executive is coming to the company.

Razi Leads program available on Westcor Central

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:31:58 GMT

Razi Leads program available on Westcor Central - Razi Leads’ new program will give Westcor agents exclusive discounted pricing, as well as dedicated support to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and ongoing success.

ATTOM: Foreclosure filings decline in April, but still up year-over-year

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:17 GMT

ATTOM: Foreclosure filings decline in April, but still up year-over-year - April saw an 8 percent decline in foreclosure filings, but the number was still 18 percent more year-over-year, according to ATTOM’s newest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.

CertifID rolls out new closing platform

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:32:45 GMT

CertifID rolls out new closing platform - With CertifID’s new closing product, each step of a real estate transaction occurs on a single secure platform that can be used by homebuyers, sellers, real estate agents and title teams.

Qleario unites software platforms, appoints new chief technology officer

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:26:48 GMT

Qleario unites software platforms, appoints new chief technology officer - Qleario Inc. has rolled out a structural realignment unifying TitleLoop and SigningOrder as core products. The company also hired a chief technology officer to oversee the expansion of these platforms.

ALTA: Title insurance premiums up by nearly 14 percent in 2025

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:22:39 GMT

ALTA: Title insurance premiums up by nearly 14 percent in 2025 - A market share analysis from the American Land Title Association found the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, which is 13.8 percent more year-over-year.

Huntington National Bank joins CHIPS to clear high-value payments

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:19:58 GMT

Huntington National Bank joins CHIPS to clear high-value payments - Huntington Bank recently aligned with CHIPS where payments can be sent and received over the CHIPS network, which processes more than $2 trillion in payments each day and is operated by The Clearing House.

RTP network processes record level of transactions, value

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:12:52 GMT

RTP network processes record level of transactions, value - The RTP network recorded single-days when it processed processing 2.27 million transactions worth $8.62 billion on May 1.

Redfin: Home prices rose by 2.1 percent year-over-year in April

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:09:50 GMT

Redfin: Home prices rose by 2.1 percent year-over-year in April - Recent data from the Redfin Home Price Index showed prices were up by 0.2 percent month-over-month in April.

Make a Child Smile supports Kansas City children in foster care system

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:40:12 GMT

Make a Child Smile supports Kansas City children in foster care system - Attendees at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) had the opportunity to bring comfort to Kansas City area children in the family court system through the annual Make a Child Smile community outreach event, sponsored by Qualia.

ATTOM: Median home prices rose year-over-year in almost half of Opportunity Zones

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:37:16 GMT

ATTOM: Median home prices rose year-over-year in almost half of Opportunity Zones - ATTOM’s first-quarter report showed the median single-family home and condo prices increased year-over-year nearly 45 percent of the Opportunity Zone census tracts that were analyzed.

AI is being used more in content creation, social media engagement is valued more

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:27:19 GMT

AI is being used more in content creation, social media engagement is valued more - The Title Report caught up with Sabrina Bier, director of digital media and education at Proper Title, and Bradley Erb, an agency representative with Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., to find out about new title marketing strategies that have developed during the past year.

Concierge Title Agency merging with Independence Title

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:22:46 GMT

Concierge Title Agency merging with Independence Title - Concierge Title Agency is merging with Independence Title. The combined firm will operate under the Independence Title brand and will, according to Kevin Tacher, president of Independence Title, bring “an even higher level of service to every client and partner we work with.”

TRG appoints regional underwriting counsel

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:08:38 GMT

TRG appoints regional underwriting counsel - Title Resources Group’s new regional underwriting counsel has more than 30 years of legal experience.

HomeServices of America teams up with Cotality to launch listing data platform

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:03:56 GMT

HomeServices of America teams up with Cotality to launch listing data platform - HomeServices of America and Cotality are launching a new listing data interface designed to address a longstanding structural challenge: fragmented listing data entry across multiple MLS systems.

Representatives announce updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:00:25 GMT

Representatives announce updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) announced that she and Chairman French Hill (R-Ariz.) reached a new bipartisan agreement to pass an improved version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to the Senate.

Radian reports decline in Q1 net income but rise in book value per share

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:42:50 GMT

Radian reports decline in Q1 net income but rise in book value per share - Radian Group Inc. reported a $23 million year-over-year drop in its net income for the first quarter of 2026, but posted a $3-plus rise in book value per share during the same time frame.

Industry innovators, leaders to take the stage in Kansas City for NS3

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:35:13 GMT

Industry innovators, leaders to take the stage in Kansas City for NS3 - More than 40 speakers will take the stage during a three-day period this week at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Mo.

NFIB: Optimism rises, uncertainty declines

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:29:50 GMT

NFIB: Optimism rises, uncertainty declines - The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.1 point from March to April but remained below its 52-year average of 98 for the second consecutive month.

Title Resources Group welcomes new team member

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:22:54 GMT

Title Resources Group welcomes new team member -The new regional sales manager will lead business development efforts across several states.

Snapdocs, BNY unveil automated collateral delivery

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:14:59 GMT

Snapdocs, BNY unveil automated collateral delivery - Snapdocs’ and BNY’s recently launched solution will deliver the first connected digital infrastructure for secure, touchless and auditable collateral delivery across the secondary mortgage market.

Redfin: Analysis shows America’s housing market favors buyers

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:55 GMT

Redfin: Analysis shows America’s housing market favors buyers - The Redfin report shows it’s only a buyer’s market for those who can afford to buy. High housing costs and economic uncertainty have caused many house hunters to retreat, creating the current imbalance of buyers and sellers.

Propy enters strategic integration with crypto mortgage lender

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:17:48 GMT

Propy enters strategic integration with crypto mortgage lender - An integration between Propy and a crypto mortgage lender connects the lender’s crypto mortgage origination platform with Propy’s on-blockchain title and closing infrastructure, allowing crypto buyers to move from financing to settlement.

PropLogix unveils sales tool to help title firms build relationships with real estate agents

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:44 GMT

PropLogix unveils sales tool to help title firms build relationships with real estate agents - PropLogix’s new sales outreach tool is already showing measurable results for title professionals, according to the company, with early campaigns showing 20-30 percent engagement rates within the first 30 days

How can title firms use AI in their operations?

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:55:37 GMT

How can title firms use AI in their operations? - 2026 is a pivotal moment for title companies that are figuring out how artificial intelligence (AI) fits into their operations, according to Ryan Ozonian with MyHome, who will be joining Adam Schlesinger with First American Data & Analytics on the NS3 stage to discuss AI and the future of title.

CATIC Title names chairman for board of directors

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:37:11 GMT

CATIC Title names chairman for board of directors - The CATIC Title Board of Directors recently named a new chairman who is an attorney who has been serving on the board since its inception in 2016.

FirstClose launches disclosure automation, integrates with LOS

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:34:39 GMT

FirstClose launches disclosure automation, integrates with LOS - FirstClose has unveiled SmartDocs, a disclosure intelligence capability that figures out when disclosure obligations start and begins the proper workflow based on lender-configured rules. MeridianLink Consumer, a loan origination system, will be integrated with SmartDocs.

Redfin: Home prices see largest year-over-year increase in more than 12 months

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:32:05 GMT

Redfin: Home prices see largest year-over-year increase in more than 12 months - The median home price was up 2.4 percent year-over-year, the biggest rise since March 2025, according to Redfin. A more favorable April jobs report is one likely reason that housing demand is climbing.

Sales consultant says professionals must focus on building trust

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:45:15 GMT

Sales consultant says professionals must focus on building trust - Dr. Cindy McGovern, founder of Orange Leaf Consulting, spoke with The Title Report about what sales professionals can do to build trust with both long-time clients and newly acquired ones.

The Closing Agent announces partnership with AgentHome

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:37:01 GMT

The Closing Agent announces partnership with AgentHome - The Closing Agent’s alignment with AgentHome strengthens the infrastructure behind the business by providing expanded operational support, enhanced compliance resources and deeper technology capabilities.

What do lenders, builders and consumers really want?

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:19:21 GMT

What do lenders, builders and consumers really want? - A session titled, “The Referral Equation: What Lenders, Homebuilders and Consumers Expect Today,” will tackle that question on May 20 during the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit in Kansas City, Mo., presented by October Research.

Anderson|Biro selects new partner for firm

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:54:07 GMT

Anderson|Biro selects new partner for firm - Anderson-Biro’s newly named partner has spent the past eight years leading the firm’s research function.

ATTOM launches ATTOM Intelligence to help firms apply data in AI-driven workflows

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:49:14 GMT

ATTOM launches ATTOM Intelligence to help firms apply data in AI-driven workflows - ATTOM’s recent technology framework is a redesigned digital experience and an updated data framework that make it easier for organizations to explore its data, understand how it connects and apply it across analytics and AI-driven workflows.

Survey: 89 percent of voters want Congress to take steps to improve housing affordability

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:44:34 GMT

Survey: 89 percent of voters want Congress to take steps to improve housing affordability - The survey, which was conducted by Advocus Partners, found that 65 percent support incentivizing state and local zoning changes, while 84 percent support expanding access to affordable home financing.

How title can build better lender relationships

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:13:41 GMT

How title can build better lender relationships - Toni Carroll, vice president, Fiduciary Banking/Capital Bank and Linda Grahovec, senior vice president, Fidelity National Agency Solutions, were two of the panelists who spoke on “Building Stronger Lender Relationships,” at the ALTA Edge 2026 conference in Frisco, Texas. The Title Report caught up with Carroll and Grahovec after the conference.

FNF reports year-over-year increase in title segment revenue for Q1

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:51:47 GMT

FNF reports year-over-year increase in title segment revenue for Q1 - Fidelity National Financial’s net earnings attributable to common shareholders for the first quarter were $243 million, a $160 million increase over the first quarter of 2025.

ROC Title expanding operations in Nevada

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:46:07 GMT

ROC Title expanding operations in Nevada - The expansion of ROC Title’s operational presence in Nevada is “an exciting new chapter for ROC Title,” ROC Title President Tara Johnson said.

Westcor hires new Florida VP, regional agency manager

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:31:56 GMT

Westcor hires new Florida VP, regional agency manager - Westcor Land Title Insurance recently announced the hiring of a new manager. This individual has worked in the real estate business for 30-plus years.

Click n’ Close appoints chief compliance officer

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:25:31 GMT

Click n’ Close appoints chief compliance officer - Click n’ Close has a new administrator who has worked in mortgage banking for more than 20 years.

ATTOM: Percentage of equity-rich residential properties declines by one percent in Q1

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:11:24 GMT

ATTOM: Percentage of equity-rich residential properties declines by one percent in Q1 - The percentage of equity-rich residential properties sits at its lowest rate since the fourth quarter of 2021, according to ATTOM’s first-quarter 2026 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report.

Freddie Mac reports uptick in mortgage rates, new home sales

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:25:39 GMT

Freddie Mac reports uptick in mortgage rates, new-home sales - The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased by seven basis points from the previous week, according to Freddie Mac, but remained lower than a year prior.

How to successfully navigate ‘waves of change’ in the title industry

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:12:16 GMT

How to successfully navigate ‘waves of change’ in the title industry - The Title Report caught up with Stewart Senior Agency Sales Manager Kristin Sherfey after she spoke at ALTA Edge about how to juggle the challenges of shifting market volume, leveraging technology for efficiency, maintaining cybersecurity and ensuring transparent, efficient closing procedures.

Investors Title Co.’s net income nearly doubled year-over-year in Q1

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:28:08 GMT

Investors Title Co.’s net income nearly doubled year-over-year in Q1 - Investors Title also reported a 13 percent year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenues.

NFIB: Small Business Employment Index drops for second straight month

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:25:47 GMT

NFIB Small Business Employment Index drops for second straight month - The Small Business Employment Index decreased by 1.2 points in April, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business.

Stewart NCS hires new operations manager for Denver team

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:56:11 GMT

Stewart NCS hires new operations manager for Denver team - The new administrator, recently hired by Stewart NCS, has experience managing high-value commercial real estate transactions nationwide.

Vice Capital Markets unveil daily mortgage rate benchmark

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:01:26 GMT

Vice Capital Markets unveil daily mortgage rate benchmark - Vice Capital Markets’ recently released daily mortgage benchmark is intended to complement other mortgage rate measures by offering an additional perspective grounded in secondary market pricing rather than borrower-specific transaction characteristics.

Redfin: Pending home sales up 2.7 percent year-over-year in April

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:57:33 GMT

Redfin: Pending home sales up 2.7 percent year-over-year in April - Along with rising sales, new listings increased by 2.2 percent year-over-year, according to Redfin.

Reunion Title of Texas is now part of Alamo Title

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:55:08 GMT

Reunion Title of Texas is now part of Alamo Title - “Reunion Title has a long history of taking care of people in Parker County, and we are proud to welcome their team and clients into the Alamo Title family,” Alamo Title DFW President Brandon Kuhn president said.

JenesisDigital forms partnership with FNTI to provide marketing services

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:50:39 GMT

JenesisDigital forms partnership with FNTI to provide marketing services - Through a partnership between JenesisDigital and First National Title Insurance Co., agents can use services such as reputation management, social media marketing and directory listings.

Housing affordability improved year-over-year in all top 100 markets

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:44:39 GMT

First American: Housing affordability improved year-over-year in all top 100 markets - This is the first time since October 2024 that housing affordability improved in all of the top 100 markets across the country, according to First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming.

Old Republic refreshes its brand to spotlight specialty expertise, collective strength

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:33:27 GMT

Old Republic refreshes its brand to spotlight specialty expertise, collective strength - Old Republic recently announced an update where operating companies will adopt the company’s modernized logo and visual changes, while several operating companies will adopt updated brand names that reflect their identities.

First American, Forta Solutions partner to bolster fraud solution platform

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:23:26 GMT

First American, Forta Solutions partner to bolster fraud solution platform - First American Data and Analytics has integrated its FraudGuard solution into Forta Solutions’ Agility, an adaptable modern warehouse lending platform.

Redfin: Almost half of Americans oppose building an AI data center in their neighborhood

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:20:03 GMT

Redfin: Almost half of Americans oppose building an AI data center in their neighborhood - Gen Zers and millennials are more likely than Gen Xers and baby boomers to support data centers in their backyard, according to a survey from Redfin.

Kansas signs ‘by-right housing development act’ to address housing shortages

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:51:28 GMT

Kansas signs ‘by-right housing development act’ to address housing shortages - The newly enacted “by-right housing development act” from the Kansas Legislature aims to simplify the approval process for housing developments, including single-family homes, townhouses and accessory dwelling units, with the goal of improving affordability in the state.

HUD, USDA rescind ‘burdensome’ building codes to increase housing supply

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:26:45 GMT

HUD, USDA rescind ‘burdensome’ building codes to increase housing supply - The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture announced the recission of building code requirements that add $20,000 to construction costs. Some trade groups expressed their support for the effort to promote new construction and increase the housing supply.

True Title Co. acquires another Missouri-based title firm

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:09:16 GMT

True Title Co. acquires another Missouri-based title firm - True Title Co. acquired another title agency in Missouri. The leaders of both companies said this collaboration will provide enhanced services for customers in the region.

RESPerts to talk regulatory changes at NS3

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:59:43 GMT

RESPerts to talk regulatory changes at NS3 - “State attorneys general have never been busier policing the real estate ecosystem,” said Marx Sterbcow, managing attorney of the Sterbcow Law Group and one of panel members at the upcoming National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) who will discuss regulatory shifts reshaping the industry.

AM Best affirms financial strength, credit ratings for Old Republic Title Insurance Group

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:46:56 GMT

AM Best affirms financial strength, credit ratings for Old Republic Title Insurance Group - The financial strength rating ) and the long-term issuer credit ratings superior for Old Republic Title Insurance Group have been affirmed by AM Best.

OutamateMods expands to offer support to all types of loan modifications

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:33:56 GMT

OutamateMods expands to offer support to all types of loan modifications - OutamateMods is now completely integrated with Fannie Mae’s SMDU and Freddie Mac’s Resolve platforms. It manages all required borrower correspondence and documentation across the loan modification lifecycle.

HomeServices of America introduces solution to help home buyers, sellers

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:11:05 GMT

HomeServices of America introduces solution to help home buyers, sellers - HomeServices of America’s OnePoint, will provide home sellers and buyers with a single team supporting them throughout their entire journey through companies within the HomeServices family.

ATTOM analysis reveals best times of year for home sellers

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:07:32 GMT

ATTOM analysis reveals best times of year for home sellers - Homes that are listed for sale during the spring months achieve the highest premiums compared with estimated market values, according to ATTOM.

Old Republic reports year-over-year increase in Q1 title insurance net premiums

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:43:08 GMT

Old Republic reports year-over-year increase in Q1 title insurance net premiums - Old Republic International Corp. reported title insurance net premiums and fees earned in the first quarter of 2026 rose 12 percent from the first quarter of 2025.

First American introduces enhanced AI tool to review title search packages

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:36:01 GMT

First American introduces enhanced AI tool to review title search packages - First American’s AgentNet Assist: Title Intelligence can speed up the document review process through analysis of title search packages, as well as extraction and organization of key information.

HomeLight rolls out AI agent to increase automation of real estate closings

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:53 GMT

HomeLight rolls out AI agent to increase automation of real estate closings - Using HomeLight’s new artificial intelligence-powered escrow tool, escrow officers will be able to complete steps like document ordering and fund transfers with minimal manual input.

TerraFunded eclipses $15 million in cumulative land sales

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:14:26 GMT

TerraFunded eclipses $15 million in cumulative land sales - TerraFunded, the Texas-based land investment company, recently surpassed an impressive number regarding cumulative land sales, and has served 350-plus property owners in the U.S. since its founding five years ago.