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Posted Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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The Voice of the Title Agent in-depth report compiles the results of the industry’s most comprehensive survey of title agents and compares it to our 15 years of results, giving the responses context and allowing us to track title trends. Thanks to our sponsor, Qualia, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
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A new president and a new administration promise changes in the regulatory landscape. Economic forecasts predict a market improvement in 2025. Court decisions changed the way realtors do business. What do those changes mean for mortgage lenders, appraisers, title agents and settlement service providers? This year’s in-depth report has the answers from key players in the real estate transaction. Download your free copy today!
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Posted Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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The rate at which cybercriminals evolve their tactics to target the title insurance and settlement services industry is staggering. Whether it's focusing on different players in the transaction or finding new ways to disrupt the process, fraudsters continue to put the industry and their customers at risk. It is critical settlement service providers remain up to date on the latest cybercrimes and the best practices to keep themselves protected. Thanks to our sponsor, Qualia, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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The title insurance industry continues to be transformed by advancements in technology aimed at improving efficiency, security, and transparency. From innovations in title workflows and public records access to enhancements to fraud prevention strategies and cybersecurity tools, today’s successful title professional needs to keep up with evolving technology. Thanks to our sponsors this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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eClosings are becoming more and more popular in the title insurance space, from the efficiency and security such a process provides to the increased expectations from homebuyers and sellers for digital transaction capabilities. For this report, we interviewed several experts across the real estate transaction to offer an in-depth look at the latest advancements in eClosings. Thanks to our sponsor, SoftPro, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
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From the president mentioning title insurance waivers during his State of the Union address to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issuing a request for information (RFI) on closing costs, regulators have signaled their increased scrutiny of the real estate industry, specifically settlement services and appraisals. In our Real Estate Compliance Outlook report, we speak with industry insiders and experts about both the challenges and opportunities that heightened attention presents.
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Posted Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
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It is clear technological advancements continue to change the face of title operations. But technology is having an impact on compliance efforts, too. For this report, we talked to several industry experts about how today’s tech tools can help businesses stay complaint and deter fraud. Download your free copy today thanks to our sponsor, Rynoh!
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Posted Date: Friday, January 12, 2024
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Industry experts say the new year should see the economic downturn plateau, if not begin an upswing. It should also bring increased regulatory scrutiny, from both traditional enforcers and new-to-the-industry regulators. What do those changes mean for mortgage lenders, appraisers and settlement service providers? This year’s special report talks to key players in the real estate transaction about the trends, opportunities, innovations and compliance issues anticipated in 2024. Download your free copy today!
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Posted Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Technological innovations touch just about every aspect of the title industry. From automation changing the face of recording to AI enhancing customer service and streamlining data processing, today’s successful title professional needs to be in the know about evolving technology. Thanks to our sponsors this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Cybercriminals continue finding new ways to put settlement servicers and their customers at risk. That’s why it is imperative your staff, clients and industry partners educate themselves not only on the latest fraud trends but on how to successfully protect their money and their private data from bad actors. Thanks to our sponsor, SoftPro, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
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The endlessly evolving title insurance industry and real estate landscape means fresh sales and marketing tactics and creative approaches for promoting your business are vital to your success. Our Sales and Marketing report is filled with guidance and insight from experts across the spectrum on what you need to modernize your methods. Thanks to our sponsor, Bowe Digital, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as other federal and state agencies, have their work cut out for them in making sure rules and regulations keep up with the technological advances that constantly change the real estate industry. It can prove just as challenging for industry members to stay on top of current compliance guidance and predict where regulators will shift their focus next. Thanks to our sponsor, Qualia, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Title insurance alternatives like attorney opinion letters are a hot topic in the industry. But the products are nothing new; they’ve been around for decades. Attorney opinion letters received renewed interest last year when Fannie Mae joined Freddie Mac in allowing such letters in lieu of a title insurance policy for certain transactions.
For "Investigating Title Insurance Alternatives," we interviewed several experts for an objective look at title insurance alternatives, including their history, how they are being used today, and what questions they have raised. Download your free copy today!
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The market is shifting toward more “normal” conditions, the downturn an inevitable course correction after some of the most profitable years on record for the real estate industry. What do the changing market conditions mean for mortgage lenders, appraisers and settlement service providers? This year’s special report, sponsored by Qualia and TrustLink, highlights key players in the real estate transaction talking about the trends, opportunities and regulatory actions anticipated in 2023. Download your free copy today!
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Posted Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Digital closing tools have been embraced around the industry for many benefits, including workflow efficiency and faster turnaround times. They have also been touted for their security, facilitating safer transactions than traditional all-paper closings. This in-depth report examines the different aspects of that security and what goes into creating a safe eClosing. Thanks to our sponsor Qualia, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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It’s vital to stay up to date on the advancements and innovations within the title industry. Our industry is constantly finding ways to work more efficiently and provide what an increasingly tech-savvy homebuying population expects. Our Title Technology report details how technology continues to revolutionize the process.Thanks to our sponsors this report is available as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Best Practices is more than a catch phrase. At some companies, it’s the way business is conducted every day. Fortunately, companies looking to deploy the industry’s best practices do not need to recreate the wheel. Rather, they can study and duplicate how others are succeeding. Thanks to our sponsor, SoftPro, this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Industry members in different areas of the country may have their own local customs, practices and laws governing how they do things, but everyone has been tackling some similar issues over the last few years, including pandemic realities and the move toward completely electronic transactions. When it comes to attorney states, local customs, practices and laws shape the way these issues are addressed in each jurisdiction.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations are par for course in the title industry. There is a rhyme and reason why some agencies are highly sought after. In our comprehensive report, top industry experts explain issues which are vital to companies either being targeted for acquisition or looking to grow through acquisitions. Download your free copy, thanks to sponsors Title Success and Stewart, to discover insights, trends and opportunities concerning M&As.
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Posted Date: Friday, January 14, 2022
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A new year brings different challenges, some forced by changing market forces which some experts believe will usher in higher interest rates and moderate home sales. The Biden administration’s regulatory focus also bears watching. Download today for free courtesy of our sponsors, TrustLink and Qualia.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Terms such as “ransomware” and “cybersecurity” have become part of our everyday lexicon. Unfortunately, just knowing bad actors exist and are working 24/7 is not sufficient to protect your proprietary or customer information.
There are important steps your company should be taking to reduce its risk. Our special report is a great starting point. Download your free copy courtesy of sponsor Cloudstar.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under the Biden administration promises to be more active than it was under the Trump administration. Most likely, this increased activity will translate into more scrutiny of fair lending practices and possibly remedial actions to undo historical practices which led to unequal results for many demographic groups. Download your free copy courtesy of sponsor Qualia.
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Posted Date: Monday, June 7, 2021
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It’s not just key to know what the wire fraud threats are. Due diligence also includes educating your staff, and ensuring your partners and consumers are aware of your processes and procedures. Strengthen your defenses against wire fraud, download this free report today courtesy of our sponsor, SoftPro.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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The pandemic has pressed the real estate industry to adapt and evolve. As we move forward in 2021, the industry will continue to face new challenges, new laws and regulations and an abundance of change. Download today for free courtesy of our sponsor, Cloudstar.
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Posted Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021
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The pandemic has pressed the real estate industry to adapt and evolve. As we move forward in 2021, the industry will continue to face new challenges, new laws and regulations and an abundance of change. Download today for free courtesy of our sponsors, TrustLink and Qualia.
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Posted Date: Friday, November 6, 2020
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In this exclusive special report, experts share their unique knowledge on policies, practices and eClosing technology. As the landscape of regulatory and compliance requirements change, e-Closings continue to evolve. You’ll get an understanding of the safeguards that have been put in place and how they affect you. Thanks to sponsor ICE Mortgage Technology this report is available as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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Cybersecurity has become an even more heightened focus in 2020, as bad actors look to take advantage of remote workers and home networks. In the wake of the pandemic, states proposed hundreds bills or resolutions that deal with data and cybersecurity. In this report you will find updates on the CCPA, safety surrounding new RON implementation, the growth of the NAIC Data Security Model Law and more. This report is available as a free download thanks to our sponsor, Cloudstar.
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Posted Date: Monday, July 20, 2020
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According to industry experts the CFPB has mixed views on how focused the agency is on regulation and enforcement issues. The bureau is focusing on borrowers in distress who are in danger of losing their homes because of the pandemic and also providing guidance to mortgage servicers struggling to keep up with the demand for help. Our experts detail the CFPB’s impact on their industry and what lies ahead. Thanks to sponsor Qualia, the report is offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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The Legal Description’s new Attorney State Breakdown special report informs you about the nuances of each attorney state and level of involvement in the real estate closing transaction. State by state the degree of attorney participation varies wildly. Download today for free courtesy of sponsor, TrustLink.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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As a new decade begins, and the regulatory impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on the industry eases, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have made their own moves forward in the marketplace, creating standards for the industry to follow. Learn more about this new regulatory focus for the industry. We take a deep dive in understanding the market, the GSEs’ impact on technology and eClosings, and much more, with expert insight from inside the agencies themselves. Download today for free courtesy of sponsor, SoftPro.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Our trusted industry contributors give us historical facts, opinion and predictions to help you navigate the changes that lie ahead this year. Learn more about their insights with the 2020 State of the Industry special report. Inside you will find highlights from the past year combined with forecasts to help you make more strategic and informed decisions in 2020. Download Today.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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With the growth in ability to perform remote online notarizations (RON) and eClosings generally becoming more familiar, it seems that eClosings and end-to-end electronic transactions would be more common across the country. And they are getting more common, but there are still a few hurdles to jump through. Industry leaders talk through those hurdles and provide the information that you need to know to be successful and compliant. Thanks to sponsors Simplifile and Nexsys Technologies this report is available as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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The rapid rate of technological adoption in the real estate transaction has helped change the way you do business. How can you keep up with all of the latest tech? The Title Report’s Title Technology special report explores ways you can use current and new technologies to benefit your operations, as well as, the importance of educating your staff with today’s processes. This report is available as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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With data breaches from Equifax to Baltimore to Capital One growing around the country, what can you do to stay ahead of the bad actors and protect your most sensitive data? The Legal Description’s Cybersecurity special report provides readers with lessons from the biggest cybersecurity breaches, as well as ways to protect your company from the next threat.Thanks to sponsor Cloudstar, the 20-page special report will be offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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The CFPB Relaunched special report provides you an inside look into the first six months of Director Kathy Kraninger’s term and what the next year has in store for the CFPB. Thanks to sponsor Qualia, the report is offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Are we in a lull before a legal storm? With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shifting from regulating by enforcement and states stepping in to fill regulatory gaps, find out where case law at the federal and state level can impact the title industry in The Legal Description’s Case Law Year in Review special report.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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If 2018 was the year of change, then 2019 might be shaping up to be the year of transition. Experts across the country discuss housing market shifts, what that means for your business, and what you can expect in the year ahead in October Research LLC’s State of the Industry special report.
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Posted Date: Friday, November 16, 2018
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The ability to perform electronic closings has been around for several years now, but is the industry following suit in going “e”? Experts around the country discuss what’s really going down in The Legal Description’s eClosing special report. Thanks to sponsor, Simplifile, this report is available as free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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Cybersecurity is the top threat facing the financial services industries today, and federal and state officials across the country are taking action to strengthen privacy standards. The Cybersecurity special report from The Legal Description will take readers through some of the biggest security threats, discuss tips for title attorneys and examine actions being taken in states such as California. Thanks to sponsor Cloudstar, the 20-page special report will be offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Friday, July 20, 2018
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The CFPB Anniversary special report provides you an inside look into the bureau as it faces the challenge and opportunity of a new identity.
Hear from the experts on how the bureau has and will continue to affect your business moving forward.. Thanks to sponsor Qualia, the 16-page special report is offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
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The Legal Description’s subscriber-only Case Law Year In Review special report provides real estate attorneys, title agents and closing professionals with all-inclusive coverage of the latest legal happenings and significant court decisions impacting your business.
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Posted Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
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Change is coming, and has come, as 2018 dawns. October Research, LLC's annual State of the Industry report provides expert insight on this year's economic and regulatory landscape from the perspective of title and settlement services providers, lenders, appraisers and real estate professionals. Download the free 20-page special report today to learn what industry leaders expect in 2018.
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Posted Date: Monday, August 14, 2017
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The Legal Description subscriber-only Cybersecurity special report explores the challenges facing the title industry and looking at ways federal and state authorities are working to help. |
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Posted Date: Friday, July 21, 2017
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Find out what’s next as a change in leadership in Washington has put many of the bureau’s rulemakings, both past and present, in doubt.
Thanks to co-sponsors RedVision and Stewart, the report is available to you as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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The Legal Description’s eClosings On the Move special report, discusses the growth of eClosings and what that means for your business moving forward. Thanks to sponsor Simplifile, the 16-page special report is offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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Few years in recent memory are as uncertain, or filled with potential, as 2017 is. October Research, LLC's annual State of the Industry report provides an independent look at this year's economic and regulatory landscape from the perspective of title and settlement services providers, lenders, appraisers and real estate professionals. Sponsored by RynohLive, download the free 20-page special report today to learn what industry leaders expect in 2017 and what you should do to prepare for the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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The Legal Description's subscriber exclusive, 16-page The Legal World of eClosings special report looks into eClosing transactions, which isn’t merely the ability to scan documents into a computer and send them electronically through the closing process. There are rules and regulations, policies and procedures to follow to ensure that your loans remain in compliance as you conduct eClosing transactions.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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As technology becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals continue to find new ways to steal money and information. The Legal Description’s 2016 Cyber Security special report provides you with a detailed look at the steps the industry should be taking to protect money and information in a technology-driven market. Thanks to sponsor Rynoh Live, the 2016 Cyber Security special report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
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October Research, LLC’s CFPB Anniversary special report examines how the bureau has changed the relationships between parties in the mortgage transaction and what the CFPB's next moves may be. Thanks to co-sponsors Stewart Title Agency Services and RedVision, the report is available to you as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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The Legal Description's subscriber exclusive, 12-page TRID and State Impacts Special Report looks into real-life examples of TRID transactions since October, discussing how states with simultaneous issue rates have worked to remain compliant, the unique challenges that face attorney states and agents, heightened scrutiny over privacy and NPI disclosures, and much more.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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The Legal Description’s subscriber-only Case Law Report, released in February 2016, provides title insurance and settlement services professionals with detailed coverage on the latest legal happenings and the significant court decisions impacting your business.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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The State of the Industry special report provides an independent look at 2016’s economic and regulatory landscape from the perspective of title and settlement services providers, lenders, appraisers and real estate professionals. Sponsored by WINDWARD Consulting | Software - ResWare, download the free special report today to learn what industry leaders expect in 2016 and what you should do to prepare for the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
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The Legal Description has you covered with a detailed look at the threats facing today’s industry as companies strive to protect consumer information in a technology-driven market. Thanks to sponsors Rynoh Live and Security Compliance Associates, the 2015 Cyber Security Special Report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 23, 2015
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October Research, LLC’s special report takes a look back at the growth of the bureau, charting where the agency has come since its beginnings and where it is looking to go in the future. Thanks to sponsors RedVision and Stewart, the CFPB Anniversary special report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015
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The Legal Description has produced the Lien Issues Special Report to provide an in-depth look at today’s lien issues and how they are affecting title and settlement companies. Sponsored by reQuire, the report strives to educate and inform industry members on the value of minimalizing outstanding liens. This report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, March 16, 2015
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RESPA News has produced this free special report, to provide an in-depth look at the issues affecting your business leading up to implementation on Aug. 1. Sponsored by SoftPro, the report offers expert advice into what you need to know as the deadline approaches, plus dives into the new forms and timing requirements to familiarize the industry with what's ahead. This report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, January 12, 2015
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The State of the Industry special report, produced by October Research, LLC and sponsored by WINDWARD Consulting | Software - ResWare, provides an independent look into how the economic and regulatory landscape in 2015 will affect lenders, underwriters, title agents, appraisers, escrow officers, settlement services providers and more.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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The deadline for compliance with the new integrated mortgage disclosure forms is closer than you think, and every day is critical to the success of your business before and after Aug. 1, 2015.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
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The Legal Description has produced the Cyber Security special report to provide a detailed look at the threats facing today’s title and settlement companies as they strive to protect consumer’s nonpublic personal information with the limited resources many have available. No company is safe – and neither are their consumers.
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Posted Date: Monday, April 28, 2014
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A lot of significant cases were decided during 2013 and their impact will be felt for years to come. This report seeks to look at some of those cases and the impact they will have moving forward.
Available FREE when you subscribe to The Legal Description.
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Posted Date: Monday, January 13, 2014
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October Research and presenting sponsor WINDWARD / RESWARE have teamed up to produce the 2014 State of the Industry, an in-depth report that takes a look at how the economic and regulatory landscape will impact lenders, underwriters, title agents, appraisers, escrow officers, settlement services providers and more.
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Posted Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013
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Technology as a Compliance Tool is offered as a free download, thanks to partnering sponsors Data Trace and Hyland Software. Specific topics in the report include: Technology to protect data, Utilizing technology to verify compliance. Evaluating technology needs in light of new disclosures, Easy technology fixes to your compliance problems, Electronic recordkeeping to maintain compliance, Choosing the right technology to increase transparency, And much more!
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Posted Date: Monday, November 4, 2013
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The 2013 Fraud Report is designed to inform, warn and prepare today's title insurance and settlement services professionals against the fraud schemes of today as well as the signs of fraud in the future. Thanks to our sponsor, North American Title Insurance Company this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, July 22, 2013
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The Legal Description has produced this free special edition, sponsored by RedVision, to provide an inside look at the issues that have been addressed in the last two years, as well as the issues that will remain a focus as the CFPB enters its third year.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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How can you ensure that the funds in your accounts are good, collected funds? In this special report, we tap into industry experts to examine the issue of good funds, examine best practices agents can employ to ensure their funds are good before they begin writing checks on the account, and how to thwart cyber thieves. We also take a look at recent changes within the states and teach you how to document your procedures in a way that will protect your accounts and reassure your clients.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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October Research and presenting sponsor Windward have teamed up to produce the 2013 State of the Industry Report, an in-depth report that takes a look at how the economic and regulatory landscape will impact Realtors, lenders, homebuilders, title agents, appraisers, escrow officers and more.
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Posted Date: Monday, December 10, 2012
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October Research and presenting sponsor RynohLive have teamed up to produce the 2012 Fraud Report: Defalcation, cyber theft and consumer fraud at the closing table, a how-to report that identifies current fraud schemes in all three areas, provides you with step-by-step instruction in the best ways to protect your agency, and tells you what to do if you are a victim of fraud.
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Posted Date: Monday, November 19, 2012
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October Research and presenting sponsor TitlePac Inc. have teamed up to produce Professional Liability: A title agent's guide to protecting your company and your clients, an in-depth report identifying the various professional liability products, explaining what is and is not covered by each, and providing you with keen insight into how to make sure you have the best E&O coverage possible. |
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Posted Date: Monday, October 22, 2012
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2012 Title Technology Report — a new FREE PDF special report from The Title Report and sponsor Windward / ResWare — that not only addresses the process for conducting a technology audit, but provides insight into how technology can improve your workflow, cost efficiencies, time management, marketing and communications.
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Posted Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Q2 2012 pulls the most significant court opinions from April through June 2012 into one convenient special report. The second quarter of 2012 was especially significant as it included the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Freeman v. Quicken Loans. |
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Posted Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Q1 2012 pulls the most significant court opinions from January through March 2012 into one convenient special report. The first quarter of 2012 was especially significant as several foreclosure cases came before the states’ highest courts. |
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Posted Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Q4 2011 pulls the most significant court opinions from October through December 2011 into one convenient special report. The fourth quarter of 2011 was especially significant as several foreclosure cases came before the states’ highest courts. |
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Posted Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012
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October Research, publisher of The Legal Description, and presenting sponsor Windward/ResWare have teamed up to produce the third annual State of the Industry Report, October Research’s most requested special report each year. This 20-page report takes a look at each aspect of the real estate, mortgage and settlement services industry through an aggregation of stories, interviews and data brought together by the October Research staff.
We hope you enjoy this special free PDF version of the 2012 State of the Industry Report.
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Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2011
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Title Robotics — a new FREE PDF special report from The Title Report and sponsor Windward / ResWare — will provide readers a true understanding of automation as a way of enhancing the integral role that employees play in making this industry operate at peak efficiency.
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Posted Date: Monday, September 19, 2011
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Second Quarter 2011 features analysis of 12 of the biggest court cases and rulings impacting the title industry. This PDF Special report features in-depth insight into GMAC Mortgage LLC v. Flick Mortgage Investors Inc. v. Chicago Title Insurance Co., Pioneer Title v. Chandra Gartin, and Plaza Leyenda LP and Richard L. Jones Revocable Trust v. Lawyers Title of Arizona, Inc. and other recent decisions. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: First Quarter 2011 contains over 20 pages of analysis of the biggest cases and rulings impacting the title industry. This PDF Special report features in-depth insight into McDonough v First American, Wells Fargo v. Old Republic, U.S. Bank National Association v. Ibanez and 10 other recent decisions. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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In Foreclosure Crisis in Focus, we look at some of the issues surrounding the foreclosure process, and what agents can do today to stave off claims in the future. |
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Posted Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
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October Research and presenting sponsor ResWare/Windward have teamed up to produce the most comprehensive look at the industries we serve. We gathered the most respected and knowledgeable experts to look at each aspect of the real estate, mortgage and settlement services fields. |
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Posted Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
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This report features over 20 pages of analysis of the biggest cases and rulings impacting the title industry. Cases include Hancock and Benavides v. Chicago Title, Vancura v. Katris and Noall v. Howard Hanna. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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This report features over 20 pages of analysis of the biggest cases and rulings impacting the title industry. Highlights include underwriter liability for the actions of various parties to the transaction, antitrust issues and RESPA class actions. Cases include Carter v. Welles-Bowen, Fidelity v. Mussman and McCray v. Fidelity. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010
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In the second quarter of 2010, courts across the country produced hundreds of opinions impacting the title insurance and settlement services industries. Decisions with far-reaching implications were handed down on numerous antitrust, overcharge, fraud and AfBA suits. A significant number of title agencies and settlement services providers also came under legal attack – including cases questioning ‘produce the note’ defense, disputed coverage, reimbursement, failure to defend and failure to clear title. |
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Posted Date: Friday, June 4, 2010
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RESPA News and The Legal Description teamed up to provide the real estate, mortgage and settlement services industries with a special report that touches on all aspects of building and maintaining legal affiliated business arrangements (AfBA) under RESPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s guidelines. RESPA attorneys have indicated that AfBAs are not as easy to establish, maintain and operate as they were three years ago because of the increased regulatory oversight. This report, published in May 2010, provides a look at numerous aspects of AfBAs and what to consider when evaluating them for compliance. |
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Posted Date: Monday, April 26, 2010
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With changes like the new RESPA rule, the proposed TILA, and the ever-looming Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association v. National Real Estate Information Services decision, will UPL statutes, rules and decisions — as they pertain to real estate transactions — cease to exist? Industry experts say no, but they do say changes are underway. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
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In the first three months of 2010, courts across the country produced hundreds of opinions impacting the title insurance and settlement services industries. They handed down decisions on everything from agent losses and sham AfBAs to rate discrimination, improperly written legal descriptions and vicarious liability – decisions that will shape how the industry operates moving forward. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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October Research Corporation's 2010 State of the Industry Report, includes a look at each aspect of the real estate, mortgage and settlement services industry through an aggregation of stories, interviews and data brought together by the October Research staff. |
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Posted Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
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In the fourth quarter of 2009, several important reissue rate class actions were reviewed by courts in Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington . Download this report to review these decisions as well as a dozen other decisions in cases concerning such issues as missed easements, unfair discrimination in the pricing of title services, and a title agent’s duty to verify homeowners’ insurance coverage. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
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In the Third quarter of 2009, a key RESPA decision concerning overcharges, as well as significant rulings in the Washington State reconveyance fee cases and the antitrust cases against title underwriters made the headlines. Download this special report for a review of these cases as well as many additional state and federal cases impacting title insurance and settlement services. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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In the second quarter of 2009, courts across the country released several key opinions including the resolution of an unauthorized practice of law issue in Massachusetts , determinations in several class action law suits, a decision in a RESPA action concerning overcharges, and many more. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
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In the first quarter of 2009, courts across the country produced hundreds of opinions impacting settlement services, including three significant cases of first impression. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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Follow court decisions in significant cases such as two recent appellate decisions in recruitment cases, as well as a court's determination that data providers must foot the bill for redaction of personal information. |
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Posted Date: Monday, October 20, 2008
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Follow court decisions in significant cases such as a federal decision to overturn class certification in a RESPA case, or a state appellate court's discussion of marketability vs. insurability, plus many more. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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A look back at the first quarter of 2008's top court cases that secured leading headlines and changed the face of the title insurance business. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008
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This report addresses the concerns and controversy surrounding the release in late 2007 of the proposed uniform closing instructions. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008
As an experiment to gauge the ease of shopping for title insurance at the consumer level, The Title Report employed a mystery shopper to shop for title insurance in four mid-size to large U.S. cities. Don’t miss this special report as we shed light on how title agencies performed when approached by a consumer, and identify several points for discussion and future training opportunities, including customer service, education and quality control.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008
This special report highlighted a number of questions asked by RESPAnews.com readers, along with the answers provided by a panel of RESPA-expert attorneys. The questions were divided into three broad categories for easy perusal: Business Practices, Gifts and Fees.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A look back at 2006’s top court cases that secured leading headlines and changed the face of the title industry’s business.
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