Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Of the 421 respondents, 44% closed transactions in the South, 20% in the Midwest, 19% in the West, 15% in the Northeast and 1% in the U.S. Digital closings continue to evolve – What title companies need to know. They are selling, closing, searching, doing exams, and they are feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

In a flurry of moves, TitleWave Real Estate Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida has announced a new location in Colorado, two new executive hires, and the launch of its title and search report technology. Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. And Pennsylvania-based Title Alliance Ltd.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2021

Texas-based technology company RamQuest announced its title and closing digital network — called “Closing Market” — has integrated with SearchCONNECT , an affiliate of Investors Title and National Investors Title Insurance Company , which provides search solutions in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Today, borrowers expect to close fast. A small issue within the title process can have an impact on the length of the closing process, impacting mortgage lenders and borrowers. HousingWire: How did the title business adapt to unique conditions caused by the pandemic, the growth of the remote workforce and low interest rates?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

Peter Richter: The concept of “instant title” means delivering a title commitment “instantly” upon ordering title insurance. Unfortunately, that “instant” title commitment itself does not inherently equate to a faster close, as my colleague Matt Regan outlined in his recent article.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2021

With their industry-leading notary panel and technology platform, Signature Closers is the perfect addition to our digital capabilities, advancing our strategic vision of accelerating, securing, and simplifying the title and closing process for our customers,” said Stewart CEO Fred Eppinger. Streamline by combining services.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

In today’s low interest rate, high-volume market, lenders need a way to manage their mortgage volume while providing a consistent, high-quality customer experience. ServiceLink’s EXOS Title engine automates the title search, pulling available land records data together to create a complete property profile.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for. We haven’t seen any real data based on the conversation that it is going to save money.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

2020 and 2021 were two of the best, as well as most challenging years in the title industry as a whole given tremendous changes in the market historically low rates and an ongoing impact and uncertainty caused by COVID,” Stewart chief executive officer Fred Eppinger said during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A unique convergence of “The Great Resignation” and increased retirement and attrition — at the same time that the largest segment of the American workforce ages is running headlong into what’s expected to be a competitive purchase market — will require title agencies to put more focus on their service levels.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

Hoffman was formerly “chief transformation officer” for States Title and president of its affiliate, North American Title Company. There, he oversaw States Title use of predictive analytics and technology on its title and escrow platform. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Seemingly forever, the average time between reaching a sales agreement and closing on that property has hovered around 45 days — a month and a half. When asked why it takes an average of six to seven weeks to get to closing , there are a lot of complex (and honest) answers. But there’s also room for improvement.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

How long does closing take from here? But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Conventional loan.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Seemingly forever, the average time between reaching a sales agreement and closing on that property has hovered around 45 days — a month and a half. When asked why it takes an average of six to seven weeks to get to closing, there are a lot of complex (and honest) answers. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?”

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Real Trends

MARCH 9, 2022

But as our homes increase in value—to the market and, more importantly, to ourselves – it has never been more critical to ensure that our homes are protected. When property is transferred from one owner to another, there may be undiscovered tax liens, forged signatures, recording errors, undisclosed easements, title claims or other defects.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

The market changes all the time—as does the practice of selling real estate, especially in the age of technology. It isn’t available in every market, for one thing, and while it has a place in the scheme of things, it really only answers a need for a small segment of sellers. Hoby Hanna: Well, you’re right, Chris.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

After some email back-and-forth, they get their final iBuyer offer: Offer details: 98% of what a real estate agent estimated they could earn, minus a 5% service fee, a $2,000 repair credit, and 1% in closing costs. . They find this offer to be satisfactory and are able to close in days without mortgage lender involvement. 2018-2021.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2022

An iBuyer uses technology to value the home, sometimes performs a walkthrough, and may adjust the price based on the cost of needed repairs. Sellers then pick a move date, and can often close in as little as two weeks. iBuyers generally offer much closer to market value for homes than house flippers. All of this takes time.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

Prognosticators are already suggesting the mortgage market has recently “peaked.” If the past two decades are any indication, the impending purchase-dominated market will bring discussion of softening margins and higher expenses. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Streamline by combining services.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

That said, many companies still rely on legacy systems and manual processes to procure, search, and examine title. This slows the search and underwriting processes, makes them more prone to errors and delays closings at the expense of the homebuyer. Robert Karraa, President.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With its four largest firms all at least 100 years old, the title insurance industry has a bit of a reputation for being antiquated and technology averse. “I The title industry has worked hard over the last few years to shed that reputation. Our lives can’t go backwards,” Svoboda said.

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The Residential Specialist

JUNE 23, 2020

“There’s a lot of fear about industries fully automating and kicking workers to the curb, but real estate is one of those industries that needs a human-to-human connection,” says DelRose, director of marketing for The Mike DelRose Team, a RE/MAX Revolution office in Watertown, Massachusetts. Masterful marketing.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s becoming clear that the settlement services industry, long reluctant to adopt new technology, is finally moving in the direction of comprehensive automation. However, while the title space has made tremendous strides in recent years, there is still a tremendous amount of “button mashing” being done. The result?

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Whatever your reasons for wishing to relocate, there are many options in this market by which you can choose to sell your property.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 12, 2022

Individual program details can also frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Whatever your reasons for wishing to relocate, there are many options in this market by which you can choose to sell your property.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Individual program details can also frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 24, 2023

Individual program details can also frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Individual program details can also frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market. Request Offer.

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Redfin

JUNE 14, 2023

From market insights and the homebuying process, read on to make the jump to homeownership. North Carolina housing market insights The housing market in North Carolina is a vibrant and flourishing industry that presents potential buyers with numerous choices. If you need help figuring out where to start, Redfin has your back.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 25, 2023

Individual program details can also frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Individual program details frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. The timeframe may vary depending on the company and market. Request Offer.

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HomeLight

JULY 28, 2022

Individual program details can also frequently change — please visit a company’s website for the most up-to-date- information on each program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. Get an offer in as few as 48 hours and close in as little as 10 days. Step four is closing with a local attorney.

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