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Has the digital revolution paid off?

Housing Wire

After a few years of nothing less than an automation revolution in the title industry, market uncertainty and declining volume are now testing just how effective our efforts have been. Some of the highest volume tasks, as well, have increasingly become automated — things like lien searches or policy production, maybe order entry.

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Punctual Abstract acquires Slade Title Research

Housing Wire

For Slade Title, this acquisition allows the company to expand its search capacity to the entire state. Previously Slade serviced only 10 counties, but thanks to Punctual Abstract’s technology and increased staffing, Slade will be able to serve all of Mississippi. If the company hopes to wrestle any share of the 80.3%

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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

How does a title search ensure the property is being sold without liens or encumbrances? A clear title is crucial to ensure a seamless transaction, and a title search helps to address any potential issues before closing. How has technology impacted the industry? Your investment depends on it.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

One would be hard-pressed to find many title agencies that aren’t using some level of technology in that regard. Other complex and time-consuming tasks addressed by improved technology include title searches, document preparation, lien releases, and even the closing itself, as RON and digital closings gain adoption rapidly.

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Can AI launch the title industry into the future in 2024?

Housing Wire

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. The title industry has worked hard over the last few years to shed that reputation.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

One would be hard-pressed to find many title agencies that aren’t using some level of technology in that regard. Other complex and time-consuming tasks addressed by improved technology include title searches, document preparation, lien releases and even the closing itself, as RON and digital closings gain adoption rapidly.

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SoftPro names Gorkem Kuterdem CTO

Housing Wire

SoftPro has named title and escrow veteran Gorkem Kuterdem its new chief technology officer, the company announced Thursday. Kuterdem has more than 15 years of experience specific to the title industry, previously serving as senior vice president for strategy at Adeptive Software and former CTO for WFG National Title Insurance Co.

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