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Security American Title expands services nationwide

Housing Wire

Security American Title LLC , a veteran-owned title abstracting company, has expanded its operations to provide real estate title search services in all 50 states. Its client base includes government agencies, law firms, real estate investors , mortgage lenders , utility developers and title companies.

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Global title insurance market set for steady growth

Housing Wire

Automation, artificial intelligence and blockchain are improving the efficiency of title searches and underwriting while reducing processing times, according to the report. The application of technology and automation could also improve the effectiveness of the title search and processes for managing claims, MRF reported.

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Efficiency and innovation: Nancy Alley on ICE’s shift away from SDKs

Housing Wire

HousingWire (HW): Why is ICE Mortgage Technology transitioning away from SDK (software developer kit) technology? NA: Over time, we’ve seen how legacy technology creates persistent challenges for lenders, such as developers leaving, solutions that struggle to scale, and the need for extensive manual workarounds.

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Chris Morton, ALTA ready to tackle title industry challenges

Housing Wire

We do that in a number of ways — through education, training for our members at meetings and events, and the development of tools and best practices to help people stay on the cutting edge and really understand what is coming at them. BH: What is something in the title industry that excites you right now?

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What is Due Diligence in Real Estate?

Redfin

Title search and insurance A thorough title search is essential to uncover any potential issues with the property’s ownership. Neighborhood concerns: Any known issues with neighbors, noise complaints, or local community developments that might impact the property. >> Read: What is a Home Appraisal?

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Are There Closing Costs if You Pay Cash for a House? Yes: Here’s What to Expect

Redfin

These are typically paid at the closing table and cover the administrative and legal aspects of the transaction: Title search and title insurance : Before you can legally own a property, a title company conducts a thorough title search to ensure there are no existing liens, claims, or encumbrances on the property’s title.

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What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?

Rochester Real Estate

Title Search and Examination Before completing a real estate transaction, verifying the property’s title is crucial to ensure it is free from any liens, encumbrances, or disputes. Real estate lawyers conduct thorough title searches to uncover property ownership rights issues.