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Dream Finders Homes to acquire Alliant National Title

Housing Wire

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. This is a strategic acquisition for DFH and allows us to further vertically integrate alongside our existing title insurance agency business while facilitating growth in the title insurance marketplace,” Patrick Zalupski, the chairman and CEO of Dream Finders, said in a statement.

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6 ways title companies can harness AI

Housing Wire

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic across every facet of life, including the real estate and title industries. Many title professionals are asking how AI can be used safely and effectively to improve daily operations. This might include documents like deeds and title policies.

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Some title insurance policies protect against home title theft. Does yours?

Housing Wire

This system worked remarkably well until fraudsters developed technology to defeat the notarial process. Unfortunately, a “quiet title” lawsuit to unwind a fraudulent transfer will take a minimum of six months, often extending to several years, during which time the true property owner cannot sell or refinance.

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4 ways to effectively train your title agency employees

Housing Wire

For title agency owners and professionals, finding the time and resources to train your team can be challenging. For instance, a blending training program could include in-person sessions on the fundamentals of title insurance , followed by online modules that reinforce and add context. The good news?

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Opinion: Title insurance is an essential consumer protection  

Housing Wire

Title insurance provides vital protection to the largest and most important purchase most Americans will ever make—their home. Director Rohit Chopra himself, in a recent appearance before the House Financial Services Committee , shook his head “no” when asked whether title insurance was a “junk fee” in questioning from Rep.

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What do the D.C. attorney general’s actions mean for the future of title joint ventures?

Housing Wire

For more than two years, a storm has been brewing in the title insurance industry. Last week, the first raindrops began to fall when the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) announced settlements with four title firms over alleged kickback schemes. Because these title firms were all licensed by the D.C.

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Consumer protection is what title insurance is all about

Housing Wire

In fact, for many new buyers entering the market this year, this will be the first time they ever hear the words “ title insurance.” Against this backdrop, it is critical that new homebuyers and homeowners alike understand what title insurance is, its benefits and the importance of asking about discounts available to them.

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