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Title insurance executives are confident the Biden proposals won’t come to much

Housing Wire

Rising mortgage rates and a slower housing market than anticipated contributed to the weaker financial performance of the title segments of some of the nation’s largest title firms during the first quarter of 2024. Final big four title firm Fidelity National Financial will announce its financial results later in May.

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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 unsung heroes of title are examiners, processors and receptionists,” Trimble said.

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Bridging the gaps in the home buying process

Housing Wire

Title agents historically have felt like they played second fiddle to other players in the buying and selling of real estate. During the housing crisis of 2008, the title industry suddenly emerged from obscurity into full view. During the housing crisis of 2008, the title industry suddenly emerged from obscurity into full view.

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Trade groups want these reforms to reduce property tax foreclosures

Housing Wire

This is according to a jointly issued brief published this week by the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and AARP. Improving disclosures and consistently communicating with the property owner at each stage of the process can be critical in avoiding an unnecessary foreclosure, the groups said.

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Now is a great time for brokerage acquisitions: RealTrends Consulting

Housing Wire

People think that M&A is about finance, deal structure and 20% of it is that, but 80% of it is relationships, and commonality of purpose and interests,” Murray said. Kevin Walsh, the CFO of Century 21 New Millennium , joined Murray and Wright on stage. What does your instinct say? Murray said.

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What are housing leaders doing that you’re not?

Housing Wire

From Anywhere Brands Chief Marketing Officer Amory Wooden to Newrez President Baron Silverstein, this line-up of speakers — who are collectively moving markets forwards — is one we’re excited to showcase on stage in Austin, Texas from Oct. To lean into our Texas roots, this isn’t their first rodeo.

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After facilitating $347B in sales, RON firm Proof (formerly known as Notarize) looks to California

Housing Wire

This allows title underwriters, mortgage investors and county recorders to trust that online notarizations are valid and enforceable in California. The law is being implemented in stages, with full RON functionality expected in the state by 2030, according to the governor’s office. The bill was first introduced in Feb.

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