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Opinion: How the title industry protects homeowners

Housing Wire

When people think about the title insurance industry , what comes to mind is often its core products – title insurance policies that protect property rights of homeowners and lenders. As an industry, our commitment to protection goes beyond title insurance policies. The bill is being considered in several states nationwide.

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When Can a Buyer Cancel a Home Purchase Agreement?

HomeLight

But what happens if you’re now facing the decision of submitting a buyer cancellation of the purchase agreement? In this guide, we’ll break down what you need to know about buyer cancellation of a purchase agreement. What is a home purchase agreement?

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Fidelity to pay $3.5M fine over “no-poaching” agreements

Housing Wire

title insurance company had “no-poach” agreements with rivals. Like its rivals, Fidelity issues title insurance policies either directly through its own agency or indirectly through independent title insurance agencies. The agreement comes as Fidelity’s volumes are declining due to fewer real estate sales.

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Title industry prepares for possible changes in a post-commission lawsuit world

Housing Wire

Ron Frasier, a title industry veteran and CEO of title startup Atlas Title , has been watching the commission lawsuit saga closely. “If Instead, he is focusing his efforts on potentially having to adapt to where Atlas Title’s business comes from. It’s easy to see why Frasier is concerned.

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Tips for growing your title business in a down market

Housing Wire

Whether you believe the worst market conditions are now behind us or that the coming months will remain turbulent, there’s no doubt that title related businesses will need a combination of thrift, ingenuity, innovation and persistence to be successful for the foreseeable future. Fannie Mae forecasts $1.6 This can be a profitable strategy.

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Guide – Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs)

C4D Crew

This article will guide you through one of the more important of those documents—the purchase and sale agreement. . By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly what’s in a PSA, why PSAs are an essential part of purchasing a home, and who’s responsible for drafting it. . Defining Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs).

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Protecting homeowners from predatory business practices

Housing Wire

The purchase of a home is one of life’s largest and most important investments, and it is critical that homeowners remain vigilant to protect this investment. These companies know how to make their agreements sound good. To date, six state attorneys general have filed complaints against these agreements.