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AM Best affirms financial strength, credit ratings for First American companies - AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating of A (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (excellent) of First American Title Insurance Co. and its title affiliates.
Tidalwave raises $22 million in Series A funding - The firm will use the money to accelerate adoption of its artificial intelligence-powered mortgage point-of-sale platform.
GridBase hires national account executive - The new executive has worked with lenders, served in the U.S. Coast Guard and run his own business.
DocMagic unveils IPEN feature - DocMagic Inc. has unveiled in-person electronic notarization capability as part of an enhancement to its Total eClose platform.
Redfin: Delistings in September rose by 28 percent year-over-year - Nearly 85,000 sellers took their homes off the market in September, the highest level for that month in eight years.
A look at the next generation of title production systems - The Title Report spoke with leaders of several tech firms to learn more about new features available in title production systems.
Investors Title reports increase in revenue, net income for third quarter - Investors Title Co.'s increase in profitability was mainly due to "growth in title insurance revenues" and more activity in like-kind exchange business, according to company Chairman J. Allen Fine.
CloseSimple launches integrated payments functionality - This feature allows homebuyers to securely pay earnest money deposits and cash to close via good funds directly through the firm’s portal.
FNTI promotes staffer to new management role - A title professional with more than 20 years of experience was promoted to the position of senior vice president, operations manager.
Cloudvirga launches Loan Hub tool to help lenders manage files - The tool will help lending professionals view loans and leads in a dashboard, initiate new borrower records and assign tasks for borrowers and team members.
ATTOM: Number of residential mortgages rise year-over-year - About 1.77 million residential mortgages were issued in the third quarter. While it was a slight decline from the second quarter, it was an increase year-over-year.
Truly Title acquires Texas title company - . Through this move, Truly Title leaders say they intend to strengthen their presence in key regional markets and enhance operational capabilities.
The Title Team acquires Minnesota-based title firm - The Title Team announced the acquisition of a woman-owned, Minnesota-based title company that has served its communities for more than two decades.
How instant payments are transforming real estate transactions - As homebuyers come to expect real estate transactions to flow more seamlessly and quickly than ever before, integrating instant payments into the process may no longer be optional for lenders and settlement services providers.
Westcor promotes staffer to New York sales manager - The firm moved an eight-year veteran into the position.
SoftPro announces integration with Closing Times - SoftPro users will be able to use Closing Times' scheduling and task management capabilities across real estate transactions.
Redfin: October marked strongest buyer’s market in a decade - In October, there were 36.8 percent more homesellers than buyers in the market, the biggest disparity in records going back to 2013
First American receives 2026 Military Friendly Employer award - The award celebrates an organization’s efforts in creating an inclusive workplace environment and providing opportunities for military-affiliated individuals to thrive and succeed.
The Closing Agent announces holiday food drive - The food collection effort is in support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Dono CEO discusses new AI-powered data extraction, indexing platform - Tali Gross talked to The Title Report about the launch of Dono's data extraction and indexing solution for public records, including deeds, mortgages, and liens.
First American: Annual house price appreciation up for first time in a year - First American Data & Analytics’ October Home Price Index report showed that while home prices dropped from September, annual house price appreciation was up for the first time since November 2024.
Exploring the next steps for applying blockchain technology to title - Leading consultants recently discussed ways evolving blockchain technology could be used as a powerful tool for title professionals.
FNTI adds two staffers to title production services team - First National Title Insurance hired a director of title operations and a vendor management supervisor.
LenderLogix launches AI feature built into POS platform - AI Sidekick supports loan officers with tools to review loan files, update document needs and identify missing data.
Redfin: Pending home sales dip for first time in four months - Sales dropped 0.3 percent from a year earlier during the four weeks ending Nov. 9, per Redfin.
Stewart will acquire Mortgage Contracting Services - The move will allow Stewart to offer property preservation as a new service for its lender and servicer customers.
D.R. Horton reports net income, revenue decline for Q4 - The homebuilder and title insurance provider reported that net income per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased from the fourth quarter of 2024.
Radius launches escrow service in California - This move is part of the company's goal of creating a unified end-to-end solution for real estate transactions.
CLOSED Title hires new title executive - The firm's latest team member has decades of experience managing national teams.
Axis Technical Group launches AI-as-a-service platform - The platform automates document management, data extraction and analytics.
ATTOM: Number of foreclosure filings on the rise - ATTOM’s October 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report showed foreclosure filings were up 3 percent from a month ago and up 19 percent year-over-year..
Westcor manager and Women in Title founder honored by ALTA - Kim Whitlock was recognized by the American Land Title Association for her work with Women in Title, a nationwide organization she founded to provide female leaders with a network for professional development
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced it has named Station 11 as an ALTA Elite Provider. - Station 11, a marketing firm exclusive to the title insurance industry, supports title companies nationwide.
Women in Title forms inaugural board of directors and advisory board - Founded in 2022, the group began as a grassroots effort to build connection and community within the title industry.
Propy acquires Alabama title company - The firm has acquired an Alabama-based title company as part of the next step in its $100 million national expansion plan.
FNF reports year-over-year increase in title segment revenue - Fidelity National Financial Inc.'s title segment revenue was $2.3 billion, compared with $2.1 billion for the third quarter of 2024.
NFIB: Optimism of small-business owners declines slightly - The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index dropped 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98.
Westcor hires new agency rep for Mountain Region team - The 35-year title insurance veteran will work with and support agents in Montana, northern Idaho and Wyoming.
Ubitquity Inc. deploys SmartEscrow Dapp on XPR Network - . This system is designed to connect underwriters, title agents and county records using web3 and AI.
Redfin: Share of homebuyers using VA loans up by nearly 1 percent year-over-year - Nationwide, 7.3 percent of mortgaged homebuyers used a Veterans Administration (VA) loan in August, up from 6.5 percent a year earlier.
First American economist: Housing handoff will shape market dynamics for decades - Senior Economist Sam Williamson said the housing market will undergo a demographic change that will expand the amount of households and homeowners during the next three decades.
Anywhere Real Estate’s revenue up year-over-year - The company reported $1.6 billion in revenue in the third quarter, a $91 million year-over-year increase, according to its latest earnings report.
NFIB: Percentage of small-business owners with unfilled job openings holds steady - The agency's October jobs report showed the percentage of small-business owners who reported job openings they could not fill in October remained unchanged from September.
Westcor promotes title industry veteran to president, COO - The employee has been with the company for 10 years.
Zillow launches messaging tool in its app - This new feature lets buyers and their co-shopper chat and share listings within the Zillow app.
ATTOM: Median single-family home, condo prices rose in half of Opportunity Zones - The third-quarter analysis found median single-family home and condo prices increased in 49.7 percent of the Opportunity Zones with sufficient data to analyze.
First American launches product to aid review process for home equity loans - The new title data-driven solution designed to accelerate collateral review on home equity loans while helping reduce title risk.
Old Republic’s title insurance revenue up year-over-year - Old Republic International Corp. reported title insurance revenue increased by 8 percent in the third quarter compared with the third quarter of 2024.
How will new credit scoring changes impact the real estate finance marketplace? - A longtime industry analyst had plenty of insight to share about recent changes in FICO’s approach to credit scoring.
Knight Barry Title hires new branch manager - The employee will manage the Lake Geneva and Janesville offices in Wisconsin.
The Clearing House’s RTP network processes record number of transactions - The RTP network set a new single-day record, processing more than 1.8 million transactions valued at $5.2 billion.
Redfin: U.S. homes record lowest turnover rate in three decades - Twenty-eight out of every 1,000 homes have changed hands in 2025, according to Redfin.
First American marks a decade as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women - Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine selected First American as one of the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women
Vanguard Title celebrates first employee’s 20 years of service with firm - This staffer has worked with both commercial and residential clients, providing guidance on transactions of all sizes and complexities.
SoftPro chosen as finalist for NC TECH Awards - The firm was selected as a finalist in the Culture & People in Tech category for the awards that are being presented by the North Carolina Technology Association.
New ALTA president is ‘championing the title industry’ - David Townsend Esq. spoke with The Title Report about his plans for the upcoming year and discussed what he thinks the title insurance industry needs to do to sustain itself and thrive in the future.
First American title revenue up 42 percent in the third quarter - First American Financial Corp. CEO Mark Seaton attributed the strong quarter in part to the strength of First American’s commercial business and growth in investment income.
AM Best affirms financial strength, credit ratings for Stewart companies - The agency affirmed these ratings for Stewart Title Guaranty Co. and Stewart Title Limited.
FNTI promotes veteran staffer to president - The longtime employee will also continue serving as general counsel for First National Title Insurance Co.
The Clearing House expands adoption of tokenization solution - The service is designed to protect information associated with account numbers and mitigate risks associated with fraud and data breaches.
Redfin: Median monthly housing payment sees biggest drop in a year - The median monthly payment was $2,530 in the four weeks ending Oct. 26, a 1.4 percent year-over-year decline.
Propy announces $100M expansion, debuts AI escrow officer - The company plans to acquire title firms in states like California, Texas and Florida, to digitize their operations with AI and blockchain infrastructure.
Stewart’s Q3 revenue increased by $123 million year-over-year - Stewart Information Services Corp. reported third-quarter revenue of $796.9 million and net income attributable to Stewart of $44.3 million, which are increases of $123 million and $14 million, respectively, compared with the third quarter of 2024.
First American senior economist ‘cautiously optimistic’ about housing market in Q4 - In a complimentary webinar hosted by October Research, First American Financial Corp. Senior Economist Sam Williamson said there are signs that circumstances are “gradually” improving,
Click n’ Close hires VP of accounting - The industry veteran will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting and process optimization.
Better Home and Finance Holding rolls out HELOC, CES platform - The Tinman AI-powered platform supports both Home Equity Line of Credit and Closed End Second liens under one streamlined application flow.
ATTOM: Zombie foreclosure, vacancy rates drop slightly - ATTOM’s fourth-quarter Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showed 1.32 percent of residential properties were vacant and the zombie foreclosure rate was 3.25 percent.
American Eagle Title expands operations in Oklahoma - This expansion includes the acquisition of an abstract company and will end up giving the firm title plants in 16 counties in the state.
Truly Title Inc. forms partnership with BC Title - The collaboration will expand service offerings throughout the state of Florida.
CloseSimple expands fraud prevention suite - Company leaders say it will give title firms and real estate attorneys tools to detect, prevent and neutralize fraud before it impacts transactions.
Legal 1031 Exchange Services hires exchange director - The new employee will work with clients in locations such as Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
Ubitquity rolls out malware detector tool - The NFTitle Network Malware Scanner, a forensic tool designed to detect on-chain threats and protect the integrity of digital and real-world asset transactions.
Redfin: Newly built homes at lowest level in four years - Newly built homes made up 27 percent of single-family homes for sale nationwide in August, according to Redfin.
Allied Capital Title acquires seven title offices - Allied Capital Title acquired Title Professionals Inc.'s offices in a deal that expands the company’s footprint in southern Illinois.
WFG partners with Palm Agent - WFG's sales director says the strategic partnership will help every agent and lender deliver "a more transparent experience."
Beeline unveils blockchain-powered home equity platform - Beeline Holdings Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Beeline Loans Inc., finished its first round of blockchain-recorded BeelineEquity transactions.
Ohio law firm hires title agent to serve as senior counsel - Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLC has hired a licensed title insurance agent to serve in a senior counsel role.
Docutech expands suite of mortgage document products - The firm's expanded suite designed to help lenders, servicers and investors with document management in the loan lifecycle.
ATTOM: Home equity rates dropped in third quarter - ATTOM’s third-quarter 2025 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report showed that 46 percent of mortgaged residential properties in the country were equity-rich, down by about 1 percent from the second quarter.
Meridian Title acquires Indiana title company - Rowland Title owner Deca Williams said she decided to sell her firm to Meridian Title as part of a way to provide better service to the real estate industry.
Qualia CEO details report on title industry’s use, opinions of AI - Qualia CEO and co-founder Nate Baker connected with The Title Report about some of the findings in his firm's “State of AI in Title & Escrow 2025” report and discussed how he believes AI will improve the operations of title and escrow businesses.
Old Republic enters agreement to acquire farmowner insurer - Pending regulatory and policyholder approval, Old Republic International Corp. will acquire Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. and affiliated companies.
WFG relaunches Quarterly Economic Outlook series in podcast format - WFG National Title Insurance Co. has relaunched its series in a new format: “WFG’s Industry Perspective” podcast to bring expert perspectives on issues such as interest rates, affordability and fraud risks.
TRG hires new agency account rep for Florida - Title Resources Group's latest hire brings 18 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing to the position.
Flueid updates property data research platform - The firm is offering an enhanced Flueid Pro, a platform designed to turn property data into action for title companies, underwriters, real estate agents and loan officers.
Qualia rolls out solution to help firms with FinCEN compliance - Qualia has constructed a solution into its cloud-based title production system to help title and escrow firms navigate the new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network anti-money laundering regulations.
First American economist: Housing market displaying signs of recovery - First American’s Existing-Home Sales Outlook model shows a moderate rise in sales in September from both August’s pace and from one year ago.
Former CFPB senior counsel talks legal nuances of mortgage fraud - Attorney David Friend spoke about why proving intent is so difficult in mortgage fraud cases.
Friday Harbor’s AI tool can evaluate loan files - The firm's AI Originator Assistant can assess loan files against the lender and investor overlays that shape salability and risk.
Alpha7X launches AI system for data reviews - The platform helps lenders, servicers, custodians and investors orchestrate and execute data reviews up to seven times faster.
Percentage of all-cash home purchases holds steady - Just under three in 10 (28.8 percent) homebuyers paid in all cash in August, down incrementally from 29 percent in August 2024, according to Redfin.
Closinglock, McNeese Title leaders discuss efforts to prevent fraud attempts - Lydia Pelegrina of McNeese Title and Andy White from Closinglock spoke with The Ttitle Report about the products title firms can use to thwart incidents of fraud.
Beige Book: Federal Reserve Districts report little change in economic activity - Three districts reported slight to modest growth, while five reported no change and the remaining four said there was a slight softening.
The RESPA enforcement landscape is shifting. Are you prepared? - Two industry experts shared what settlement services professionals need to know to stay compliant as they navigate RESPA oversight from multiple agencies.
Advocus hires new Florida agency manager - Advocus National Title Insurance Co. selected a second-generation title insurance professional to work in this management role.
Empower LOS integrates Wolters Kluwer eClosing platform - Dark Matter Technologies has expanded the Empower loan origination system to include eClosing capabilities.
Redfin: New home listings up, pending sales down - New listings of homes for sale went up year-over-year during the past four weeks but pending home sales are moving in the opposite direction.
Red Robyn Abstract and Title launches in New Mexico - The firm will offer residential title insurance, real property lien searches, as well as settlement, escrow and recording services.
First American: Home prices continued to decrease in September - First American Data & Analytics’ September 2025 Home Price Index report also showed annual house price appreciation has slowed for 10 consecutive months.
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