Two "no pass" signs set across a road
State insurance division passes regulation prohibiting title insurance providers from entering into MSAs with real estate and other settlement service partners
by Amy Tankersley Aug 31
Bankrate measures mortgage closing costs by state
Bankrate surveyed up to 10 lenders in each state to find the average cost of closing fees
by Kimberly Manning Aug 12
New York title insurance rates cost buyers millions
OneTitle analyzed 182,487 individual real estate transactions to study title insurance premiums and fees
by Kimberly Manning Jun 29
12th Floor Group title 'super-alliance' battles noncompliance
The organization will offer regulatory compliance education services to brokers and agents
by Amy Tankersley Feb 29
3 scenarios where it's crucial to possess an owner's title insurance policy
It's protection for all kinds of situations you might not think could happen to your buyer
by Wade Vander Molen Sep 10
Williston Financial Group taps realty veteran Steve Ozonian as president and COO
Former realtor.com, Coldwell Banker and Prudential exec to deliver on WFG technology promise
by Inman Sep 2
TRID changes: Realtors should expect longer closings, walk-through tweaks
American Land Title Association holds Facebook ‘town hall’ to give glimpse into what closings will look like after Oct. 3
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Is title insurance on newly constructed home necessary?
Reader questions whether an owner’s policy on a new build is worth the expense
by Amy Tankersley Jun 4
Why it's impossible for a title insurance premium to increase
Reader question brings up one of biggest misconceptions about title insurance
by Amy Tankersley May 29
QM rule
Leaders across real estate industry urge CFPB to implement ‘hold-harmless’ period for liability under new regs
by Amy Tankersley May 26
‘Johnny Lawsky’ leaves New York regulator post -- but not before tackling foreclosure problem
New York State Department of Financial Services superintendent resigns, but he’s shining a light on ‘shadow docket’ of foreclosure actions clogging up courts
by Amy Tankersley May 22
New York title insurance rates slashed; scandal-plagued state senator quits
State lawmakers and regulators vow to rid title industry of illegal practices, conflicts of interest
by Amy Tankersley May 13
Understanding the difference between lender's title policy and owner's title policy
Your clients should know which policies give them the best coverage
by Ali Alavi May 11
Title industry takes TRID rule pulse check
With 3 months left before implementation, most title professionals feel ready to comply with the new rule — but can the same be said of their lender, Realtor and homebuilder counterparts?
by Amy Tankersley May 5
New title insurance company takes on ‘big four’ in California
Property ID Title aims to reduce price, enhance service in highly competitive state
by Amy Tankersley Apr 7