Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY
Deed fraud is a crime that can derail a deal before agents see it coming
by Nick Pipitone Apr 30
Opendoor acquires part of Doma to cut refinance closing costs
The deal pairs Opendoor's closing technology with Doma's AI-driven title automation
by Jessi Healey Apr 8
Here's how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email
Opinion
Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the 5 red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response
by Robert Siciliano Oct 20
Fidelity paying Black Knight $225M to bring TitlePoint back into the fold
With ICE's acquisition of Black Knight pending, title insurer exercises right to buy back title search and order management solution under terms of 2014 agreement
by Matt Carter Nov 23
First American's PRISM platform evolving beyond title insurance
After paymints.io deal, First American is evaluating additional third-party integrations to simplify transactions from point of sale to handing over the keys
by Matt Carter Nov 18
How Realtors can guide clients to a transparent buying process
Companies seeking to use technology to add transparency and reduce friction in the homebuying process are particularly useful now, experts said during an Inman Connect Now virtual event
by Taylor Anderson Sep 22
Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters
Cash sales don't provide safeguards like title searches that mortgage companies insist on when they're financing a deal
by Matt Carter Nov 12
CertifID and reQuire Real Estate Solutions partner up to protect RE closings
Cooperative is aimed at streamlining closings while maintaining security for agents, buyers and lenders
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 6
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
NextAce makes title search tool available to 'smaller guys'
Company seeking to license data to national listing portals
by Teke Wiggin Sep 18