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The Role of the Title and Escrow Industry in Uncertain Times

A long time ago, property rights for home buyers could not be guaranteed. Until 1868, in fact, homebuying transactions were supposedly covered by a conveyancer, but oversight was limited and

Essential Readings

What Should You Do When a Lien Surfaces During a Transaction?

Discovering a lien during a routine property search can be an unwelcome surprise—for both buyers and sellers, as well as

Seven Ways to Ramp Up for a Sizzling Summer Market

High mortgage rates and climbing home prices no doubt present a challenge for working real estate professionals. But NAR predicts

Resources on Industry Insights

Noelle Lovato: Perspectives from Women in Real Estate

An Interview with Noelle Lovato, president of Burnet Title, Guardian Title Agency, US...

Tomorrow’s Real Estate Agent – Delivering Value in a Changing Industry

Thanks to an imperfect storm of economic, legal and technology headwinds, the real...

The Rising Threat of Wire Fraud in Real Estate: Lessons from Two Decades of Cybersecurity

October 2024 marks the 21st National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the sake of...

Agent Tips and Resources

Five Ways to Get a Jump on the Spring Market

While housing inventory remains tight in many markets, the good news is that...

Six Ways to Compete in a Seller’s Market

Existing home sales fell to their lowest level in nearly 30 years in...

Planning Strategies for a Winning Year

The New Year is here! Savvy real estate professionals are planning for what’s...

Buying and Selling a Home

Pending Legislation Would Ease VA Appraisals

A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in May 2022 was intended...

Recognizing Fair Housing Month

Homeownership remains the single best way to building wealth for American families. It...