New Venture Escrow has appointed an industry veteran to serve as a new county branch manager and escrow officer as part of the company’s move to expand its market presence. Read on to find out more.

AM Best announced downgrades to the financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings for Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Co. (CATIC). The updated ratings reflect a revised assessment of ...

Overall, buyer’s agents are earning an average of 2.37 percent in commission — essentially unchanged since the new National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules took effect in August, but down slightly ...

Remote online notarization (RON) provider ProNotary announced its expansion into three new states, with further widening of its service net to come, according to the company. ProNotary Sales and ...

Allied Title & Escrow leaders announced the company is now handling commercial real estate deals in all 50 states. Read on to find out more.

Nationwide, 17.2 percent of homeowners with mortgages have an interest rate greater than or equal to 6 percent, the highest share since 2016, according to a new report from Redfin. Read on to learn ...

Michael Ruder of Legacy Settlement Services faced a daunting wire fraud attack—until WFG stepped in. Discover how their partnership not only restored lost funds but also strengthened security for the ...

Research was pleased to welcome Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Michael Fratantoni to kick off the 2025 Economic Outlook Series, examining how the current climate is impacting real estate ...

A Harris Poll survey of business leaders disclosed leading strategies to mitigate cybersecurity threats and other growth risks, identifying cyber, tech and financial risk as top three disruptors. Read ...

Stewart Information Services Corp. announced significant year-over-year increases in fourth quarter net income and title segment revenue. Total companywide revenue of $665.9 million in the fourth ...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has tapped a new vice president for its affiliated title company who will oversee growth and expansion of attorney networks. Read on to find out more.

First American Title’s Janette Waller shared industry observations and thoughts on the future with The Title Report leading up to her retirement from leading the company’s direct division. A strong ...