First American Title's IgniteRET Earns Gold at The American Business Awards® in Real Estate Management Solution Category
May 02 2024 | |
First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced that FirstAmIgniteRE™, an innovative digital platform designed to improve the residential real estate transaction process for real estate agents as well as home buyers and sellers, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie®Award in the real estate or construction management solution category at The American Business Awards®.
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Title Insurance Premium Volume Decreased 31% in 2023, ALTA Reports
May 01 2024 | |
“While the lack of supply and high mortgage rates continue to hinder home sales and refinances, title professionals continue to serve their customers, protecting property rights and supporting their communities,” said Diane Tomb, ALTA’s chief executive officer.
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
May 01 2024 | |
“Inflation remains stubbornly high, and this trend is convincing markets that rates, including mortgage rates, are going to stay higher for longer. No doubt, this is a headwind for the housing and mortgage markets, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing to 7.29 percent last week, the highest level since November 2023,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s SVP and Chief Economist.
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NAHB Remodelers Reveals the Most Popular Type of Home Remodeling Projects
May 01 2024 | |
To kick off National Home Remodeling Month in May, which highlights the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers released survey results on the most popular remodeling jobs by its members. The results revealed that bathroom and kitchen remodels remain the most popular projects.
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