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First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, announced today that the company is one of the 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, according to Fortune and global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work®.

Silk Title Co. Focuses on Digital Mortgage Closing Experience, Triples Client Base, Achieves Single-Month Record in 2019
February 17 2020

Silk Title Co., the leading provider of digitally-driven mortgage closing services, announced it achieved record growth in 2019, enabling the firm to deliver on its “service at scale” promise to its institutional bank and independent mortgage lender clients nationwide.

Where Marijuana Use Is Legal, Realtors® Saw an Increased Demand in Commercial Properties
February 16 2020

A new definition for “hot property” has emerged within the real estate market. The recent string of state-level marijuana legalization continues to impact commercial property demand and residential housing decisions throughout the United States.

Stewart Title Enhances National Agents Team
February 13 2020

Stewart Information Services Corporation announced today that it has enhanced the National Agents team by naming Scott Gillen as Senior Vice President, National Agents. Kimberly Prete, Manager, National Agents, is taking over for Patty Ayers, who retired January 31 after 18 years with Stewart.

First American and Docutech Announce Agreement for First American's Acquisition of Docutech
February 13 2020

First American Financial Corporation, a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, and Docutech,a leading provider of document, eCloseand fulfillment technology for the mortgage industry, announced today the signing of an agreement for First American’s acquisition of Docutech.

NAHB Testifies House Energy Bill Would Harm Housing Affordability
February 12 2020

The National Association of Home Builders today urged the House to oppose to H.R. 3962, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019, warning that the legislation would exacerbate the nation’s housing affordability woes.

What They're Saying: Highlights from NAR's Housing Affordability Forum
February 12 2020

Over 300 government officials, academic experts and industry stakeholders gathered last Thursday in Washington for the National Association of Realtors®’ second annual Policy Forum. Panelists across a half dozen sessions offered perspective on the lack of housing supply, mortgage credit access and the racial homeownership gap.

Metro Home Prices Rise in 94% of Metro Areas in Fourth Quarter of 2019
February 12 2020

The vast majority of metro areas saw price gains and very small increases in inventory in the final quarter of 2019, according to the latest quarterly reportby the National Association of Realtors®.

Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in Fourth Quarter of 2019
February 11 2020

The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.77 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) National Delinquency Survey.

Appraisers are Valuable Resource in Property Tax Appeals, Appraisal Institute Says
February 11 2020

When appealing their property taxes – which can be among their largest annual expenses – homeowners should consider hiring an experienced local appraiser who can help navigate the process, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers said today.

Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud Announces Beyond Computer Solutions as New Partner
February 08 2020

The Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraudhas announced that Beyond Computer Solutions has joined as the Coalition’s latest partner in the battle against mortgage closing scams and real estate wire fraud.

NAR Asks HUD to Consider Potential Solutions to Housing Affordability Crisis
February 08 2020

The National Association of Realtors® is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider a series of policy proposals it believes will address housing affordability constraints and allow industry players to provide safe and affordable housing options where they are needed most.

NAR's Second Annual Policy Forum Explores Barriers to Affordable Housing in U.S.
February 06 2020

As home prices continue rising faster than wages in a majority of U.S. markets, the National Association of Realtors® and its 1.4 million members have made housing affordability a top advocacy priority in 2020.

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
February 05 2020

Mortgage applications increased 5.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 31, 2020.

String Real Estate Expands Client Offering with Two Key Hires
February 04 2020

String Real Estate Information Services ("String"), the leading provider of title search, production and curative solutions, announced today that the firm has hired Joe Salmons as Vice President of Sales, and Rob Dace as Senior Account Executive.

WFG National Title Insurance Company's National Title Services Division Expands Its Agency Operations
February 03 2020

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, announces the expansion of its National Title Services (NTS) support division, including the appointment of new executive leadership.