Title and Escrow

In a shifting real estate market defined by elevated interest rates and limited affordability, title and escrow companies are adapting fast. Digital closings, remote notarization and AI-powered title tools are becoming industry standard — helping firms work faster, safer and more efficiently.

While transaction volume remains below peak levels, demand for secure, streamlined closings continues to grow. Title companies are meeting the moment by embracing technology and focusing on security to protect buyers and sellers.

Get the insights you need to navigate the evolving title landscape with HousingWire’s ClosingTime newsletter here.

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Title and Escrow News

Doma agrees to sell to Title Resources Group 

Mar 29, 2024By Flávia Furlan Nunes

TRG has agreed to pay $6.29 per Doma share of common stock, a 43% premium compared to the closing price on March 27. 

• How to empower your team to spot cybersecurity risks 

  Mar 28, 2024By Bruce Phillips

• Opinion: Fannie Mae’s title insurance pilot program overreaches 

  Mar 28, 2024By Diane Tomb

• Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close 

  Mar 28, 2024By Anton Tonev

• Lawmakers challenge FHFA’s title insurance waiver plan 

  Mar 19, 2024By Neil Pierson

• RON platform NotaryCam records strong growth in 2023 

  Mar 11, 2024By Brooklee Han

• Title waiver pilot program will have little impact on the industry: Fitch Ratings 

  Mar 08, 2024By Brooklee Han

• FHFA’s pilot to waive lender title insurance on refis faces opposition 

  Mar 07, 2024By Flávia Furlan Nunes and Brooklee Han

• First American’s Paul Hurst on the allure of big tech ideas 

  Mar 07, 2024By Sarah Wheeler

• Title industry: We contributed $30 billion to GDP in 2022 

  Mar 06, 2024By Brooklee Han

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Featured Events

Navigating the future: Clarity in the wake of commission lawsuit settlements 

Mar 22, 2024By Allison La Forgia

Our panel of experts representing different brokerages will discuss the impact of the lawsuits and shed light on how they prepare for the future.

• Steve Murray and Scott Wright on the impact of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement 

  Mar 21, 2024By Allison La Forgia

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How investing in a variety of servicing technologies streamlines operational efficiencies 

Dec 21, 2023Published by ServiceLink

As servicers contend with a possible increase in delinquencies, one of their biggest concerns is the cost of compliance. Staying compliant can be costly, and technology can certainly assist in those efforts. Among technological acceleration, how can servicers be sure that they are selecting the right servicing technology partners and tools? They must look at […]

• New AIR requirements – better appraisals through better vendor selection 

  Nov 22, 2023Published by Jaro