Escrow officers have devoted their careers to helping others get over the final hurdle of the real estate transaction and are eager for innovation that can help them do their jobs. Continue reading
WFG’s MyHome Funder Dashboard minimizes the back-and-forth that often ensues when balancing files for disbursement, providing a balance figure that includes fees that escrow agents anticipate the lender will keep from the funding wire. Continue reading
The deal to acquire LegacyTexas Title Co. follows acquisitions of two other title companies and will ultimately make Compass’s title services available in six states and Washington, D.C. Continue reading
If and when the $192 million deal closes, it will be Stewart’s biggest bet on ancillary services, and it will bring the total spent on acquisitions during Stewart CEO Fred Eppinger’s tenure to more than half a billion dollars. Continue reading
Doma, which plans to go public this month on the strength of its digital title insurance, escrow and closing platform, is intent on growing its business with real estate agents. Continue reading
Companies both old and new are racing to build platforms that handle more of the real estate transaction. Agents will have to adapt to survive. Continue reading
Paul Hurst, the vice president of venture investments at First American, advises that companies are more likely to get consumers to use affiliated services if they use W2 agents. Continue reading
Allen Hsu has purchased three homes, so he knows from experience that there is a lot that goes into the closing process. Closings involve multiple decision-makers, duplicate requests for information, and processes that are often unfamiliar to consumers. Continue reading
The new partnership will give thousands of title agents and escrow officers access to Notarize’s online and hybrid closings. Continue reading
Home inspections cause more hassles than they’re often worth. Majordomo’s quick prioritization of repairs, pricing models and other tools can help buyers better understand inspections and repair negotiations — and get you to the closing table sooner. Continue reading