The pandemic forced all of us to do business differently. For some, that meant drive-through closings. But others took the leap of faith into the digital world and completed transactions via Remote Online Notary or RON. What was once only talked about became a reality. In this episode, FNF's Chuck Cain welcomes two of the leading experts in the industry. Stavvy CEO Kosta Ligris and CSO Shane Hartzler join us to talk about the past, present and future of RON, which will transform transactions for all players- real estate agents, lenders, and especially title agents.

This article examines the history of the U.S. mortgage industry, with a focus on California mortgage lending practices, from the 19th century through the 1970s. Watch for Part II for a history of the mortgage industry during the 1980s through today. 

The United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) is taking further action to combat corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other illicit activities.

This legislative year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law thirty-one pieces of legislation designed to combat California’s ongoing housing crisis by providing tools to expand housing production, streamline housing permitting, and increase allowable density across the state.

The land had been passed down from her mother. It isn’t much to look at. No buildings, no utilities, and not really near anything else. Yet in early December, Patricia Waring discovered someone was trying to sell her land over the internet.

On December 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of Delaware sitting en banc affirmed a Court of Chancery ruling that excused the buyer of a group of high-end hotel properties (the “Buyer”) from closing on the acquisition from AB Stable VIII LLC (the “Seller”)—an indirect subsidiary of Dajia Insurance Group, Ltd. (“Dajia”), formerly Anbang Insurance Group, Ltd. (“Anbang”)—because the Seller breached its covenant to operate the hotels in the ordinary course between signing and closing.

Those in the DC metro area construction industry should take heed of a recent District of Columbia Court of Appeals opinion that sheds additional light on the District’s mechanic’s lien statute

First, Bankruptcy Chair Joseph L. Schwartz explains how liens and mortgages pass through bankruptcy. Partner Tara J. Schellhorn next joins Joe to address avoidance action-type claims. Of particular interest to title underwriters, Tara discusses the 363 sale process, and how to confirm that clear title is being delivered.

Starting next year, King County will allow property owners to formally remove racist language from their property’s chain of title.

The owners of land abutting the Tullamarine Freeway in Brunswick West sought damages in the Supreme Court of Victoria for trespass and the relocation of CityLink’s noise wall after it was discovered in February 2018 that the noise wall, which is some 8 metres high and made of concrete, its steel supports, foundations and some concrete spill was encroaching onto their land. The noise wall, its supports and foundations remain in place today but after discovery, CityLink removed the spill. The period from discovery to removal was a total of 55 days.

Things changed once US diplomats in Uganda got hacked by Pegasus.

Turner challenged himself to write a novel and created a thriller packed with murder, blackmail, sex and an angry but nuanced portrayal of the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, and the role real estate played in that economic calamity. 

If fruitcakes improve with age, a Tecumseh family may have the finest in the land. It’s certainly one of the oldest — 141 years

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For agents interested in growing their business by expanding into multiple states, we’re here to make the process simple and profitable. We offer you one point of contact to streamline your options and solutions.

Many impressionists stick to mimicking members of their own species. Not the lyrebird—this talented creature can mimic almost any sound it's exposed to, including those of cameras, chainsaws, and cars.

Including one from “an independent woman who made the world’s best broccoli casserole” and “the first female to head the accounting department at Louisville Title Insurance Company.

Including one from “an independent woman who made the world’s best broccoli casserole” and “the first female to head the accounting department at Louisville Title Insurance Company.

This new hidden-image puzzle from Cleanipedia features a present hiding in a cheery scene. Search the picture below and see how long it takes you to spot it.

Just in time for December holidays: A Supreme Court recipe for eggnog, unearthed from the papers of Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone.