Bankers Title and the Circuit Courthouses will be closed on

Monday, February 19, 2024

in observance of President's Day.

How To Stop Dwelling On Your Stress

by Jenny Taitz via Harvard Business Review

People are feeling more stressed than ever, and it’s affecting our well-being. Many of us dwell on stressful situations, which only serves to compound the uncomfortable feelings that stress brings. The good news is that you can exit the headspace of stress. By improving your ability to stay present, you can set aside stressful issues that you can’t immediately solve, whether that’s a nagging problem at work or a personal conflict. Click HERE to learn about four behavioral-science-backed techniques to help you take a break from stress.

How Many Fed Rate Cuts Will We See in 2024?

Check out this podcast for the latest insights: Editor in Chief of Housingwire Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what was announced in the Fed meeting and what we should expect for rate cuts this year. Click HERE to listen in its entirety.

How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Future of Leadership

by Lolly Daskal

Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership. However, by embracing AI-driven solutions and adopting a forward-thinking mindset, leaders can successfully navigate the changing landscape and set their organizations up for future success. Lead from Within: The leaders who will define the future are those who adapt, learn, and grow with it. As AI reshapes our understanding of leadership, remember: the future is not just to be foreseen but to be enabled. Click HERE to learn more about how you can adapt and integrate into your leadership plan.

Washington Watch: 5 Issues Bankers Should Monitor in 2024

by Steve Cocheo, The Financial Brand

Regulatory issues are building in the nation's capital, thanks to continuing ripples from the 2023 banking crisis and more recent credit troubles. M&A activity, all but ice-bound for many institutions, could thaw in later 2024. The definition of 'banking' will come under scrutiny as risks converge. Fintech will face more growing pains. Fair-lending scrutiny will play to election politics. And a sleeper issue could undermine the power of national bank charters. Click HERE to read on.

Bankers Title Keeps You Safe From Wire Fraud with CertifID

Digital banking makes moving money easier for everyone — including cyber criminals, who are getting more cunning every day. Every wire transfer you send or receive is at risk. Yet many ask if wire fraud is really that serious? Wire transfers continue to be the most frequently reported payment method for fraud with a reported aggregate loss of $2.4 Billion and an average loss of $120k per victim. And, did you know that one out of every three real estate transactions are targeted for wire fraud?

At Virginia Title Center, we take the safety of your money and your client's money seriously and now offer wire fraud protection through a partnership with CertifID. This offers end-to-end protection to keep customer information secured and insured at all times through a suite of services. CertifID makes it easy for us to securely send our wire instructions to clients and lenders; allows us to safely collect bank details from home sellers and other partners; verifies the bank details that have been provided are accurate and not tampered with; and, offers PayoffProtect to validate the authenticity of wiring instructions to ensure loan payoff payments aren't sent to fraudsters. All wire transactions are backed by Lloyd's of London and insured up to $1 million. Click HERE for a flyer you can share with your clients, and talk to your settlement processor to learn how using CertifID can protect you and your clients.