Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The checklist covers such broad areas and topics as: organizational structure; litigation; compliance ; intellectual property; real property; financial and tax; labor and employment; material, vendor, and software contracts; insurance; and customers. Patent & Trademark Office. Nettleingham is a shareholder at Maddin Hauser.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Arguably, one of the most important functions of a real estate agent is to guide and be a subject matter expert to clients through the buying and selling processes. Put simply, a good agent is a sherpa who knows every step of the journey and expertly leads their client up the path. How do real estate agents get paid?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 12, 2024

But when we say this is the Ultimate Resource Guide for title insurance professionals, we mean it! Associations American Land Title Association (ALTA) ALTA serves as the national trade association and voice for the title insurance industry, representing over 6,000 title insurance companies, agents and real estate attorneys.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Obtain a real estate broker license Your new chapter begins with ensuring you meet all legal requirements to operate as a broker. This includes legal, tax, and state requirements. These legal structures offer some liability protection for you and, in most cases, tax benefits as well. Now you have to do some tedious stuff.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Despite having long ago settled the commission lawsuits , legal challenges continue to mount for real estate industry giant Anywhere. On Friday, the firm and some of its subsidiaries and agents were accused of violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and the Lanham Act.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. So, where do you start? Why send a regular real estate newsletter?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2025

The total estimated cost of getting a Colorado real estate license ranges from $1,080 to $1,800, depending on the real estate course you choose and the cost of your E&O insurance. It protects you from potential legal claims that a mistake on your part caused someone financial harm. Read on to learn more.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Risk Mitigation Strategies Diversifying our client base and loan portfolio helps mitigate risk in the face of economic fluctuations. Maintaining a strong focus on customer service and borrower support helps build trust and loyalty, ensuring long-term stability for LoanCare and our clients. Next year] will be no different for us.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2024

In an analysis of more than 100 real estate wire fraud cases, CertifID found that the most common wire fraud-related legal liability issues for real estate firms are negligence, breach of contract, deceptive business practices and breach of fiduciary duty. As a custodian of funds, you are in a position of trust and knowledge.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2025

AmTrust Title Insurance Co. , and has underwritten title insurance transactions nationwide, including reinsurance and international title insurance transactions. and has underwritten title insurance transactions nationwide, including reinsurance and international title insurance transactions. said Gosdin.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Cleveland-based Erie Title has been serving clients in Ohio since 1998. The new group will be led by current Erie Title president Kevin Blum, who will assume the role of president at the merged company, which will serve clients across the Buckeye state.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Consider the residential client disappointed at the lack of inventory , or the commercial investor with many vacancies in a once-thriving property. Communicate effectively with clients Proactive communication — answering the question before it’s asked, or offering solutions to impending problems — is key. Legal disputes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The lenders that have prepared for the market improvements, including some of our new clients, have tech tools for their risk & compliance, operations, funding & accounting teams to fight back against threats. of transactions having errors, as well as a higher rate of insurance coverage issues, at 2.2% billion in 2023.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2021

Oregon-based WFG National Title Insurance Co. ” Richardson, who holds title producer licenses in Michigan and Indiana, comes to WFG after seven years on Amrock’s legal team. .” ” Richardson, who holds title producer licenses in Michigan and Indiana, comes to WFG after seven years on Amrock’s legal team.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is crucial to understand and effectively manage cybersecurity risks in order to safeguard your title insurance or real estate business. The impact of these risks can be severe, affecting not only your bottom line but also the trust and confidence your clients have in your business.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

” WFG, a full-service provider of title insurance, underwriting, and escrow services for real estate transactions nationwide, has been actively expanding its services and market reach since its establishment in 2010. Houlihan Lokey is serving as the financial advisor to Doma, while Mayer Brown LLP is acting as legal counsel.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Goldberg said the rule needs to be mandatory, because cooperating participants have a right to know how they will be compensated prior to working with clients. Goldberg said he wasn’t sure, deferring the decision to the trade group’s legal team. Glass returned to the floor after Ketchmark to ask Goldberg to clarify a few points.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2023

They also help to prevent fraud and ensure that the sale is conducted legally and ethically. In real estate, a title is a legal document that establishes ownership of a property or asset. You can obtain a title through purchase, inheritance or other legal means. What is a title in the context of real estate?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Given the Department of Justice s ongoing legal battle with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Sue Yannaccone the president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors knows that the legal landscape for real estate in 2025 will continue to be a challenge.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers. According to ALTA, in the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

Before that Yankowski was president and CEO of Executive Title Insurance Services. There, Allen developed strategies for capital markets clients including Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank , as well as managed engagements and provided solutions for FHFA , OCC , HUD , Freddie Mac and others.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

All facets of real estate transactions, from appraisals and advice to financing and insuring, are highly regulated. Trying to innovate using an end-around will likely not only fail in the long run, but it may also land you in legal hot water. At this point, you need clients. But are you doing it within the rules? Very regulated.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2021

“And since there’s no limit to the number of documents you can execute through QuickSign, organizations can use it for sales contracts, legal or human resource documents as well.” This trend became a necessity during COVID-19 when real estate and title professionals found many that of their clients wanted to do business remotely.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2022

I like that title has a legal aspect to it, but I also like that we are able to talk to people and get to know them a bit through their transaction. But I like that there is a balance between legal stuff and people. Luna: I definitely stumbled into it. I was originally interested in doing journalism or law.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Identify business deductions Every business has ordinary and necessary costs, such as office equipment, marketing , accounting, and insurance , that are tax-deductible. For instance, you might also work at a coffee shop, co-working space, and meet clients in their homes. This content should not be considered accounting or legal advice.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

Chief Operating Officer Rob Lux was named co-CEO for operations, technology, business development, client management, human resources, and legal. Dave Applegate, a board member since 2020, has been named the company’s chairman. year over year, according to Inside Mortgage Finance data. (The

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” Yes, the process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers , home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company, and possibly others is complex.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Clients with current in-process HECM applications will be able to shift their application to a Platinum product if they choose, but it would require some application processes to be revisited. Longbridge is currently engaged in a legal dispute with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage regarding marketing practices that Longbridge alleges are deceptive.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

There were no severance packages, and even health insurance was canceled retroactive to May 2022, leaving some on the hook for huge medical bills. We are no closer to being paid and he had the capital to open up Smart Rate Mortgage,” said a former employee who requested anonymity due to an ongoing legal case.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kully previously worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a senior attorney, in the legal division at Fannie Mae and as a partner at K&L Gates. For the first HW+ spotlight, we’re featuring Kris Kully, a partner at Mayer Brown. HUD had, and continues to have, so many dedicated experts (unsung heroes!)

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

She ensured the association continued to provide networking and educational opportunities to the title insurance industry within the new platform. After the onset of the pandemic, Gottheim helped ensure the title insurance industry was deemed an essential business. WFG reports its highest volume months ever during Q2 and Q3 of 2020.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” The process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company and possibly others is complex. in question.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 31, 2024

a360inc , a technology solutions provider to law firms, title agencies, mortgage lenders and investors, has acquired ProVest , a market-leading service of process and litigation information services provider to the creditors’ rights legal industry. a360inc says it will use the capital for innovation and to enhance service offerings.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2020

In its July 21, 2020, statement of charges, NYDFS alleged that First American Financial, one of the country’s largest title insurers, failed to properly respond to a security vulnerability on its website. Mortgage lenders should retain, or at a minimum identify, competent cybersecurity counsel before cybersecurity issues arise.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Dahlhausen added that working as a loan officer is an opportunity for real estate agents to ”control the transaction” and ”ensure that the client is being taken care of” while increasing their compensation. Working as both an LO and agent was a way to better serve his clients, he said. For example, Realfinity pays LOs 1.4%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The objective is to build relationships, understand the needs of potential clients, and position yourself as a go-to resource when they are ready to buy or sell real estate. This includes using social media, email marketing, online advertising, and maintaining a professional website to attract and engage potential clients.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2023

The company also canceled health insurance coverage retroactively to May 1, resulting in several lawsuits against the lender. This information helped us to offer principled advice to our clients regarding settlement decision making,” plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote in court filings.

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