What Does Wire Fraud Look Like in a Real Estate Transaction?
July, 12 2024Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats to the real estate industry today. In 2022 alone, the FBI reported $446 million lost to business email compromise schemes in real… Read more »
2024 Commercial Real Estate Forecast: Where Does Phoenix Fit In?
June, 25 2024As the Valley of Sun enters the hot summer months, some sectors of commercial real estate nationally are experiencing cooling, there are areas in the Phoenix commercial real estate sector… Read more »
Meet Josh Conant
June, 13 2024Josh Conant got his start in the industry in 2002 when he accepted a position as a Title Officer with a national firm. He has held multiple leadership roles over… Read more »
What is the Closing Disclosure Form?
May, 22 2024Buying real estate – a home, land, or commercial property – is quite possibly the biggest purchase anyone will ever make. Whether purchasing a commercial or residential property, the first… Read more »
Fraud and Real Estate: How Landmark Title is Working to Ensure Safe & Secure Transactions
May, 6 2024The advancing dangers of fraud in real estate are at an all-time high. Since the FBI established its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) back in 2000, they have received 8… Read more »
Q & A with Tiffannie Hobgood: The Dangers of Seller Impersonation Fraud and the Impact of AI Technology
April, 12 2024We recently sat down with Landmark Title Vice President of Escrow Operations Tiffannie Hobgood to discuss the rising dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate fraud. She specifically addressed… Read more »
Understanding the Difference Between Title Insurance and Homeowners Insurance
March, 25 2024When purchasing a home, there are two types of insurance that every buyer needs. The first is title insurance and the second is homeowners insurance. When you enlist a title… Read more »
The Role of a Title Agency in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
March, 11 2024Title agencies are often the unsung heroes of commercial real estate transactions. Most people understand the roles of the buyer, seller and brokers or agents, but what does a title… Read more »
Title Company Versus Real Estate Attorney: What is the Difference?
February, 27 2024The home-buying process is one of the most exciting, yet stressful periods to happen in someone’s life. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or have bought and sold properties before… Read more »
The Role of a Title Commitment in Commercial Real Estate
February, 16 2024Among the various documents that play a crucial role in a smooth real estate transaction, a title commitment is one of the most important. A title commitment, also referred to… Read more »