Landmark Title Blog

Dawn Marie Rapaport is a true inspiration. Growing up homeless between the ages of five to 15, she understands the plight homeless children and families are facing in our community.... Read more »

The remote online notarization (RON) trend rose during the pandemic, and because of its convenience and efficiency, it continues to accelerate as a tool to safely and securely eSign closing... Read more »

When purchasing a home, it is no surprise to learn that funds are required to close the deal. What many buyers don’t know is how much cash they will need... Read more »

Jonie Alden leads the residential title and builder escrow team for Landmark Title. She has spent more than 50 years in the title industry providing realtors, builders, mortgage brokers and... Read more »

It’s important to be your own advocate to protect against potential fraud, especially when entering the process of buying or selling a home. Wire fraud does not discriminate, both the... Read more »

Investing in commercial real estate can offer a steady income stream that’s often higher than typical yields on stocks and bonds. Stepping into the world of commercial real estate investment can... Read more »

Karrissa Jones is an invaluable asset to the Landmark Title team. Karrissa began working at Landmark Title in 2020, but she admits that she’s been an admirer of the company... Read more »

We’ve all heard the age-old idiom, “Prevention is better than cure.” This is especially true when it comes to recovering funds from a fraudulent wire transfer. While it’s not impossible,... Read more »

Preparing a home for sale can be stressful, as there are many different factors to think about. The residential real estate market will always have ups and downs. While selling... Read more »

Randall Parmele got her Arizona Real Estate License in 1978 and has worked in real estate ever since. After graduating from the University of Arizona, she became an investor and... Read more »

Wire 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 »

As 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 »

Josh 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 »

Buying 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 »

The 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 »

We 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 »

When 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 »

Title 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 »

The 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 »

Among 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 »

Performing a title search is a crucial step in the purchase process for any type of real estate. A title search involves examining public records to confirm and verify the... Read more »

One key element of all commercial real estate transactions is a property deed. A property deed is a legal document that moves ownership of a property from one party to... Read more »

No matter what type of real estate you buy, the title and deed are important components to understand. The terms “title” and “deed” are often used interchangeably in real estate... Read more »

Safeguarding your investment is paramount in the world of real estate. Real estate buyers have various insurance options to choose from, but which ones are the most important for protecting... Read more »

When it comes to buying property, it’s important to comprehend the financial requirements involved in the process. Once you’ve gone through the process, you’ll gain a clearer understanding. But, for... Read more »

The 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a tax strategy that real estate investors have utilized for decades to defer capital gains taxes. The 1031 exchange gets... Read more »

Is bigger always better? Not necessarily – especially when it comes to a home. The appropriate home size is specific to each homeowner’s situation. A family of four obviously needs... Read more »

The Arizona commercial real estate sector can be somewhat unpredictable; a reality that was only enhanced by COVID-19 and its after-effects. The good news is that post-pandemic, we see most... Read more »

During Landmark Title Assurance Agency’s final Summer Session for Real Estate, Deanna Bone, CEO and team leader of the Southwest Home team, talked with real estate professionals across multiple states... Read more »

The real estate title is one of the most important factors of a real estate transaction. A title is a legal document identifying who owns a specific property. After a... Read more »