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 »
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 »
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 »
Understanding Common Property Deeds in Commercial Real Estate
January, 8 2024One 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 »
The Difference Between Closing Costs and a Down Payment
November, 13 2023When 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 »
Understanding the 1031 Exchange
October, 30 2023The 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 »
Arizona Commercial Real Estate Outlook
September, 13 2023The 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 »
The Real Estate Buyer Broker Agreement
September, 1 2023During 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 »
Understanding the Importance of Title Endorsements
August, 10 2023The 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 »
What are ALTA Policies and How are They Used?
May, 8 2023ALTA stands for American Land Title Association, which is a national trade association that acts as the voice of over 6,000 title insurance agents, abstracters and underwriters. There is currently… Read more »