How to Safely Use Remote Online Notarization
November, 26 2024The 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 »
The Difference Between Down Payment and Earnest Money
November, 12 2024When 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 »
What Questions Should I Ask a Title Company to Mitigate Risk of Wire Fraud?
October, 10 2024It’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 »
The Tax Benefits of Investing in Commercial Real Estate
September, 25 2024Investing 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 »
Is It Possible To Recover Stolen Funds From a Wire Transfer?
August, 28 2024We’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 »
Why You Might Consider Hiring a Staging Company To Help With the Sale of Your Home
August, 8 2024Preparing 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 »
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 »
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 »