Understanding Title Searches and Payoff Statements: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

January, 14 2026

Behind every successful real estate closing is a series of carefully coordinated steps designed to protect both parties and ensure the property changes hands without legal or financial surprises. Two… Read more »

The Connection Between Title Agency, Realtor and Lender

December, 11 2025

Behind every real estate transaction is a team of professionals working together to represent their respective client’s best interest. Their job is to facilitate a safe, secure closing. Real estate… Read more »

Steps to recover from wire fraud

December, 1 2025

You pressed send, hundreds of thousands of dollars are now being transferred, and you are now the latest victim of wire fraud.  You didn’t send the money to the seller. … Read more »

Exploring the Role of Title Insurance Underwriters

October, 3 2025

When you’re buying a home, there are dozens of moving parts – from inspections to appraisals, contracts to closing. One of the most important yet overlooked parts of the process… Read more »

Meet Jonie Alden

October, 24 2024

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 »

What Questions Should I Ask a Title Company to Mitigate Risk of Wire Fraud?

October, 10 2024

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 »

Fraud and Real Estate: How Landmark Title is Working to Ensure Safe & Secure Transactions

May, 6 2024

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 »

Understanding the Difference Between Title Insurance and Homeowners Insurance

March, 25 2024

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 »

6 Tips to Successfully Close on a Home Purchase

March, 7 2023

The closing process on a home purchase can be overwhelming and stressful. This is especially true for first-time home buyers. During the closing process it is important to check off… Read more »

What to Know Before Choosing a Title Company

November, 18 2022

Most homebuyers are unaware of what goes into the closing process and the role of a title company when buying a home. When buying or selling property, your realtor or… Read more »