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How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

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Real estate fraud has evolved rapidly, and professionals across the industry already recognize that today’s schemes are more complex and convincing than ever. What has changed most is the scale — driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate realistic emails, cloned voices and even live deepfake video impersonations of buyers, sellers or agents. In […]

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FinCEN anti-money laundering rule struck down in court

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A federal judge in Texas has vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) nationwide anti-money laundering rule requiring title insurance companies to report details of millions of residential real estate transactions. U.S. District Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the Eastern District of Texas decided Thursday that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority with the rule, which took

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Allied Title and Escrow expands into Ohio, Michigan

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Virginia-based Allied Title and Escrow has expanded its operations into Ohio and Michigan — bringing its total footprint to 14 states. The move marks another step in Allied’s national growth strategy and expands its presence in the Midwest as leaders cited increased demand from real estate agents, lenders and investors seeking technology-driven title and escrow

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Florida Agency Network partners with law firm to launch OL Title

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Florida Agency Network (FAN) has launched OL Title, a new title and settlement services company formed in affiliation with Older Lundy Law. The new venture will focus on commercial real estate and high-end residential transactions across Florida — combining the legal capabilities of Older Lundy Law with FAN’s statewide title network and technology platform. Leaders

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Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow expands New England footprint with merger

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Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow (KL/ACE) has merged with DaMore Law and its Vermont division, Green Mountain Lawyers — expanding the attorney-driven settlement firm’s reach across New England and strengthening its presence in Vermont. Merging brings DaMore Law’s 25-year regional presence — with offices in Burlington, Vt., Methuen, Mass., and Killington, Vt. — into KL/ACE’s

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Qualia puts forth FinCEN compliance solution

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Qualia has introduced new compliance tools within its cloud-based title production system to help title and escrow companies prepare for federal anti-money laundering regulations taking effect next March. New features are designed to help companies track, collect and report information required under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate

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WFG National Title expands operations into New Mexico

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WFG National Title Insurance Co. — a subsidiary of Williston Financial Group — on Thursday announced its expansion into New Mexico. “WFG continues to grow in ways that strengthen our national footprint while staying true to our mission of improving the real estate process for everyone involved,” said Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston

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Arrivva’s fixed-fee model challenges commission norms

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For more than a decade, Fred Glick has been on a mission to shake up how Americans buy and sell homes. As founder of Arrivva — a California-based real estate and mortgage brokerage — Glick said his company’s fixed-fee model offers a transparent alternative to the traditional commission system. “People think because we’re not charging

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Government shutdown looms large for real estate, mortgage

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Government shutdowns have repeatedly rippled through the real estate industry over the past three decades, delaying loans, snarling flood insurance and rattling buyer confidence. A federal shutdown is days away as of Friday — threatening paychecks for hundreds of thousands of workers, freezing key reports like monthly jobs data and placing a layer of uncertainty

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Advalis CEO speaks on expanded FinCEN compliance platform

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Compliance software provider Advalis has launched a new version of its platform designed specifically for title companies, escrow officers and settlement agents facing the upcoming Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. The rule, which takes effect Dec. 1, will require reports on certain all-cash real estate transactions — essentially expanding what

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