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FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior

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A sweeping new anti-money laundering rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), took effect this week, introducing new reporting obligations for certain residential real estate transactions. The regulation, effective March 1, expands federal oversight into parts of the real estate market that historically operated with limited anti-money-laundering reporting requirements — particularly cash purchases and […]

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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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PropLogix launches FinCEN reporting service for title agents

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PropLogix has launched a reporting service through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), offering help for title agents to comply with new federal rules. The Department of the Treasury’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule mandates reporting on certain residential property purchases made on or after March 1, 2026, when entities or trusts buy them without

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Old Republic Title shifts direct operations to Qualia

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Old Republic Title is moving its direct operations onto Qualia’s cloud-based platform, marking a technology shift for one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters. The rollout began with Oregon operations moving to Qualia’s system — with transition expected to continue across western states. “Old Republic’s decision to move its direct operations onto Qualia is

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Dono raises $6.5M to expand property records platform in US

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Property records platform Dono has raised $6.5 million in a seed round to support geographic expansion and broaden its customer base beyond title insurance, the company announced Tuesday.  Link Ventures led the round, with participation from lool VC and Alumni Ventures. The investment brings total funding for the Tel Aviv–headquartered Dono — which also operates

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Property records tech draws fresh VC interest

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A startup focused on modernizing property records intelligence announced a seed funding round, making it at least the second such company to receive early venture capital investment this year.  Processing Content Based in Tel Aviv with operations also in Florida, Dono raised $6.5 million in the round led by Link Ventures. Participants also included Lool

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Title company settles RESPA JV referral claims for $1M

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A Maryland-based title and settlement services company has settled claims that it paid fees to real estate agents and brokers in exchange for customer referrals through joint venture arrangements. Processing Content KVS Title created multiple joint venture companies with real estate agents and brokers, including Alliance Title Services, Clear Title Solutions, Eversure Title, Realty Settlement

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Advocus National Title expands leadership team

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Advocus National Title Insurance Co. has expanded its national leadership team as it moves to scale its underwriting platform across the country. The attorney-focused title insurance underwriter said the leadership changes are intended to support national growth while maintaining its long-standing emphasis on attorney involvement in real estate transactions. Advocus has operated as a national

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Title company owner sentenced for mortgage escrow fraud

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A federal judge has sentenced a Florida title company owner to 27 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to embezzling mortgage lenders’ funds. Processing Content Jonathan Yasko, 47, of Winter Springs, Florida, committed wire fraud between 2021 and 2023, diverting lenders’ funds in real estate transactions to other accounts, according to prosecutors. That included

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SoftPro releases FinCEN anti-money laundering data solutions

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SoftPro has released new integrated software tools designed to help title companies comply with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new anti-money laundering rule. The company said its Buyer and Seller Collection Forms are available to help users gather required data under the rule — with tools supported across SoftPro Select, Standard and Enterprise software

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