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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

For most real estate industry professionals, title insurance needs no introduction. A trusted product , title insurance has been used to protect real estate transactions and property rights for over a century. nationally since 2004 and roughly 5% the past two years, based on the most recent industry data from 2021.

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Title insurance industry volume rises 3.6% in Q1

Housing Wire

billion in premiums, which ALTA attributed to historic mortgage origination activity and the substantial increase in home values. “A A strong purchase market and continued home appreciation helped offset ongoing contraction in refinance volume to help drive the 3.6% The post Title insurance industry volume rises 3.6%

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HOUSING ‘TRIFECT’ PUTTING SQUEEZE ON BUYERS

Will Springer Realtor

While that may seem like a silly question to ask – especially from a residential real estate pro whose business relies on the purchase and sale of homes – it’s something I have been studying, with some eye-opening findings. Or only the ultra-wealthy are going to be able to afford homes.” Ah, yes, the pandemic.

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