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The opportunity cost of modern-day redlining

Housing Wire

Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a strong stance on redlining, taking direct legal action against bad actors and thrusting the topic into the national spotlight. From 2020 to 2030, the Urban Institute projects 8.5

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Yes, the complex legal and regulatory web that can vary from state to state and even city to city doesn’t invite a quick and smooth passage to the closing. The title industry has finally put the foundation in place for a modernized workflow. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

And the complex legal and regulatory web that can vary from state to state and even city to city doesn’t invite a quick and smooth passage to the closing. The title industry has finally put the foundation in place for a modernized workflow. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024.

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Not Using eSignatures? Here’s What You’re Risking

GoForrmz

In an ideal world, everything in your business runs without disruption; no paperwork is ever lost, no data is ever incorrect, and every signature is legally binding and captured quickly. But legally binding signatures aren’t always required for your documents either. But how many businesses live in that ideal world?

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