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Joint ventures between title firms and real estate companies are under the microscope

Housing Wire

AI-generated image of two lawyers scrutinizing title insurance joint venture agreements. In 1983 Jim Campbell launched what is believed to be the first joint venture experiment between a real estate brokerage and a title and settlement firm. Image was created using MidJourney.

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Higher flood insurance prices could be a game-changer

Housing Wire

A new pricing methodology intended to promote fairness and solvency to the federal National Flood Insurance program will increase costs for most families nationwide, and members of both political parties are mobilizing to stop it. Removing the subsidy will likely change where homes are built and what the market values will be, he said.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Appraisers provide valuations for shared properties, such as the marital home and other real estate investments, ensuring a fair distribution.

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HousingWire Annual: CoreLogic says climate change should be factored into financial analytics

Housing Wire

The alarming data underscores why housing professionals need to understand the financial impact of climate change on the real estate industry, George Gallagher, senior leader and principal of ESG, climate risk, natural hazard and spatial solutions at CoreLogic told attendees during a session at HousingWire Annual on Wednesday.

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Seller impersonation fraud threatens American homeownership

Housing Wire

With real estate inventory at a near-record low, buyers seeking a place to call home are facing stiff competition as bidding wars continue to be commonplace. According to a recent survey, 73% of real estate firms reported an increase in seller impersonation attempts this year. We can reverse this trend.

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Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Padove Appraisal Service

There are several reasons why someone may want to get a real estate appraisal: Buying or selling a property: If you are buying or selling a property, an appraisal can help determine its fair market value, which can be useful in negotiations and setting a listing price.

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What’s driving First American’s big bets on proptech

Housing Wire

First American , the nation’s second-largest title insurance company, has not been shy about its desire to be at the forefront of the title insurance industry’s technology revolution. In the third quarter alone, First American recorded $278 million of gains related to its venture investments.

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