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NAR: “Love Letters or Liability Letters?”

Love Letters No Longer a “Fair” Strategy for Buyers In another sign of the times, Oregon has weighed in on

ALTA: The Docket: An Exceptional Plat Attack

A New Jersey Appellate Court reinstated the state's ownership of more than 250 acres of the Pinelands National Reserve in

Cybersecurity in the Title Industry

Technology has been a driving force behind many great advances in the Title Industry and now more than ever,

Remote Online Notarization Gains Even More Traction

In response to ongoing “Stay At Home” directives and a long-term “new normal”, Remote Online Notarization is gaining traction as

COVID Update: Which States Have Passed RON?

The following information originally appeared on Qualia - Read the full blog here Qualia COVID Update: Which States Have Passed

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Glossary of EClosing Terms from Two Rivers Title

E-Closing in New Jersey - Is Your Head Spinning Yet? There are so many moving parts to the new E-Mortgage

New Jersey Remote Online Notarization is Coming

The State of New Jersey does not allow remote online notarization yet, but Two Rivers Title Company will be an

National Mortgage News: “Quicken pushes out eClosing capabilities to all 50 states”

Hybrid closings are becoming standard in NJ. Consumers are electronically signing a portion of the closing documents the day prior

Forbes: “Four Ways Trade Wars are Undermining Commercial Real Estate”

How has the trade wars impacted the commercial real estate markets in the United States?

National Mortgage News: “Mortgage refinance booms are a thing of the past”

Era of plentiful refinance volume is over according to Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist.

CNBC: Net Zero-energy Homes Will Transform Market

In California, net-zero energy homes will have a national impact on the housing industry.

Inman: Harder to Buy a Home Now Than 1 Year Ago

According to National Association of Realtors families have more difficulty purchasing homes than a year ago.

MarketWatch: Real-estate agents say Shutdown is Impacting Housing Market

National Association of Realtors survey shows how shutdown is curbing economic activity.

National Law Review: Banking Agencies Propose Rule to Increase Appraisal Exemption Transaction Value

The Federal Reserve Board and Comptroller of the Currency (FDIC) are proposing a rule to implement a rural property appraisal

FinCEN Issues Revised Money Laundering GTOs

FinCEN (The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) announced Nov. 15 that they are issuing revised Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require

Shifting Mortgage Demand Creates Ripple Effects in the Industry

The change in mortgage demand, driven by factors such as increased mortgage rates, home prices, and homeownership tenure, is

Pennsylvania Court Denies Title Coverage After Settlement Agent’s Misappropriation of Funds

The following article originally appeared on the American Land Title Association (ALTA) website on September 21, 2017. The Docket: Pennsylvania Court

How Does America Use Its Land?

Using comprehensive infographics, Bloomberg breaks down the six major categories of land in the 48 contiguous United States and

Realtors, Attorneys & Title Agents are on Front Lines in War on Cyberfraud

Real estate professionals are feeling the effects as wire fraud continues to pose a major threat to real estate

U.S. Foreclosures Decline While House Prices Rise

Housing data shows that foreclosures in the United States have dropped significantly, with active foreclosures reaching a 12-year low.

Potential Impact of the Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Commercial Real Estate

Looking ahead... National Real Estate Investor: Commercial Real Estate Implications of the Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Congress Urged to Take Action on Flood Reauthorization

Trade associations are writing to Congress, urging them to extend the National Flood Insurance Program before it expires on July

Avoiding Cyber Risks During the Home Closing Process

Advances in technology have made the home closing process easier than ever before, with eClosings becoming more and more

The Costs of Cyber Crime are Far Reaching and Fast Growing

Cyber crime is one of the fastest growing concerns of businesses around the world. From wire fraud to ransomware

Two Rivers Title Wraps Up a Successful Fall CLE Seminar Series

This fall, Two Rivers continued its dedication to education by holding three free CLE Seminars covering relevant and critical industry

Title Coverage Denied After Misappropriation of Funds

Does Your Settlement/Escrow Agent Provide You the Assurances you Need? The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently denied a lender’s claim

eClosings… They’re Here

Today, just about everything in the home buying process is automated. Purchasers search for real estate online, even taking virtual

Bank of America: TRID Rule – Meeting the Closing Date

One of our National Underwriters, First American Title Insurance Company, has asked us to pass on the following announcement from

How President Trump’s Travel Ban Could Impact the Housing Market

There is no doubt that President Trump’s first week in office has been full of activity that is drawing strong