Although unsteady and slow, the U.S. commercial real estate industry does appear to be recovering and will continue moving in an upward direction for the next few months, according to most industry experts. Despite that unsteadiness, commercial real estate (CRE) has been quite attractive to… Read more

I don’t know about you, but the past few months have been a whirlwind to say the least. CFPB is here, and has infiltrated not only my brain, but our days, nights and business operations, as I am sure it has your’s too. As I sit in task force meetings to help to prepare to help you to be CFPB compliant, I am reminded of HUD 2010 initiative…. Read more

The annual Urban Land Institute fall meeting is currently underway in Denver. I am attending sessions to gain insight into what direction the commercial real estate market is heading and to continue to educate myself to be a better resource to Stewart and my clients. I am also taking the opportunity to connect and reconnect with clients and friends…. Read more

Working through its technology committee, the American Land Title Association^® (ALTA^®) is common ground for title agencies and underwriters, like Stewart, to work with their peers and tech partners to solve industry compliance challenges and to grow our ability to meet the needs of our customers. Currently the ALTA Tech Committee is completing models for industry use that include title agency validation for lenders and electronic payments by agencies to the underwriter. These models incorporate industry standards for data interchange so that, for example, agency systems can talk to underwriter systems in a common way, saving expenses for system development for both agencies, and underwriters. This work also opens the door for an improved, simple standard process for payments that brings efficiencies for the agency and the underwriter. An iGuide on the value of the model and how to use it is part of the committee deliverables…. Read more

For the majority of homeowners, their home is the single most expensive purchase and their most valuable asset. Whether you are representing a first-time homebuyer or a buyer who has owned many homes be sure to remind them to evaluate their insurance options. Home insurance is the single most important piece of homeownership when it comes to protecting your client’s biggest asset…. Read more

First of all, I want to thank you for your interest in Stewart. Whether you are a lender, real estate professional, consumer, home builder, title agent, job seeker or investor, we want to better communicate the value that Stewart can offer to you and the entire real estate industry…. Read more