Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country right now. With our declining unemployment rate, well-educated workforce and an influx of new residents moving to the area every day, we’re well-positioned for continued growth in the commercial sector. In 2012,… Read more

As a 38-year veteran of the title industry, there aren’t too many buildings in Seattle that I haven’t insured. I’ve seen a lot of exciting commercial development during that time. But with the current market thriving and future prospects very bright, Seattle is an especially… Read more

The word insurance is identified with images of protection and security. It is often associated with undesirable events and transfer of risk. While title insurance does include these elements, there are some distinct characteristics that differ from much of the insurance industry. We insure the… Read more

According to the latest survey of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE), which was released on January 7, 2013, the U.S. dominates the list of countries where its members plan to invest in commercial real estate in 2013. The top five countries… Read more

As another year came to an end, we saw a heavier-than-normal rush to close commercial transactions dominating the attention of our hardworking staff. And with the New Year here, our thoughts are on ways to make 2013 more profitable than the year before. So let’s… Read more

The economic climate continues to improve. Revenues of nonfinancial companies have recently returned to pre-recession levels, and U.S. companies are spending more on capital assets, inventory and other expenses, and these are positive indicators for the U.S. economy. This is a good sign for commercial… Read more

2012 has been a successful year. Although the year is nearly over, there is still much work to be done. The uncertainties facing the nation in 2013 – the Fiscal Cliff, tax changes, interest rates, job growth (or lack thereof) – are driving clients towards… Read more

According to Real Capital Analytics, the top 10 most active markets for transactions of $10,000,000 and over for all types of commercial real estate during the last 12 months were New York City Metro; Los Angeles Metro; San Francisco Metro; Washington, D.C. Metro; Chicago; Seattle;… Read more

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

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