Q & A with Tiffannie Hobgood: The Dangers of Seller Impersonation Fraud and the Impact of AI Technology
April, 12 2024We recently sat down with Landmark Title Vice President of Escrow Operations Tiffannie Hobgood to discuss the rising dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate fraud. She specifically addressed… Read more »
Understanding the Difference Between Title Insurance and Homeowners Insurance
March, 25 2024When purchasing a home, there are two types of insurance that every buyer needs. The first is title insurance and the second is homeowners insurance. When you enlist a title… Read more »
Title Company Versus Real Estate Attorney: What is the Difference?
February, 27 2024The home-buying process is one of the most exciting, yet stressful periods to happen in someone’s life. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or have bought and sold properties before… Read more »
The Difference Between Closing Costs and a Down Payment
November, 13 2023When it comes to buying property, it’s important to comprehend the financial requirements involved in the process. Once you’ve gone through the process, you’ll gain a clearer understanding. But, for… Read more »
Understanding the 1031 Exchange
October, 30 2023The 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a tax strategy that real estate investors have utilized for decades to defer capital gains taxes. The 1031 exchange gets… Read more »
Benefits of Downsizing Your Home
October, 11 2023Is bigger always better? Not necessarily – especially when it comes to a home. The appropriate home size is specific to each homeowner’s situation. A family of four obviously needs… Read more »
The Real Estate Buyer Broker Agreement
September, 1 2023During Landmark Title Assurance Agency’s final Summer Session for Real Estate, Deanna Bone, CEO and team leader of the Southwest Home team, talked with real estate professionals across multiple states… Read more »
Understanding the Importance of Title Endorsements
August, 10 2023The real estate title is one of the most important factors of a real estate transaction. A title is a legal document identifying who owns a specific property. After a… Read more »
Avoiding Seller Impersonation Fraud in Real Estate
July, 10 2023Fraud and impersonation crimes have been on the rise over the past decade, especially in the real estate sector. Fraudsters are criminals that illegally sell commercial or residential properties while… Read more »
What are ALTA Policies and How are They Used?
May, 8 2023ALTA stands for American Land Title Association, which is a national trade association that acts as the voice of over 6,000 title insurance agents, abstracters and underwriters. There is currently… Read more »