Author name: Ricky Vasquez

4Q title orders rise at 3 major underwriters

The fourth quarter earnings were a mixed bag among the publicly traded companies, especially at the nation’s No. 1 underwriter. Lower rates did not translate to increased open orders during the period, as normal seasonal patterns on quarter-to-quarter volume applied. But three of the big four did have higher year-over-year activity. While the title segment […]

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Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has

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Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower 

One of the positive housing stories that doesn’t get a lot of attention is the vacancy data we have in the U.S. today, especially the rental vacancy data, which is helping to fight inflation and keep mortgage rates lower. The homeowner vacancy data has improved with the rise in housing inventory, but it also shows

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