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FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior

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A sweeping new anti-money laundering rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), took effect this week, introducing new reporting obligations for certain residential real estate transactions. The regulation, effective March 1, expands federal oversight into parts of the real estate market that historically operated with limited anti-money-laundering reporting requirements — particularly cash purchases and […]

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Florida Agency Network partners with law firm to launch OL Title

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Florida Agency Network (FAN) has launched OL Title, a new title and settlement services company formed in affiliation with Older Lundy Law. The new venture will focus on commercial real estate and high-end residential transactions across Florida — combining the legal capabilities of Older Lundy Law with FAN’s statewide title network and technology platform. Leaders

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The hidden housing cost Washington can’t ignore: real estate fraud

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Housing affordability is usually framed through numbers: mortgage rates, housing supply, construction costs and zoning restrictions. Washington debates the numbers, and families feel the squeeze. But there is another housing cost hiding in plain sight—real estate fraud. With Congress working on bipartisan housing solutions and the State of the Union address just around the corner, it’s

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PropLogix launches FinCEN reporting service for title agents

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PropLogix has launched a reporting service through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), offering help for title agents to comply with new federal rules. The Department of the Treasury’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule mandates reporting on certain residential property purchases made on or after March 1, 2026, when entities or trusts buy them without

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Stewart Title NCS appoints Nevada leadership

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Stewart Title National Commercial Services (NCS) has added a veteran Nevada title executive to oversee commercial operations in the state. The company announced that Ian Swainston has joined as vice president and operations manager — supporting commercial growth efforts across Nevada. Swainston brings more than 29 years of experience in Nevada’s title insurance industry. His

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Old Republic Title shifts direct operations to Qualia

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Old Republic Title is moving its direct operations onto Qualia’s cloud-based platform, marking a technology shift for one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters. The rollout began with Oregon operations moving to Qualia’s system — with transition expected to continue across western states. “Old Republic’s decision to move its direct operations onto Qualia is

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The digital future still needs title insurance and the expertise of professionals 

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A new year often brings renewed confidence that technology will change everything. And 2026 is no exception. Across industries, artificial intelligence is being framed as the next major force reshaping operations, customer expectations, and the way businesses evaluate risk. Real estate is at the center of that conversation, and title and settlement companies are not just on

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Advocus National Title expands leadership team

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Advocus National Title Insurance Co. has expanded its national leadership team as it moves to scale its underwriting platform across the country. The attorney-focused title insurance underwriter said the leadership changes are intended to support national growth while maintaining its long-standing emphasis on attorney involvement in real estate transactions. Advocus has operated as a national

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Alanna, Settlor partner on FinCEN compliance options

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Alanna.ai and Settlor today announce a collaboration to develop technology solutions aimed at helping title and escrow companies comply with new federal reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) anti-money laundering rule (AML). The partnership integrates Alanna.ai’s compliance tools with Settlor’s provider-agnostic title production system, giving title professionals multiple options for managing FinCEN-related

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Propy secures $100 million for AI-powered closing platform

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Propy — a tech company using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to automate real estate closings — announced it has secured a $100 million credit facility from Metropolitan Partners Group. Financing will be used to consolidate title and escrow companies into an AI-powered, end-to-end closing platform. According to Propy, transaction costs can approach 10% of

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