February 11, 2026 10:00am EST JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— February 11, 2026 — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Inc. (“the Company” or “Alliant National’’), a member of the Dream Finders Homes Inc. (“Dream Finders” or “DFH”) family of companies and a leading national title insurance underwriter, has announced the appointment of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer. …
Deepfake Dangers: How AI Trickery Is Targeting Real Estate Transactions
Once upon a time, the idea of digitally swapping faces or creating hyper-realistic videos of people saying things they never actually said was confined to Hollywood blockbusters. Think of movies where actors were digitally de-aged or deceased celebrities made surprising cameos. However, in 2017, a new term hit the internet: “deepfake.” A blend of “deep learning” and “fake,” the term …
Protect Your Business: A Video Conversation On Cyber-Fraud In Real Estate
Wire fraud is evolving fast, driven by sophisticated criminals using AI tools. How can you protect your business? Join Tom Weyant, Risk Management & Data Privacy Officer at Alliant National, and Jerome Magana, Owner and President of Select Specialty Insurance Services as they unpack the latest trends in cybercrime and emerging threats specifically targeting real estate transactions. Learn why traditional …
Celebrating Our New Partnership With Dream Finders Homes And Unveiling The New Alliant National Website
By David Sinclair, President and CEO of Alliant National Last year, we announced plans for Alliant National to join Dream Finders Homes, one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders. I’m pleased to report that we recently received regulatory approval, and the transaction has officially closed. We’re thrilled to be part of the Dream Finders Homes family! Read the official press release. …
2025 Real Estate Market Forecast Shows Moderate Improvement Ahead
The U.S. economy is expected to fare well in 2025, according to economists from across the spectrum, with few headwinds anticipated. However, forecasters are predicting only small gains in the real estate market, as interest rates remain stubbornly in +6% territory and inventory continues to show only modest improvement. Investment firms Goldman Sachs and Charles Schwab are particularly optimistic about …
Designing And Building Culture: Reflections On Trust, Purpose, And Performance
As we approach the holiday season and the close of another year, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the concept of organizational culture—what it means, how it shapes our businesses, and how we can all work to improve it. Culture is more than just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of an organization, influencing our interactions, decisions, and outcomes. I’d like to …
Creating A High Value Blog Strategy
Blogging consistently and strategically can elevate your business. They say that there are no certainties in life aside from death and taxes. If I had to add one more, though, it would be the value of a good business blog. Data from Hubspot clearly supports this, with a recent study showing how companies that blog earn three times more organic …
Valerie Grandin Joins Alliant National as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel Florida
Longmont, CO — (October 16, 2024) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to announce that it has hired Valerie Grandin as Vice President, Senior Underwriting Counsel Florida. Grandin brings with her a wealth of experience in title insurance, real estate, management and business strategy. She comes …
Top Marketing Tips and Trends for 2025
Here’s how you can take your marketing to the next level this year. When you work in marketing for a while, you quickly realize that nothing stays the same for long. Back in the 1990s, for example, unsolicited bulk emails were the order of the day. Then in the 2000s, many businesses became notorious for keyword stuffing to juice their …
Top Cybersecurity Resolutions For 2025
Like many people, I often find myself in a reflective mood at the start of the new year. The days are getting longer, and the prospect of renewal is in the air. One area that I naturally like to focus on during this period is cybersecurity. As someone who has been in this field for a long time, I know …
