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Legal Descriptions: The Real Property Identifier

We’ve heard it before: location, location, location! But, without understanding the “where,” there can be real confusion about what a person is purchasing and how to locate the property.  Real property is identified with what is known as a “legal description”. A legal description is what a property owner conveys – not a property address. Errors in a property’s legal …

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21st Century Trust Signals: Helping Consumers Keep Transactions Safe

Show clients your commitment to protecting the transaction while helping them understand their role in the process. Today’s businesses face a unique challenge. They must find ways to showcase their trustworthiness to audiences that are increasingly distracted. That challenge becomes even more important in title insurance. Businesses are continually signaling to audiences in various ways whether or not they are …

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The Changing Face of Fraud 

The fraud landscape is changing fast; here’s how to adapt By Amanda Berry, Senior Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company The real estate market is currently experiencing record low transaction volume, driven by mortgage and affordability pressures. Given these conditions, one might assume that fraud rates have similarly decreased—yet the data show the opposite. According to ALTA, scams like …

Alliant National Title Announces the Appointments of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer

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. …

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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 …

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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 …