By Mauri Hawkins It is difficult to admit it, but we are all getting older – day by day. For many of us, and for our family members, we must actively think about how we may want to distribute our assets when we pass away. Our assets may include personal property, financial accounts, investments such as stocks and bonds, and …
Federal Tax Law: What The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means For Real Estate
By Elyce Schweitzer You’ve probably heard a lot of talk in the news about the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Are you aware of the key real estate-related provisions included within it? As of Friday, July 4, 2025, OBBBA was signed into law and if you’re a title agent, you might be wondering: “What’s in it for me?” …
Creating A High Converting Website
Getting traffic to your site is just the first step By Adam Mohrbacher In marketing, we talk a lot about putting together collateral and optimizing for different channels. These are undeniably important marketing activities, as they bring potential customers to your agency’s website. Yet equally important are the steps you take to prepare your website for their arrival. After all, …
Real Estate Market Softens In Face Of Slower Job Growth, Inflation Fears
By Syndie Eardly On the strength of a growing economy and softening inflation in 2024, real estate sales looked promising coming into 2025. But burgeoning economic instability has dialed back expectations for both economists and consumers. In May, the World Economic Forum released the Chief Economists Outlook, noting the volatility fueled by tariff wars is likely to have long-ranging effects. …
IT Insights: Avoiding Downtime During Updates
It’s possible to level up your IT systems while minimizing downtime. By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Installing an IT update can be an exciting process, delivering potential improvements in security, performance, compliance and more. Despite these benefits, it is always important to remember that IT updates can also carry risk—downtime being one of the most …
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 …
Marketing In A Heavily Regulated Industry
Marketing in a regulated industry takes work, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming By Adam Mohrbacher No matter what your industry is, marketing can feel like a juggling act. You’ve got to nail your key messages, define your target audience, and ensure alignment between collateral, branding and larger organizational goals. To put it another way, it’s a lot of …
Preparing for the FinCEN Final Rule … and Its 111 Data Points
By Elyce Schweitzer, Esq., Regulatory Compliance Officer, Alliant National; andValerie J. Grandin, Esq., Sr. Underwriting Counsel Florida and Vice President, Alliant National Mary Poppins’ famous line, “Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down,” simply does not work for compliance with FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule (Final Rule). You can approach it with a good cup of coffee …
Look Before You Leap: Assessing Third-Party App Risk
By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Aristotle supposedly once said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Although the ancient philosopher died nearly 2,000 years ago, his statement remains highly relevant to how businesses should approach security issues today, particularly regarding third-party applications. Digital apps …
Alliant National Adds Michelle Garber
Garber will assist the underwriter’s agents in navigating complex title issues with confidence. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO. — (June 20, 2025) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that Michelle Garber has joined its Tennessee operations as Title Officer. Garber is a knowledgeable, accomplished …