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Midyear Snapshot: Economic Volatility Keeps Real Estate Market On Tenterhooks

The U.S. real estate market entered 2026 with cautious optimism. After a period of elevated interest rates, affordability pressures and uneven buyer activity, many industry observers were looking for signs that the market might finally regain its footing. In 2025, the market had languished against the backdrop of a broader economy struggling with volatility around shifting tariff policy. This year, …

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Alliant National Adds New Talent To Its Texas Team

Christina Fojas’ hiring as Underwriting Counsel will deliver more value to agents By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO — (May 14, 2026) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has made a key new hire. Christina Fojas has joined the underwriter as Underwriting Counsel for Texas. With Fojas’ hiring, …

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Make Small Marketing Moments Matter

Small client touchpoints can pay off in a big way By Adam Mohrbacher Many people assume that the best way to market their business is through a large marketing campaign. But the truth is, such initiatives can often be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. That goes double for title agencies, which often must balance multiple priorities simultaneously. One way to overcome …

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Your Must-Have Guide To SWOT Analysis

Build out your SWOT for a complete picture of your business. By Adam Mohrbacher As any business leader knows, there is a huge difference between having an idea for your business and bringing it to fruition. One way to increase your chances of success is to utilize what’s known as a SWOT analysis. SWOTs bring increased visibility to your operations, …

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Underwriting Counsel Joins Alliant National’s New Mexico Team

Stephanie Schneider will provide critical support to regional agents. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO — (June 10, 2026) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that it has added top talent to its Southwest operations. Stephanie Schneider has joined the company as Underwriting Counsel …

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When Wire Fraud Happens, Your Cyber Policy Clock May Already Be Running

By Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Officer, Alliant National Cyber insurance can be an important protection for title agencies, but it is not a guarantee that every fraud-related loss will be covered. A recent federal case, Spinnaker Insurance Company v. Heart of Gold Title, LLC, 2026 WL 710135 (S.D. Ohio Mar. 13, 2026), offers a useful reminder of how quickly coverage …

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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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In-House Or Outsourced IT?

Going without IT is not an option. But which approach should you choose? By Bryan Johnson, IT Director at Alliant National Title Insurance Company Having a consistent, secure and reliable digital presence is a must for any business. Without it, you will be hard-pressed to convert new customers or maintain a competitive edge. Of course, this presents interesting challenges, especially …