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What are the benefits of enhanced title insurance?

Written by Federal Title on 2020-12-03.

We’re always thrilled to see coverage of the benefits of title insurance. It’s not a subject that comes up in everyday conversation for most people, and by the time it does enter the conversation it’s often in the form of a question about...

Are you safe from title fraud?

Written by Federal Title on 2020-11-20.

It’s a type of identity theft you may not have heard of before, but it could jeopardize one of your most precious assets.

Couple pays over $20,000 after waiving owner’s protection

Written by Federal Title on 2020-08-18.

We had a couple waive an owner’s policy that would have cost $815. They’ve spent near $20,000 in attorney fees defending title to their home. The seller sat across from them and signed closing documents. He brought a notarized Power...

Wire Fraud is on the Rise

Written by Federal Title on 2017-07-12.

In the digital era, fraudsters have upped their game to attempt to steal, connive, and deceive. A lucrative target for criminals is now the real estate industry at large. All parties involved in a real estate transaction must take extra steps...

What is two-factor authentication, and why is it important for your real estate business?

Written by Federal Title on 2017-02-24.

We’ve noticed an uptick in agent email addresses that have been compromised by cyber criminals with the intent of defrauding home buyers, sellers and title companies – and most agents are totally unaware when we tell them. The emails we’ve...

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What are the benefits of enhanced title insurance?

Are you safe from title fraud?

Couple pays over $20,000 after waiving owner’s protection

Wire Fraud is on the Rise

What is two-factor authentication, and why is it important for your real estate business?

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