How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros
Preservation of evidence and quick reporting is key in combatting schemes that led to $275 million in losses last year.
Title
Auto Added by WPeMatico
FBI: Cybercrime losses topped $20.8B in 2025, real estate fraud hit $275M
Real estate fraud alone accounted for 12,368 complaints, showing a continued and growing threat for housing professionals and clients.
FNF adds nine senior title and agency professionals across New England
FNF hired nine professionals in New England in Q1 2026, adding underwriting and sales roles across Massachusetts and six states.
FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down: what real estate and title professionals need to know
Legal observers warn that FinCEN retains broad authority over real estate transactions — and could ultimately impose stricter requirements.
RezeLink AI platform aims to accelerate title search workflows
The platform will debut first for users of SoftPro — with additional title production system integrations planned for future releases.
Allied Title and Escrow expands into Ohio, Michigan
The move marks another step in Allied’s national growth strategy as demand increases from real estate agents, lenders and investors.
FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior
The rule is already prompting operational changes, new workflows and questions from buyers and sellers first encountering the requirements.
Florida Agency Network partners with law firm to launch OL Title
The venture will focus on commercial real estate and high-end residential transactions across Florida, leaders said.
The hidden housing cost Washington can’t ignore: real estate fraud
Fraud risk is a housing affordability factor, with 2024 losses near $175m and average claims above $143,000, per FBI data.
PropLogix launches FinCEN reporting service for title agents
Services include buyer-facing intake to securely collect required information, completion and submission of reports.