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Title Notes: What is the Role of the Abstractor?
You’ve closed a transaction, completed the paperwork, and handed off the bundle to a title company. What is it, exactly, that happens behind the scenes that could impact the timely
Essential Readings
What Should You Do When a Lien Surfaces During a Transaction?
Discovering a lien during a routine property search can be an unwelcome surprise—for both buyers and sellers, as well as
What Should You Know about Interest Rates and the Spring Housing Market?
For homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, interest rate changes are particularly impactful because lower rates can make getting a mortgage loan
Industry Insights
A Conversation About Change: How Real Estate Agents Can Thrive in a Dynamic Market
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, the only constant is change. We...
Why Are More Real Estate Agents Turning to Digital Closings?
For as far back as we can remember, real estate professionals have sought...
Is Winning the Rat Race Really Worth It?
“If you win the rat race, you’re still a rat.” This characterization from...
Agent Tips and Resources
Many Brokers See ‘Flip’ to Buyer’s Market in 2024
Despite broker sentiment hitting a yearly low in November—there are larger signs of...
Tips on Navigating the Short Sale
A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their property for less than...
What Role do Baby Boomers Play in the Housing Market?
America’s baby boomers – more than 71 million people born between 1946 and...
Buying and Selling a Home
Who Chooses the Escrow Company?
Since most people buy or sell only a few homes during their lifetime,...
Five Ecofriendly Upgrades that Boost Home Values
As sustainability and a greener tomorrow become a priority for homeowners and buyers,...
Conversation Starters: How Nostalgic Home Trends Engage Buyers and Sellers
As we journey through the delightful throwback home trends of yesteryears, we uncover...
Industry News
Six Anywhere Leaders Honored as 2023 HousingWire Women of Influence
Executives from the Anywhere portfolio of brands and businesses units continue to headline...
Upward Title & Closing Expands Footprint, Bringing Top-Tier Title and Escrow Services to Northern California
MADISON, N.J., April 16, 2025 — Upward Title & Closing, a full-service title...
Upward Title & Closing Welcomes Industry Expert to Lead Expansion into Washington
MADISON, N.J., May 22, 2025 — Upward Title & Closing, a full-service title...
