Category Archive: Business News

09/10/26

It’s time to talk about that viral scam story. While fraud is a topic we’re always talking about with our customers – both in person and in this space – it’s not often that everyone else is discussing it, too!  That’s exactly what’s happening with the fake San Francisco 49ers player and alleged scammer Daejon […]

09/9/26

Meet our next AmeriTitle Super Star, Francene Wilhelm! As an experienced Escrow Officer in our AmeriTitle branch in The Dalles, Oregon, Francene has been a valued member of our team for 13 years.  What Francene enjoys most about her role is building relationships with customers and partners, whether they are navigating the title and escrow […]

09/1/26

Knowledge and compliance go hand in hand. Since we’re in the middle of back-to-school season, our AmeriTitle branches figured it would be a good time to revisit RESPA. These guidelines shouldn’t be something to fear; instead, you should be pushing your transparency to show your clients you’re always ready to do the right thing for […]

08/27/26

ChatGPT, or your favorite AI platform, is not a new tool anymore. We first wrote about this technology in 2024, and we know it’s become part of everyday life for many of us. However, it’s always been a bit unclear how businesses, organizations, and yes, real estate professionals, can get themselves recommended by these robots.  […]

08/25/26

Our company associates are at the heart of every successful closing, and it’s time to meet another AmeriTitle Super Star. Tricia Evans is an Escrow Officer in our Roseburg, OR, branch. With more than five years in the industry, Tricia brings a love of connecting with people, attention to detail and plenty of enthusiasm to […]

08/20/26

Let’s talk about interest rates again. These are one of the biggest drivers of real estate market activity. However, due to geopolitical uncertainty, shifting consumer habits and rising costs, they’ve been especially hard to predict, including how the Federal Reserve will respond.   So why is it important to address this topic now? Well, first, the […]

08/13/26

Since students across our region will be back in session soon, the AmeriTitle team thought it was time for another round of title insurance education. So, what do we want you to know about title insurance this year? We’re glad you asked! A title search is more complex than just looking through public records. Yes, […]

08/12/26

Meet AmeriTitle Super Star, Colton Duda! A valued member of our Salem, Oregon, team for the past seven years, Colton recently stepped into his new role as Title Officer. He enjoys the constant opportunities to learn and grow, bringing enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude to every day. According to Candice Gibbons, AmeriTitle’s Area Department […]

08/3/26

Our branches appreciate your investor and commercial business, too! That’s why we’re highlighting a specific transaction type that can be a powerful tool for investors of all sizes. Yes, we’re talking about Internal Revenue Code section 1031 exchanges. A 1031 exchange allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment […]

07/30/26

For the past few years, the housing market has felt like a waiting game. High mortgage rates, rising home prices and limited inventory have caused many buyers to put their plans on hold. But according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report, the outlook is shifting in favor of buying again. While affordability remains […]