October Research

11/20/2025

The holiday season is nearly here, and to say thank you for your engagement and trust this year, we'd like to offer you $50 off* either a 1-year or 2-year subscription to any October Research publication with coupon THANKS50. 🦃 This offer is only valid for the next 48 hours, expires November 21st at midnight. Go beyond the headlines and unlock complete access to the vital information you need.

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11/18/2025

Every so often, something comes along that reminds us who we are at our core; and how we got here. Ken Burns’ new documentary, The Revolutionary War, did that for Mary.

Check out our newest blog to learn why: www.octoberresearch.com/tuesdays-with-mary-land-liberty-and-the-inheritance-we-carry.

11/18/2025

Mortgage fraud is back in the headlines, but understanding how it really happens requires a closer look. In this episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast, attorney and former CFPB Senior Counsel David Friend unpacks the difference between “fraud for money” and “fraud for housing,” why proving intent is so difficult and what real estate professionals should watch for in today’s market.

Check it out: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr/mortgage-fraud-in-focus-primary-residence-secondar-64.aspx.

11/17/2025

New MISMO President Brian Vieaux discusses AI, digital transformation and regulatory challenges in the mortgage industry on our latest episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast with Mary Schuster.

Watch the full episode here: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr.aspx.

11/14/2025

With a new regulatory tone emerging in Washington, the compliance landscape for 2026 is poised for significant change. Join Mayer Brown's Kris Kully and Mother Lode Holding Company's Lisa Steele for a webinar on December 11 as we unpack the latest developments from federal agencies, explore emerging litigation risks and look ahead to how technology and legislative priorities will reshape the industry.

Register here: www.thetitlereport.com/industry-and-regulatory-outlook-2025-ttr.aspx.

11/11/2025

Some of us were front-row kids; hands always in the air, asking questions, secretly proud when we got the answers right. Others were back-row thinkers; taking things in broadly, observing the whole classroom, and often connecting the dots between the answers, the questions, and the patterns that weren’t immediately obvious to everyone. Both approaches shaped how we learned — and they still matter in the workplace today.

Hear Mary's take on why it matters in our latest blog: www.octoberresearch.com/front-row-back-row-classroom-mindsets-teach-about-hiring-and-career-growth.

11/11/2025

Freedom is never free. Today and every day, we’re thankful for the veterans who have served with honor and for the families who have supported them along the way. Happy Veterans Day.

11/10/2025

Ted Rossman had plenty of insight to share about recent changes in FICO scoring models, invoking his expertise as a longtime industry analyst at Bankrate. During this episode, he described the significance of the introduction of FICO 10T, which incorporates the impact of Buy Now, Pay Later services on credit scoring.

Watch the full episode: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr/inside-the-fico-score-update-new-data-risks-and-op-65.aspx.

11/05/2025

Ted Rossman had plenty of insight to share about recent changes in FICO scoring models on this episode of our Keys to Real Estate podcast, invoking his expertise as a longtime industry analyst at Bankrate.

Listen to the full episode here: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr.aspx.

11/04/2025

In Silicon Valley, the motto has long been “Go fast and break things.” In title and settlement, it’s closer to “Go slow and fix things.” In our world, when something breaks, it results in someone losing a home, a life savings or their professional reputation.

Read Mary's full take in our latest blog: www.octoberresearch.com/go-slow-and-fix-things-the-friction-between-title-and-tech.

10/31/2025

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have been donating 10% of the proceeds from all new subscriptions to breast cancer research.

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10/30/2025

Why is it hard to prove intent in mortgage fraud cases?

In this episode of the Keys To Real Estate, attorney and former CFPB Senior Counsel David Friend joins host Mary Schuster to unpack the difference between “fraud for money” and “fraud for housing,” why proving intent is so difficult and what real estate professionals should watch for in today’s market.

Listen to the full episode here: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr/mortgage-fraud-in-focus-primary-residence-secondar-64.aspx.

During the latest episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast, attorney and former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Senior Counsel David Friend joined hos...