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October Research Educating and empowering professionals in the real estate transaction to strengthen their business.

Through our publications, seminars and other products, we strive to produce timely, valuable and practical content for title insurance agents and executives, attorney agents, in-house counsel, compliance officers, regulatory officials, underwriters of all sizes, real estate appraisers, mortgage lenders and brokers, real estate agents and attorneys, and other settlement services professionals.

🎄 The final deadline of the week is met, and it’s time to celebrate! We hope your Christmas Eve is filled with your favo...
12/24/2025

🎄 The final deadline of the week is met, and it’s time to celebrate! We hope your Christmas Eve is filled with your favorite traditions and the company of loved ones. Happy Holidays!

The National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) returns May 19-21, 2026, bringing its unique vibe and energy to Kansas Cit...
12/22/2025

The National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) returns May 19-21, 2026, bringing its unique vibe and energy to Kansas City, Missouri, the Soccer Capital of America and a host city for the 2026 World Cup. Get your team ready to "take the field" and join professionals across the real estate transaction as we gather to collaborate, network and make game-changing plays.

Register now: https://ns3thesummit.com/registration.

12/19/2025

Lenders are keeping their chins up entering 2026 after a year HomeLight Homes President Nick Friedman described as “not great” while speaking with Keys to Real Estate host Mary Schuster. Expanding on the results of his company’s recent lender survey, Friedman explored why lenders expect the year ahead to see a notable uptick in mortgage originations and what role the evolving real estate landscape may play in making that a reality.

Watch the full episode here: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr/unlocking-2026-equity-ai-and-buyer-behavior-homeli-67.aspx.

How much did your company have to pay to become TRID compliant?In every industry, there are moments when external forces...
12/16/2025

How much did your company have to pay to become TRID compliant?

In every industry, there are moments when external forces change the cost of doing business. Sometimes those forces arrive with a press release. Sometimes they arrive buried in hundreds of pages of new requirements. Either way, the question for companies is the same: Who absorbs the cost?

Read our latest blog to learn the answer: www.octoberresearch.com/tuesdays-with-mary-when-costs-shift-gradually-what-tariffs-and-regulatory-change-have-in-common.

With a new regulatory tone emerging in Washington, the compliance landscape for 2026 is poised for significant change. J...
12/10/2025

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 tomorrow, 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.

It's not too late! Register here: www.thetitlereport.com/industry-and-regulatory-outlook-2025-ttr.aspx.

Hear from Kris Kully, Partner at Mayer Brown, at our 2026 Industry and Regulatory Outlook webinar this Thursday, Decembe...
12/09/2025

Hear from Kris Kully, Partner at Mayer Brown, at our 2026 Industry and Regulatory Outlook webinar this Thursday, December 11. Kris is a nationally recognized expert in consumer finance regulation, advising lenders, servicers, investors and financial institutions on TILA, RESPA, ECOA, HMDA, SAFE Act and more. Her deep experience, including her time as counsel at HUD, makes her one of the most trusted voices in mortgage and consumer credit compliance.

The webinar is just two days away, so register here today: www.thetitlereport.com/industry-and-regulatory-outlook-2025-ttr.aspx!

“Now they tell me?!?!” That was Mary's first thought when reading about the Federal Trade Commission’s letter to the Tex...
12/09/2025

“Now they tell me?!?!” That was Mary's first thought when reading about the Federal Trade Commission’s letter to the Texas Supreme Court about the American Bar Association. The thought of being able to qualify for the bar through a different pathway makes you pause and realize how much opportunity has historically depended on geography, resources and circumstance.

Read our latest blog to learn more: www.octoberresearch.com/tuesdays-with-mary-everythings-bigger-in-texas-except-the-aba.

One of our favorite traditions at October Research is our annual holiday party and community outreach project. This year...
12/08/2025

One of our favorite traditions at October Research is our annual holiday party and community outreach project. This year was especially fun! Thank you to House 330 for hosting us!

12/08/2025

Are digital payment platforms the key to helping real estate professionals protect buyers, sellers and agents from the growing threat of wire fraud? In this episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast, Closinglock Founder and CEO Andy White and host Mary Schuster discussed what industry stakeholders need to know now to secure transactions and customer trust.

Watch the full episode: www.thetitlereport.com/keys-to-real-estate-ttr/frontline-fraud-fighter-protecting-real-estate-tra-54.aspx.

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the trust you place in us. Serving our customers and our community is s...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the trust you place in us. Serving our customers and our community is something we never take for granted. 🦃🫶

Wishing you a holiday filled with connection, gratitude and good memories.

Meet one of the speakers leading our 2026 Industry and Regulatory Outlook on December 11. Lisa Steele serves as CEO of M...
11/26/2025

Meet one of the speakers leading our 2026 Industry and Regulatory Outlook on December 11. Lisa Steele serves as CEO of Mother Lode Holding Company. She has been in the industry for over 36 years and serves on the Board of Governors for both the California Land Title Association and the American Land Title Association. Lisa has a passion for the land title industry and speaks at numerous events, serving as an educator, mentor and advocate for the industry. She is known for her strategic leadership and dedication to fostering a strong company culture.

Learn more and register for the webinar here: www.thetitlereport.com/industry-and-regulatory-outlook-2025-ttr.aspx.

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