October Research

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.

03/17/2025

Join two of the top real estate agents in the country, Lutalo McGee and Long Doan, tomorrow, March 18 at 2 pm ET, for an engaging and educational webinar designed to help you elevate your real estate transactions and foster lasting connections with your Realtor clients.

Find more important details and register here: https://www.thetitlereport.com/Evolving-Realtor-Relationships-2025.aspx.

Thank you to Qualia for sponsoring this complimentary webinar.

📢 New podcast episode: Real estate demands resilience, especially in crises. Mary Schuster spoke with Mike LaRosa and Aa...
03/07/2025

📢 New podcast episode: Real estate demands resilience, especially in crises. Mary Schuster spoke with Mike LaRosa and Aaron Davis from the Florida Agency Network about navigating two back-to-back hurricanes. Despite widespread displacement, they helped clients close on homes while relying on preparation, proactive communication, and support from the close-knit title community.

Their experience highlights the importance of crisis readiness and teamwork during unprecedented challenges. Watch the full podcast below and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Real estate businesses are no strangers to the need for resilience in the face of adversity. While most may have a gameplan for dealing with unfavorable mark...

Rolling with change isn’t always easy. Whether it’s life or your life’s work that suddenly shifts course, the feeling of...
02/11/2025

Rolling with change isn’t always easy. Whether it’s life or your life’s work that suddenly shifts course, the feeling of uncertainty can be unsettling. Last Tuesday, Mary shared her advice for letting go and shifting your perspective.

Click here: https://heyor.ca/4AL5CO to hear Mary's take, and stay tuned for today's update.

📢 In case you missed it, our complimentary Emergency Briefing Webinar: CFPB’s Shake-up & Its Impact on You is tomorrow, ...
02/11/2025

📢 In case you missed it, our complimentary Emergency Briefing Webinar: CFPB’s Shake-up & Its Impact on You is tomorrow, February 12, at 3 p.m. ET.

To help navigate the CFPB's rapidly evolving landscape, we're bringing in former CFPB Senior Counsels David Friend and Richard Horn, who will break down what the changes mean for lenders, title professionals, and real estate stakeholders. Learn more about these changes here: https://heyor.ca/g20VJA.

Register here today: https://heyor.ca/JevgFc, and visit DoddFrankUpdate.com for more news as it develops.

📢 You don't want to miss our complimentary Emergency Briefing Webinar: CFPB’s Shake-up & Its Impact on You, THIS Wednesd...
02/10/2025

📢 You don't want to miss our complimentary Emergency Briefing Webinar: CFPB’s Shake-up & Its Impact on You, THIS Wednesday, February 12 at 3 p.m. ET.

To help navigate the CFPB's rapidly evolving landscape, we're bringing in former CFPB Senior Counsels David Friend and Richard Horn, who will break down what the changes mean for lenders, title professionals, and real estate stakeholders. Learn more about these changes here: https://heyor.ca/g20VJA.

Register here today: https://heyor.ca/JevgFc, and visit DoddFrankUpdate.com for more news as it develops.

Every year, our State of the Industry In-depth Report talks to a host of experts to help equip mortgage lending, settlem...
02/07/2025

Every year, our State of the Industry In-depth Report talks to a host of experts to help equip mortgage lending, settlement services, appraisal and compliance professionals with the insight and knowledge they need to find success in the new year. This year is no exception.

Access the free report here: www.thetitlereport.com/Industry-Report-2025-TTR.aspx?button.

The American Dream. Is it alive, is it well, is it out of reach? Last Tuesday, Mary shared a series of questions and ans...
02/04/2025

The American Dream. Is it alive, is it well, is it out of reach? Last Tuesday, Mary shared a series of questions and answers from the Advisory Opinions podcast that sums it all up.

Click here: https://heyor.ca/5Mct6X to learn more, and stay tuned for today's update.

We operate in an industry built on trust. This can only be achieved through communication and experienced support from t...
01/30/2025

We operate in an industry built on trust. This can only be achieved through communication and experienced support from the first contact to the end of our partnership. Let us know how we can help you today.

Call 330-659-6101 ext. 805 or complete our Contact Form at www.octoberresearch.com/contact-us.

Last Tuesday, Mary discussed the human tendency to engage in Monday morning quarterbacking, which serves a dual purpose:...
01/28/2025

Last Tuesday, Mary discussed the human tendency to engage in Monday morning quarterbacking, which serves a dual purpose: it’s both a coping mechanism and a learning tool.

Click here: https://heyor.ca/pOCt5e to learn more, and stay tuned for today's update.

🔊 Changes are on the horizon for our industry. Experts predict the economy will improve in 2025, and a new administratio...
01/23/2025

🔊 Changes are on the horizon for our industry. Experts predict the economy will improve in 2025, and a new administration means fresh rules and updates. Plus, recent court decisions have changed how realtors do business. What does all of this mean for mortgage lenders, appraisers, title agents, settlement service providers and other industry professionals?

We’ve got the scoop in the latest State of the Industry report! Check out this overview. 👇

âś… What settlement service providers need to focus on for 2025
âś… Financial rules that may receive major updates
✅ Predictions for the housing market and how they’ll impact your work
✅ What’s next for appraisers, including new tech and regulations
âś… How to protect your business from the growing problem of deed theft

A big thanks to Qualia for sponsoring this report.

Download your copy now. It’s free, it’s helpful and it’s all here: 👉 thetitlereport.com/industry-report-2025-ttr.aspx.


A new president and a new administration promise changes in the regulatory landscape. Economic forecasts predict a market improvement in 2025. Court decisions changed the way realtors do business. What do those changes mean for mortgage lenders, appraisers, title agents and settlement service provid...

If you're having difficulty logging into your account, call us at 330-659-6101x805. Our team is ready to help!
01/23/2025

If you're having difficulty logging into your account, call us at 330-659-6101x805. Our team is ready to help!

01/21/2025

📢 Last call for NS3 speakers!

Do you want to speak at NS3 2025, the premier industry event for can't-miss education and business-building networking? The application closes THIS Friday, January 24.

Consider applying if you're a:

đź’Ą Professional with hands-on experience or with unique perspectives on relevant industry topics and critical industry challenges
đź’Ą An individual looking to forge powerful connections and demonstrate your knowledge to key industry professionals on a national stage

Help shape the conversation at NS3! All presentation ideas must be interactive, whether structured as an engaging panel discussion, workshop, how-to format, or even a solo presentation fostering audience participation.

Submit a topic here now: https://www.ns3thesummit.com/submit-a-speaker-topic.

Last Tuesday, Mary considered what lies ahead for housing finance and real estate. Among the challenges that demand our ...
01/21/2025

Last Tuesday, Mary considered what lies ahead for housing finance and real estate. Among the challenges that demand our attention, one stands out: nested vulnerabilities. These hidden risks can remain dormant until the moment they cascade, disrupting entire processes and industries. The question isn’t whether they exist but how prepared we are to identify and address them.

Click here: https://heyor.ca/Q6b1GR to read Mary's take, and stay tuned for today's update.

If you need assistance logging into a webinar you purchased, call us at 330-659-6101 x 805. Our team is ready to help!  ...
01/16/2025

If you need assistance logging into a webinar you purchased, call us at 330-659-6101 x 805. Our team is ready to help!

Moderating our January 22nd webinar is Leslie Wyatt. Leslie is the Director of Regulatory Compliance at SoftPro. She beg...
01/15/2025

Moderating our January 22nd webinar is Leslie Wyatt. Leslie is the Director of Regulatory Compliance at SoftPro. She began her career in the real estate industry over 20 years ago, and joined SoftPro in 2002. She currently oversees the Compliance Department with her primary focus being on regulatory issues at the federal, state and county levels.

Register for the webinar now: www.thetitlereport.com/economic-outlook-michael-fratantoni-2025-ttr.aspx?button.

Last Tuesday, Mary discussed how Denver International Airport’s early struggles illustrate how even brilliant concepts c...
01/14/2025

Last Tuesday, Mary discussed how Denver International Airport’s early struggles illustrate how even brilliant concepts can face notorious setbacks in ex*****on. One of the best practices for any large-scale project – used effectively by organizations like NASA – is the concept of a Go/No-Go decision meeting.

Click here: https://heyor.ca/WgF8qC to hear Mary's take, and stay tuned for today's update.

Michael Fratantoni serves as MBA's Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Business Development, overs...
01/10/2025

Michael Fratantoni serves as MBA's Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Business Development, overseeing industry surveys, economic forecasts, and policy research for single-family and commercial/multifamily markets. He is also on the Board of Directors for the CONVERGENCE Collaborative and the Advisory Council for the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium (SERC). Previously, Michael held senior economist and risk management roles at Washington Mutual and Fannie Mae and has taught as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, George Washington, and the University of Washington.

Register here to hear from Michael: https://heyor.ca/O84rqS.

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