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First American Receives 2006 InfoWorld 100 Award for Innovative IT Solutions

December 28, 2006

The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) was recently named to the InfoWorld 100, InfoWorld Magazine's highest honor for information technology (IT) operations consolidation. The annual awards honor IT projects that demonstrate the most creative use of cutting-edge technologies to further their business goals. Business Technology Optimization (BTO) software from HP (NYSE: HPQ - News) was at the foundation of First American's winning IT operations consolidation project that was recognized by the editors of InfoWorld.

TSS Software Complements Document Library With New ALTA® Forms

December 21, 2006

TSS Software Corporation reports its extensive electronic document library now includes the newly revised 2006 American Land Title Association (ALTA) policy forms.

MERS Wins in New York

December 21, 2006

The New York Court of Appeals today unanimously ruled that the MERS mortgage is a valid method of transferring rights from the borrower to MERS. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division’s decision that county clerks must record MERS mortgages, assignments and lien discharges as required by New York Real Property Law.

InWare Reinvents High-Touch With Universal Version of InTitle

December 20, 2006

InTitle™, its flagship real estate software. InTitle affords title insurance companies the opportunity to market their services directly to home buyers while delivering traditionally bulky home closing documents electronically on a compact CD.

First American Acquires Lucero Research Corporation

December 19, 2006

First American Residential Group has acquired Lucero Research Corporation, a provider of residential real estate office management software systems.

Title Searches Go Automated via Title Data Platform Enhancement

December 19, 2006

Houston-area title companies and attorneys - and their home-seller and buyer customers - will benefit from a new feature offering automated title searches online.

Florida Land Title Association installs new 2007 President

December 19, 2006

Barry Scholnik, vice president, underwritng counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Co., has been installed as 2007 president of the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA).

New site targets transparency in real estate fees

Inman News | December 15, 2006 | By Glenn Roberts Jr.

A new Web site that aims to provide more transparency into real estate fees provides consumers with estimates for a variety of these fees based on quotes submitted by vendors.

The First American Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

December 15, 2006

The board of directors of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per common share.

Omega Bank Forms Joint Mortgage Venture

December 13, 2006

Omega Bank has formed a joint venture with American Home Bank, N.A. to expand the variety of mortgage products the bank can offer its marketplace, according to bank officials.

LandAmerica Announces Leadership Promotions in California

December 12, 2006

Harris County Set to Become the Largest e-Recording Site in the U.S.

December 12, 2006

Viewing real property documents sent electronically to her Houston office by Landata Technologies Inc., Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman declared, "The 'race to the courthouse' just got instantaneous."

Lender Support Systems, Inc. Opens Software Development Center in India

December 12, 2006

Lender Support Systems, Inc. (LSSI), a provider of eMortgage-enabled lending and loan servicing technology solutions, announced that it has opened a software development center in Gurgaon, Haryana, India (a suburb of New Delhi) that can host up to 100 employees.

Real estate goes paperless

December 12, 2006

Pennsylvania records the first all-electronic settlement of a house sale.

Good deeds go online

December 11, 2006

They’re doing good deeds at the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office — putting every land record on the books on the Internet, way ahead of most counties. 8.7 million documents in county clerk files available on Internet.

Stewart Title Role as Co-Insurer Was Unsung Factor in Success of Record-Making 4.2 Million-Acre Timber Deal

December 8, 2006

It was one of the largest U.S. land sales ever: 4.2 million acres of forest land sold in the Southeast and Michigan by International Paper to a five-party investor group.

Stewart Title Opens Three New Offices in the Eastern Caribbean

December 7, 2006

Stewart Title Eastern Caribbean Ltd. recently hosted grand openings for its headquarters office in Anguilla as well as its new branch offices in St. Kitts/Nevis and St. Lucia.

Harris County Set to Become the Largest e-Recording Site in the U.S.

December 7, 2006

Old Republic International Declares Cash Dividend on Common Stock

December 7, 2006

Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) reported that it will pay its regular cash dividend of 15 cents per share. The common stock dividend is payable December 15, 2006, to shareholders of record on December 5, 2006.

First American Title's Lenders Advantage Division Announces Completion of Its One-Millionth FACT Order

December 6, 2006

First American Title Insurance Company announced that its Lenders Advantage Division has completed its one-millionth FACT order. Introduced in 2003, FACT is an accelerated title and settlement solution that helps home equity lenders complete same-day loan closings

True E-Mortgage Inches Closer to Reality

December 6, 2006

The technology needed to enable a true online mortgage already exists today, according to David Matthews, CIO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, who was among industry experts on a panel that discussed the future of mortgage technology at the Washington, D.C.-based Mortgage Bankers Association's recent annual conference in Chicago. The major problem, Matthews told attendees, is that the systems for application, processing, underwriting, information gathering, funding and closing aren't linked together.

Curt G. Johnson Promoted to President of First American Title Insurance Company

December 5, 2006

The First American Corporation has appointed Curt G. Johnson president of First American Title Insurance Company. Johnson will assume responsibility for overseeing the company's title operations on a national level.

Former OK Gov. Frank Keating Named Advisory Director for Stewart Information Services Corp.

December 5, 2006

Stewart Information Services Corp. (Stewart) has named former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating as an advisory director. Keating currently serves as president and chief executive officer of the American Council of Life Insurers, the trade association for the life insurance and retirement security industry.

New Law Helps Local Governments Partner with Land Trusts

December 1, 2006

Pennsylvania Act 154, signed into law on 11/29/2006 by Governor Rendell, greatly facilitates local government partnerships with land trusts.

Child Support Collection Gets Boost from Title Insurance Industry

December 1, 2006

Recent figures from the California Department of Child Support Services indicate that title companies, which serve has the primary source for the collection of child support liens in the state, recovered more than $80 million in delinquent payments during the 2005-06 Fiscal Year.

Stewart Title of Colorado acquires Telluride Mountain Title Co.

December 1, 2006

Stewart Title of Colorado has acquired Telluride Mountain Title Co. Existing management and staff will remain with the office, with co-founder and former chief executive officer Marty Bregman now serving as president of Stewart Title of Colorado - Telluride Division.

Hall Settlement Systems Released Latest Version of eTitleAxis 6.0

November 30, 2006

Hall Settlement Systems released eTitleAxis 6.0 - the latest release of the Web-based system further accelerates processing capabilities for title companies enhancing their ability to adapt to changing market conditions and scale their business for success.

Mortgage Applications Fall in Latest MBA Survey

November 29, 2006

MBA's latest survey found that mortgage loan application volume, was 599, a decrease of 3.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 623.6 one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 34.4 percent compared with the previous week and was down 1.6 percent compared with the same week one year earlier.

Efficient Forms Deploys eSign Systems’ eSignature and eVault Solutions

November 28, 2006

eSign Systems, a division of Wave Systems Corp.has launched an electronic signature and electronic vault enhancements to Efficient Forms’ industry leading electronic contracting and online insurance application solutions.

Tomorrow's Suburbs Will Be Grayer and Tomorrow's Home Buyers Will Increasingly Be Young Minorities

November 28, 2006

The most significant factors impacting housing over the coming years are whether aging baby boomers decide to grow old where they are and where young immigrants decide to settle, according to a new study released today by the MBA.

Existing Home Sales Rise in October, Market Stabilizing

November 28, 2006

Sales of existing homes held steady with a modest gain last month, another indicator that the housing market is transitioning into a more normal market in contrast with unsustainable activity last year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The First American Corporation Names Kathleen M. Collins SVP, Director of Corporate Compliance

November 27, 2006

The First American Corporation Kathleen M. Collins to the newly created position of senior vice president, director of corporate compliance, as part of the company's efforts to continue to centralize and strengthen its existing compliance programs. Collins will have compliance oversight covering the corporation's operational, human resources and information security programs.

Massachusetts Registers Text Format for Indexing Standards

November 22, 2006

Massachusetts Registers and Assistant Registers of Deeds Association adopted Deed Indexing Standards for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Using standards already adopted by other states as models, the Registers Association customized the Massachusetts version to reflect the unique law and practices of the Commonwealth.

First American Joins Gulf Coast Rebuilding Challenge

November 22, 2006

The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) has made a $1 million investment as a charter depositor in The Gulf Coast Rebuilding Challenge, a collaborative effort that aims to raise $1 billion in corporate deposits to provide liquidity for community banks financing reconstruction efforts in hurricane-damaged areas along the Gulf Coast.

Builder Confidence Improves In November

November 16, 2006

Suggesting stabilizing conditions in the nation’s single-family housing market, home builder confidence in November edged up for the second consecutive month, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The HMI gained two points from the previous month to stand at 33.

RamQuest Names Mark Holley Vice President, Sales and Marketing

November 16, 2006

Mick Goldstein Joins RamQuest Software as Senior Vice President, Business Development

November 16, 2006

New Executive to Lead Closing Market™ Business Development Initiative

States urged to adopt federal guidelines for non-traditional mortgages

Inman News | November 15, 2006

States should follow the lead of federal banking regulators and adopt guidelines for nontraditional mortgages that include better disclosure of loan terms to consumers and more conservative underwriting standards.

Fannie Mae to pay ex-CEO Franklin Raines $2.6 million

Innam News | November 15, 2006

Fannie Mae will pay $2.6 million to settle a pay dispute with former chief executive officer Franklin Raines, the government-sponsored mortgage repurchaser announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

First American RES New Study Investigates Residential Real Estate Foreclosures

November 15, 2006

First American Real Estate Solutions released its 2006 nationwide foreclosure study that investigates the increasing prevalence of foreclosure sales and the depth of discounts in 705 counties in 43 states and DC.

Fidelity National Information Services is Named Top Banking Technology Provider by American Banker and Financial Insights

November 14, 2006

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) has been ranked the number one banking service provider in the world by American Banker and the research firm Financial Insights in their "Top 10 Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets Service Providers" report, an annual ranking of the leading service providers in each of the three financial sectors.

First American Provides Title Insurance Coverage and Settlement Services for a $6.6 Billion Commercial Real Estate Transaction

November 14, 2006

National Commercial Services (NCS), a division of First American Title Insurance Company, successfully completed the closing of the sale of approximately 6.1 million acres of forestlands for aggregate proceeds of approximately $6.6 billion. The $6.6 billion in land sales represent one of the largest transactions in the history of the title insurance industry.

Business Wins Easing of a Sarbanes-Oxley Rule By Kara Scannell

November 13, 2006

Business has won the battle to ease one of the most controversial requirements mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley corporate-reform law: that companies first review their own systems for ensuring accurate financial reports and then have them tested by outside auditors.

Government-Sponsored Enterprises Important to Home Buyers and Sellers

November 13, 2006

It is in the best interest of homeowners, buyers and sellers, that the nation has strong, viable and flourishing government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), said Thomas M. Stevens, president of the NAR.

HomeSale Settlement Services to Achieve First Completely Electronic Closing in Pennsylvania

November 13, 2006

Lancaster-Based Title Insurance Company Sets Industry Standard through First E-Closing With Simplifile And National Notary Association

Partnership aims to spread e-signaturesFidelity teams with VREO

Inman News | November 13, 2006

Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions, a division of Fidelity National Information Services, and real estate technology company VREO have teamed up in an effort to spread adoption of electronic signatures by real estate brokers and agents

Stewart Re-Source and Xceligent Team to Provide Integrated Map-Based Market Intelligence

November 10, 2006

PropertyInfo Corp. announced that Xceligent, Inc., and Stewart Re-Source are working to integrate Stewart’s aerial images and geographic maps with Xceligent’s proprietary real estate information and listing data.

Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. Changes Name to Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

November 10, 2006

Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. (NYSE:FNT) has legally changed its name to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. and its common stock will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol 'FNF' beginning on November 10, 2006.

Fannie Mae Spending Over $1B on Review

AP Business Writer | November 9, 2006 | By Marcy Gordon

Fannie Mae said Wednesday it expects to spend more than $1 billion this year on the massive review of its accounting and preparing financial statements as the mortgage giant pushes to complete it by year's end.

CLTA Looks Forward to Working With Insurance Commissioner Elect Steve Poizner

November 9, 2006

Craig Page, Vice President and Legislative Counsel, CLTA, issued the following statement in response to the election of Steve Poizner as California's new Insurance Commissioner, after former Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has won the election for Lt. Governor by a narrow margin of 49.5 percent.

Stewart Senior Underwriting Counsel Gosdin Elected to American College of Real Estate Lawyers

November 9, 2006

Having been elected to the membership of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), Jim Gosdin, is one of fewer than 40 attorneys from around the country to join ACREL in 2006.

Gary L. Kermott Transitions to Vice Chairman of First American Title Insurance Company

November 8, 2006

In his new position, Kermott will assist in overseeing First American's title insurance segment until a new president of the title company is appointed.

Stewart Title Guaranty de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Appoints a New General Manager

November 7, 2006

Stewart Title Guaranty de Mexico S.A. de C.V. has appointed Alvaro Palma as general manager. Palma will office at the company headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico.

Online Documents, Inc. Integrates to Ellie Mae's Encompass Mortgage Automation System

November 6, 2006

Ellie Mae and Online Documents, Inc., have partnered to offer access to Online Documents' Online Express™ Web through Ellie. Effective immediately, Online Express™ Web will be an important new option for Encompass users looking for a mortgage documents provider.

PropertyInfo and Stewart Re-Source Team Up to Offer New Search and Map Property Information Tool

November 3, 2006

PropertyInfo and Stewart Re-Source have teamed up to enhance PropertyInfo's existing Property Profiles product, incorporating a "click-and-drag" mapping component.

LandAmerica Promotes Theodore L. Chandler, Jr. to Chairman and CEO Names VCU President Eugene P. Trani Lead Director

November 2, 2006

Current Chairman of the Board Charles H. Foster Jr., 63, will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and will assume the honorary title Chairman Emeritus.

Homeowners’ Worst Fear: Over a Third of Homeowners with Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Fear Inability to Pay If Rates Increase

November 2, 2006

A new national poll reveals that 36% of homeowners ARMs say they are concerned that they won't be able to afford payments if their rates increase. At the same time, 35% of likely future homebuyers say they will seek an ARM.

First American Optimizes Key Information Technology Processes With Mercury BTO Enterprise

November 2, 2006

First American Corporation has implemented Mercury BTO Enterprise(TM) to help optimize the quality, performance and compliance of its mission-critical business applications.

Three Title Companies Choose Hall Settlement Systems' eTitleAxis System

October 27, 2006

Median House Prices Slip As Mortgage Rates Edge Up, According To Freddie Mac's Survey

October 27, 2006

New-Home Sales Rise 5.3 Percent In September

October 26, 2006

Old Republic's Results for the Third Quarter and First Nine Months Benefit From Continued Strength of General Insurance Lines

October 26, 2006

First American Real Estate Solutions' Report Reveals San Francisco Homeowners Hold Over $38 Billion in Equity

The First American Corporation | October 25, 2006

More Than 4,500 Recorded Documents a Day Processed in Harris County, Texas, Through New e-STAR Plus(TM) Cashiering System

Landata Technologies Inc. | October 25, 2006

First American Introduces Powerful New Workflow Solutions for FAWS

The First American Corporation | October 23, 2006

Lenders First Choice Launches Fast

Lenders First Choice | October 23, 2006

Sebring capital to leverage First American International services group’s offshore capabilities

The First American Corporation | October 23, 2006

TSS Software Corporation Announces Interface With InTitle™ Software

TSS Software Corporation | October 23, 2006

United General Title Insurance Company Launches United Lender Services Division

United General Title Insurance Company | October 23, 2006

Steve Shaw Joins as Division's President

Court Order Signals an End to Illegal Recording Practices in Berks County

Pennsylvania Land Title Association | October 18, 2006

NAIC Announces New State Based Systems Web Site

National Association of Insurance Commissioners | October 18, 2006

Title insurance probe could prompt new regulations

Inman News | October 18, 2006

Wells Fargo Teams Up with DPS to Become Mortgage Document eCustodian

Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services | October 18, 2006

LandAmerica's eZNetClose(SM) Offers Mortgage Lenders and Borrowers Remote E-Signings for Online Closings

LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. | October 17, 2006

Inflation Jitters Push Mortgage Rates Up In Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey

Freddie Mac | October 13, 2006

Credit Plus Named One Of Beanstalk Networks’ Preferred Credit Vendors

OpenClose and Beanstalk NetworksTM | October 11, 2006

EchoSign launches BlackBerry e-signature service

October 11, 2006

Six years after the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act took effect, many U.S. companies have come to rely on online services working with desktops and handheld computers to process legal authorizations. Some solutions involve transmitting a fax with a signature; others involve companies that have written their own custom software to capture a name signed with a stylus on a touchscreen.

First Advantage expands California presence

Yahoo Finance / bizjournals | October 11, 2006

Hall Settlement Systems Offers Insight on the Future of Total Transaction Management Systems at ALTA® Annual Convention

Hall Settlement Systems | October 11, 2006

Fidelity National Says Spinoff Is Tax-Free

October 10, 2006

First Advantage Acquires EvidentData, Inc.

First Advantage Corporation | October 10, 2006

RamQuest Provides Direct Access to HUD–1 Online

RamQuest Software, Inc. | October 10, 2006

TSS Software Corporation Launches Hosted Solutions Product

TSS Software Corporation | October 6, 2006

deCarta Partners With GlobeXplorer for Aerial & Satellite Imagery Capability

Stewart Information Services Corp. | October 5, 2006

The Arkansas Land Title Association Presents Two With Industry Awards

Arkansas Land Title Association | October 5, 2006

eTitleAxis Enables Ancona Title & Escrow toGrow Even in a Slowing Market

Hall Settlement Systems | October 3, 2006

RamQuest Makes the Right Connections With Closing MarketT

October 3, 2006

Stewart Lender Services is new Stewart operating division

Stewart Lender Services | October 3, 2006

Stewart Title Ltd. Opens Office in Budapest, Hungary

October 2, 2006

USDA Rural Development Introduces Guaranteed Underwriting System Pilot

October 2, 2006

DataVerify Releases Lender License Verification Program

September 27, 2006

First American Inks Pact with Nationstar Mortgage

September 26, 2006

Business information provider First American (FAF - commentary - Cramer's Take) said Monday its subsidiary First American Real Estate Solutions has entered into an agreement with Nationstar Mortgage to provide document and lien release services following loan closings.

LandAmerica Announces Capital Title Stockholder Election Results

September 25, 2006

Lenders First Choice Hires New Senior Vice President of National Operations

September 25, 2006

Stewart Faces Millions in Fines

Associated Press | September 25, 2006 | Dan Seymour, AP Business Writer

Stewart Title Responds to Allegations by California Commissioner of Insurance

September 25, 2006

Technology Brings Better Government to Bexar County, Texas

September 21, 2006

More Than 250 Homes Hit Auction Block in Michigan

September 19, 2006

SoftPro Releases New Imaging Technology

September 19, 2006

First American Title Announces Partnership with Florida Housing Groups

September 18, 2006

Unique challenges for condo buyers in a booming market

September 18, 2006

HomeFree-USA and First American Work Together to Increase Minority Homeownership In Dallas

September 15, 2006

REIData Inc. Reorganizes to Better Deploy Stewart's Real Estate and Title Information Services

September 15, 2006

First New Title Underwriter License Awarded in Texas in Over 15 Years

September 14, 2006

Interlink Electronics' New E-Signature Capture Device Delivers Superior Security, Compliance and Usability

September 14, 2006

Top Title Firms Call on National Notary Association for Help in Complying With Federal Privacy Mandate

September 14, 2006

Home Purchase Applications Rise during Holiday-shortened Week

September 13, 2006

Probe of Freddie Mac Ends, No Charges

Associated Press | September 13, 2006

Future's cloudy for terrorism insurance

Associated Press | September 12, 2006 | By Mark Jewell

HUD Settles Cases Against New England Attorney And Property Appraisal Firm For Paying Kickbacks For Referrals

September 8, 2006

iFinix Expands Into the Insurance Industry

September 8, 2006

Old Republic National Title Holding Company Acquires Troon Management Corporation and Sentry Abstract Company

September 8, 2006

MISMO Workgroup Meetings September 11-15

September 7, 2006

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) will hold its regular trimester workgroup meetings next week in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Old Republic National Title Insurance Company Launches National Default Services Division

September 5, 2006

Desperate home sellers turning to auctions

September 4, 2006

Back in December 2004, when David Holland paid $315,700 for a new home in an east Venice Centex subdivision, the granite-and-tile beauty looked like an easy flip.

Stewart Geo Technologies Spins off Stewart re-source(R) with Ebrahim as President and CEO

August 31, 2006

CA Department of Insurance Proposes Anti-Competitive Regulations

August 30, 2006

FirstClose(TM) Announces The Launch Of Recordable, Instant Legal & Vesting Reports

August 30, 2006

First American partners with San Antonio alternative housing corporation

August 29, 2006

Law Firm Wins Connecticut Quality Improvement Award

August 29, 2006

Leica Geosystems Opens New E-Commerce Online Store

August 29, 2006

Lenders First Choice Adds Industry Veteran Jim Brady as SVP of National Title Operations

August 28, 2006

New Features in eTitleAxis Help Title Companies Adapt in a Changing Market

August 24, 2006

Indianapolis Retains Crown As Nation's Most Affordable Housing Market Printer Friendly

August 22, 2006

Investor-owned title agencies slash transaction costs, but compliance is critical.

National Real Estate Investor | August 22, 2006 | Stephen J. Crawford

Freddie Mac Announces Agreement To Settle ERISA Class Action Litigation

August 21, 2006

Get Title Insurance™ Unleashes Industry-Best Online Resource for Competitive Title Insurance Quotes

August 21, 2006

National Title & Escrow Selects Hall Settlement Systems’ eTitleAxis

August 18, 2006

People on the move at First American units

August 18, 2006

First American RES Expands Internationally Through Strategic Investment In Australia-based RP Data

August 17, 2006

RamQuest Releases Newest Version of Flagship Solution

August 17, 2006

The First American Corporation Names Christopher Del Moral-Niles Treasurer

August 16, 2006

HUD Launches Review Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Investments

August 14, 2006

Lenders First Choice Now Licensed in 42 States Title and Escrow Services Company Expands Services to Utah to Better Serve Lenders

August 10, 2006

eTitleSearch.com anticipates 4 million transactions in 2006

August 9, 2006

First American Acquires FAXXON Legal Information Services, Inc.

August 9, 2006

The First American Corporation Acquires Offutt Systems, Inc.

August 8, 2006

First Title Insurance Policies Protect Europe’s Largest-ever CMBS Transaction

August 7, 2006

Kentucky is latest destination on Kasparnet expansion map

August 7, 2006

E-mortgages' on the way

August 4, 2006

There's a quiet revolution going on in the mortgage industry: Home buyers soon will be securing mortgages and closing on sales almost as easily and conveniently as they purchase an airline ticket online.

California Orders Orange Coast Title to Pay $800,000 to Settle Charges that the Firm Used Illegal Methods

August 3, 2006

Capital Title Group Reports Second Quarter and Six-Months Results

August 2, 2006

First Advantage buys Birmingham's Single Source Services

August 2, 2006

Express Financial Services Launches Expert Platform

July 31, 2006

LoanPerformance Unveils TrueStandings(TM) Servicing

July 31, 2006

Moderating Economic Growth Helps Take Pressure Off Mortgage Rates According To Freddie Mac Weekly Survey

July 28, 2006

Old Republic Reports Second Quarter and First Half Results Supported by Continued Strength of General Insurance Lines

July 28, 2006

First American and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers Form Strategic Partnership

July 27, 2006

Stewart Reports Earnings for Second Quarter 2006

July 27, 2006

Application Volume Declines Slightly in Latest MBA Survey

July 26, 2006

The First American Corporation Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2006

July 26, 2006

Consumer Confidence Increased Moderately In July

July 25, 2006

Existing-Home Sales Flattening, Prices Cooling

July 25, 2006

Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2006 EPS of $0.67

July 25, 2006

Sales of New Homes Dip 3.0 Percent in June

July 25, 2006

Stewart Mortgage Information Names Ford as Vice President of National Sales

July 25, 2006

Title Insurer Secures $1.6b In Fairmont Closing

July 25, 2006

Fitch Affirms Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund

July 24, 2006

California Escrow Association Advocate Refutes Proposed Property Title Insurance Regulations

July 21, 2006

Long- And Short-term Mortgage Rates Take Back Last Week's Drop

July 21, 2006

Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.29

July 20, 2006

RamQuest to Provide Direct Access to Charles Jones Patriot Search Product

July 20, 2006

Housing Starts Drop 5.3 Percent In June

July 19, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Declines in Latest MBA Survey

July 19, 2006

e-Closing Spans San Antonio Airport and Stewart Title Office in The Woodlands, Texas

July 17, 2006

Fitch Affirms Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Co. on Planned NJ Title Insurance Acquisition

July 17, 2006

RamQuest Announces New Interface with Calyx Point

July 17, 2006

LandAmerica Launches Consumer Education Website

July 14, 2006

Mortgage Rates Fall This Week For The First Time In Five Weeks

July 14, 2006

LandAmerica Names Dennis J. Vendetti SVP

July 13, 2006

Mortgage software developer leads industry with three MISMO certifications

July 13, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Steady in Latest MBA Survey

July 12, 2006

Capital Title schedules shareholder vote on merger

July 11, 2006

Montgomery County Takes the Lead in eRecording of Land Documents

July 11, 2006

NTREIS Renews Multiyear Contract with First American MLS Solutions

July 11, 2006

ALTA® Responds To Misleading Consumer Reports Article

July 7, 2006

LandAmerica Announces the Opening of LandAmerica Lawyers Title of Central America

July 7, 2006

Mortgage Rates Fairly Flat This Week

July 7, 2006

Application Volumes Increase in Latest MBA Survey

July 6, 2006

Lenders First Choice Works with Three of Mortgage Industry's Top Five Lenders

July 6, 2006

Stewart Names Allen and Apel as Advisory Directors

July 6, 2006

ALTA® Board Adopts Forms Updates

July 5, 2006

California Land Title Association Urges Governor to Sign Bill (AB 2126) Streamlining Child Support Collection

July 3, 2006

FirstClose(TM), A Service Of FLDI Announces Fannie Mae Compatible Technology Integration

June 30, 2006

RecordFusion's Technology to Solve South Carolina's Land Records Crisis

June 30, 2006

Rising Mortgage Rates Seen Returning Housing Market To More Normal Levels

June 30, 2006

New Internet Site to Revolutionize Mortgage Industry and Fight Closing Fraud

June 29, 2006

Anderson Appointed to Lead Stewart eMortgage Initiatives

June 28, 2006

Fidelity National Reorganizes Units

June 28, 2006

Existing-Home Sales Ease In May

June 27, 2006

PRIA Posts Request and Response Standards

June 27, 2006

The First American Corporation Announces Promotions and Strategic Hires at First Title, plc

June 27, 2006

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Old Republic Title Insurance Group

June 26, 2006

New-home Sales Rise In May

June 26, 2006

Fremont Bank Implements the Encomia eMortgage Solution

June 23, 2006

Mortgage Rates Surge On Inflation Jitters

June 23, 2006

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of First American Title Insurance Group and The First American Corporation

June 22, 2006

Land records hit the Web in Miss. county

June 22, 2006

Title Operating Gains Are Down as Rising Loss Ratios Take a Bite Out of Income

June 22, 2006

Mortgage Rates Increase, Application Volume Steady in Latest MBA Survey

June 21, 2006

SoftPro Customer Base Grows to 11,000

June 21, 2006

Stewart Title of Detroit Acquires Lapeer County Abstract and Title Co.

June 21, 2006

The First American Corporation expands Title Operations In Poland

June 21, 2006

Housing Starts Rise, But Permits Dip In May

June 20, 2006

Dan Berman Named Chief Operating Officer of LoanPerformance

June 19, 2006

Lenders First Choice Promotes David Wilson to EVP/CMO

June 19, 2006

Notaries and Global Officials Come Together at National Notary Association’s Annual Conference in the Nation’s Capital

June 19, 2006

TitlePLUS insurance launches new campaign to educate home buyers

June 19, 2006

Mixed Economic Indicators Cause Some Fluctuations In Mortgage Rates Rise In Rates Is Small And Gradual

June 16, 2006

Fidelity National Information Services to Provide Flood Certification and Tracking Services to National City Corporation

June 15, 2006

OFHEO Releases Annual Report to Congress

June 15, 2006

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fidelity National Financial Group's Title Companies

June 14, 2006

Administration Starting Reviews of Fannie, Freddie

Associated Press | June 14, 2006 | By Marcy Gordon

Joint Center for Housing Studies Releases "State of the Nation's Housing 2006"

June 14, 2006

Michael A. Goyne Named Senior Vice President Of Specialized Sales For First American's Client Relations Division

June 14, 2006

Mortgage Applications Increase by 7 Percent in Latest MBA Survey

June 14, 2006

LandAmerica buys default mortgage servicing tech firm

Inman News | June 13, 2006

Stewart Title, First Republic Mortgage and Trustcorp Mortgage Revolutionize the Real Estate Transaction Process with First e-closings in Indiana

June 13, 2006

Americans Increasingly Concerned About Outsourcing Personal Data, Survey Reveals

June 9, 2006

Homeowners' insurance crisis unfolds in Gulf states

Inman News | June 9, 2006 | By Glenn Roberts Jr.

Mortgage Rates Down Slightly In Freddie Mac’s Weekly Survey

June 9, 2006

U.S. Seeks to Recover Fannie Mae Bonuses

The Associated Press | June 9, 2006 | Marcy Gordon

Lawmakers criticize Fannie Mae in hearing

Inman News | June 7, 2006

Mortgage Refinance Applications Decline in MBA Latest Survey

June 7, 2006

First American acquires real estate tech company

Inman News | June 6, 2006

Higher Mortgage Rates Are Slowing Home Price Growth

June 6, 2006

Home Sales Settling Down and Appreciation Slowing

June 6, 2006

The Title Company of Crested Butte, Colo., is Acquired by Stewart Title of Colorado

June 6, 2006

Housing industry lags in switch to paperless deals

June 5, 2006

These days, you can use a computer to order an entire wardrobe without trying on clothes first. You could earn a college degree without ever setting foot in a classroom. Or buy a car without stepping onto the lot. But while so many transactions can be completed electronically, buying a house has remained rooted in the world of paper -- reams of it, in fact, as anyone who has sat through a tedious closing ceremony could attest to. The real estate industry has been slow to adopt change, and homeowners and buyers are still wary of putting such important financial information online.

Fear Of Inflation Causes Mortgage Rates To Bump Up This Week

June 2, 2006

Stewart Title of Island County, Wash., Serves Whidbey and Camano Islands

June 2, 2006

Freddie Mac Reports 2005 Financial Results Company Reports Market Share Growth and Continued Solid Risk Management Performance

June 1, 2006

Stewart Escrow & Title of Lawton Now Branch of Stewart Abstract & Title of Oklahoma

May 31, 2006

What if you could close without so much paper?

May 30, 2006

Capital Title Will Not Pay Dividend As It Goes Through Acquisition

May 26, 2006

Fannie Mae Board Reverses Stance - CEO Won't Head Probe

May 26, 2006

Existing-Home Sales Slip in April

May 25, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Declines in Latest MBA Survey

May 24, 2006

Sales Of New Homes Increase In April Printer Friendly

May 24, 2006

Lenders First Choice Partners With United General Title Insurance Company

May 22, 2006

Old Republic Announces Senior Management Appointments

May 22, 2006

First American Real Estate Solutions Study Offers Insight Into Real Estate Market Cycles

May 19, 2006

Longer Term Mortgage Rates Drift Slightly Higher This Week

May 19, 2006

Mary Lee Widener Elected to Board Of Directors of The First American Corporation

May 19, 2006

Baby Boomer Survey Shows Big Appetite For Real Estate

May 18, 2006

New Tech Standard Offers Broader Access To MLS By Brokers, Vendors

May 18, 2006

Old Republic Declares Higher Cash Dividend on Common Stock

May 18, 2006

The First American Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

May 18, 2006

Investors Title Company Declares Quarterly Dividend

May 17, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Up In Latest MBA Survey - ARM Applications Rise 9.8 Percent

May 17, 2006

Stewart Title of Colorado Acquires Longmont Title Holdings

May 17, 2006

First Quarter State Existing-Home Sales Ease

May 15, 2006

Freddie Mac Survey Finds Mortgage Rates Mixed This Week

May 12, 2006

Hyland Software Enables eMortgage Delivery for Chase Correspondent Lenders

May 12, 2006

Real estate Web traffic is booming

Inman News | May 12, 2006

RealBird rolls out real estate search tools to Silicon Valley

Inman News | May 11, 2006

Fidelity National Title Group Announces Strategic Partnership With NextAce to Produce Title Reports in As Little as One Hour

May 10, 2006

Matthew Morris Named to Stewart Title Guaranty Board of Directors

May 10, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Down In Latest MBA Survey

May 10, 2006

Technology streamlines foreclosure process

Inman News | May 10, 2006 | By Janis Mara

Loan industry turns to online lead generation

Inman News | May 9, 2006 | By Janis Mara

Tech a 'key weapon' in slow real estate market

Inman News | May 8, 2006 | By Janis Mara

The First American Corporation Expands Title Operations In Turkey

May 8, 2006

Gradual Rise In Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates Continued This Week, According To Freddie Mac's Weekly Survey

May 5, 2006

New Mexico title insurers accused of shady dealings

Inman News | May 5, 2006 | By Janis Mara

a la mode Blazes Trail Toward 'Last Mile' in eMortgages With Public Beta Release of SureDocs

May 4, 2006

Company integrates property search with Microsoft Virtual Earth

Inman News | May 4, 2006

eTitleAxis First Title and Settlement System to Enable Web-to-Phone Notifications and E-mail Open Orders

May 4, 2006

Investors Title Company Announces First Quarter 2006 Results

May 4, 2006

Homestore announces $2 million loss in Q1

Inman News | May 3, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Rebounds in Latest MBA Survey

May 3, 2006

Freddie Mac Extends Hurricane Relief

May 1, 2006

Long-term Mortgage Rates Rise For Fifth Straight Week According To Freddie Mac's Weekly Survey

April 28, 2006

Fidelity National Financial to Split Into 2 Separate Publicly Traded Companies

April 27, 2006

LandAmerica and Indecomm Joint Venture to Form Intelligent Document Processing Company Lydian Solutions and Services

April 27, 2006

New-Home Sales Rebound In March But Are Down For Quarter

April 27, 2006

Old Republic Reports First Quarter 2006 Results Led By a 4.3 Percent Increase in Net Operating Income Per Share

April 27, 2006

Stewart Reports Earnings for First Quarter 2006

April 27, 2006

Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. Announces the Formation of a Special Committee of its Board of Directors to Evaluate and Negotiate with Fidelity National Financial

April 26, 2006

Lawmakers Probe Title Insurance Business

Associated Press | April 26, 2006 | By Marcy Gordon

Mortgage Application Volume Down in Latest MBA Survey

April 26, 2006

New-Home Sales Rebound In March But Are Down For Quarter

April 26, 2006

The First American Corporation Reports Results for the First Quarter 2006

April 26, 2006

Mortgage Rates Continue Upward Trend According To Freddie Mac’s Weekly Survey

April 22, 2006

Bankruptcy law's impact on landlords, tenants and HOAs

Inman News | April 21, 2006 | G.M. Filisko

Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.29

April 21, 2006

New law's most damaging parts on homeowners

Inman News | April 20, 2006 | G.M. Filisko

Pennsylvania Land Title Association Urges Action Against Proposed Law

April 20, 2006

Placer Title Company Selects Antepo for Secure Enterprise IM

April 20, 2006

Real Estate Industry leaders Blog Together

April 20, 2006

Bankruptcy and foreclosure: How new law impacts homeowners

April 19, 2006 | By G.M. Filisko

Mortgage Application Volume Drops Slightly in Latest Survey

April 19, 2006

New-Home Construction Cools To More Sustainable Pace

April 18, 2006

Builder Confidence Declines In April

April 17, 2006

Fannie Mae Highlights State Requirements for Titling Manufactured Housing as Real Property

April 17, 2006

Closing the luxury real estate deal

Inman News | April 14, 2006 | Bernice Ross

Mortgage Rates Continue Upward Trend According To Freddie Mac’s Weekly Survey

April 14, 2006

Title problems found in 35% of residential real estate deals

Inman News | April 14, 2006

U.S. Home Buyers Rate Potential Home Appreciation, Transaction Service Providers High In Stewart Title Annual Survey

April 14, 2006

Digital Matrix Systems, Inc. Adopts Mortgage Industry Electronic Commerce Standards

April 13, 2006

Fidelity offers automated property valuation in Japan

Inman News | April 13, 2006

It's naptime in Florida real estate

Inman News | April 13, 2006 | Dave Myers

Lenders tighten real estate loan underwriting

Inman News | April 13, 2006

A housing chill in the Northeast

Inman News | April 12, 2006 | By Dave Myers

Housing Market to Stay on High Plateau

April 12, 2006

Mortgage Application Volume Drops in Latest MBA Survey

April 12, 2006

Bubble? What Bubble?

Inman News | April 11, 2006 | By Dave Myers

Stewart Mortgage Information launches new valuation product, Collateral Profile

April 11, 2006

First American Completes Acquisition Of Transcontinental Title Company

April 10, 2006

Hondros College Announces New Title Insurance Program

April 10, 2006

Colorado official seeks to increase ABA licensing

Inman News | April 7, 2006

First American, Dorado give lenders POS access to pricing, origination tools

April 7, 2006

Dorado and First American Fulfillment Solutions have announced plans to deliver a full loan origination solution. Through the Dorado ChannelMaster/POS and PriceMaster offerings, First American Fulfillment customers will get point-of-sale and pricing functionality when using First American Fulfillment Solutions.

Cost of Repairing Katrina-Flooded Single Family Properties in New Orleans Between $8 and $10 Billion, According To MBA Study

February 16, 2006