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Seller Impersonation Fraud in Real Estate

With the high dollar-amount of real estate transactions, and reduced number of sales over the past year, wire fraud...

An Increasing Need for Digital Solutions When Purchasing a Home

In 2020, nearly 63% of homebuyers made an offer on a home remotely rather than in-person which was up almost 200% from...

Preventing Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions

A fraudster doesn’t need to be successful most of the time. They don’t even have to be particularly lucky. They rely on...

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Title companies are entrusted with managing the transfer of property ownership, making them prime targets for wire...

Using Secure Communications to Prevent Real Estate Wire Fraud

Effective communication is at the heart of every real estate transaction, making it a prime target for wire fraud. In...

What is Wire Fraud in Real Estate Transactions?

Wire fraud attempts in real estate transactions typically involve scammers attempting to trick buyers, sellers, or...

Good Funds Laws and Real Time Payments.

Background on Good Funds in Real Estate Transactions In the realm of real estate transactions, the utilization of...

Pioneer Title Taps Sekady for Secure Real Estate Payments Platform

Sekady, a leader in fintech and software solutions in the Title Insurance & Escrow space, is pleased to announce a new...

What's the Difference Between Earnest Money and a Down Payment?

Earnest money and a down payment are both part of the process in a real estate transaction but they serve different...