As many in the title industry already understand, the conversation around technology selection has become fairly sophisticated. Agents and owners are asking sharper questions before signing contracts, doing more due diligence on vendors and thinking more carefully about implementation timelines and staff readiness. All of that is real progress.

As many in the title industry already understand, the conversation around technology selection has become fairly sophisticated. Agents and owners are asking sharper questions before signing contracts, doing more due diligence on vendors and thinking more carefully about implementation timelines and staff readiness. All of that is real progress.

With 30% of U.S. adults owning crypto, lenders face volatility, liquidity, and valuation gaps without standardized underwriting rules.

The conventional wisdom says tighter credit slows lending volume. The agencies proved that wrong last year.

Combined multifamily originations from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac topped $150 billion, which was up roughly 25% from 2024, but property values are still sitting 28% below their mid-2022 peak. The agencies grew because borrowers trusted the process enough to bring them additional business. With $875 billion in commercial and multifamily mortgage debt scheduled to mature this year, trust has become the most valuable thing a lender can offer.

Housing demand in 2026 is concentrating in markets where pricing, affordability and transaction activity remain aligned.