Stewart Title

10/21/2026

Here’s a bingo card we hope to never use. 😱

Having a trusted real estate agent, inspection and a thorough title search and homeowner's title insurance policy will help you avoid winning this bingo.

Which row would be your worst nightmare?

Let us know in the comments. 🎃

10/20/2026

A homebuyer was just days away from closing when a sinister message arrived.
The email appeared to come from their attorney. The instructions looked legitimate. Everything seemed normal...
Until $426,000 was wired to criminals. 😱
Find out how this chilling Tale from the (Title) Crypt ends: https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/spoofed-email-almost-cost-a-homebuyer-246k

Discover how a homebuyer nearly lost $426K to a real estate wire fraud scam—and how quick action recovered the funds. Learn tips to avoid email spoofing fraud.

10/19/2026

🎃 Beware of the "monsters" hiding in your real estate transactions.

While ghosts and goblins may only appear at Halloween, risks like title defects, ownership issues, suspicious signatures and cyber threats can impact transactions year-round.

Here are some frightful surprises that may be haunting your next transaction:
👻Hard-to-verify property owners
📝Unclear contract language
🔒Malware and ransomware threats
🏠Unresolved title issues
⚠️Undisclosed liens or judgments
✍️Questionable signatures

A little extra diligence today can help prevent major headaches tomorrow.

Share this reminder with your ghoul friends working in real estate, lending or title services.
https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/eerie-warnings-for-real-estate-professionals-to-heed

Threats are always lurking in real estate. Here’s a list of eerie warnings for real estate professionals to watch for a spook-free transaction.

10/16/2026

What’s the most haunting part of the real estate process for buyers?

House hunting? Loan approval Packing and Moving? Waiting for clear-to-close? Cast your vote! What else keeps buyers up at night?

10/16/2026

Not every real estate horror story involves fraud. Sometimes it's a missing deed.

When a transaction hit an unexpected roadblock spanning two counties, what should have been a straightforward closing became a race against the clock. Records couldn't be found, options were running out and closing day was quickly approaching.

Then a phone call changed everything.

Want to know what happened next?

Read the full story in our latest episode of Tales from the (Title) Crypt: https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/the-two-county-haunting-of-a-missing-deed

A spooky title mishap across two counties, missing deeds, and ghostly errors—see how one Stewart Title pro turned a real estate nightmare into a happy ending.

10/14/2026

Is fall the hidden gem of homebuying season? 🍁🏡

Many buyers focus on spring and summer, but fall can offer advantages like reduced competition, greater flexibility and opportunities to negotiate.

Before you start house hunting, explore the benefits of buying a home in the fall and see if this season is right for you.

👉 Read the article: https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/benefits-of-buying-a-home-in-the-fall

Did you know that next to summer, fall is traditionally the next best time of the year to buy a home? According to Rocket Mortgage, ...

10/14/2026

A little rain couldn’t stop our fun. 🙌🏽✨ ALTA ONE kicked off with our annual welcome party. Thanks to all our title agents and partners for joining us for the best view of Camelback Mountain.

10/13/2026

Could someone sell your house without you knowing?
It sounds unbelievable, but seller impersonation fraud is a real threat in today's real estate environment.

In this FAQ carousel, we're breaking down:
✅ What seller impersonation fraud is
✅ How it can happen
✅ Common red flags to watch for
✅ Why vigilance matters throughout the transaction

Swipe through for a quick overview and learn how awareness can help protect property owners and real estate professionals alike.

Visit stewart.com/home for more real estate tips and insights.

10/12/2026

Our offices are closed in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. Visit your local office during normal hours tomorrow.

10/09/2026

Think you've fallen for a phishing scam? Acting quickly can help protect your personal information, finances and real estate transactions. Act fast to help protect your accounts and personal information:

✅ Change affected passwords
✅ Contact your financial institutions
✅ Enable multi-factor authentication
✅ Monitor accounts for suspicious activity
✅ Report the incident

Learn the critical steps to take after a phishing attack and how to reduce the risk of further fraud.

Read the full article here: https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/what-to-do-after-phishing-attack