CornerStone Title Insurance Company

10/13/2026

Escrow and Title: What's Actually the Difference?

A question we get constantly: aren't escrow and title the same thing? Not quite. Escrow is the neutral third party holding funds and documents until every condition of the sale is satisfied. Title is the research and insurance side — confirming clean ownership history and protecting against defects.

Questions on an active file? Reach out to your Cornerstone team.

10/12/2026

Meet the Person Growing Your Agent Partnerships

This month’s Team Spotlight: Kelsey Frederick, part of the Business Development & Sales team at Cornerstone’s Cupertino office. Kelsey works closely with agents to help grow their business, and with a background in marketing on the brokerage side, she loves helping agents maximize their marketing and farming efforts. Her advice: be intentional and consistent — small, consistent touches are what keep you top of mind. Fun fact: she’s getting married next April in San Diego!

Want to work with Kelsey? Reach out to your Cornerstone team.

10/09/2026

Heads-Up: Recorder Offices Closed October 12

Planning ahead for the holiday: Placer, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma County recorder offices will be closed Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day. Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, and San Mateo remain open. If you have a file closing near the holiday, build the closure into your timeline now.

Have a file closing near the holiday? Reach out to your Cornerstone team.

10/02/2026

The Call That Takes Two Minutes and Saves a Closing�
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we say this every closing season because it still catches people: escrow will never send new wiring instructions by email without a phone call first, and we will never ask you to wire funds to an account that wasn't already confirmed verbally. If something about your instructions feels rushed or slightly off, stop and call before you send anything.�
Questions about a wire on an active file? Reach out to your Cornerstone team directly.��

09/30/2026

October is around the corner! 🍂 Our Community Calendar is here — a little inspiration to get out, connect, and enjoy everything fall has to offer around Northern California.

Getting involved locally is one of the best (and most genuine) ways to grow your business and meet your neighbors. Want the full lineup of events happening in your specific county this month? Just reach out — we've got it ready for you.

Contact your Cornerstone team for your county's October calendar of local events.

09/29/2026

Escrow Explained is back! One thing that catches signers off guard: the ID you need to notarize your closing documents. In this quick video, [rep] walks through which forms of identification are accepted — and what your options are if your ID is expired, lost, or stolen right before signing. A little prep prevents a last-minute delay. Save it and share with clients before their signing appointment!

Reach out to your Cornerstone team with any signing questions.

09/28/2026

Happy Good Neighbor Day! Today's a great reminder to reconnect with the neighborhood right around you — and to start farming it heading into Q4. In this quick reel we share simple steps to get going: pick your area, get to know who's there, watch for the right signals, and stay consistent. Want to know which tools make it easier? Reach out to your Cornerstone team.

Reach out to your Cornerstone team for a farming walkthrough.

09/25/2026

Planning end-of-month closings? Friday, September 25 is Native American Day, and Northern California recorder offices differ. OPEN: Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano. CLOSED: Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Sonoma.

Since recording depends on where the property is located, double-check the county your transaction sits in.

Save and share! Reach out to your Cornerstone team with any recording questions.

09/22/2026

📊 Market Minute: Northern California Mid-September Snapshot

It's still a seller's market across Northern California — the Market Action Index is averaging in the mid-50s this month. Pricing remains strong (median list averaging ~$1.48M) and inventory stays tight, which keeps momentum on the seller's side even as some markets start to soften.

Homes are moving quickly too — median days on market averages under 40 across the region. That pace means escrow needs to be dialed in and ready the moment an offer is accepted.

Reach out to your Cornerstone team for a market update specific to your area.

09/21/2026

To all who observe, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur. May this day of reflection bring a sense of renewal and peace. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.

01/06/2022

Do you know the power of texting? Here is an article on how to use texting in your business.

Should your business include text messaging as an option for clients? Kenneth Burke, Director of Marketing for Text Request, shares his thoughts on why companies should consider integrating texting if they're interested in generating more leads, closing more sales, and reducing their overall operati...

12/31/2021

As 2021 comes to a close, and we step into 2022, we are reminded of how grateful we are for the trust our customers have placed in us this year. Cheers to the New Year and all of the new opportunities it brings! Happy New Year!

12/30/2021

Here are some simple and effective ways to boost your mood when chillier days set in!

Hopping on a plane for a tropical beach vacation is a surefire way to beat the cold-weather blues, but there are several much simpler—and less expensive—ways to boost your mood when chillier days set in

12/29/2021

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12/29/2021

The housing market was on a wild ride this year. Here’s what to expect in 2022.

(CNN) — The US housing market has had a white-hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021. But whether you benefited from this surge depended a lot on if you were selling a home or buying one. Homeowners saw …

12/28/2021

We are actively working toward addressing racial bias in the title and real estate industries. Read more about the efforts being made.

The issue of racial bias in real estate is not new. Yet 52 years after the Fair Housing Act was passed, the housing industry, like the rest of society, still struggles with equal treatment of buyers and sellers of color

12/26/2021

As we celebrate this Kwanzaa, let us reflect on the achievements of the past, plan for the dreams of tomorrow, and celebrate what makes our communities so strong - each other.

12/25/2021

Wishing our friends, family, customers and team players across the country a very Merry Christmas!

12/24/2021

Consulting economist Elliot Eisenberg discusses inflation and housing prices in the December 2021 National Market Trends video. Hear what he has to say below!