Stewart Title

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

10/08/2026

Is your home ready for winter? ❄️

Preparing your home before colder temperatures arrive can help prevent costly repairs and improve comfort throughout the season.

A few important items to add to your checklist:

🏠 Inspect the roof for damaged shingles
🍂 Clean gutters and downspouts
💧 Protect exterior faucets and pipes
🔥 Service your heating system
🚨 Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
🪟 Check weather stripping around doors and windows

Small maintenance projects now can make a big difference later. Save this list for your fall to-do's and share it with fellow homeowners. ⬇️

https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/home-maintenance-checklist-for-winter

Home Improvement DIY Homeowner

From keeping critters out of your home to preventing costly repairs, here is a maintenance checklist for homeowners to prepare for winter.

10/07/2026

Just like ghosts, these issues may linger if they aren’t cleared. 😱

We can think of 5 real estate transaction issues that are spookier than a haunted house:

👻 An unexpected lien
👻 Wire fraud
👻 A forged deed
👻 A boundary dispute
👻 An undisclosed heir

These issues can come back to haunt homeowners long after closing. That's why an owner's title policy matters.

It helps protect your ownership rights and can provide coverage if certain covered title issues from the past unexpectedly surface in the future.

Which of these would scare you the most?

10/05/2026

🚨 Think your email security tools can catch every phishing attack? Not anymore.

A new phishing method known as BlobPhish is bypassing traditional security defenses by creating fake login pages directly inside a browser's memory, making them harder for filters and security tools to detect.

For professionals in real estate, title, escrow and financial services, the risks are significant:

✅ Compromised Microsoft 365 accounts
✅ Exposure of sensitive transaction information
✅ Increased wire fraud risks
✅ Access to shared documents, contacts and deal timelines

One critical warning sign: If a login page URL begins with blob:https:// instead of a trusted Microsoft login address, stop immediately and verify before entering credentials.

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. Awareness remains one of the most effective defenses.

Read more about how BlobPhish works and how to protect your organization: https://www.stewart.com/en/insights/blobphish-invisible-phishing-threat-real-estate

Learn how BlobPhish phishing attacks bypass traditional email and browser protections, how to identify them and what real estate professionals should do to stay protected.