Stewart Title - Yankton

10/25/2026

SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 📣 Big thanks to Stewart Title - Yankton for sponsoring the 2026 Harvest Halloween Festival!

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

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, ...

10/13/2026

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.

10/08/2026

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.