After two years of market paralysis, 2026 marks a true reset for real estate-and title professionals are at the center of it. With interest rates stabilizing, inventory finally moving, and capital flowing back into the market, Crosby and Zina break down why this moment isn't about celebrating-it's about being ready. From residential demand driven by life events to aggressive M&A activity and rising fraud risks, this episode explains what's unlocking the market and what will separate survivors from leaders in the next cycle.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
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The forces breaking the lock-in effect and driving a residential rebound
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What valuation realism means for title agencies amid renewed M&A interest
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Why commercial transactions are accelerating through office-to-residential conversions
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How deepfake-enabled wire fraud is pushing the industry from resilience to true anti-fragility
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Why SOC 2 compliance and AI governance are becoming a license to operate in title
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026
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Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover
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