In an industry dominated by private insurers, Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG) continues to operate as a state-run, not-for-profit title system that gives homebuyers a more affordable avenue for settlement services.Iowa bans private commercial title insurance in favor of its unique state-backed model. It’s

The spring housing market is still trying to spring.Pending home sales inched up for the week with small gains but remained below numbers seen at this time last year.  New listings volume is trying to grow with its biggest week since September. List prices inched up for the week, though sales prices

The House of Representatives in the state of Washington last week approved a bill that seeks to expedite the process of converting commercial buildings into residential complexes. The measure passed overwhelmingly in a vote of 95-2.HB 1757 is sponsored by Rep. Amy Walen (D) and would modify the regu

Rising property taxes are a thorn in the side of many Americans in today’s housing market. Older Americans in particular are feeling the brunt of higher tax payments in key metro areas and are being forced to move, a recent report concluded.John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC), a leading real es