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2026 Newsletters

October 2026

• Seller Impersonation Fraud Attempts More Than Double
• West Virginia Surpasses $96 Billion in Private-Sector Investment
• There’s No Single “Data Center Effect” on Housing Markets
• Realtors Use AI More Often, NAR 2026 Tech Report Finds
• NAR Wins Meta 2026 Award for AI Ad Automation
• MISMO Launches Two AI Certification Programs
• Housing Forecasters Raise Mortgage-Rate Outlook Again
• Non-QM Mortgage Originations to Reach $175B in 2026
• Affordability Concerns Rise as Fed Hikes Key Rate
• Why Banks Should Cast a Wider Net for Next-Gen Talent
• Top 10 Leadership Pivots in 2026
• 10 Ways to Delegate Effectively While Staying on Track
• Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends
• West Virginia Housing Market Trends
• Zillow Forecasts Shift in Rental and Housing Markets
• Fall Favorites in the Mountain State

September 2026

• ALTA Backs Fidelity’s Appeal in Ongoing FinCEN Reporting Rule Fight
• New WV Law Helps Banks Protect Elderly and Disabled Customers
• CFPB Requests Industry Input on Potential TRID Changes
• SettlementOne and Secure Insight to Give Mortgage Lenders Wire Fraud Protection
• Qualia Expands Wire Fraud Prevention Platform for Title and Escrow
• Scaling Digital Mortgage Adoption Through E-Closing
• No Major Changes in Mortgage Demand
• When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?
• Existing Home Sales Ease Slightly, Remain Above Year-Ago Levels
• Financial Must-Knows for Real Estate Attorneys
• Bank Directors Compensation and Talent Survey: Seeking AI Expertise
• Succession Planning for a Stronger Community Bank
• Housing affordability worsened in Q2 as mortgage rates climbed
• More Americans are moving to the Midwest amid the affordability crisis
• Beckley’s mid-year housing market review
• Celebrating the Workforce Behind Homeownership

August 2026

• CFPB Signals Final Mortgage Servicing Rule Is Coming Soon
• AI Fraud: Protecting Your Business From Deepfake Calls
• Wood County Lands $20 Million Manufacturing Investment
• DataTrace Releases White Paper on the Reality, Risk, and Responsibility of AI
• Consumer Guide: Spotting Deepfake Scams in Real Estate
• Qualia Launches AI Suite Aimed at Accelerating Title Sector Adoption
• Foreclosures Climb 21% in First Half of 2026
• When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down Again? A 2-Month Stall Continues
• Lock-in Effect Drives Surge in Home Equity Lending
• What Is Top of Mind for 2026 in Banking?
• How I Got Started in Title Insurance by Accident
• Legal Jobs by the Numbers So Far in 2026
• Navigating the Fall Real Estate Market in West Virginia
• West Virginia Housing Market: 2026 Home Prices & Trends
• Baby Boomers Remain in Control of the Housing Market
• Why We’re Excited for August in the Mountain State

July 2026

• ABA Reminds CFPB of Key Recommendations on Mortgage Servicing Reform
• FNMA and FHLMC Condo Changes in 2026
• FHA Seeks Input on Single-Family Minimum Property Requirements
• Most Real Estate Deals Require Multiple Curative Steps Before Title Insurance
• Phantom Squatting Uses AI-Hallucinated Domains for Phishing and Malware
• Experts Talk Regulatory Changes, Emerging AI Guidance at NS3
• 30-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next 12 Months
• 2026 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Predictions for the Housing Market
• Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Year-Over-Year
• 8 Banking Regulatory Trends Shaping 2026
• The Challenge of Recruiting Real Estate Attorneys in 2026
• Breaking Into Financial Services Law: 2026 Career Guide
• The Market Dynamic of June: Sales, Inventory and Buyer Trends
• US Home Sales Surge to Fastest Pace This Year
• West Virginia Housing Market — Clever Real Estate
• 5 Things the Title Industry Can Raise a Glass To This July

June 2026

• 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Latest Updates
• How Tariffs Impact Commercial Real Estate
• Foreclosure Filings Are at a Six-Year High — and It’s Not Just About Rates
• AD Mortgage Broker Survey Finds Rising AI Use and Training Gaps
• Total Expert Introduces Customer IQ as Lenders Expand Use of AI
• Climate Disaster Victims Are Rebuilding Using Prefab Homes
• New-Home Mortgage Demand Slips As Buyers Lean On FHA, VA Loans
• Mortgage Rates Forecast For 2026
• Mortgage Rate History: 1972 to 2026
• Sell or scale? A Strategic Workshop for Title Agency Owners
• How to Use Feedback to Improve Customer Experience
• Your Biggest Security Risk Isn’t Malware–It’s What You Already Trust
• 2026 Real Estate Outlook: What Leading Housing Economists Are Watching
• Three Things That Are Not Going to Happen in Today’s Housing Market
• New Construction Homes May Save Buyers $25K in Homeownership Costs
• National Homeownership Month: Tips for Your Future Homebuyers

May 2026

• CertifID 2026 State of Wire Fraud Report
• The Same Old Extraction and Disinvestment Won’t Bring West Virginia’s Revival
• Fight Money Laundering Without Punishing Small Businesses
• AD Mortgage Broker Survey Finds Rising AI Use and Training Gaps
• Total Expert Introduces Customer IQ as Lenders Expand Use of AI
• Climate Disaster Victims Are Rebuilding Using Prefab Homes
• Trump Issues Order on Mortgage Credits and Construction
• Mortgage Spreads Are The Only Thing Keeping Rates Under 7%
• Mortgage Rates Explained: Why They Move and Where They Stand in 2026
• Sell or scale? A Strategic Workshop for Title Agency Owners
• Top Trends Shaping the Mortgage Industry in 2026
• Building AI Tools For Loan Officers: Custom GPTs to Video Creation
• CFPB Scales Back Small Business Lending Rule
• Three Things That Are Not Going to Happen in Today’s Housing Market
• Growing Demand for New Warehousing Spaces Amid Automation Adoption
• Celebrating the Mountain State’s Backbone

April 2026

• FinCEN Issues Guidance Following Court Decision
• Bank Regulators Set to Unveil Softer Draft Capital Rules
• “Pig Butchering” Schemes Are an Emerging Risk for U.S. Financial Institutions
• New TransUnion Tool Gives Agents an Edge Over Loan Originators
• 17 Apps That Track You
• 5 Ways Your Company Can Benefit From Security Cameras
• Trump Issues Order on Mortgage Credits and Construction
• Weekly Mortgage Refinance Demand is Down More Than 40%
• Builders’ Blueprint to Tackle the US Housing Crisis
• 2026 is the Year to Think Big and Act Small
• Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
• Why Hiring Women Is a Smart Investment
• Home Prices Rose More Than Expected to Start 2026
• Housing Market Expected to Soften Amid Iran War
• Our Professional Reading List

March 2026

• Fact Sheet: FinCEN Issues Final Rule
• The History of Women and Mortgages
• What the Stock Market is Saying About the Housing Market
• Understanding the Federal Trigger Leads Ban
• US Lender Recognizing Crypto Holdings
• How Real Estate Technology is Changing
• More Mortgage Competition Could Mean Better Rates for Buyers
• Current West Virginia Mortgage and Refinance Rates
• Three Times Mortgage Interest Rates Could Fall this March
• Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
• How to Avoid Burnout at Work
• What the Housing For the 21st Century Act Means for You
• Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You
• New Bill Would Prevent Tariffs From Driving up U.S. Housing Costs
• Housing Shortage Deepens as Underbuilding Persists
• Celebrating West Virginia Women

February 2026

• Fraud Prevention is a Hidden Key to Housing Affordability
• Show Your Employees You Love Them
• Celebrating Black History Month: Anderson Brown’s Real Estate Dynasty
• Employees Want “Heartbreak Leave.” Here’s What They’re Getting Instead
• Social Security Data Breach Raises Identity Theft Risk
• How Tech is Transforming Protection For Today’s Homebuyers
• Median Mortgage Payments Decline, Driving Affordability
• Buyers Who Rushed to Snap Up Mortgage Buydowns Now Paying Hefty Price
• When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?
• Housing Market Changes to Expect in Trump’s Second Year of His Second Term
• Overwhelmed With Tasks? This Simple Trick Can Help
• Reskilling Employees in the Age of AI
• Top Apps Every Young Real Estate Pro Should Know
• First-Time Homebuyers See Improved Outlook for 2026 Housing Market
• Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag
• Consumers Say Yes to Policies that Ease Home Buying
• Make Customers Feel Like Your One and Only

January 2026

• Account Takeover Fraud via Impersonation of Financial Institution Support
• What Experts Predicted Correctly for 2025 and What They Got Wrong
• West Virginia Ranks as One of the Cheapest States to Buy a Home
• Google Assistant Crowned Favorite Smart Home Assistant
• SentriLock and RPR Partner to Deliver Seamless Market Data
• AI Platform Can Help Clients, But Must Comply With MLS Policy
• Will a Government Shutdown Delay My Mortgage Closing?
• Buyers Who Rushed to Snap Up Mortgage Buydowns Now Paying Hefty Price
• Where USDA Loans Get Rejected Most and What You Can Do to Qualify
• Make Your Team Look 10x More Professional Online
• Leverage Extracurriculars to Ensure Your Referral Pipeline Doesn’t Run Dry
• Finding Your Next Client in Everyday Interactions
• Housing Market Set for Slow, Steady Gains in 2026
• Life After Tax Reform: Making Sense of the Mortgage Interest Deduction
• Why are We Building Neighborhoods that Burn?
• Make Your 2026 Goals Stick