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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.

The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.

Legal Professionals

Title fraud is evolving

Sep 21st, 2023 | By FCT

Technology has helped drive a total transformation of the real estate industry, and made it faster and more accessible for millions of Canadians. It has also helped drive a historic increase in…

Inside FCT

Meet 2023’s William G. Davis Scholarship winner

Aug 31st, 2023 | By FCT

“I am proud of FCT’s dedication to combatting youth homelessness in Canada, and breaking the cycles of poverty that put our youth at risk. This scholarship is an important part of that…

Property Owners

How are you protecting your heirs?

Aug 2nd, 2023 | By FCT

Did you know only 55% of Canadians have a will? Or that more than half of people over 65 haven’t updated it in at least five years?1 Estate planning is an essential…

Property Owners

Can title insurance help you weather a recession in Canada?

Jul 21st, 2023 | By FCT

You invested in your home to have security and stability. To make sure that investment sees you through, you budget and spend responsibly, but the unfortunate truth is, sometimes that isn’t enough….

Property Owners

Is your cottage putting you at risk of title fraud?

Jul 6th, 2023 | By FCT

From opening weekend until you close for the winter, there’s no place quite like your cottage. You invest so much work into maintaining the property and protecting it from the elements. But…

Property Owners

Why you need title insurance for your condo

Jun 22nd, 2023 | By FCT

Living in a central location, enjoying the amenities, not having to shovel snow—there’s lots to love about owning a condo. But don’t forget: your condo needs protection just like a house would….

Property Owners

What’s being done about title fraud?

Jun 8th, 2023 | By FCT

Your home is one of the greatest investments you’ll make in life. The idea of something happening to it is one of the worst images you can have as a homeowner. You…

Legal Professionals

Is making small E&O claims worth it?

May 25th, 2023 | By FCT

Did you know that real estate is the riskiest area of law to practice?1 More claims go to mandatory errors and omissions (E&O) providers from real estate than any other area of…

Property Owners

What insurance protection does your new home need?

May 11th, 2023 | By FCT

With interest rate hikes on pause, more buyers are coming off the sidelines and looking to enter the market. Prices are high, so protecting your investment and your home is more important…