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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.
How can homeowners protect themselves against title fraud?
With news stories surrounding title fraud breaking weekly, more homeowners are asking what they can do to protect their homes before they become the next headline. Daniela DeTommaso, President of FCT, addressed…
Toronto title thefts show the importance of proper protection
Toronto police recently issued a release detailing the theft of an Etobicoke home while the owners were away for business. While they were gone, two people allegedly impersonated them, listed the home,…
You’re at risk practicing real estate law. How are you protecting yourself?
As a real estate legal professional, you deal with risk on your clients’ behalf every day. They count on you to help them navigate the real estate process and make sure their…
The one risk every property faces
Your clients count on you to help them navigate the real estate process and manage their risk. That’s why you use title insurance to help them close confidently. You know it can…
What every B.C. and Alberta homeowner should know about title insurance
You found your new home—congratulations! It’s your biggest asset and one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. How will you keep it safe? What risks does your property face? Your…
Alberta’s registration gap is widening. How are you bridging it?
The gap period for Alberta continues to trend longer, currently sitting at 14 weeks. Here’s how the registration gap is affecting deals, and what legal professionals and their industry partners are doing…
Why working with a great underwriting team matters
Pictured: members of FCT’s residential, commercial and corporate underwriting teams. Your client’s new home or business means much more to them than a place to work or a source of income. It’s…
Three ways continuing education helps real estate professionals
How do you complete your continuing professional development (CPD) credits? Thanks to remote learning methods, there are more options than ever before. Attending a CPD session can sometimes feel like just fulfilling…
Coffee Break with Brendan Fagan
Even the simplest real estate deals present risks and complications. Navigating them takes skill, experience and judgement. Brendan Fagan brings all three to the industry-leading underwriting team at FCT. In this edition…
