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What a week it’s been! We here at Qualia are riding a high from having joined our peers in the title & escrow industry in Kansas City this week for the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3), hosted by October Research, LLC. What stood out most at this fantastic event? The people, and the unmistakable sense that our industry moves forward together. That spirit pervaded the summit. It was in the panel discussion, "Aligned in Action," where Charlotte Brown, Qualia's VP of Product & Design, joined Rick Diamond, VP of Information Technology, Agency Operations at Fidelity National Financial, to dig into two of the most urgent matters facing the industry: AI adoption and wire fraud. Attendees jumped into this interactive discussion. It was a genuine, honest conversation about issues no single company can navigate alone, and a reminder that our industry's best answers come from the industry as a whole. It was in the 230+ care kits packed for foster children and youth in the Kansas City area through the Make a Child Smile community outreach event, done in collaboration with Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Qualia was proud to sponsor the effort, and to see so many attendees, Qualians included, pitch in. It was in a networking reception at a CPKC Stadium, an arena unlike any other because it’s the first in the world designed and built specifically for women's sports. It was a fitting backdrop for an industry ready for what comes next. (With Kansas City serving as a host city for the FIFA World Cup next month, the soccer energy was especially vibrant). And it was in the conversations we had— the demos we gave and the questions we fielded from customers and partners. It all showed a level of curiosity and momentum that reminded us of why our industry’s work matters so deeply. Our title & escrow community is something special. These are professionals who take seriously what it means to protect people's most significant financial moments. When we come together like this, good things happen. Thank you to October Research for bringing the industry together, to Jackson County CASA for the important work you do every day, and to everyone who stopped by, asked hard questions, and shared what's on your mind. Until next time!

FinCEN just provided long-awaited clarity for title & escrow companies on retroactive reporting and more under its RRE rule—even as legal battles over the regulations continue on multiple fronts. What does it mean for our industry? Qualia's latest blog breaks it down: https://lnkd.in/eq27PpWi

Qualia is excited to be at NS3 in Kansas City this week! The National Settlement Services Summit (NS3), produced by October Research, LLC, is one of our industry's premier annual gatherings—and Team Qualia is pumped to be part of it. We're connecting with customers on the show floor at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and sharing what we're building. Attending? We'd love to see you! Swing by Booth #6 on the Exhibitor Floor (2nd floor) and say hello. We'd be thrilled to talk shop and discuss how we can help your business! We're also contributing to the conversation as session speakers. Don't miss "Aligned in Action"—a session exploring how technology is reshaping operations and customer experience across the real estate transaction. Qualia Vice President of Product & Design Charlotte Brown is a featured speaker. It kicks off tomorrow at 10:40 a.m. local time in the 12th Street Meeting Room (1st floor). Let's make it a great week—and move title & escrow forward together.

The legal fight over a controversial FinCEN rule that impacts title & escrow isn’t over yet. Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network appealed a federal judge’s ruling that had struck down its Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers rule, which had imposed heavy new reporting requirements on title & escrow companies. Missed the news amid the May rush? Qualia’s quick update will get you up to speed on what it means for our industry: https://lnkd.in/e8_CWpgg

Thank you to HER. The Title Collective for spotlighting Qualia’s incredible Annie Jacobson in this insightful and heartwarming article! We’re so proud to see Annie recognized for the relationships, leadership, and heart she brings to the title & escrow industry every day. What a journey you’ve had Annie! We can’t wait to see what you do next.

Qualia’s 2026 Future of Real Estate Summit brought together title & escrow leaders for three days of panels, presentations, keynotes, demonstrations, and collaborative discussions that featured a heavy focus on AI. And as our new blog shares, the summit cut through what can often be a confusing cacophony of opinions and predictions on AI to deliver insight that’s sorely needed: a clear view of where AI stands today, where it’s headed, and how title & escrow can respond and prosper. Missed it? Our blog has five of the biggest #FORES26 takeaways on AI: https://lnkd.in/eEPfDrc2

A new AI-powered standard is emerging in title & escrow. The industry's most forward-thinking firms are embracing it. In Qualia’s latest webinar, we pull back the curtain on Qualia Clear 2.0. Hear directly from title & escrow leaders who are using Qualia Clear's industry-specific agentic AI to empower their teams and drive step-change improvements in how work gets done. Eliminating bottlenecks, reclaiming hours on every transaction, and scaling faster than ever before—the progress is real. This is the future of title & escrow, and it’s being shaped now. Watch the webinar and see what's possible: https://lnkd.in/eXWnnV7S

FinCEN is appealing a federal court ruling that struck down its Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule, which had placed heavy new reporting obligations on title & escrow providers. What does the appeal mean for title & escrow? This article breaks it down.

The fact became plain at Qualia’s recent Future of Real Estate Summit: Title & escrow professionals want proof, not promises, when it comes to the positive impacts AI can have on their businesses. That’s why some of the most pivotal moments at #FORES26 centered on attendees hearing how their peers are already using industry-specific AI to generate powerful returns. If you’re looking for that same level of clarity, we’ve pulled it together in one place. Our special report, "From AI to ROI: Case Studies and Real Results From Leading Title & Escrow Companies," highlights how firms are applying agentic AI to drive meaningful improvements across file capacity, auditing, turnaround times, client communication, and more. Take a closer look: https://lnkd.in/eKrPsb6u

What does repairing the Hubble Space Telescope have to do with title & escrow? More than you might think. NASA Astronaut Michael Massimino made the connection in a stirring keynote at #FORES26. As our new blog shares, Mike drew on his experience as an astronaut to delve into lessons on leadership, resilience, preparation, and teamwork under pressure, drawing parallels to our industry that hit home for hundreds of attendees. From “we need to make it work” moments to embracing innovation and AI-powered change, Mike’s insights are a great read for anyone thinking about the future of title & escrow. Check out the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/eyMwgAgM