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Commercial real estate, also known as CRE, is the business of space. And with business comes jargon. But don’t worry, we break down some key terms and definitions for you below.? #CommercialRealEstate #FirstAmEcon

Leadership Development Programs shape the next generation of leaders. At First American, we nurture leadership from within to ensure we have the best talent working to create the best solutions for our customers.

The Cap Rate breakdown. It can be complex to understand, but our guide makes it easy. To learn about Cap Rates and more, download the guide today: https://firstam.us/3SPfurI #RealEstate #FirstAmEcon

Renovations can be full of unpleasant surprises! Tim found out the hard way when his den carpet was sitting on plywood and dirt. City inspections revealed unpermitted additions and required him to spend more money for a complete rebuild to meet regulations. Curious how Tim turned this setback into a triumph? Check out his story: https://firstam.us/477SB9b

In this milestone centennial episode, the First American Economics team dive into the most common questions they've received over the years and revisit their predictions. Key highlights from this episode include: ? Commercial Real Estate (CRE): The future of office space post-pandemic and the slow market recovery due to higher interest rates. ? Residential Real Estate (RESI): Strong millennial demand for housing, baby boomers downsizing, and the impact of Federal Reserve's rate cuts on mortgage rates. ? Market Recovery: The slow market recovery is expected to begin in 2025 as more mortgage maturities default, forcing sellers to lower their prices. Tune into the very special 100th episode today, available on your favorite streaming sites or via our website.

Focus on what matters most to you while we focus on making your life easier. If you’re attending ALTA ONE next week, be sure to stop by and say hi! We’ll see you there.?

Innovation happens when team members are empowered to contribute their ideas. That’s why at First American, our leaders are committed to fostering a people-centric culture that nurtures creativity and exploration. #Leadership #LifeatFirstAm #Culture

Ever wondered how the housing market stacks up across NFL divisions? Well, we've got the play-by-play for you! NFC West: Home to the MVPs of the housing market - San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle. These cities are scoring high with the most expensive homes! AFC North: The underdogs of the market, with Cleveland and Pittsburgh offering the most affordable homes. NFC South: The comeback kids! Tampa, Fla. and Charlotte, N.C. have seen the biggest price growth since 2019. Talk about a winning streak! Do you agree with your team’s city stats? Let us know in the comments below.

The real Hollywood scandal? Fraudulent deeds. There has been a sharp increase in title fraud and seller impersonation across the country, and the legendary 120-room Spelling manor is no exception. Though Title Insurance companies work hard to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters, you can also protect yourself proactively by selecting or upgrading a title insurance policy to include fraud coverage, monitoring your credit report for any changes, and setting up a Google alert with your address to catch any suspicious activity. TLDR: Homeownership and the entire real estate sector depend on accurate property records. Title companies proactively find and correct millions of property records every month, and they have your back when scammers strike- regardless of your celebrity status.

The type of city you live in can impact a lot of things including housing demand, commuting patterns, and even the decision to work from home. What type of model is your city? Comment below.