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Hey AI, Can You Make My Day Easier? By: Luke Noble In the Built World, professionals are constantly faced with tight deadlines, high expectations, and complex details that leave very little room for inefficiency. Whether you’re a title insurance underwriter working through a tough curative issue, a processor juggling multiple files, or a closer finalizing…

Hire Higher: Letting Go to Grow By: Luke Noble Terminating an employee in the Built World is rarely a pleasant task—some might compare it to pulling off a stubborn Band-Aid or admitting that pineapple does, in fact, belong on a pizza (a controversial take, we know!) Yet, when handled correctly and fairly, letting go of…

Point…Click…Move! By: Luke Noble Over the past quarter-century, technology has profoundly transformed the home buying experience, streamlining processes and enhancing accessibility for buyers and sellers alike. From the initial property search to securing a mortgage and finalizing the purchase, digital innovations have redefined each step. The Digital Transformation of Home SearchesIn the late 1990s, prospective…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anderson|Biro names longtime recruiter Cory Biro to firm partnerCleveland, Ohio – Jan. 22, 2025 – Anderson|Biro, a national leader in talent acquisition for the real estate financial services sector, is pleased to announce that Executive Recruiter Cory Biro has been named an equity partner in the company.Biro began his career with Anderson|Biro in 2015 as…

Housing remains the cornerstone of the American Dream and over the last two decades that dream has faced truly tumultuous highs and lows. From the free money days of yore to the lack of inventory days of now, Americans around the country yearn for more homes. According to a recent Pew Research study, it is estimated that the US is facing a shortage of 4 to 7 million homes, and that shortage can be felt coast to coast. As they say in Real Estate, Location, Location, Location. America could easily frame up and build millions of homes out in the great wide open, however that’s not where people necessarily want to live. New housing really needs to be placed around available jobs and reasonably established centers of commerce. Injecting 4 to 7 million new homes and millions of people in need of housing into already existing communities is where some challenges can arise. There are a myriad of potential issues when it comes to the U.S. housing market, but the one we will be focusing on today is the somewhat complicated issue of ZONING.

‘Tis the season of family get-togethers, office parties, and general holiday merriment! With this, we are sure to see social media accounts generously sprinkled with photos from “Ugly” Christmas sweater parties or joyous accounts of festive dinners at grandmother’s house. You know, wonderful scenes with well-dressed couples and scrubbed clean, happily smiling and well-mannered children frolicking amongst piles of freshly discarded wrapping paper.

This Thanksgiving season, as we gather with family and reflect on the values of gratitude and community, it’s also an ideal time to consider the foundational elements that protect our homes and property. The American land title insurance system—one that ensures and insures property rights, secures ownership, and brings peace of mind to millions—has a rich history from British Crown to New World Congress.

“Chaos is a ladder,” said a conniving central character on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, a fitting description of how shifts in the settlement industry’s status quo may create opportunities for some…and challenges for others.

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Sincerely (Insert Name): By: Luke Noble In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone in the strategies of sales and marketing teams across various industries, the Built World included. Nearly everyone is bombarded with two to three “revolutionary” AI marketing app sales calls or emails per week and…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Federal Trade Commission Announces Nationwide Ban on Noncompete AgreementsCLEVELAND, OHIO – April 24, 2024 – Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule prohibiting noncompete clauses across the United States to enhance competition and innovation in various industries.“Noncompete agreements have been common in many industries, including the real estate and financial…

If You Rebuild It, They Will Come (6 min read)By: Luke NobleWith 2024 in full swing, the entire real estate sector waits patiently for long rumored federal interest rate cuts to stir the housing pot. In the meantime, there is bubbling turmoil within the Commercial Real Estate sector. As the reader likely knows, commercial office leasing…

Lifting Your Housing Hopes (6 min read)By: Luke NobleCards on the table, we think it’s safe to say that 2023 was not the best year for the Land Title Insurance and Settlement Industry. The sector as a whole was down around 40% and it’s likely we all felt that in some way. Inflation, housing shortages,…

Elves Wanted! (3 min read)By: Kenny NattererThe holiday season, often bustling with festivities and year-end deadlines, presents unique challenges and opportunities in the recruiting realm. At Anderson|Biro, we understand the intricacies of recruiting talent during this period. So grab some eggnog and let us share essential tips to help you navigate the holiday hiring landscape…

From Handshake to Hired (4 min read)By: Kenny NattererIf you described your typical conference experience, we’d be willing to wager that some of your key words might include: fun, food, refreshments, speakers, booths and late nights. These connotations are not groundbreaking, nor is the novel concept of putting on your recruiting hat at industry conventions.…

Office Politics…Don’t Take Debate! (4 min read) Election years can unfortunately be a time of great political division. One does not necessarily need a crystal ball to predict that from now until November 2024…it could be another ideological doozy. But if we may offer a word of caution, please don’t let that potential vitriol spill over into…

Anderson|Biro Puzzle Challenge #2 So You Want to Buy a House?This month we are revisiting a popular challenge from last year and putting forth a new challenge of wits for our loyal readers. The team created a housing market themed Crossword puzzle that maybe you can solve…Please see if you can work out the answers and…

Housing for Your Generation (4 min read)Written by: Luke NobleThe real estate industry will continuously evolve and adapt to the homeownership patterns of different generations. For your organization to capitalize on this generational diversity and maintain a competitive edge, it can be helpful to understand these unique patterns and some of the main motivational drivers…

First Rule of Making a Counter Offer: Don’t. (3 min read)   Written By: Kenny NattererTell us if you’ve heard this one before: It’s Monday morning. You’ve prepared for the week and ready to start the day. However, this morning doesn’t go as planned. One of your key team members has come to you to tender…

Professionalism is in Your Jeans (4 min read) As the warm weather months approach and works across the country pack away their winter wardrobe and hope their lighter clothes still fit; it might be the perfect time to chat about workplace dress code. Despite the clean look of a suit and tie, many companies are moving away…