The American Land Title Association (ALTA)

Criminals have become adept at using technology to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers

First-time homebuyers are especially at risk for wire fraud, report finds.

Expenses to fix title issues increase, but the cost of coverage is down since 2004.

The agency considers a proposal that would prevent home lenders from passing on title insurance costs to home buyers.

ALTA on a war path to ban the "predatory practice of filing unfair real estate fee agreements in property records."

The new law prohibits the recording of NTRAPS in property records, creates penalties if NTRAPS are recorded, and provides for the removal of NTRAPS currently in place.