By
Vicki Gardner
In another sign that the housing market is improving, the foreclosure rate saw a monthly drop of 14 percent in June, its lowest level since late 2006.
By
Michael Lewis
Rising home prices and sluggish economies overseas have combined to keep many foreign homebuyers out of the U.S. market in the past year, but buyers from China flush with cash proved to be big spenders, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
By
Kelle Clarke, Updated March 5, 2025
Process serving can be a great way to earn extra income without sacrificing the flexibility and convenience of your current mobile Notary work schedule.
By
David Thun
The U.S. housing market recovery is gaining momentum, with a significant boost in home sales in 2012 coupled with historically low interest rates — but there’s still a long way to go, according to a Harvard University study published last week.
By
Michael Lewis
Existing home sales rose 13 percent in May compared to the same month a year ago. This is welcome news for builders, realtors, lenders and Notaries who have suffered through a lengthy recession.
By
David Thun
Some Notary Signing Agents have been asked to sign and affix their seals to a statement called a “Notary Identity Certification.” Be careful how you complete these forms — the document generally contains flaws that can trip a Signing Agent up.
By
NNA Staff
Will I still be covered years after my current policy ends, if I happen to be called into court in the future for a notarization I performed years ago?
By
Michael Lewis
Mortgage refinance activity is down 36 percent from its peak in May, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association — a trend fueled largely by a hefty jump in interest rates.
By
Vicki Gardner
With a raft of new regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and other federal agencies putting lenders, mortgage servicers and their contractors under very stringent requirements, the work of NSAs is “just beginning.”
By
Moses Keshishian
75 percent of all Notaries use social media; what is surprising is how few Notaries are using it to grow their small businesses.