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FNF UNPLUGGED
Providing real solutions for real business challenges. Welcome to FNF UNPLUGGED, Season Four. Conversations with professionals across the country. Exploring business topics, and empowering personal growth in real estate, financial services and the title insurance industry. FNF UNPLUGGED is a National Agency Operations Production. This podcast is being provided for informational purposes only. The podcast is not a comprehensive overview of the subject and is not intended to provide legal or financial advice, or an endorsement of any product or business. The views expressed by podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent including Fidelity National Financial or its directors. Please seek legal or financial advice before taking any action on the matters or products discussed herein.
Episodes
98 episodes
Title & Escrow 101: A Refresher Course in Settlement Services with Bush Nielsen
Seasoned title insurance professionals have likely forgotten more than some who are newer to the industry have yet to learn. That said, you're never too experienced for a refresher course in the nuances of the complicated, and often strict insu...
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Skyrocketing Homeowners Insurance Premiums Threaten an Already Challenging Market
If higher mortgage rates and scarce housing inventory wasn't enough, now a spike in homeowners insurance premiums adds another challenging ingredient to buying a home. The Florida market is in the crosshairs, but why are places far removed from...
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26:36
The Long & Winding Road to Digital Adoption with Stavvy's Tim Anderson
The digital age offers the opportunity for seamless, secure, paperless real estate transactions. Yet the industry is slow to adopt and reluctant to implement technology or applications that have proven to save time and money. In this time...
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28:45
ICE Research Guru Andy Walden Offers an Optimistic Forecast for 2024
Recent Fed news has relaxed mortgage rates and while there's still a ways to go, ANY positive signs for the real estate market is welcome news as we close out a challenging year. In this year-end download, FNF's Chuck Cain welcomes ICE VP of En...
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27:32
Aftershocks for the Real Estate Profession as the Missouri Verdict Rocks the Industry
The dust hasn't settled, and likely won't for several years, but one thing appears to be certain: The real estate industry as we know is about to change dramatically, particularly for buyers agents. The impact of Missouri's Sitzer-Burnett verdi...
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Check-in with Chuck: The Word on the Street as the Real Estate Industry Braces for Upheaval
Fall conferences are in the books and FNF's Chuck Cain has made the rounds, returning with the latest info from industry insiders. Think the recent verdict in Missouri won't impact title & settlement? Think again... Chuck explains why, and ...
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Sales Toolbox: Leverage Data to Focus Your Energy and Emotions in a Challenging Market
Often referred to as "energy", our emotions and mindset are key in what is no doubt a challenging real estate market. Data, and accurate tracking, is also critical so we're devoting our time and resources to the partners and relationships that ...
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27:22
Compliance Conundrum: Navigating More Regulation with Fewer People
In the cyclical world of real estate brokerage, lending and settlement services, regulators often take action when the market is slower. That's the case this year as we're seeing stepped up enforcement action, which is time consuming and costly...
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Sales Check-Up: FNF's Tim Hooper on What You Should Be Doing Now to Build Future Business
The downshift in the real estate market allows industry professionals the time to re-engage with teams and sharpen sales tools for the opportunities ahead. In this episode, FNF's Chuck Cain welcomes FNF VP of Training & Technology Tim Hoope...
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Commercial Real Estate Update: An Unbiased Assessment of the Sectors and Markets Impacted
Location, location, location: The reason it's a cliche, is because it's true. Specific markets are feeling more pain, particularly in the office sector, than others. How will things unfold in the years ahead? And what sector are investors still...
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The Housing Market's Cloudy Crystal Ball: Black Knight's Andy Walden Offers Clarity
Mortgage rates remain elevated and inventory is severely constricted in most markets. The good news is the job market is strong, and it appears if a recession does hit, it'll be mild. So the obvious question is this: When will we arrive at the ...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Focusing on the Opportunities to Build Relationships and Business
Often times important topics become a buzzword or acronym that gets lost in the day-to-day and month-to-month world in the real estate business. But for the next generation of real estate professionals, there is an opportunity to grow business ...
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Marketing Checkup Part 2: Your Website is a Dinosaur, and Video Makes a Real Estate Star
In part 2 of our series, FNF's Linda Grahovec welcomes back marketing expert Wayne Stanley from Bowe Digital to share what he's seeing, hearing and interacting with in the real estate marketing world. CAUTION: This information may offend re...
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27:03
Marketing Checkup Part 1: How Quickly Does that Gumball Lose Its Flavor?
A calm real estate market means more professionals are tuned into market news, updates and personal development. It's an ideal time to be in touch with referral partners and building new relationships. But how much is TOO much? And what happens...
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31:16
Insider Report with Dave Stevens - Part 2: Lower Rates Won't Solve the Biggest Issue in Real Estate
As the conversation continues between FNF's Chuck Cain and real estate and lending industry veteran Dave Stevens, the focus shifts from regulatory and compliance concerns to the bigger issues ahead. Affordability, or lack thereof, due to a sign...
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24:00
Insider Report with Dave Stevens - Part 1: The Fed's Fumble and Will Industry Dinosaurs Survive?
In the opening download of this riveting two-part conversation, FNF's Chuck Cain welcomes industry insider and veteran Dave Stevens for a candid take on the real estate industry. In his 40-year career, Stevens has seen and done it all, as a top...
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25:39
The Evolution of Digital Closings: Snapdocs Camelia Martin on the Past, Present & Future
The pandemic is thankfully behind us, and one of the positive outcomes was the forced push into e-notes, digital closings and a more flexible, streamlined process for the real estate industry. That said, challenges remain, and industry players ...
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26:33
Reflections from a Legendary Career: John Voso Shares His Wisdom and Passion
He may be one year into his well-deserved retirement, but John Voso hasn't forgotten about the industry he helped shape. Fact is, John has probably forgotten more than most of us know the business! In this entertaining and heartwarming episode,...
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26:09
FundingShield CEO Ike Suri Warns of Continuing Threats and Wire Fraud in the Year Ahead
The market may have downshifted, but the bad guys have ramped up their game. Over half of the real estate transactions in Q4 of 2022 had vulnerabilities which could lead to fraud. In this important download, FNF's Chuck Cain invites FundingShie...
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34:54
Unlock Innovation and Drive Explosive Growth with Best-Selling Author Josh Linkner
We open Season 4 of FNF UNPLUGGED with an adrenaline rush of creative juice from NYT best-selling author, entrepreneur, investor and keynote speaker Josh Linkner. In this episode, Josh motives and inspires with his keys to reinventing your busi...
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27:28
FNF's Chuck Cain Warns of Additional Threats to the Real Estate Industry in the Year Ahead
At this point, we're all aware that the year ahead will be challenging in the real estate industry. And while the market conditions have shifted significantly, other threats loom: cybersecurity concerns, government intervention, accessibility a...
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Real Time Advice: FNF's Ethan Powsner on What Title Agents Must Do To Navigate the Current Market
Rising mortgage interest rates, a looming recession, and sagging consumer confidence are all the ingredients for an extremely challenging real estate market in the year ahead. Title agents who are prepared will not only survive, but can thrive ...
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21:41
Mortgage Rates: Inside the Numbers with Expert Analysis from Black Knight's Andy Walden
The headlines are intended to grab us and get that click. But what's really going on in the bond markets? What direction are mortgage interest rates headed? And what key data are industry insiders watching to determine how, and when the market ...
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