When you’re buying or refinancing a home, you deserve confidence that your ownership is protected. Title work isn’t a single search or a quick database check. It’s a careful process of research, verification, and “curative” problem‑solving to help ensure a clear title and a smooth closing. Why “clear title” takes real work Curative work has … Continued

Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $1,190,000 Jersey City, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​Andrew C. Bershtein Buyer’s Agent: John ManfredoniaCorcoran Sawyer Smith $934,500 Ocean Grove, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​​Marilyn Atlas-Berney Buyer’s Agent: Michele PeacockKeller Williams Realty … Continued

Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $382,000 Hoboken, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​Jay McLee Buyer’s Agent: Ilya RashkovskiyCorcoran Sawyer Smith $1,425,000 Hoboken, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​​Andrew C. Bershtein Buyer’s Agent: Shaye LastraSerhant NJ $215,000 Jersey City, … Continued

Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $655,000 North Arlington, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​Andrew C. BershteinBuyer’s Agent: Patrick SouthernSerhant NJ LLC $830,000 Berkeley Heights, NJResidential Purchase $1,599,999 Beach Haven, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​Nicholas J. CheramiBuyer’s Agent: Karen DenekaG. … Continued

What’s Next? As you may be aware, last Thursday, March 19th, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, issued a ruling in Flowers Title Companies v. Bessent ordering “vacatur and remand” of the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (RRE) adopted by FinCEN and effective March 1, 2026. The court determined that FinCEN lacked the authority … Continued

Residential appraising has now officially entered a new era. With the institution of UAD 3.6, the traditional way of communicating the appraisal report is undergoing a deep transformation and modernization that affects not only the appraisal community, but also lenders and other stakeholders that have a vested interest in the valuation process. The Uniform Residential … Continued

The Residential Real Estate Rule (RRE Rule) is a sweeping federal anti‑money‑laundering regulation published in August 2024 and scheduled to take effect March 1, 2026 after a postponement from December 2025. FinCEN introduced the rule to combat illicit finance, money laundering, and anonymous real‑estate ownership, replacing years of temporary Geographic Targeting Orders with a permanent, nationwide mandate. What the Rule … Continued

It’s time to rise and shine with the latest insights shaping the East Coast property market. We look for trends that are more than headlines. They’re opportunities for growth or to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a first-time buyer, or a fellow industry professional, we’re here to help you start … Continued

Close with Confidence 1: Experience Counts The Bluestone Title team has the experience and knowledge to deal with even the most complex title transactions. Backed by top underwriters. 2: Fast Turnaround When we insured the vacant land acquisition, or assemblage of multiple lots, our familiarity with the property and extensive bank of completed title searches … Continued

What’s Shaping the Market in Late 2025 Welcome to Wake Up Wednesdays, your new go-to series for fresh, relevant insights into the world of real estate, title insurance, and property valuation. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a first-time buyer, or a fellow industry professional, we’re here to help you start your Wednesday with clarity and … Continued