First American

A successful workplace is one where employees have multiple opportunities to excel and grow. First American is committed to developing the next generation of leaders who will be ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow and who will continue to lead our customers forward with confidence. It’s of the upmost importance that we invest in our people through dynamic development programs that shape leaders who drive our success. With women making up 67% of First American’s workforce, our SPARK, Women in Leadership, and mentorship programs are shining examples of our dedication to providing opportunities for growth. We believe that nurturing leadership sparks innovation, which in turn propels us into the future of digital transformation. As we celebrate this last day of #WomensHistoryMonth, we also celebrate our strong leaders and talented employees that make First American a great place to work every day.

Spring has officially sprung and so has the spring home-buying season! Despite high national home prices and elevated mortgage rates, there are signs of resilient demand and rising inventory in some areas, potentially easing price pressures. Overall, mortgage rate stability is crucial for housing recovery, but consensus forecasts are not expecting rates to come down much. The housing market's resilience may in part be due to higher inventory levels, with both active and new inventory up 17% and 4% respectively from a year ago. Inventory is expected to continue trending higher into the spring, potentially giving buyers more choices and negotiating power. Are you looking to enter the housing market this spring? If so, we’ll cut to the chase: • Tips for buyers: Get pre-approved, know your numbers, and avoid overextending yourself. • Tips for sellers: Price realistically to avoid homes sitting on the market too long. Be sure to follow First American for more economic insights.

Scammers are getting smarter, and now they're using AI to deceive businesses and individuals more convincingly than ever. Knowing the red flags can protect you, your company and your finances. Have you encountered an AI-driven scam? We’d love to hear how you best stay safe! Cast your vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.  

A one-time payment for long-term protection? Sounds like a real value. Unlike other types of insurance, you only pay for a title insurance policy once and it will cover you for as long as you own the home (and sometimes even longer)!

At First American, we proudly offer an array of programs and resources to our employees- helping them build relationships, skills, and development opportunities throughout the organization. During this #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight our Women Empowered Employee Resource Group, which is committed to providing education that fosters personal and professional growth. Last week, this group held a webinar sharing professional stories of strength and resilience. We’re happy to share some of the career advice provided by our outstanding panelists.

In a world where AI tools are being used to revolutionize workplaces, evolve customer experiences, and improve lives around the world, they’re also being used for “evil” by many scammers. And the real estate industry is no exception. Join VP and real estate fraud expert Sarah Frano and other First American subject matter experts as they take you through a journey of AI-driven fraud, cautionary tales of deception and how to stay safe in these ever-changing times. Register for the April 16th webinar here: https://firstam.us/3FrMWAS

At First American, innovation isn't just a buzzword – it's our way of life. Join a team that's revolutionizing the industry through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking strategies. Discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Apply today: https://firstam.us/423lvWM #Hiring #LifeatFirstAm #Careers

As we commemorate Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate the progress that single women have made in pursuit of the dream of homeownership. We break down the key highlights for you: • In 2024 single women increased their homeownership rate to ~52% while the overall homeownership rate declined. • Over 20 million single women owned homes in 2024, surpassing single men both in number (14 million homes owned) and in homeownership rate (49.6%). • Women have made financial sacrifices to achieve this goal such as cutting spending on non-essential goods, canceling vacations, and even taking second jobs. • These efforts underscore the importance of homeownership for single women, who recognize the long-term benefits of wealth accumulation through house price appreciation and equity gains from monthly mortgage payments. • Women have increasingly pursued higher education, which is linked to larger incomes, and larger incomes improve the likelihood of homeownership. These fundamentals, which have fueled the surge in homeownership among women, show no signs of slowing. Let’s hear it for these hardworking ladies- show some love below! Like, comment, and be sure to follow along for more #WomensHistoryMonth updates.

We’re thrilled to announce that our Chief Marketing Officer Chelsea Sumrow is a 2025 Inman Marketing All-Star! This marks the second year in a row that Chelsea has won this award, which recognizes passionate individuals who are driving positive change in the real estate industry through innovative marketing. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! #InmanMarketingAllStar #InmanAwards #MarketingAward

When most people think of “lovebirds,” bald eagles don’t come to mind. But we’re not most people.  We’re so excited for California residents, Jackie and Shadow of Big Bear Valley, who officially welcomed eaglet triplets this past weekend!    Jackie and Shadow have been a mating pair since 2018 and are both Big Bear natives. This is the first time they have parented triplets—a tremendous celebration for the celebrity birds who welcomed one eaglet, Spirit, in 2022 but suffered losses in prior years. Special thanks to the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) for their conservation efforts and keeping us engaged from their live webcam: https://lnkd.in/gYwEFgq4   We’re always thrilled to welcome more eagles into the world. Jackie and Shadow, if you upgrade to a bigger nest and need to make sure it’s protected—you know who to call.