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First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals that the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land market saw a +1.3% year-over-year and +0.5% month-over-month increase in home prices. The national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, with a +1.8% year-over-year increase. In the Houston metro area, price tiers showed varying growth: starter homes +0.5%, mid-tier +2.0%, and luxury tier +2.7%. Notably, nine of the top 30 markets experienced price declines, particularly in the South and West, with Tampa (-4.8%) and Oakland (-4.5%) showing the steepest drops. The strongest price appreciation was observed in Nassau County (+6.5%), Cambridge (+4.8%), and Warren (+4.8%).

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals national house price growth has fallen below 2% for the first time since 2012. The report shows a modest month-over-month increase of 0.5% and a year-over-year growth of 1.8%. House prices are now 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Nine of the top 30 markets experienced price declines, particularly in the South and West regions. Nassau County, NY led price increases at +6.5%, while Tampa, FL saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Markets with significant inventory increases, such as Denver and Orlando, experienced deeper price declines. The Northeast and Midwest regions maintained strong price appreciation due to limited inventory. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that while affordability remains strained, household income growth is outpacing house price appreciation, potentially helping buyers if mortgage rates stabilize.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals that national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, with a year-over-year increase of just 1.8%. The New York-Jersey City-White Plains market showed stronger growth at 2.5% year-over-year, despite a 0.7% month-over-month decline. Price tier analysis for this market showed significant variations, with mid-tier homes rising 7.9%, starter homes up 7.0%, and luxury properties increasing 5.1%. Among major markets, Nassau County, N.Y. led with a 6.5% increase, while Tampa, Florida saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that markets with the largest inventory increases, particularly in the South and West, experienced the most significant price declines, while the Northeast and Midwest maintained stronger price appreciation.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with earnings per diluted share of $0.71, or $0.84 adjusted. Total revenue reached $1.6 billion, up 11% year-over-year, while adjusted revenue increased 13%.

Key highlights include:

• Commercial revenues grew 29% to $184 million
• Title Insurance segment investment income rose 18% to $138 million
• Home Warranty segment achieved 22.9% pretax margin
• Net income increased to $74 million from $47 million in Q1 2024

The company repurchased 447,812 shares for $28 million at an average price of $62.99. Title Insurance segment showed improvement with pretax margin of 7.2% (7.9% adjusted), while experiencing a 3% increase in direct title orders closed. Mark Seaton was appointed CEO in April, expressing optimism about earnings growth potential as the mortgage origination market shows early signs of recovery.

First American Data & Analytics has launched VeriTitle™, an innovative solution aimed at accelerating mortgage and home equity loan origination processes. The solution integrates proprietary first-party property data to assess title conditions and validate property information early in the loan application stage.

VeriTitle™ is designed to help lenders streamline decision-making and enable faster closings by addressing title challenges such as resolving liens, correcting title errors, and confirming property ownership at the beginning of the mortgage origination process. The platform delivers preliminary title evaluations, helping lenders distinguish between loans ready for accelerated closing and those requiring additional title work.

The solution is delivered via API and integrates with leading loan origination and point-of-sale systems, leveraging First American's extensive lien data and advanced analytics capabilities.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has announced significant leadership changes, with CFO Mark E. Seaton being appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Ken DeGiorgio. Additionally, Treasurer Matt F. Wajner has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and Dennis J. Gilmore will transition to Executive Chairman.

Seaton, who has served as CFO since 2013, has been instrumental in leading strategic initiatives driving the company's digital transformation. He oversees First American Trust and the company's technology group. Seaton joined First American in 2006 and holds degrees from Stanford University and Dartmouth College.

Wajner, the new CFO, has been with First American since 2009, serving as treasurer for the past five years and previously holding positions as chief accounting officer and controller. He has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has announced its earnings release schedule for 2025. The company will release its first-quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after market close, followed by a conference call on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT.

The conference call will be accessible to investors, financial community members, media, and the public through their website or by phone. An audio replay will be available through May 8, 2025.

Additionally, FAF has scheduled subsequent quarterly financial results releases for:

• Second-quarter results: July 23, 2025
• Third-quarter results: October 22, 2025

Conference calls for these releases will be held the following days at 11 a.m. EDT.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, marking its tenth consecutive year on this prestigious list. The selection process involved analyzing feedback from over 1.3 million U.S. employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies.

CEO Ken DeGiorgio attributes this recognition to the company's world-class culture and employees' commitment to delivering certainty and trust in real estate transactions. The company has garnered multiple workplace accolades in 2024, including:

• Best Workplaces for Women (ninth consecutive year)
• Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance (eighth straight year)
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company
• Perfect score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index

The company's international subsidiaries have also received recognition, with FCT in Canada being named to the Best Workplaces list for 10 consecutive years, and FAI in India being recognized among the country's Best Companies to Work for in 2024.

ACI™, a First American (NYSE: FAF) company, has launched the beta version of ACI Sky™ Workbench, a cloud-based platform revolutionizing Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) generation. The platform will be demonstrated at the ACTS Conference in San Antonio on April 5.

The new platform features:

• Dynamic workflow capabilities allowing flexible task initiation
• Seamless integration with MLS systems and public records
• Advanced data analytics for precise appraisal reports
• Automated compliance checks aligned with GSE standards

Designed by appraisers for appraisers, Workbench aims to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 requirements, effective September 8, 2025. The platform streamlines processes, reduces inefficiencies, and enables appraisers to handle more assignments with greater accuracy while minimizing revision needs.