21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Due Diligence
The most significant housing legislation in more than three decades is now on the books. On July 11, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after clearing …
Port Washington’s $15 Billion Data Center Campus: What Title and Real Estate Professionals Should Know
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational and industry-awareness purposes only. Capitol Lien is not affiliated with or involved in the Port Washington data center project or any related development …
U.S. Housing Market in 2026: What Title and Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
The U.S. housing market is sending mixed signals in 2026, and for title and real estate professionals, understanding what’s happening at both the national and regional level matters. Transaction volume, …
What Is the “Taylor Swift Tax”? Rhode Island’s New Luxury Property Surcharge Takes Effect July 2026
Rhode Island’s Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax Act, widely known as the “Taylor Swift Tax,” takes effect on July 1, 2026. What began as a proposal has been signed into law, …
Data Centers, Farmland, and Due Diligence: Lessons from Menomonie, Wisconsin
In the summer of 2025, residents of Menomonie, Wisconsin learned that a Delaware-based company called Balloonist, LLC had proposed a $1.6 billion data center campus on roughly 320 acres of …
Why Public Records Research Still Demands Expert Eyes
AI is excellent at aggregation. It can pull recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments at a speed no human can match. But the moment context matters, the work shifts back to people. Lacy Sadarangani on why public records research still demands expert eyes.