HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stewart, a global real estate services company, announced its acquisition of the assets of Bay Area Title Services. The Bay Area Title team of more than 20 associates along with the three offices located in Corpus Christi, Texas, has served the Coastal Bend area as one of the leading title agencies for the past eight years.
Stewart and Bay Area Title both have a presence in the community. This move will bolster Stewart’s position in the market with enormous growth potential. Stewart Title will maintain the Bay Area Title team and offices in Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, Texas.
“Stewart enjoys a great presence in Texas and is continually looking for opportunities to grow and diversify within our key markets,” said John Magness, Corporate Development Officer, Stewart Title. “This expansion with the Bay Area Title team enables us to further develop our capabilities within the Corpus Christi and Port Aransas market with a company whose values and commitment to clients match ours.”
Both companies have built their reputation as community-orientated businesses and share the values of serving with the highest ethical standards to earn the trust and respect of their customers.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Bay Area Title team to the Stewart family,” said Larry Warren, Senior Division President, Houston Division. “Its founders, Jordan Anderson and Alex Harris, share the same vision and work ethics, and we look forward to working closely with their team and growing our services to its full potential.”
“This is a great next step in the evolution of the Bay Area Title team,” said Jordan Anderson, CEO and President of Bay Area Title. “We are excited to join the Stewart family as we are gaining access to new resources that will enhance the service we provide to clients.”
Stewart provides policy support and title expertise through a nationwide network of direct operations and independent agency partners providing a personalized experience for agencies, lender partners and borrowers on a local level. Stewart enables its network to support digitizing the closing process for purchase, refinance, home equity and cash transactions.
About Stewart
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we believe in building strong relationships – and these partnerships are the cornerstone of every closing, every transaction and every deal. Stewart. Real partners. Real possibilities.™ More information is available at stewart.com, subscribe to the Stewart blog at blog.stewart.com, or follow Stewart on Twitter® @stewarttitleco.
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