First American

In 2006, HDM joined First American Real Estate Solutions (FARES) as a self-standing subsidiary. By joining FARES, HDM has aligned itself with the nation's largest provider of real estate information and analytics and the premier risk management resource for the U.S. real estate industry. With HDM's extensive experience in natural hazards geoanalytical risk analysis, the fit between the companies is seamless.

First American Real Estate Solutions

First American Real Estate Solutions (FARES) is the nation’s largest provider of advanced property and ownership information, analytics and services. FARES’ database covers more than 2,400 counties representing 97-percent of the nation’s real estate transactions. With more than 600,000 users nationwide, FARES products are used by companies to improve customer acquisition and retention, detect and prevent fraud, improve mortgage transaction cycle time and cost efficiency, measure the value of residential and commercial properties, identify real estate trends and neighborhood characteristics, track market performance and increase market share. More about FARES can be found on the corporate website.

The First American Family of Companies

First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a Fortune 500 company that traces its history to 1889. As the nation’s largest data provider, the company supplies businesses and consumers with information resources in connection with the major economic events of people’s lives, such as getting a job; renting an apartment; buying a car, house, boat or airplane; securing a mortgage; opening or buying a business; and planning for retirement. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within six primary business segments:

• Title Insurance and Services
• Specialty Insurance
• Mortgage Information
• Property Information
• Credit Information
• Screening Information

With revenues of $6.72 billion in 2004, First American has 31,000 employees in approximately 1,800 offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about the company and an archive of its press releases can be found on the corporate website.