MADISON, N.J., April 16, 2025 — Upward Title & Closing, a full-service title and settlement company, in partnership with Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), is thrilled to announce its expansion into Northern California. 

The company has opened Upward Title & Escrow offices in Napa and San Francisco, and has plans for further growth in Fresno. This expansion marks a key moment in the brand’s trajectory to complement its strong foothold in the southern part of the state.  

“Our success in Southern California is a testament to the expertise of title and escrow industry veterans who’ve made big moves to join our Upward team,” said John Macias, Regional Vice President, California Joint Ventures. “We’re confident the same will be true in NorCal, as we continue to recruit outstanding talent like Bridgette Nelson, who brings almost a decade of title sales experience to our Napa office!” 

Driven by a commitment to streamline the title and escrow experience, Upward Title & Escrow enables its real estate broker owners to deliver transparent, stress-free closing experiences to both its agents and clients. The company’s mission, to add value at every step of the customer’s journey home, is realized through innovative solutions, including transparent quote tools, seamless virtual closings, and modern, local offices. 

“We're excited to bring our innovative approach to building title and escrow teams to these dynamic NorCal markets,” added Macias. “Our goal is to meet our clients where they are, providing them with the unique resources and exceptional support they need to succeed, and we look forward to building lasting partnerships in the region.” 

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About Upward Title & Closing 

Onward and Upward! Upward Title & Closing is a full-service title and settlement company dedicated to empowering real estate brokers and delivering transparent, stress-free closing experiences. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and local expertise, Upward Title & Closing provides everything from transparent quote tools and fully virtual closings to modern local offices. The company’s mission is to add value at every step of the customer’s journey home. 

About Anywhere Real Estate Inc. 

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what’s next. We fulfill our purpose to empower everyone’s next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Our brands are some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens^® Real Estate, CENTURY 21^®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial^®, Corcoran^®, ERA^®, and Sotheby’s International Realty^®. Every day, we help fuel the productivity of our vast network of franchise owners and our more than 300,000 affiliated agents globally as they build stronger businesses and best serve today’s consumers. Learn more about our award-winning culture of innovation and integrity at www.anywhere.re.