First American Financial Corp.: The Santa Ana...

First American Financial Corp.: The Santa Ana provider of real estate-related financial and informational services posted net income of $13.8 million, or $1.20 a share, for the third quarter, 48% higher than the $9.3 million, or 81 cents a share, for the same period last year. Revenue rose 24% to $411.3 million from $331.3 million. For the nine-month period, the company recorded net income of $41.8 million, or $3.65 a share, contrasted with a year-earlier net loss of $2.3 million, or 20 cents a share. Revenue increased 32% to $1.2 billion from $885.7 million. The company said a strong real estate market boosted revenue during the third quarter.