Title Business

Title Tip: In The Near Future, Expect Delays Along The Road to Closing

By Lydia Blair / December 7, 2021 /

If you are buying, selling, or refinancing a property in the next few weeks or months, expect delays. In case you haven’t heard, there is a labor and staffing shortage in the U.S. The ripple effect is has hit the real estate industry in several ways.  Who and what has caused delays? There are many…

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Title Tip: How Clean is Clean Enough For Buyers?

By Lydia Blair / November 23, 2021 /

Are you a slob or a neatnik? An Oscar or a Felix? Pig Pen or Mr. Clean? A Buyer or a Seller? While it’s not normally anyone else’s concern, it can become an issue when it is time to hand over the keys to a home. Everyone’s idea of cleanliness is different. Some buyers expect…

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Title Tip: How Are Title Companies Combating Money Laundering?

By Lydia Blair / November 2, 2021 /

Criminal activity in both residential and commercial real estate is going strong. The U.S. has become a “safe haven” for money laundering with real estate investments leading the way.  The figures are “staggering” according to a recent report from Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a Washington-based research institute that studies the movement of illicit finances. They…

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Title Tip: Haunted by The Deeds of Dead People This Spooky Season?

By Lydia Blair / October 26, 2021 /

This spooky season is the best time to bring up the dark topic of death. Particularly how it relates to real estate. Many times, I’ve heard homeowners say, “I should probably do — blank — in case something happens to me.” Time to get real. It’s not if something happens to you, but when something…

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Title Tip: What’s The Best Way To Send an Electronic Funds Transfer During Closing?

By Lydia Blair / October 5, 2021 /

Not all money transfers are created equal. Both wire and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers are ways to electronically move money from one bank account to another. They may seem alike, but they are not. These methods of sending funds are referred to as an EFT or electronic funds transfer.  EFT is an umbrella expression…

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