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In my nearly 10 years of working in the real estate, mortgage, and title business I have heard and witnessed many a horror story about closings lost due to the ineptitude, careless mistakes, lack of communication, or just plain poor customer service on the part of title companies. Although title companies do … (0 comments)
Have you ever had delays to closing that put your transaction in jeopardy? If so, who was at fault? Who delayed the closing and why? 
You've probably heard the term "earnest money" and wondered what it meant or how it worked. What is earnest money? Earnest money is the amount you give to the seller to show you are earnest about your intent to purchase their property. After all, if they are going to remove their … (0 comments)
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What a great combination. Pat Grosso is absolutely awesome.
Just a quick reminder to keep the Title Company in the loop as far as changes to the contract. The other day I had received loan instructions from the lender and had put together a HUD for closing. I never send the HUD to the agents until the lender has sent … (4 comments)
We sold an inherited farm at auction, and it went for 50% less than it should have, but we had to sell it. We dealt with that insult - the farm needed 20k of septic work, new roof, continual exterminators, has a wet dirt basement, exorbitant fuel oil heat, no curb … (5 comments)
I always tell new agents and even my clients that I learn at least one new thing from every transaction. With that said, after every closing, I should always have something new to share with the ActiveRain community.
Summer is here and the heat has been brutal in the Northeast. As we've progressed into the summer months, we've decided to turn up our own heat as well on COOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLL Summer Savings!! 
Friends:
Ref: One day loan for double escrow
Double escrows are a great exit strategy. You buy and sell a property with none of your own money the same day. What can be better? However, not all title companies want to do them. Often they want you to bring … (0 comments)
Do you have a COOK COUNTY closing after June 30? Was the application taken before July 1? So you think you are off the hook and do not have to worry about SB1167? Wrong! Your title company closer will have to enter the borrower's information into the state data base to confirm that … (2 comments)
I did a witness closing recently that baffled my mind. The LO playing dumb (there is no other word for it) and the yelling (NOT by me) are not typical, yet they are things I have seen before.
I am a bit slow on getting this out..but better late than never. My newest invitee is Carla Knapp from Reliant Title in Virginia Beach, VA. 
The Liberty Title staff and myself are very glad to have the opportunity to network with you. Please give me call for your title and closing needs. We can close loans and transactions anywhere in Florida with our select mobile closer network or our many professional offices. We will make you … (2 comments)
Hello, all!
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"And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart." 
Over the past eleven years I have worked with a number of title companies. I have had success with all of them and challenges with a few. Over the past year I have noticed many title companies either downsizing or over promising and under delivering. I guess it is just a … (1 comments)
Did you know the Maryland Governor recently signed an emergancy mortgage/foreclosure bill?
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Residential real estate is a constantly changing world where markets are good and bad, and where buyers and sellers can turn from good to bad as is the case in any situation where money is involved. Once the tough negotiations are done you can relax, prepare for this newest chapter in … (4 comments)
Wondering what to expect when you open escrow on your home? Whether you are buying or selling, once you have an offer accepted you will experience the process of escrow, handeled by the title company in your transaction. Your REALTOR will be walking you through if they are as competitent and … (0 comments)
When something goes wrong smack in the middle of a deal and it all seems hopeless, we can rejoice in the comedy within the tragedy (I just learned that word...tragedy). OK...it isn't always a tragedy but some situations are so incredible one can only shake his (or her...for those PC-inclined) head … (4 comments)
I would like to introduce a Little Ray Of Sunshine to ActiveRain. This is Stefanie Sexton. Possibly the most uplifting person I know. Always branding a smile, this girl could make anyone feel comfortable and no matter what their mood when they walk into her office, they always come out smiling … (9 comments)
Every title company is expected to offer professional and courteous service; and generally speaking most are. But that is where a good title company has the opportunity to shine above the rest. While they certainly always have to make sure they cross their t's and dot their i's, they want to … (2 comments)
You are cordially invited! 
In the Treasure Valley area where it seems you can't throw a rock in a semi crowded room without hitting an agent what's really important in locating the right agent for you?
Title companies provide title insurance services to buyers, sellers, lenders and developers, essentially anyone who has an interest in real estate. Services vary throughout the country, depending on local practices and laws. In many states, title companies handle escrow as well as perform and insure title searches. A title search involves … (0 comments)
Choice of Title Insurer. Under RESPA, the seller may not require you, as a condition of the sale, to purchase title insurance from any particular title company. Generally, your lender will require title insurance from a company that is acceptable to it. In most cases you can shop for and choose … (0 comments)
BrokerIPTV: We are on the floor here at Inman Connect in New York 2008 and I am with Travis Wright. Travis Wright is in charge of Stewart Transactions Solutions and Travis why don't you tells us a little bit about, how your SureClose product can really help say … (3 comments)
Ed Rybczynski had an interesting post http://activerain.com/blogs/edrybczynski concerning affiliated business arrangements and his take on them. I would recommend reading it if you haven't. After I commented I came back a little while later to see if he had time to reply to my comment. And like the diligent and professional … (0 comments)
I am aware that this post is very much like walking on the proverbial egg shells. Or, it's like walking on quick sand. Um, I can't think of any other nifty adages. The point is that I know that this post may ruffle some feathers. But I'm writing this in hopes … (6 comments)
As many of you have heard Alliance Title Company has closed its doors in the Central Valley of California. It came as a shock to everyone including the thousands of people that it employed. Why is this such big news?, it was the largest company and handled a large amount of … (3 comments)
Why does HUD still work in the 20th Century? In a big way, HUD is on the cutting edge with having a program allowing all offers to be done online. But then they revert backwards by only accepting original signatures in blue ink. This is absurd!! 
I have the best Title Rep in the world! Her name is Doreen Hussman and she works at Empire Title Company. She comes in all the time with a big smile on her face and she will do anything for us whenever we need it. She's just a doll! 
I have been working with a very nice young man, who is a first time home buyer from out of state. He was looking for a townhouse within a 45 minute commuting distance from his job. He came out most every weekend to see different townhouses in different areas. He finally … (14 comments)
A compelling post by Ed Rybczynski today speculates that blogging might help the title industry out of obscurity. I doubt it. First of all, how many title company owners will blog? Some of the title industry members of ActiveRain are very interesting, but they are not usually writing about title industry … (48 comments)
Realtors® need as much knowledge as they can when they start working with a short sale. But I wonder if they really learned that there is more than just submitting all the right documents. You also need to save as much time as possible once you have the buyer and seller in contract. … (16 comments)
A few days ago I read a very disturbing blog entitled "Buyer Beware When Hiring Notary Public" In my opinion, all notary signing agents should check it out for themselves. Please feel free to send us your feedback at inbox@cdcnewsletter.com. Below please find our response to Diane Cipa of The Closing … (5 comments)
So, even though I'm not a native Texan, I have come to learn a few things about Texans since I've been here. First if all...the truth that everyone know, which is that everything is Bigger in TExas! Bigger hats, bigger Football, Bigger Plates, Bigger Land!, and of course Bigger houses for … (2 comments)
These descriptions are related to Louisiana only, your area may have different requirements and duties. This was put together for the benifit of associates in my area.Realtor - Using Realtors can prove to be wise decesions for Buyers and Seller, as they negotiate the sales terms and disclose important aspects of … (1 comments)
Are You A Good Company To Work For? 
The official myClosingSPACE.com blog has moved to our own server and one of the first projects is going to be a little interactive series to help consumers as well as real estate professionals. I would love to get some assistance from my fellow Active Rainers if you have the time.
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What is an Escrow Deposit? An escrow deposit is also referred to as a good-faith deposit or earnest money deposit. It is a monetary deposit a buyer gives when contracting on a property for sale. The escrow deposit shows the buyer's good faith intent to close the transaction as promised. 
This is a question I get all the time when I tell people that I am a mobile notary & mortgage notary signing agent. I am still amazed how many mortgage brokers and even title companies do not know what I do. I always take the time to explain to them … (5 comments)
WHAT HAPPENS TO PENDING SALES?
I can't tell you how difficult it is to get a Hud-1 prepared and reviewed 24 hours before closing. In this trillion dollar industry must everything still be last minute? Especially purchase closings. First Time Buyers anxiously awaiting figures and you don't have them yet because the closing department hasn't printed … (5 comments)
A nationwide survey conducted by Bankrate.com showed that New Yorkers paid considerably more closing costs than in other states. found that while closing costs are lower than last year, residents of some states continue to pay considerably more than others.
I just received this notification from one of the banks we do a great deal of business with Amtrust, formerly Ohio. Amtrust is an A paper lender that also portfolios Alt A loans. This post is extremely interesting to me in that for such a large company, LandAmerica Group, Inc., to be … (14 comments)
Recently writing about a title company closing, we closed a contract today that was jeopardized when the company suddenly closed.
Many fellow Rainers remember the story behind my crazy real estate client! First, below is the e-mail sent from my broker regarding and it is good for ALL of us to see! 
So they say we as Realtors are not worth the money we make..........Read on..
I was at an uneventful closing this morning. All closings should be this uneventful. Buyers and sellers were cordial; paperwork was complete and accurate. We were done in an hour.
That's the question that I've been repeatedly asked on the phone from agents, loan officers and buyers and sellers of new homes. (Not to mention my wills, trusts and estate planning practice.) Most recently I've received numerous emails and calls from those of you who found me on Active Rain. (What … (2 comments)
Okay, I am getting the hang of AR, and hopefully my link will work. Just yesterday I shared some ideas for keeping in touch with your "to be" clients and former clients. You can read that entry at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/95708/Do-you-keep-in.
Hello!
As I come to a close on this particular series, I hope that I have provided some helpful information for potential homeowners.