Is Real Estate TikTok Legit? The Good, the Bad, and How To Tell the Difference

04/06/1993Business, General, Industry News, Inspiration and Fun, Title Tips

When TikTok launched in 2017, it was known as a platform for viral dance videos. Since then, its roughly 1 billion users turn to the social media app for videos on an array of topics, from comedy to cooking to something called #RushTok—an oddly intriguing look at the sorority and fraternity recruitment process on various college campuses. … Read More

Settlement vs. Mortgage Statements: Why is the payoff on my settlement statement higher than the balance on my mortgage statement?

04/06/1993General, Inspiration and Fun

You’re selling your home or refinancing your mortgage and at closing, you see that the payoff amount is a bit higher than the principal balance. Why don’t the two numbers match up? This is a common question we receive. Here’s the relatively simple answer. The number you see on your mortgage statement is the principal … Read More

Goal Setting for The Year

04/06/1993Business, General, Inspiration and Fun, Prof. Development

I attribute TitleSmart’s success to positive thinking, strategic decision-making, and straight up hard work. And a great way to set yourself up for a successful year is through thoughtful goal setting. Goals should be both personal and professional! Push yourself to dig deep and don’t be afraid to set BIG goals! So, how can you … Read More

What is a First-Class Closing?

04/06/1993Business, General

Here at TitleSmart, every closing is a first-class closing. Plain and simple. But, how does a first-class closing differ from a regular closing? In a first-class closing at TitleSmart, we make sure everything is easy, friendly and special down to the smallest detail. From the second you walk in, to your final goodbye, we have … Read More