Daylight Saving Time is here, which means spring is officially right around the corner. Despite debates as to whether Daylight Saving Time is more harmful than helpful, it’s hard to deny that the extra hour of sunlight after the workday is a welcome event after such a long, dreary winter. Spring is the season … Read More
Midwest winters are not for the faint of heart—especially in “Minnesnowta” where a foot of snow can fall one day, and the wind chill temps can rival Antarctica the next. Getting through the cold and dark season, which usually feels like it spans half the year from October to April rather than its allotted … Read More
Not only is 2020 a new year, it’s also a whole new decade! Setting new goals and intentions for the upcoming year might feel a bit more monumental when you could set not just year-long expectations, but ten-year-long ones. With that in mind, why not set some fun goals along with your career/family/life goals? … Read More
Whether at work or in your personal life, if you are not achieving your goals, it might be time to take Massive Action! Taking Massive Action means that you simply commit to taking action until your goal is achieved. Seems simple enough, right? Well, here are three tips to help you take Massive Action in … Read More
Whether you’re a student, truck driver, or work at a computer all day long, the one thing we have in common is sitting for long periods of time. What most people don’t realize is that sedentary lifestyles such as these can negatively impact your body’s health even if you’re active outside of work. Being in … Read More
The Twin Cities music scene is a vital one. Minneapolis is ranked eighth among “America’s Best Music Cities”. We have rich diversity, varied venues, local talent, and outdoor festivals. On any given night there is a venue with amazing music just waiting for you. You will find live music anywhere from small coffeehouses and bars … Read More
We hear it all the time: “The business card is dead,” “Who needs a business card, just connect with them on LinkedIn!” But I am here to tell you about the power of that little piece of paper and how far it can take you in growing your business! At TitleSmart, I am always telling … Read More
What does growth mean to you? As one of our TitleSmart Core Values, growth is an essential part of not only our business model but also in the way we think about our staff and their goals. Focusing on creating a growth mindset can give you a clear direction for your personal and professional goals. … Read More
On April 15, 2019, the world watched as images were streamed across the globe of the fire that destroyed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Over 400 first responders worked to save the 850-year-old structure and its valuable contents. A “bucket brigade” was set up to ferry artifacts from the vaults to safety. In … Read More
Who was the very first title agent in America to disburse escrow funds? That question is very hard to answer. There is no clear point in time that use of closing agents and “escrows” became commonplace in our real estate system. Each state took a different road to the use of escrow agents, attorneys or … Read More