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
Inspiration and Fun
Massive Action
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
Muscle Imbalances in the Workplace
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
There is Only One Thing Better Than Music: Live Music!
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
The Power of the Business Card
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
How to Embrace Growth
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
Stick to Your Goals
Wow, can you believe it is already 2019?! With 2018 behind us (and what an amazing year it was!) I believe as a company we should choose to look forward into the year by reminding ourselves of the little things that make a BIG difference. Towards the end of last year, I was reminded of … Read More
Do What You Say You Are Going to Do
Do what you say you are going to do: I was thinking about this a lot in the last week when noticing that my own schedule was rather hectic with commitments after work each day. I’m usually very careful to not overbook my calendar after work hours. I cherish my down time at home so … Read More
Closing Explained: Part 9
When closing a real estate purchase through a title company, the buyer is given the option to purchase an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy. The title company will produce a report called a “title commitment.” Within this commitment will be requirements that need to be met in order to insure title. The title commitment may show, … Read More
Closing Explained: Part 8, Types of Title Insurance
As a title insurance company, our purpose is to offer title insurance for a premium to both lenders and purchasers. However, you would be shocked at how many of our clients don’t understand what title insurance is. They just know they need to go to a title company to finalize their real estate transaction. So, … Read More