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

The Benefits of Being a Smartie

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

Here at TitleSmart, we are incredibly grateful for our hard-working and dedicated employees. And we show our appreciation through a robust benefits program that includes comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a life insurance benefit policy, gym membership subsidies, and homebuying discounts, just to name a few. Everybody knows that one of the most important aspects … Read More