Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious feasts, but hosting the big dinner can be a daunting task. At TitleSmart know that the key to success organization and preparation and the same can be said for hosting a large gathering. Here are six easy tips to ensure your Thanksgiving celebration is smooth and … Read More
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Is Real Estate TikTok Legit? The Good, the Bad, and How To Tell the Difference
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
Where to Watch Fireworks in 2022
FRIDAY, JULY 1ST RICHFIELD: Band Shell, 636 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423. This year there will be a Laser Light Show in place of fireworks. This may be the best option for small kids or those who are sensitive to loud booms. SAINT PAUL: CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101. Fireworks show after the Saints … Read More
TitleSmart Technology: Always on the Cutting Edge
TitleSmart is always on the cutting edge of technology to better service our clients. If there is an advancement in the title industry that can benefit the customer experience, we will implement it as quickly as possible. Here are a few examples of how technology is improving the customer experience at TitleSmart and changing … Read More
Settlement vs. Mortgage Statements: Why is the payoff on my settlement statement higher than the balance on my mortgage statement?
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
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
Be the Kind of Leader You Would Follow
Every employee, in every position, has the opportunity to lead. Look around you. No matter what position you hold, there will most likely be someone who is learning from you. Here are a few tips to help you be the type of leader you would follow: Seek out opportunities to improve your skills in … Read More
The Art of Gifting: Give Your Clients the Gifts They Really Want
If you are like me, you know it’s the little things that make the big difference. In fact, I have built my whole business around this motto. And this attention to detail has to be applied to every aspect of your business, especially when trying to gain new business. I recently finished reading Giftology: … Read More