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Closing Day Prep: A Smooth Experience for You AND Your Clients It’s the final stretch — your clients are excited (and probably a little nervous). Closing day should feel like a celebration, not a scramble. That’s why we created a simple checklist to help you and your...

The Top 5 Title Issues We’re Seeing This Summer (and How to Avoid Them) Title issues don’t care how close you are to the closing table — and lately, we’ve been seeing a surge of common problems that can derail transactions in the final stretch. But with the right...

Foreign Seller Fraud is on the Rise — Here’s How We’re Catching It In recent weeks, our office has stopped multiple fraudulent attempts by individuals posing as foreign property owners trying to illegally sell real estate they don’t own. It’s a growing trend across...

Behind the Scenes of a Title Search: What We’re Really Looking For To most buyers and even some agents, a "title search" might sound like just another box to check before closing. In reality, it’s one of the most critical steps in protecting everyone in the...

Property Taxes in Florida: What Buyers Ask & How You Can Answer One of the most common sources of confusion for new Florida buyers? Property taxes. From millage rates to Homestead exemptions, the system is very different from many other states. Here are answers to...

Out-of-State Buyers Are Back: What Title Professionals Wish Agents Knew As summer heats up in Southwest Florida, out-of-state buyers looking to make a move or secure a seasonal home are heating up as well. These buyers bring opportunity, but also unique challenges...

🚨 Take Immediate Action to Protect Property Rights in Cape Coral! 🚨 The City of Cape Coral has introduced Ordinance 26-25—posing serious concerns for homeowners and real estate professionals alike. Ordinance 26-25 will be voted on at the June 4th City Council meeting....

Don’t Get Stuck in “The Box”: Secure Homeowners Insurance Before the Storm In Florida, hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30—and if you’re buying a home during this time, you need to be aware of a critical window that could delay or even derail your...

Protect Your Clients from Property Fraud—Before It Happens Title fraud is a growing concern across Florida, and it’s more sophisticated than ever. Scammers are posing as legitimate owners—especially of vacant land and investment properties—and attempting to sell them...

3 Things You Should Be Doing to Prep for Closings Success in real estate is built on preparation—and the agents and lenders who plan now are the ones who dominate later. If you want your pipeline to run smoothly, there are three key moves you can make now to position...