speaking real estate

Yesterday was a blur..SO MUCH TO CATCH UP ON -I was only gone for a day!
I had an interesting appointment at Cleveland City hall to be re certified FBE. It was refreshing to talk with someone who is aware that small businesses are seldom awarded contracts to increase real estate title business because they make it next to impossible to make any money. I learned a long time ago that loosing on each transaction is something that can't be made up in volume.This is a wait and see if they mean it. They have been awarding business to basically the same title company underwriter for years and the small business can't compete.
I am speaking in Brecksville Human Service Center's "2 for Tuesday" lunch.I enjoy doing this and am looking forward to a fun time!

Ohio Land Title Associates meeting

Just got back from Columbus meeting. Information overload for sure. So many government officials who don't understand the title business trying to over regulate our industry to the point that many struggling agents are wondering if it is worth the struggle.We are not big businesses just small business owners who strive to do an honest job that so many others want a piece of. They introduce new bills that just don't make sense.
Enough said.
In spite of all of them.....
WE will survive!

April - where'd it go?

It's hard to believe that this is the last day of April. Wasn't it just yesterday that it started? I think I like April. It has been good for the real estate/mortgage industry. So that's a sign of a recovery for all of us.
April has been a very busy month.
Our business is up over 400% from last year (it's no secret that almost nothing was happening in real estate and lending for the last 2 years). Any surviving business connected in any way should be doing better now.
Thank you for choosing Gateway to "title" your transaction or refinance.
You know what?
I Love April.
Consumers Rule!

It's so good to be busy!

The only problem is that the day flies by before you know it.
My "THANKS" to all of you wonderful folks who Gateway Titled their mortgage.

Let Gateway be your real estate connection

It seems a lot of consumers are looking for property and lead based paint diclosures.
You can print these from www.gatewaytitle.com website.Just another way Gateway Title is here to help you.
It's a great day - Cavs took all four!
Don't forget - you can call us with your questions on selling, buying and refinancing.
Gateway title your mortgage!

Gateway title your mortgage

An important mission in my life is to educate you, the consumer, when it comes to the real estate industry, of which "title" is a big part. Gateway Title has been a part of this industry for 16 years and we've seen, and learned a lot.
You, the consumer pay for the title services necessary to obtain your mortgage.
Sadly, most borrowers don't know they have the right to pick where they are going to spend their hard earned money to pay for this title service.
Call title companies and ask about the services they offer. Ask for an estimated HUD based on your situation.
Many fees will be the same because they are insurance rates. In Ohio, rates are filed so they are the same. Service and respect are what sets Gateway apart from the others. We take he time to answer your concerns.Gateway is famous for it's closing style. We enjoy meeting with you. We are dedicated to taking care of you and your lender so your closing is a smooth as humanly possible. Read through the thousands of customers comments praising the treatment they received at Gateway - from consultations to closing. Some of these are on our website.
When you apply for a mortgage, insist on Gateway titling your mortgage!
Do you deserve the best title service in Ohio?..... Of course you do!

Hey Rhonda we goofed!

How could we forget Mother's Day on our news letter May calendar?
I received a nice email from Rhonda letting me know we seemed to have all of the other special days on there, but we forgot about MOTHER'S DAY!
To all of the Mom's out there, I apologize.
Happy Mother's Day on May 10th from all of us at Gateway Title!