Time Flies By So Quickly When Busy!

A lot of meetings and appointments this week. A favorite- speaking at the Brecksville 2For Tues. Luncheon.Some days Mike and I are on the go from 7AM to 7PM!
I'd like to believe that staying so busy keeps us from getting too old! I'd much rather be busy than the days of the past 21/2 years as business trickled in as the real estate market pretty much died.Every day this week sellers/buyers brought their deals to us or we got calls from real estate agents who's clients picked Gateway for their title work and closing! Some agents have a difficult time understanding the relationship we have with buyers and sellers.Those agents get pretty nasty with us. Thank God all are not like that and we work together to a happy ending for our mutual customers!
I am very excited that we now have a video on our web site www.gatewaytitle.com.
Please take a look at it.Pass it on!

The Reality of Real Estate Refis

It seems like the whole world is refinancing. If you are in a position to do so - it starts with a good credit score, call your favorite lender now and find out if you qualify for a lower rate that you have now.
Many folks are checking on line for rates and that's okay to get information - But, from what I'm seeing on costs you are probably better off dealing with a local mortgage representative. They really do seem to have the best rates and fees and customer service.
PS. Don't forget to tell them you want to have Gateway Title for your mortgage title insurance and settlement.
(you'll make this Gateway Title agency owner VERY happy - Thanks)

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!