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Thought leader and industry expert, Jeanne, shares important information regarding the real estate and title industries.
The settlement industry is moving to "independent contractors," paying them simply on a per closing basis. It cuts the overhead, fixes the ups and downs in the staffing market (especially like the post-Covid roller-coaster with rate changes with people working from...
How Good are US Schools and Families in Teaching Financial Literacy?
Please watch the great 4-minute video by CNBC on Financial Literacy in America. It's shocking that fewer than 57% of Americans, taking the Financial quiz, The Big Three, can answer the questions directly. We need to do a better job teaching basic skills like using a...
Watering Hole Scam Targets Settlement Providers
Just like animals flock to a watering-hole for needed water, there are times we all flock to the internet for need resources. We’ve become conditioned to just go there, and click, and get what we need. The Watering Hole scam is an internet search trick, where...
Implicit Bias Training is Important for ALL
Learn how our brains automatically override our thinking with stereotypes. We all think we are not biased, but we all are.
Remote Ink-Signed Notary or RIN was ENDED on March 31, 2021
Remote Ink-Signed Notary or RIN, has been extended by the governor until March 31, 2021.
FAQ How to Complete Your Closing Agent License Application in MN
How to Complete the confusing MN Closing Agent License forms. It’s not intuitive. This guide will help you through the process and explain some of the “challenges” and confusion in filling out the form.
FAQ -Abstracting, Searching and Land Records Management Class
Abstracting, Searching and Land Records Management. An up-to-date resource for County Recorders, Abstractors and Title Searchers and all who work with land records. Update your resume and knowledge of the Land Title and Property Records industry or prepare for the state Abstractor Licensing Exam. Learn the duties of each of the Public Offices – Recorder, Treasurer, Auditor, Assessor, District Court, Federal Courts and municipalities and their critical roles in searching and maintaining legal rights to our most important resource – real estate.
Remote Ink-Signed Notarization, a Virtual Solution to a Covid-19 Problem
The Minnesota Governor passed an Executive Order allowing Remote Ink-signed Notarization (RIN) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The law allows a notary to virtually witness a signature by having the signers provide a photo ID next to their face and state their...
Why Become a MN Licensed Closing Agent?
Seven Reasons to Become a Minnesota Closing Agent NOW!
Sawing Garage that Overlaps On Your Property is Legal says Judge
Sawing a garage in half when it encroaches on your land is legal, says court.
KEY TO A SMOOTH CLOSING
There are a number of newly licensed closing agents out there, and I often get questions on how to make a good impression with a smooth closing. So here are my tips. Remember, everyone in a mortgage closing wants a smooth signing. Mistakes, no matter how small, can...
CFPB Teams with Google for a New Mortgage Search Experience
One more useful tool in the shed for home-buyers or people refinancing with Google’s new search tool.