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Real Estate Professionals Gain Critical Insights at Sun Title’s Educational Events

Sun Title regularly hosts educational events led by CEO and Co-Founder Tom Cronkright.
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Why ALTA Surveys Are a Must-Have for Commercial Property Purchases

Purchasing a new commercial property is a significant investment that involves careful consideration and due diligence.
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5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Congrats! You’re considering (or have already taken the plunge into) investing in commercial real estate.
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How to Unlock Investment Potential with a 1031 Exchange

Maximizing your commercial real estate investments requires smart planning and even smarter financial strategies.
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4 Ways Title Companies Protect Your Commercial Real Estate Investments

When investing in commercial real estate, safeguarding your assets and ensuring smooth transactions are paramount.
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The Ultimate Guide for Moving Into Your New Home

Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a whirlwind of tasks and emotions.
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A Guide to Title Insurance for First-Time Investors

Investing in commercial real estate can be a rewarding venture, but it also comes with its share of risks and complexities.
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A Reminder About Wire Fraud From Our Owner

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Construction Progress in Greenville | Behind The Scenes

We're excited to provide a behind the scenes look at the construction of our new Greenville office!
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Sun Title Expands Footprint with Opening of New Michigan Office

Sun Title enters Greenville, Michigan market with tech-enabled location to elevate the closing experience for home buyers and sellers.
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Wire Fraud is On the Rise: How Can You Protect Your Clients’ Money?

According to a recent CertifID survey of U.S. consumers who bought and sold property within the past three years, one in ten consumers is a regular target for real estate wire fraud. One in twenty of those surveyed were victimized.
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Sun Title Hand2Hand Partnership

Together, we're doing more than just providing meals; we're nurturing hope and opportunities to thrive.
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Sunny AI-enabled Digital Assistant Now Available by Text!

Sunny is a highly trained real estate AI chatbot designed to improve the real estate transaction experience for all parties.
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The Most Innovative and Trusted Name in Title Just Got Even Better!

Real estate transactions have their intricacies and the pathway to successful closings often comes with unexpected hurdles.
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Now Processing Expedited Construction Draws

Turning around construction draw requests is instrumental in keeping a project moving forward.
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Real estate property taxes explained

When transferring property in Michigan, it’s important to ensure that taxes are current, as they become a lien on the property when the tax bill is issued. Failure to pay taxes will result in the deed not being recorded.
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Types of real estate liens

Lien on a title is a common occurrence and is typically caused by government or personal judgment liens. The process of obtaining a release can be complicated, and it may take time to get a payoff from the government.
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Types of real estate easements

This video discusses easements and the issues that can arise when dealing with them in real estate transactions. Easements are legal documents that give someone the right to cross a property to access their own property.
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Real estate owned by a deceased person

When transferring a property, it is essential to ensure that the taxes on the property are current, as any outstanding taxes could cause issues with recording the deed.
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Real estate legal descriptions - platted parcels versus metes and bounds land

The legal descriptions, particularly the metes and bounds, can be challenging, requiring accurate matching of old and new deeds, survey, and tax legal descriptions. Surveys can be valuable in identifying small issues that can affect property descriptions.
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Real estate owned by a company

In this discussion, the focus is on the process of selling properties owned by entities, such as limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships.
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Private access to real estate

In this video, the speakers discuss the issue of private access to properties, which often arises in real estate transactions.
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Various ways people may take title to real estate

It’s essential to understand these ownership types to determine your rights to the property and the process involved in selling or transferring ownership.
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Powers of attorney in real estate transactions

Powers of Attorney can vary in scope, some may allow only simple actions, while others may grant broad authority over finances and properties.
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Real estate mortgage foreclosures

The foreclosure process involves a sheriff sale where the property is auctioned off, and after this sale, there is a redemption period during which the property owner can still do what they want with the property.
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Real estate held in a trust

From time to time you have real estate transactions that involve trusts. The main concern is determining who has the authority to sign on behalf of the trust when transferring ownership of the property.
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Who schedules the real estate closing

The video discusses who typically schedules the closing for a real estate transaction and what factors impact the timeline. While any party involved in the transaction can suggest a closing date, the buyer's lender often drives the timeline due to federal regulations requiring a minimum review period for documents.
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What should a buyer expect at a real estate closing

Buyers have a lot to do at a closing, including reviewing all documents provided by the lender, understanding the terms of the settlement statement, ensuring that the property is ready for closing and more.
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The title commitment and title clearance process

In the real estate industry, the activities of title companies closely follow the natural timeline of a transaction. Watch this video to learn more about it.
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Types of title insurance policies

We have an owner’s policy in the lender’s policy. Let’s unpack both of those and just speak to what they actually cover.
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Seller and buyer responsibilities in a real estate transaction

If you're in the process of buying or selling a home, it's important to understand the different requirements that need to be met by both parties before the closing date.
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What happens after a real estate closing

The closing process of a property transaction is not just about signing documents and exchanging keys; there are several important post-closing steps.
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What should a seller expect at a real estate closing

Sellers will need to prepare their house for closing day and bring IDs and any necessary funds. They will sign documents such as deeds and closing statements and receive the proceeds from the sale. Watch this video for more.
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What makes a great mortgage lender

The video discusses the importance of working with a good lender and having clear communication with them to ensure a smooth transaction.
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The sellers role in a real estate transaction

Selling a house involves more than just the purchase agreement. Buyers need to perform due diligence, such as a survey or home inspection, while sellers must give access and respond promptly to requests.
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Condominium property ownership explained

When pulling the title on a property, it’s important to check for condominium ownership and related documents such as the master deed, bylaws, and rules.
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Title Insurance Explained

Title insurance protects new property buyers from a range of potential losses or third-party interests that could surface in the future. The insurance not only covers these losses but also the legal fees if someone challenges them.
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Real estate inspections and surveys

If you're under contract to purchase your dream home, there's a lot of work to do on the property side of things. Besides a great lender, you'll need professionals to ensure you own your property, such as title insurance and surveyors who measure property lines and identify any encroachments.
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Mobile and manufactured homes and real estate transactions

Manufactured homes must be converted from personal property to real estate and "fixed" to a parcel of land to become a permanent part of the property.
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Bankruptcy and real estate transactions

When dealing with bankruptcy in a property transaction, the bankruptcy trustee appointed by the court determines who has the authority to transfer the property.
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Legal descriptions for real estate

Whether it’s a simple typo correction or a more complex issue like a split parcel, we’re here to guide you through the process. Don’t let an incorrect tax description hold up your closing.
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Construction liens on real estate

Construction liens are a common issue in the industry, as any party involved in providing goods or services on a job site can file a formal lien on the property if they are not paid.
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Divorce and real estate transactions

Most divorces don't go well. Here are all the things to consider when real estate is involved in this unfortunate life event.
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Preparing for a great real estate closing

At closing, we aim for no surprises, just a review and assignment of all documents previously reviewed by the parties. Trust us to handle your closing with care and precision.
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Water rights and real estate transactions

The video discusses riparian rights for property owners on water bodies such as lakes, streams, and rivers. Title insurance covers the property up to the water’s edge, but it does not cover whether or not the owner can access or use the water.
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How to create a great real estate closing experience

The closing experience should be a celebration, and the focus of all providers in the transaction should be to create a great closing experience by providing great communication, understanding the documents, and ensuring that everyone’s minds are at ease.
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Sun Title is a proud winner of the 2020 Best & Brightest companies to work for!

Time to pop some champagne and grab a slice of cake, because the team at Sun Title has been deemed among West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for by the Best and Brightest® Program.
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How to Ensure a House Stays on the Market and Doesn't Sell

You can’t control the housing market so why bother trying right? Some houses are just not meant to sell. Besides, adjusting your strategy is kind of a hassle - is that sold sign really worth it?
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The Dos and Don’ts of Open House Etiquette

We often hear people ask, “Do I need to take my shoes off at an open house?” or “Is it okay to use a bathroom when viewing a home?”
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The Power of Empowerment

One of the biggest pet peeves for people everywhere is getting the runaround when all you want is a quick answer to your question or solution to a problem.
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A Different Kind of Title Company

It was an excruciating closing that sparked the beginnings of Sun Title - a closing that dragged on and on and was so painfully subdued and boring, that Tom and Lawrence were too exhausted to celebrate the finality of the transaction.
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Behind Every Great Closing is a Great Company Culture

Which would you prefer: looking forward to going to work each day or dreading it? Kind of a no brainer, right? I mean, who wants to be in a working environment that bums you out, causes you stress and makes you have resting angry face?
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Smooth Closings Even in Turbulent Times

At Sun Title, we’ve always made it a priority to deliver services that make closing on a property as convenient and stress-free as possible for everyone involved.
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Secrets to a Successful Closing

Holy cow, there’s a lot that goes into real estate transactions! Most of the time, though, the only thing anyone truly cares about is the closing.
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Closing With Another Title Company? Here’s How to Cope (and Not Cope) When Things Go Awry

A Sun Title closing is basically guaranteed to be fast and painless, but when you use a different title company, well, that practically guarantees you’re going to need some help coping when things take a turn for the worse (notice we said when, not if).
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What Could Possibly Go Wrong at a Closing?

Plenty if you don’t use Sun Title! There are a million details involved throughout the home buying/selling process so it’s easy for issues to arise, and quite frankly, you can pretty much expect them to, even at the last minute.
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What the Heck is Title Insurance Anyway?

If you’re like most people, title insurance is just another thing on the long list of things involved in real estate transactions. You’re not really sure what the thing is, but you know it’s an important thing, although you’re not so sure why the thing is actually important.
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How to Discreetly Use Your Phone: a ​REALTORS®​ Guide

As a ​REALTOR®​, you’re always on your phone, right? It’s just the nature of your job. You need to check messages, clients call at odd times, and timely responses are essential.​
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How to Play it Cool When Clients Are Not

If it were a perfect world, all of your clients would be happy, cheerful people who don’t have anything against paneling, are totally okay with wall-to-wall pink shag carpeting and detest natural light.
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Top 4 Annoying Delays That are Completely Avoided with Sun Title

The process of buying and selling real estate can sometimes be pretty darn lengthy, especially if your title company isn’t pro-actively trying to do everything they can to prevent any setbacks.
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The Joys of Paperwork (When You Work with Sun Title)

Paperwork. It’s a necessary evil in the life of a ​REALTOR®. WPaperwork. It’s a necessary evil in the life of a ​REALTOR®.
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Top 5 Benefits to ​REALTORS®​ Who Work with Sun Title

You’ve got a lot on your plate. The last thing you need is a title company that’s not willing to do what it takes to help you out. Luckily, there’s Sun Title. We’re not like other places.
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What to do when you're locked out of the house you were about to show

Quirky homeowner hobbies on display, falling through a front porch step, getting lost in the brambles of a front yard, and being chased by rambunctious dogs – this is the stuff that makes up Realtor® nightmares, but even showing the perfect house can have its problems – like not being able to get in it, for instance.
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Tips to Overcome a Lack of Granite Countertops

There’s nothing worse than opening that front door to show a house and the client shrieks at the site of any other type of countertop besides granite, or (gasp) non-stainless steel appliances.
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Cookies and Other Ways to Win Homebuyers Over

It’s an ancient Realtor® secret: freshly-baked cookies makes a house smell like home, and clients with tummies full of delicious cookies are just plain happier and willing to overlook the fact that the cookies are in a really small kitchen.
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Would you rather show a house with no basement or one bathroom?

Finding the perfect house for clients is certainly never easy. Sometimes compromises need to be made and often it comes down to the epic battle of basement vs. bathroom options.
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Cyber Fraud - Make Your Customer the First Line of Defense

Cyber fraud is unhinged and has hit an epic level in real estate transactions. Wire fraud activity increased 480% last year in the title industry alone and cyber crime is estimated to reach $2T by the end of 2019.
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Transaction Fraud Continues to Escalate - Protect Yourself and Your Client!

Cyber fraud is unhinged and has hit an epic level in real estate transactions. We saw a significant change in the level of sophistication and precision last summer and it has only gotten worse.
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5 reasons to move to West Michigan

Numerous publications and entities find congruence in the fact there’s a lot to like about West Michigan. From beer to beaches, West Michigan’s many indelible qualities are well on display.
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How to Sell Your Home: Determine Your Home's Value

Knowing the value of your home is critical before offering for sale. There are several ways to determine the value of your home.
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How to Sell Your Home: How to Find and Hire the "Get It Done" Agent

If you are considering selling your home, finding the right real estate agent is critical. You want to find the “Get It Done” agent in your area – the type of agent who lives and breathes real estate and has an intimate knowledge not just of your neighborhood but also with the surrounding community.
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The Pros and Cons of Winter Real Estate

Traditional wisdom has told us that selling a home in the winter isn’t worth the effort, but that may not necessarily always be the case.
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How to Sell Your Home: Tips and Strategies You Must Know

With home prices rising more than 10% on average last year and inventory levels at historical lows, this is a great year to sell your home and maximize your value.
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How to Hide Your Displeasure When Forced to Use a Different Title Company

You know that Sun Title is passionate about delivering the best possible closing experience ever, but what if you don’t get to choose?
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Signs You Wish You Would've Used Sun Title

Congrats! You bought a house, you’re super pumped, can’t wait to close on it, move in and make it your own, but then there’s the issue of (imagine scary music here) the closing documents.
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Things To Do During the Long Process of Closing with Someone Other Than Sun Title

Well, this is exciting – at least it was a couple of hours ago when it began. It’s closing day and all you really want is to be handed the keys to your new front door, but since the title company isn’t Sun Title, instead you’re being handed more paperwork to sign.
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