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Karen Kohler

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Summertime and the living is easy.........so true for Michigan and Florida!  Michigan days are warmer with lots of hours of daylight.  People live it to the fullest since the season is short and will stay out until 10pm many nights while there is still light.  In Florida, the pace slows and you are able to commute and dine out much easier than season.  Summer is the time that many locals go to Key West.

Business seems to be steady in both states but not necessarily following the trend of recent years.  And of course, June is always a bit slower as it is filled with graduations and weddings.  Have you seen those low interest rates?  Refinancing remains at a good pace.

We are eager to see what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will come out with in July.  They may be clarifying some of the TRID regulations or may actually be coming out with changes to areas that have issues.  Everyone seems to have settled in to the regulations from October of last year and the good news is that Consumers are coming to the table prepared!  As soon as we hear you can be assured that we will keep you in the loop.

Enjoy your summer to the fullest!
     
Karen
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Our communications throughout the title and closing process are the best you will find in our industry. We actually answer the phone and return emails promptly! Don't you and your clients deserve that?
 
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Closing Date and Purchase Agreements

Some concerns have been growing regarding Mailout closings and pre-signing with Buyers. As we all know, there have been many changes taking place in the financing world. One area we have seen change is in the lender's ability to allow for pre-signing.

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SAFE Transitional Licensing Act
 
The U.S. House of Representatives:
unanimously passed H.R. 2121, the SAFE Transitional Licensing Act.

This is an important piece of bipartisan legislation which will help all lenders recruit experienced mortgage loan officers without unnecessary barriers to employment mobility and job opportunity. 

Uber Plans to Change Real Estate
 

Uber announced they are teaming up with local real estate firms to partnership designed to encourage residents to ditch their cars for ride sharing and public transportation.  

 

  

Residents will receive a $100 monthly transportation subsidy to use on Uber and public transit.

 

See the details - Click Here 

Above and Beyond

Escrow Officer Susan Gutknecht was working with a lender who had a last moment loan approval. Closing had been delayed once before and the Seller was adamant that if it did not close on April 30th, the deal was off. And did I mention that it was a mailout? Well figures came through so late on the 28th that Susan stayed till after 7pm to try and get approval but we did not get the approval until after our last chance for Federal Express was missed. She then reverted to an email of the entire 150 plus pages on the morning of the 29th, with no margin of time for any errors of a missed signature! The Buyer received the package and Susan let him know to call and she would walk him through where to sign and have notarized. Susan stayed with him on the phone during the entire signing and notarizing process, and suggested that they scan documents to her to review. She reviewed and noticed that there was a missing acknowledgement that the Notary was able to fill in to correct.
 
Susan diligently tracked the Federal Express package overnight and into the morning. The package arrived in perfect condition and closed and funded.
 
Just one instance of the extra mile that we go to ensure that your closings stay on track and make the finish line!  
Thank you, Susan.  

Office Mascot and Intern Baylee 

 

Baylee at the office at the end of a recent 5 closing day.......it's tough having to greet so many people in one day!

 

Each month we'll share a new photo of Baylee's progress during her internship. Stop in to see her soon! 

  

Baylee says, "Send your photos or post them to our Facebook page.  

  

Watch this Video of Baylee in Action

 

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Access Title Agency has been vetted and is now an approved settlement provider!


EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
 
Access Title educational seminars
Our office is willing to conduct educational seminars on title and closing topics. Just let us know how we can help you!  
 
Tax prorations, enhanced marketing opportunities for agents, open permits, closing statements, and reading a title commitment are just some of the training we can provide.

Contact us if you would like a presentation for your office!
We've Updated Our website - Take a Look!

 

We regularly post updates on the real estate news, regulation changes, and tips of interest for daily living. 
 
Be sure to visit our Website for our latest tips and blogs!
Karen Kohler
Access Title Agency
4081 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. C201
Naples, FL 34102
239-434-0100