Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the trend to move notarization online has finally made it to Missouri. But its applications go far beyond the present moment. RON Isn’t Just for the Pandemic — It’s the Way Forward In-person, wet-ink notarization has long been a valuable part of any secure transaction. The best notary publics bring calm […]
The Residential Real Estate Guide to HVAC Inspections
St. Louis realtors—here’s what to look out for in a home’s heating and cooling system. Is this a “kick back and relax” house? The heating and cooling business has been a huge part of my life since I was a kid. It’s afforded me the chance to meet a lot of great realtors. I’ve known […]
The True Title Guide to Virtual Showings
Tools, Tricks, and Tips for Showing Homes during COVID-19 and Beyond Opportunities for Residential Realtors Now The initial fears for residential real estate during this time looked grim. Still, we’ve been encouraged by a recent flash poll from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Though fewer people are looking for homes, interested buyers are moving […]
The Coronavirus in STL: 5 Ideas for Real Estate Agents
COVID-19 is changing the way all of us conduct business. Here are some things Realtors can do during times of crisis to keep the pipeline flowing. Now is the time for real estate agents to shine! Selling homes is rarely straightforward. Though there are always those deals that require almost no effort on the Realtor’s […]
True Title and CertifID are fighting wire fraud on your behalf
When you close with True Title, you can be certain we will always handle your data securely. Historically, not every party in a real estate transaction takes cybersecurity as seriously as we do. Wire fraud runs rampant in the real estate industry, likely surpassing $1.5 billion this year. Here’s how it works. A fraudster will […]
Your Questions Answered: The Savvy Realtor’s Guide to 1031 Exchanges
At True Title, we field questions similar to this one often: “My clients are selling their personal residence and getting ready to buy a new one. They want to know if they can defer capital gains taxes by making a 1031 exchange. What do I tell them?” Here’s the (relatively) short answer to this question: […]
BREAKING NEWS: Starship’s City Built on Rock and Roll Is Headed for Foreclosure. But, is the Title Clear?
The song “We Built This City”, by Starship, was a massive piece of Rock radio “real estate” when it hit the charts in 1985. Here at True Title, we were curious enough to ask the question …. What if Starship Sold Its City Built on Rock and Roll? Several musical properties are hot right now. […]
Would You List It? Grammy Nominee Edition
The Grammy Awards air Sunday, February 10, and most of the record of the year nominees have used their success to purchase some pretty amazing real estate. Though a few of the artists are either too busy to settle down or have committed to keeping their personal lives private, here are some of the beautiful […]
The 8 Most Haunted Properties in St. Louis and St. Charles – The Ghost Stories
In 1949, Jesuit priests gathered in a lonely bedroom in Bel-Nor, Missouri. They surrounded a boy shaking in his bed who screamed each time they read a passage from the Bible to him. Scrapes and bruises would form on his skin for no apparent reason, sometimes spelling words. Events at this St. Louis County property […]