Technology usually makes tasks easier. But for real estate brokers, digital files haven’t always enhanced the speed of auditing and reviewing documents. Brokers have traditionally reviewed documents from one, often large, stack of incoming papers that they can quickly flip through to read. When documents… Read more

The word insurance is identified with images of protection and security. It is often associated with undesirable events and transfer of risk. While title insurance does include these elements, there are some distinct characteristics that differ from much of the insurance industry. We insure the… Read more

Tune in to see Stewart Title’s Chief Economist Dr. Ted C. Jones give tips on making the most on buying and selling a home. Jones has been speaking in six seminars across SW Florida this week – giving local real estate professionals a glimpse into… Read more

There really is no place like home for the holidays. For more than 40 years, I had the pleasure of returning to my childhood home to celebrate the holidays with my family. That house felt more like home to me than any other place ever… Read more

It’s almost impossible to watch the news on television or read any financial publication and not hear about the looming “fiscal cliff” facing America. Current tax law, unless modified by Congress and the President, calls for automatic tax increases coupled with spending cuts beginning in… Read more

The holidays seemed to come early this year. Decorations, sales and festive music popped up long before Thanksgiving dinner was even set on the table. As we approach one of the biggest seasons of the year for philanthropy and corporate giving, I can’t help but… Read more

Because customer service relies so heavily on responding to a customer’s unique needs, Stewart focuses a great deal of time on truly getting to know our customers. In addition to regular interaction, we’ve found that surveys are a great tool for generating customer insight. But… Read more

There’s nothing like a bad customer service experience to remind you of how critical customer service can be to the success of an organization. I recently tried to cancel a credit card I’d had for 38 years. The online cancellation seemed convenient, but more than… Read more

For the majority of homeowners, their home is the single most expensive purchase and their most valuable asset. Whether you are representing a first-time homebuyer or a buyer who has owned many homes be sure to remind them to evaluate their insurance options. Home insurance is the single most important piece of homeownership when it comes to protecting your client’s biggest asset…. Read more