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Featured Articles
Who Chooses the Title Company?
Since most people buy or sell only a few homes during their lifetime, most are fine with relegating the choice of title company to the real estate agent. The agent,
Essential Readings
Hello, ChatGPT: Risks and Benefits in Real Estate
There’s a lot that’s being written about the new kid on the block in technology circles, and it’s changing the
1031 Exchange: Recapping the Basics
Named for Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, a 1031 Exchange is a type of tax-deferred property exchange that
Industry Insights
From Sci-Fi to Reality: The Rise of Smart Homes in Property Listings
Raise your hand if you remember the Disney Channel Original Movie “Smart House,”...
Empathy Driven Leadership – How an Inclusive Workplace Helps the Whole Team Win
In 2019, my life took an unexpected turn when I became the guardian...
The Rising Threat of Wire Fraud in Real Estate: Lessons from Two Decades of Cybersecurity
October 2024 marks the 21st National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the sake of...
Agent Tips and Resources
Four Easy Ways to Grow Your Business
As a real estate agent, you are running your own business, dependent not...
Kick it into High Gear with These Nine Productivity Tips
We’re early in 2024, and most real estate professionals nationwide are optimistic for...
Stay Vigilant – Recognizing Red Flags and Preventing Wire Fraud
In 2023, according to FBI sources, a cybercrime transpired every 28 seconds, amounting...
Buying and Selling a Home
Why is Title Insurance Essential When Buying a Vacation Home?
You’ve secured the funds, searched extensively, and finally found the perfect vacation home—well-built,...
3 Ways to Turn Past Clients into Repeat Business
How many of your real estate clients have used you before in a...
Five Ways to Get Your Porch Ready for Warmer Weather
Five Ways to Get Your Porch Ready for Warmer Weather As rising temperatures...
Industry News
Climate Change: The New Factor in Housing Decisions
While fire, floods and drought have always been a concern for homeowners, today’s...
Upward Title & Closing Welcomes Industry Expert to Lead Expansion into Washington
MADISON, N.J., May 22, 2025 — Upward Title & Closing, a full-service title...
Upward Title & Closing Expands Footprint, Bringing Top-Tier Title and Escrow Services to Northern California
MADISON, N.J., April 16, 2025 — Upward Title & Closing, a full-service title...
