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The Closing City The Closing City is Florida's new title real estate hub embracing the mentality that closing on your

Our Title Company was inspired and established by creative minds who have years of experience and aptitude in the title and real estate industry. Led by our Title Genie, a zealous legal advocate, we determined that an integral part of our business is to educate. We encourage our buyers, sellers, and real estate partners to ask us questions throughout their transaction. Together, we are a transparent, communicative team and that's how smooth closings happen. Along with our aptitude and compassion to inform, we strive to champion the closing process itself. We can do your closing family-style at the office, digitally, or remotely at your choice of location! True to its name, The Closing City is the next level escrow and title establishment committed to serving our community with friendship, knowledge, and safe transactions. We look forward to working with you on your next Closing as your title and escrow companion.

10/16/2026

AI is changing the game in real estate, and today we got to explore how!

We had a fantastic day learning about Claude AI and how real estate professionals can use it to work smarter, streamline everyday tasks, create content, communicate more effectively, and make more time for what matters most: building relationships and serving clients.

The future of real estate is all about embracing new tools. We loved bringing everyone together to learn, share ideas, and discover new possibilities!

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make today such a great event. Especially Mike Smalley and his team at Cross Country mortgage for an amazing lunch! We always say the partners you chose to work with can make some of the biggest impacts on your business!

Here's something a lot of agents don't realize: in Florida, title insurance premiums are set by the state.That means the...
10/16/2026

Here's something a lot of agents don't realize: in Florida, title insurance premiums are set by the state.

That means the premium for the same policy on the same transaction is the same no matter which title company issues it. Endorsements and closing-related fees can vary, but the core premium doesn't change from one company to the next.

So if the premium isn't the difference, what is?

The people handling the file. How fast they answer your call. Whether they spot a problem early or on closing day. Whether they keep you and your client updated without being chased. Whether they make you look good in front of the people who trust you.

That's the real decision when you choose a title partner, and it's the one worth being picky about.

Questions on a specific file? That's what we're here for.

10/16/2026

AI is changing the game in real estate, and today we got to explore how!

We had a fantastic day learning about Claude AI and how real estate professionals can use it to work smarter, streamline everyday tasks, create content, communicate more effectively, and make more time for what matters most: building relationships and serving clients.

The future of real estate is all about embracing new tools. We loved bringing everyone together to learn, share ideas, and discover new possibilities!

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make today such a great event. Especially Mike Smalley and his team at Cross Country mortgage for being our amazing lunch sponsor! We always say the partners you chose to work with can make some of the biggest impacts on your business!

In Central Florida, homeowners insurance isn't a closing formality anymore. It's one of the first things that can change...
10/14/2026

In Central Florida, homeowners insurance isn't a closing formality anymore. It's one of the first things that can change a deal.

Lenders need proof of coverage before closing, and in this market the quote can affect more than the premium. It changes the monthly payment, the escrow deposit, and sometimes the buyer's qualifying numbers. Older homes may need a four-point inspection or wind mitigation report just to get quoted.

Waiting until the last two weeks leaves no room to adjust.

What we recommend passing along to buyers:

- Request quotes the day the contract is executed
- Ask about roof age, and whether a four-point or wind mitigation report will be needed
- Share the quote with the loan officer early so the numbers stay accurate
- Get the binder to the lender well before closing

Starting early is the difference between a quick adjustment and a delayed closing.

Save this for your next buyer consultation.

Four dates worth putting on your calendar this fall.Every session is built to help you walk into your next client conver...
10/09/2026

Four dates worth putting on your calendar this fall.

Every session is built to help you walk into your next client conversation more prepared than the last one. Here’s what’s coming up at The Closing City:

Oct 13 | Amendment 3
A 30-minute Zoom breakdown of what Florida’s proposed property tax changes could mean for your buyers, sellers, and investors. Presented by Anita Malick.

Oct 15 | Getting the Most Out of Claude
Hands-on AI training for listing descriptions, social posts, emails, and daily tasks. Led by Tanna Thigpen with Old Republic Title.

Nov 4 | Divorce and Real Estate
A 2-hour CE training with Board Certified Real Estate Attorney Nishad Khan. In person only, with lunch to follow.

Nov 5 | Top Producers Tour
An evening with America’s Real Estate Show, hosted at our Millenia office.

Seats are limited. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/121777096074?aff=ebdsshios

Most agents learn title the hard way, one delayed closing at a time.That's why we offer free classes for real estate tea...
10/07/2026

Most agents learn title the hard way, one delayed closing at a time.

That's why we offer free classes for real estate teams and brokerages across Central Florida. Choose a class from our list, and we'll schedule it around your team.

There are two easy ways to do it:

- Live on Zoom, so your agents can join from anywhere
- In person at our office, where there's plenty of room for your whole team

No sales pitch, no filler. Just practical title and closing education your agents can use with clients the same day.

Reach out for the full list of classes we can schedule for your team.

🚨 Florida real estate pros, this one’s for you! 🏡✨Amendment 3 could bring changes to Florida property taxes and we’re br...
10/05/2026

🚨 Florida real estate pros, this one’s for you! 🏡✨

Amendment 3 could bring changes to Florida property taxes and we’re breaking down what you need to know in just 30 minutes.

Join Anita Malick, Title Genie and Founder of The Closing City, for a Lightning Zoom training designed to help you stay informed and ahead of the conversation with your clients. 🧞‍♀️✨

📅 Tuesday October 13
⏰ 10:00–10:30 AM


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lightning-30-minute-training-amendment-3-tickets-2002430639948?aff=oddtdtcreator

When agents get busy, the instinct is to bring on another agent. Usually, the better first move is someone who handles e...
10/05/2026

When agents get busy, the instinct is to bring on another agent. Usually, the better first move is someone who handles everything that isn't selling.

Think about where your week actually goes. Paperwork, scheduling, transaction updates, social posts, CRM cleanup. It all matters, but none of it requires your license.

A few moves before you hire:

- Track your hours for two weeks and list every task that isn't lead generation, negotiation, or client meetings
- Write down how you do each one, even roughly, so someone else can follow it
- Start part-time or virtual if a full-time hire feels like too big a jump
- Decide what you'll do with the hours you get back, before you get them back

The goal isn't just more help. It's more time doing the work only you can do.

What's the first task you'd hand off?

First-time buyers often picture a boardroom full of people. The reality is usually much simpler.The one person who's alw...
10/03/2026

First-time buyers often picture a boardroom full of people. The reality is usually much simpler.

The one person who's always there is the closing agent. They walk everyone through the documents, make sure every signature and notarization is correct, and handle the money once the file is ready to fund.

Buyers and sellers may sign together or at completely separate times. In Florida, it's common for a seller to sign ahead, sign at a different office, or sign remotely, especially if they've already moved.

Agents and loan officers attend when they choose to. Many do, because being there for the signing is part of the client experience.

Knowing who'll be in the room takes a lot of the nerves out of closing day, especially for first-time buyers.

Questions on a specific file? That's what we're here for.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and in real estate, the biggest cyber risk usually arrives as a normal-looking...
10/01/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and in real estate, the biggest cyber risk usually arrives as a normal-looking email.

Here's how wire fraud typically works. Someone gains access to an email thread about a closing. They wait. Right before funds move, they send "updated" wiring instructions that look exactly like the real ones.

From the title side, the rule is simple: wire instructions don't change by email. If your client gets a message saying they have, that's the moment to stop.

What to tell every buyer:

Call the title company at a number you already have, not one in the email
Confirm the instructions verbally before sending anything
Treat any last-minute change as a red flag
If money has already gone out, call the bank immediately and report it to the FBI at ic3.gov

A thirty-second phone call is the cheapest protection in the whole transaction.

Send this to an agent who has a closing this month.

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