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A selection of recent media mentions, interviews, and milestones that reflect our commitment to elevating the closing experience.
When Will Cook County Residents Receive Their 2nd Installment Tax Bill?
Proper Title's residential underwriter Mary Beth Lanigan speaks with Crain's Chicago Business about how the 4-month delay in Cook County's second installment tax bill is impacting buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.
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Proper Title Welcomes Jeff Gross as President
Proper Title LLC announced Jeff Gross has been hired as president to expand its residential business beyond Illinois and Indiana and grow its national commercial services division, working in partnership with COO Kathy Kwak.
Beyond the Software: What Agents Can Do to Help Prevent Fraud at Closing
Proper Title's Roth talks with Chicago Agent Magazine about the agent's role in protecting all parties from closing fraud — from contract signing through inspection and final close.
Best Practices to Recruit Commercial Real Estate Talent
Kim O'Donnell, EVP of business development at Proper Title, joins the CPE Executive Council to share the most effective practices for advertising and marketing open positions in the commercial real estate industry.
The Future of Title Insurance — Insights & Stories from Industry Trailblazers
The Growth & Scale Report: Innovators' Edition features Proper Title COO Kathy J. Kwak alongside other industry leaders, sharing how they got their start in title and how they're shaping its future.
Women's History Month: Notable Women in the Chicago-Area CRE Industry
REjournals spotlights six women leaders making an impact in the commercial real estate industry, honoring achievements, resilience, and contributions throughout the field.
Beware of "Title Pirates"
Proper Title's EVP of business development David Zawadzki shares insight with House Beautiful on the increasingly sophisticated real estate scam targeting vacant land — and how to spot it before it costs you.
Sabrina Bier on Standing Out on Social Media
Proper Title's Sabrina Bier joins CloseSimple to share four key strategies for standing out on social media — emphasizing that perfection isn't the goal and minor details shouldn't hold you back.
Here's What You Need to Know About Selling Your Parents' House
Forbes covers the unique considerations involved when adult children are tasked with selling a parent's home — whether they're downsizing, moving in with family, or have passed away.
Chicago Business Journal 2024 Women of Influence Honorees
Proper Title's COO Kathy J. Kwak was named a 2024 Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence — joining a group of leaders sharing stories and tips about leadership across their industries.
Proper Title Opens Downtown Valparaiso Office
Chicago-based Proper Title expands further into Northwest Indiana with a new downtown Valparaiso office, bringing modern, conveniently-located closing space close to a growing client base.
Freakonomics Podcast — Why Does Title Insurance Exist?
Zachary Crockett interviews Proper Title's Kathy Kwak on the Freakonomics podcast, unpacking why title insurance exists, what it does, and why most homebuyers never use it.
How Construction Escrow Helps Keep Payments Safe From Cybercrime
Title expert Michael Stump writes for Construction Dive on how construction escrow accounts help contractors, lenders, and suppliers protect funds from online fraud while keeping projects on schedule.
Five Steps to Selling Your Late Parents' Home
AARP outlines how to handle the logistical and emotional challenges of selling a parent's home — addressing grief, financial urgency, and family dynamics throughout the process.
Weekend Interview: Proper Title's Kathy Kwak on the Resilience of the Title Industry
Bisnow's Weekend Interview series talks with Proper Title COO Kathy Kwak about why title insurance — though not a glamour niche — is as foundational to a real estate deal as a building's foundation.
Women's History Month: Notable Women in CRE
REjournals highlights notable women in commercial real estate, featuring perspectives on team-building, learning from every transaction, and the power of a dedicated commercial and construction escrow team.
Proper Title Expands National Commercial Services Division
Proper Title is positioned for national commercial growth, welcoming Cullen Marshall as national commercial underwriting counsel and Dolores Saavedra as senior national construction escrow manager.
Proper Title Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Launched in 2013 with two Chicagoland offices, Proper Title has grown to one of the fastest-growing title insurance agencies in the Midwest with 14 closing offices throughout metropolitan Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Keeping Contractors Safe From Cybercrime With Construction Escrow
The Bluebeam Blog covers how construction has become a target for cybercriminals — and how funneling funds through a third-party title company with construction escrow services helps thwart attacks.
Seller Impersonation Fraud
Proper Title's David Zawadzki discusses with Business Insider how the recent uptick in seller impersonation fraud has been affecting buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals across the country.
An Open Dialogue at the Chicago Association of Realtors DEI Event
Proper Title COO Kathy J. Kwak participated in "Brave Spaces," a collaborative open conversation at the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 360° Summit annual diversity, equity and inclusion event.
The Risk/Reward of ChatGPT
Sabrina Bier, director of digital media and education with Proper Title, discusses with the American Land Title Association the risks and rewards of using ChatGPT in the title and real estate industry.