June 2013

Experience is acquired in only two ways--by doing, and being done.

However, we all know there is so much more that goes into a positive experience. At Assurance Title Services Inc., our employees are not only experienced, but have been with the company for many years. This brings continuity to your real estate transaction. If problems or challenges arise, our trained staff will respond immediately and will go above and beyond to ensure a timely and successful transaction for you. Our employees are experts at solving tough problems, and most of the time, your client won't even know a problem existed!
That is the benefit of experience.

See our staff in action on Facebook

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Why Use Assurance Title?

Wisconsin title insurance rates are now regulated and chances are the cost will be the same wherever you have your title work completed. To "assure" you receive the lowest rate on a real estate sale, finding the existing title policy can save the seller hundreds of dollars. Be prepared and ask your seller to locate their title policy upfront. Our staff will be happy to assist you with this and we will give Re-Issue Rate on any other title company's prior title. So, if the rates are the same, why use Assurance Title? The difference in title companies is in the level of service and expertise they can provide. The staff at Assurance Title has over 150 years of industry experience.
We Bring Experience To The Table

Learn more about our staff on our Facebook page, such as

• Which of our staff are Licensed Title Insurance Agents?
• Who worked with the Board of Realtors before joining us?
• Who is our HUD Settlement specialist?
• Which of our employees have banking backgrounds?
• Who has experience in the construction industry?
• Who has been with Assurance Title for over 20 years?

See the difference experience makes!

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Housing Market Continues to Strengthen

Wisconsin existing home sales jumped 9.2 percent in April 2013 compared to April 2012, representing 22 straight months of positive sales growth in the state. Median prices climbed by a solid margin, growing 7.8 percent over the past year to $138,000, according to the most recent statistical report released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA).

In Winnebago County, median prices increased 14% over April 2012 to $128,500, while the percent increase of number home sales remained consistent with the state average of 9.2 percent.

WRA reports that very favorable mortgage rates have gotten some buyers off the fence and into the market over the last few months. Therefore, trade-up buyers are having very little problem selling their existing homes, which helps explain why higher-end homes are moving more quickly than they have in the past. Despite increasing prices, housing in the state remains very affordable.

This news bodes well for our industry as we put the economic downturn behind us and look toward a more positive future.

 

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Our Pledge to You

When Assurance Title Services, Inc. opened for business August 30, 1984, I served as the General Manager and later went on to purchase the company on July 31, 1986. From the start, I wanted to provide the professionalism and quality seen in other title companies, but also provide additional services they didn't offer. And so it began, Assurance Title's pledge to all customers-"safety, certainty and confidence."

A few words from the owner: I realize the key to success in any business is repeat business. Therefore, I treat my customers the way I would want to be treated, efficiently, accurately, with competitive pricing and of course - a smile.

Sincerely,

Barb Schlieve
Owner, Assurance Title