Authored by: Tim Murray, Attorney You are about to purchase a house, and in the sea of documents you receive ahead of closing is the commitment for title insurance.  The commitment is a contract for a title insurance policy which is issued once and covers (generally undiscovered) matters adversely affecting the property going backwards from its...

Authored By: Robert E Wall II,  Supervising Attorney  Over the past few years, the real estate industry, a fundamental pillar of the American economy, has come under increased legal scrutiny, marked by the filing of several class action lawsuits. The primary target of these lawsuits is the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the foremost organization...

Authored by:  Tiffany Gilliam, Director of Operations The empathetic, intentional effort to meaningfully guide, support and “come alongside” our clients and industry partners to help them achieve THEIR intended goal is the BK definition of SERVICE.  As the dust from the boom settled around us, our collective line of sight became more lucid, illuminating familiar...

Authored by:  Richard L. Baucom, CEO Most, if not all, would agree – challenging times are a test of leadership. Leaders need to be able to stay calm, focused, and optimistic in the face of adversity. They also need to be able to communicate effectively with their team, build morale, and make tough decisions. Tips...

Author: Wendy F. Neill, Supervising Attorney Purchasing property is a big investment and there are various ways in which title can be held in North Carolina.  Prudent purchasers will carefully contemplate the options and discuss the consequences of each with their closing attorney.   In North Carolina, there are three types of co-ownership with real estate: ...

Author: Esther Merrick; EVP, Learning and Strategic Innovation Fostering a culture of learning and development is necessary in any organization to ensure we are well-positioned to innovate, deliver, and adapt to shifting cultural and economic landscapes around us. The number of quotes that exist around the importance of learning are endless; thus, underscoring this key...

By: Kelly Brady, Founding Partner and EVP of Technology  Our Company’s Vision is “To Make Real Estate Simple,” but what does that mean? We interact and coordinate with multiple parties in a single purchase transaction – the buyer, seller, buyer’s real estate agent, buyer’s agent’s transaction coordinator, seller’s agent, seller’s agent’s transaction coordinator, lender, mortgage...

By: Kyle Stewart, Supervising Attorney  The deal is struck, the contract is signed, and a closing date is set.  With this date on the calendar, all parties look forward to a simple closing, free from issues or delays.  The recipe for a smooth closing comes down to two simple words – be prepared! A real...

By: Robert Wall II, Supervising Attorney Let’s face it, navigating the home buying process can be stressful. Most individuals will purchase a home only 2-3 times over the course of their lifetime. As a result, we lack the understanding and experience needed to eliminate stress with the process. This anxiety can be heightened when we...

By: Jamie Kosofsky The tree, one of man’s first tools, first fuels, and first shelters is often used to symbolize longevity, strength and the cycle of life. Fifteen years ago, Kelly Brady and I figuratively planted a tree in an empty field in Matthews, North Carolina and this month, Brady & Kosofsky (BK) is celebrating...