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Busy realtor looking at a title commitment
Mar 29, 2022

How to Read a Title Commitment

Yes, you really do need to read that title commitment. Erin McConatha, Title Underwriter at South Oak, shares tips for reading & understanding title commitments.
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Feb 15, 2022

Life as a Closing Attorney at South Oak

Ever wondered what it was like to be a closing attorney at South Oak? Sandy Johnson, partner and closing attorney at South Oak Pelham, shares about her work.
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Jan 31, 2022

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What Happens After You Close on a Home

Did you ever wonder what has to happen after you close on a home? Deana Suttles, Post Closing Manager at South Oak, gives us a behind-the-scenes look.
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Jan 11, 2022

South Oak Title Brings Service and Sunshine to Panama City Beach

South Oak Title & Closing is a full-service title agent and closing company in Panama City Beach, Florida. Call 850-250-5595 to schedule a closing today.
Joint title and closing company
Dec 15, 2021

Surprising Advantages to Using a Title & Closing Company

While it may seem logical to keep title and closing separate, there are actually several advantages to having your title and closing company in the same place.
Giving Tuesday
Nov 30, 2021

Giving Tuesday: South Oak Gives Back

At South Oak, service is one of our key values. Learn about four organizations and ministries our local offices support in their communities.
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Nov 23, 2021

Strategies for Preventing Real Estate Wire Fraud

Real estate wire fraud is on the rise. Learn more about the valuable role that realtors play in helping prevent wire fraud for their clients.
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Oct 27, 2021

Understanding the Hidden Risks to Your Title

Title insurance protects a homebuyer from the most common hidden risks to a title. Learn more about the hidden risks that can affect your title after closing.
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Sep 15, 2021

A Realtor's Guide to Owner's Title Insurance

Title insurance options can be confusing, so we've put together a guide to help realtors better understand their client’s options for standard and enhanced owner's policies.
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Aug 09, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a simple way to close on time when a homeowner can’t be at closing. Check out our FAQ for using a POA at your real estate closing.
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