Real Estate Boom Meets the Crypto Boom Here in Miami

Like our climate, there is no denying that South Florida’s real estate market has been scorching hot.  But while South Florida is well known for its real estate booms and busts, the current cycle is also running right into the latest technological wave – cryptocurrency. Home prices have climbed to record numbers.  Those prices have […]

SPOTLIGHT: Kate Schmidberger, Paralegal

At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next title! Name? Kate Schmidberger Title? Paralegal What is your favorite Florida neighborhood? Why? My own neighborhood […]

SPOTLIGHT: David Blattner, Manager

At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next title! Name David Blattner Title Manager What is your favorite Florida neighborhood? Why? East Ft. Lauderdale. […]

“Popular Contingencies,” Compass Q1 2021 Florida Market Report

Q: In light of this busy real estate market where homes are selling quickly or even before they hit the public market, what type of contingencies are you seeing become popular and what would be your most frequently asked concern for clients that you work with? A: Buyers are shortening or waving certain contingencies to […]

SPOTLIGHT: Elana Friedman Polashuk, Director of Operations

At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next property title! Name Elana Friedman Polashuk Service Director of Operations What is your favorite Florida neighborhood? […]

AGENT TIP: Open Permits & Title Insurance

One of the hallmarks of Becker Title is our Real Estate Agent Educational Enhancement Program. This program was developed to empower real estate agents seeking to improve their customer service additional understanding of the regulations governing the real estate industry. As part of this program, we offer Agent Tips. Open permits are not covered by […]

Q&A with Appraiser Richard Pyle

It is no secret that the real estate market in South Florida is booming, but how has the surge in home values affected how residential properties are appraised? I asked appraiser Richard Pyle, who has served the Florida market for more than a decade, to explain how properties are appraised and how the pandemic has […]