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Clear Skies Newsletter ​

Enjoy the view from 10,000 feet with our collection of helpful real estate industry news and agency updates.

AI-Powered Solutions

Artificial Intelligence won’t sell houses for us (yet), but it can certainly make some of the more mundane parts of our jobs a little easier.

5 Steps Around The Elephant In The Room

Recently Clear Skies Title co-hosted a Realtor MasterMind. The idea came from ongoing conversations about the elephant in the room - the real estate slowdown that has already begun to emerge.

New Jersey Exodus — It’s A Good Time To Buy A Home

Understanding the housing market takes more than real estate experience and a crystal ball these days. You almost need a masters in economics and psychology.

5 Ways To Save On Title Insurance

It is no secret that the closing costs associated with buying a home are substantial.

New Laws Impacting Real Estate

During the last 18 months, among all of the guessing and rumors, there was only one thing you could count on: expect the unexpected.

The Impact Of Blockchain On Real Estate

Over the last five years, as blockchain technology has evolved, that conversation has matured. Bitcoin is no longer the only proven application built on a blockchain infrastructure.

How Title Works Video Series

Jerry, your “Title Insurance Expert,” has some fun as he guides you through the title insurance process related to real-estate purchases in NJ.

EPISODE 1

Title Commitments 1:27

Your Title Insurance Guy Jerry shares entertaining answers that will guide you through the title insurance process related to a real-estate purchases in the State of New Jersey. This episode is about title commitments, where to find what is covered and what is not covered.
EPISODE 2

What is Title Insurance? 1:50

This video answers one of life’s greatest questions, “What is Title Insurance?” Title Guru Jerry Yao shares his humorous insights into “How Title Works” by cleverly explaining Title Insurance and how it protects home buyers.
EPISODE 3

Sheriff Sales 1:32

Perfect for real estate investors, this episode of How Title Works addresses the area of sheriff sales. It answers questions like “Doesn’t a sheriff sale give you clean title?” It’s informative, it’s fun, it’s entertaining.
EPISODE 4

Do I Need an Owner’s Policy? 1:08

In the fourth episode of How Title Works, this fun but informative video addresses the title insurance question, Do I need an Owner’s Policy?
EPISODE 5

Understanding Settlement Policy 1:15

In Understanding Settlement Policy, Title Expert Jerry gives a humorous explanation to settlement and why it has to happen.

Clear Skies Video Collection

Sit back and enjoy our collection of creative videos related to the title industry.

WE’VE GOT YOU

A Company You Can Count On 1:57

Clear Skies Title Agency is working behind the scenes to make Realtors, Loan Officers, and Real Estate Attorneys’ next closing a success. From open house to closing, Clear Skies understands the work it takes for your clients to buy or sell their house. We work tirelessly in the background to clear title and prepare all parties for settlement.
CHECK OUT OUR OFFICE

Take a Tour :59

Gone are the days of closing in cramped, dark rooms. Take a tour of our bright, spacious office and conference rooms. Plenty of room for your family to join you for this significant event!
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Safe Closings 1:21

We take the health and safety of our clients and teammates seriously. Our closings were created to keep everyone safe while continuing to give sigificance to this very important event. Take a look at how we’re doing it!
EXPERIENCE VNOTARY

vNotary Process Explained :45

The keystone of our suite of Virtually Everything services — vNotary was made possible by Governor Murphy’s signing of A-3903/S2336, allowing for notaries public to notarize signatures that they witnessed through audio/video technology. Our Partner, Victor Ng, gives a quick review of the process.
UNDERSTAND YOUR CLOSING DISCLOSURE BEFORE CLOSING

The Closing Disclosure (CD) 4:26

Understand your Closing Disclosure before your closing. Learn key financial information like closing costs, the breakdown of the fees, and the amount of cash needed to close. Grab your CD and follow along!
EXPERIENCE THE CLEAR SKIES DIFFERENCE

Rainy Day Real Estate :58

Don’t let your real-estate transaction get rained on … discover the Clear Skies (Title Agency) difference. Beginning with your real-estate contract, we search a property’s history, coordinate your closing documents, help you sign and receive your keys, all to ensure you’re off to your dream home!
2019 NEW JERSEY

Real Estate Predictions 3:05

Top real-estate agents in New Jersey make their prediction on the 2019 real-estate market. It includes information for home buyers, home sellers, and investors. It’s informative and fun!
TITLE SEARCH

Invest-Ray Glasses 1:46

The investor benefits of using NJAuctionAuthority.com for title searches before attending a sheriff sale are highlighted in this video spoof of the classic infomercials. It’s informative and fun!
TRUE REAL-ESTATE CONFESSIONS

Special Investigative Report 3:07

The true confessions from inside a title insurance company. Who are they looking out for and how you can protect your real-estate investment.
2017

Happy Titleween 1:00

Have you ever worked with a scary title company? If yes, then you will love this video about title insurance and title companies!
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE

The Real-Estate Closing 3:08

A humorous look at buying a new house at Christmas, Grinch Style!

Brewing Up Savings For Homebuyers!

Don’t know where to look for title insurance? No worries! Clear Skies is here to help you through the process. Visit our website, clearskiestitle.com, to get an instant easy-to-read estimate. Then, schedule a call with us so we can go over all of your questions.