There are two ways real estate may be classified in Minnesota – Abstract and Torrens. Abstract Property: All land starts as abstract property. Any document that affects the land must be recorded at the county recorder’s office in the county in which the property is located. Traditionally, before a sale of the property, an abstracter [...]
We are excited to announce that we have expanded to Woodbury and we look forward to serving you at our newest location. 724 Bielenberg Drive Suite 137 Woodbury, MN 55125 Woodbury is our seventh closing office and is in the Reserve building off of 494 and Tamarack Road. We offer face to face closings with [...]
Paul Welshons, the founder and longtime owner of DCA Title, passed away peacefully at home in April, at the age of 93. Paul began working as a Deputy Register of Deed's for his father Amos, and together they started DCA Title in 1957. He continued to operate the business until selling to his sons in [...]
Take the fear out of closing by being prepared and educated on the process. Determine who will conduct your closing. Ask the person conducting your closing what to expect. Review your closing disclosure. Bring your picture ID and appropriate payment. On the day of your closing, the process will take approximately an hour. First your [...]
Buying a home is an exciting time and a great investment. The closing process is one of the most important parts but there are steps that need to be done prior to closing. Find a Lender: Visit with a lender, find out about your loan options, get pre-approved, and set a budget. Find a Realtor: [...]
Each year we love to re-organize, re-focus and start fresh when it comes to our personal and professional lives. It is always nice to have goals for the year but it is easier to accomplish them by breaking it down weekly. Each week sit down and think about what happened the previous week. Reflect on [...]
At DCA Title we are dedicated in providing prompt and courteous customer service. We know that initial interaction is important, which is why our front desk staff greet everyone with a friendly smile. Our phone calls are also answered with a smile, even though you can not see it. Smiling is not the only way [...]
Did you know that nearly half of American's do not use Antivirus Software? Some people let it expire or they have intentions of installing it but never get around to it. This opens up a door for cyber attacks, an industry that unfortunately continues to grow. Do not leave yourself vulnerable, step up your game [...]
At least once a year, DCA Title likes to get together as a team and give back to our communities. This year we worked with the United Way of Hastings and their Food 4 Kids program. The program started back in 2015 when they noticed on Friday's students didn't want to go home and when [...]
To help with social distancing, DCA Title is offering curbside closings which is a convenient option when it comes to your closing process. First a pre-sign is setup where documents are sent to you prior to your closing and a time is scheduled to explain the documents over the phone. Next, your curbside closing is [...]
