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Hello and welcome to my blog! I'm Scott and I try to experience everything that life has to offer with a warm smile, a large heart, and an open mind. This site is dedicated to the experiences, knowledge gained, and the people I meet along through life. Thank you for visitng, and please feel free to utilize the "Comment" feature to leave me comments. -Scott

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year 2014




Scott Kueny and Ryan J Orr

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year for 2014!

Team Title Guy is excited for new opportunities, and growth.

www.teamtitleguy.com

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

CVAR





The Citrus Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR) Installation Breakfast 2013

Held at the Via Verde Country Club in San Dimas.

The event was well attended and a great way to wish fariwell to the current governing board of CVAR and welcome in the new governing board for 2014. The CVAR President shared some great information about CVAR, most notably their contributions to charity  and the opening of their new office in Rancho Cucamonga.

8229 Rochester Ave
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730

Team Title Guy was there to support the event and to promote the importance of getting involved with professional organizations. Team Title Guy is part of the CVAR board, and Scott Kueny is a member of the CVAR YPN.

Friday, December 6, 2013

CVAR YPN: Spark of Love Toy Drive




ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the 21st year of the "Spark of Love Toy Drive." Over the past two decades, the "Spark of Love Toy Drive" has successfully collected more than 7.5 million toys for underserved children and teens.

The “Spark of Love Toy Drive” takes place in November and December every year. With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season.

The Citrus Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR) YPN was there in support and provided 7 full cars worth of toy donations.

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Land Value Tax




In this video we introduce and discuss the land value tax.  have you heard of it?

If not, then this video is for you. It posses the question whether the land value tax is better than property taxes. The land value tax is a tax on the value of the land, where property taxes is a tax on the improvements of the property. Do you agree with that?

Some even say that property taxes are a tax on development.....

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company

(714) 388-8200
Scott.Kueny@TicorTitle.com

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Mega Agents 5/5




Mega Agents

Recently the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors [CVAR] hosted a Mega Agent Panel Discussion. Here is a quick recap of some of the information shared.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy [TTG]
(714) 388-8200

Mega Agents 5/5




Mega Agents

Recently the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors [CVAR] hosted a Mega Agent Panel Discussion. Here is a quick recap of some of the information shared.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy [TTG]
(714) 388-8200

Mega Agents 2/5




Mega Agents

Recently the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors [CVAR] hosted a Mega Agent Panel Discussion. Here is a quick recap of some of the information shared.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy [TTG]
(714) 388-8200

Leticia Hixon 4/5




Mega Agents

Recently the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors [CVAR] hosted a Mega Agent Panel Discussion. Here is a quick recap of some of the information shared.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy [TTG]
(714) 388-8200

Door Knocking with a purpose 3/5




Mega Agents

Recently the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors [CVAR] hosted a Mega Agent Panel Discussion. Here is a quick recap of some of the information shared.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy [TTG]
(714) 388-8200

Laurel Starks 1/5




Recently the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors [CVAR] hosted a Mega Agent Panel Discussion. Here is a quick recap of some of the information shared.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy [TTG]
(714) 388-8200

TTG Happy Thanksgiving





Team Title Guy wishing all of those who have supported us a very happy Thanksgiving!

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
(714) 388-8200

Pilgrim Thanksgiving 4/4





We are nearing Thanksgiving, and we can't help but think of pilgrims and indians. So in this video, we are using the journey of the pilgrims to the new country as an analogy of prospecting for new business. In part 3 of a 3 part series, this video discusses the fruits of your labor. You've chosen your farm, you have prepared to market to it, you have followed through, and consistently worked the area, and now it is time to see the fruits of your labor.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company
(714) 388-8200

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Prospecting 101 Follow Through

http://www.youtube.com/v/6Ayv-SoOUyA?autohide=1&version=3&showinfo=1&attribution_tag=qcdjWAPUi1AqhI2_2y1vtg&autohide=1&feature=share&autoplay=1




We are nearing Thanksgiving, and we can't help but think of pilgrims and indians. So in this video, we are using the journey of the pilgrims to the new country as an analogy of prospecting for new business. In part 2 of a 3 part series, this video discusses follow through. Farming can be tough, but it takes consistency, determination, and persistence.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company
(714) 388-8200

Prospecting 101

http://www.youtube.com/v/pgXllgKvy4U?autohide=1&version=3&autohide=1&autoplay=1&attribution_tag=t6Zzeh362tNWmK5mwL5HCg&showinfo=1&feature=share



We are nearing Thanksgiving, and we can't help but think of pilgrims and indians. So in this video, we are using the journey of the pilgrims to the new country as an analogy of prospecting for new business. In part 1 of a 3 part series, this video discusses preparation.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company
(714) 388-8200

Brett Tanner

http://www.youtube.com/v/5CN2seFQng0?version=3&autohide=1&attribution_tag=68q1-85j38tmv4KQ9hKMRQ&autohide=1&autoplay=1&showinfo=1&feature=share




Learning from a top 2%, nationally ranked real estate agent from Phoenix Arizona. His name is Brett Tanner, and he is part of the Keller Williams Franchise. Some quick points from Brett were to have a system, and follow up.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company

Brett Tanner

http://www.youtube.com/v/5CN2seFQng0?version=3&autohide=1&attribution_tag=68q1-85j38tmv4KQ9hKMRQ&autohide=1&autoplay=1&showinfo=1&feature=share




Learning from a top 2%, nationally ranked real estate agent from Phoenix Arizona. His name is Brett Tanner, and he is part of the Keller Williams Franchise. Some quick points from Brett were to have a system, and follow up.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company

Halloween Follow Up

http://www.youtube.com/v/DSNe0vMR8r0?version=3&autohide=1&showinfo=1&autohide=1&feature=share&autoplay=1&attribution_tag=Le7Sch5XR_ScjXuBKsx5Yg





A Follow Up to the Joke of the Day and the Commitment from TeamTitle Guy. We will do just about anything for a title order.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company

Statement of Information [SI]

http://www.youtube.com/v/Y_fJn9UwrCs?autohide=1&version=3&attribution_tag=ZkqEr5nQc6ytjW9CLYlebw&autohide=1&autoplay=1&feature=share&showinfo=1




Statements of Information (SI) are extremely important in real estate transactions. The sooner that they are submitted to the title company for clearance the better. A helpful tip would be to include the SI with your listing paperwork when taking a listing. This way you have the information at the time the listing is taken.

The statement of information, or SI, helps the title companies search the public records to clear items that may cloud title. The SI help separate two people with the same name, from one another.

Scott Kueny
Team Title Guy
Ticor Title Company

(714) 388-8200

Monday, November 11, 2013

VA SHORT SALES

Like the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) guarantee, the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) doesn’t make loans, but provides a guarantee that protects the lender if the veteran defaults on his or her mortgage. This guarantee allows the lender to do away with down payment requirements and to offer more favorable interest rates and terms.

The short sale process for a home with a mortgage backed by a VA loan is similar to that of a traditional short sale but does contain several important distinctions.

The VA calls its short sale program a “compromise sale.” If a veteran owes more on the home than what it’s worth and sells the home, the VA will pay the remaining balance of the mortgage and closing costs. This is the most significant difference between the traditional short sale and the compromise sale: the lender receives the full balance owed by the veteran.

Additionally, as of January 2011, the veteran is entitled to $1,500 for relocation assistance.

Short Sale Program Requirements

The main requirement to undertake a compromise sale is that the veteran is experiencing severe financial hardship that prohibits her from meeting her mortgage obligation. Suitable hardships include:

  • Major medical expenses
  • A decrease in income
  • Death of one of the principle wage earners in the household
  • Involuntary relocation

If the veteran has any significant assets, the VA may require that they be sold or cashed in to help offset the mortgage deficiency.

The VA will review the veteran’s situation, looking for the following criteria:

  • The home must be sold for current market value.
  • Closing costs must be “reasonable and customary.”
  • The compromise sale will be less costly for the VA than foreclosure.
  • The veteran’s financial situation.
  • The date of mortgage origination – if the loan was taken out on or before December 31, 1989, the lender must agree to write off the portion of the debt above the maximum guarantee.
  • The home has no other liens.

 

Statement of Information [SI]

http://www.youtube.com/v/Y_fJn9UwrCs?version=3&autohide=1&feature=share&autoplay=1&autohide=1&showinfo=1&attribution_tag=HTwwhHNNNpOScYGm_dyNug




Statements of Information (SI) are extremely important in real estate transactions. The sooner that they are submitted to the title company for clearance the better. A helpful tip would be to include the SI with your listing paperwork when taking a listing. This way you have the information at the time the listing is taken.

The statement of information, or SI, helps the title companies search the public records to clear items that may cloud title.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Joke of the Day 10/30/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/k34J7p8uBlI?version=3&autohide=1&showinfo=1&attribution_tag=WQ8VXIh5Z6_wEP24ukZWlw&autohide=1&autoplay=1&feature=share




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/29/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/k14GaDW8Zc4?autohide=1&version=3&autohide=1&feature=share&attribution_tag=V1SQbrf3EeE9TBqGTxU8Zg&showinfo=1&autoplay=1







The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/28/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/pGyj8dXLh8k?version=3&autohide=1&autoplay=1&showinfo=1&attribution_tag=BcDj3MEki8WX1eabM6d-Nw&feature=share&autohide=1





The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/26/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/kK3Z_pTfa9M?version=3&autohide=1&autohide=1&showinfo=1&feature=share&autoplay=1&attribution_tag=xgVowOGvUbvmxPIX_PjlLg







The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/27/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/adDl8Ik10oA?version=3&autohide=1&feature=share&showinfo=1&autohide=1&attribution_tag=bUg8h3GAIpBYFXut2mV4ew&autoplay=1










The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/27/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/adDl8Ik10oA?version=3&autohide=1&feature=share&showinfo=1&autohide=1&attribution_tag=bUg8h3GAIpBYFXut2mV4ew&autoplay=1










The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/27/13

http://www.youtube.com/v/adDl8Ik10oA?version=3&autohide=1&feature=share&showinfo=1&autohide=1&attribution_tag=bUg8h3GAIpBYFXut2mV4ew&autoplay=1










The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Monday, October 28, 2013

Joke of the Day 10/25/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Joke of the Day 10/23/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/22/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Monday, October 21, 2013

Joke of the Day 10/21/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/19/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/18/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Friday, October 18, 2013

Team Title Guy [TTG] Intro




An introduction of Team Title Guy [TTG].

Local representatives from Ticor Title Company focusing their efforts in San Bernardino County. The primary marketplace for their efforts are in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.  Their names are Ryan Orrr and Scott Kueny, and they are Team Title Guy.

www.TeamTitleGuy.com
Ryan: 909-767-0718
Scott: 714-388-8200

Team Title Guy [TTG] Intro




An introduction of Team Title Guy [TTG].

Local representatives from Ticor Title Company focusing their efforts in San Bernardino County. The primary marketplace for their efforts are in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.  Their names are Ryan Orrr and Scott Kueny, and they are Team Title Guy.

www.TeamTitleGuy.com
Ryan: 909-767-0718
Scott: 714-388-8200

Team Title Guy [TTG] Intro




An introduction of Team Title Guy [TTG].

Local representatives from Ticor Title Company focusing their efforts in San Bernardino County. The primary marketplace for their efforts are in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.  Their names are Ryan Orrr and Scott Kueny, and they are Team Title Guy.

www.TeamTitleGuy.com
Ryan: 909-767-0718
Scott: 714-388-8200

The West End Real Estate Professionals [WEREP]




The West End Real Estate Professionals [WEREP] is a local real estate organization geared to the betterment of the local real estate profession and its affiliated businesses. They meet every Friday 830-930a at the Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga.

Team Title Guy [TTG]
www.teamtitleguy.com

Team Title Guy [TTG] : The Title Wave



A test video for a series of title related training videos for Realtors, Lenders, and Escrow professionals.

Joke of the Day 10/18/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/17/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Joke of the Day 10/16/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/15/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/14/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/13/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/12/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/11/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/10/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/9/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Joke of the Day 10/8/13




The Joke of the Day!

The Joke of the Day all started when clients and colleagues noticed when I stopped including cheesy jokes in the signature line of my emails. It was later suggested that I video record them.  I accepted the challenge, and will continue The Joke of the Day for the entire month of October.

I hope that you enjoy!

Scott Kueny
Ticor Title Company
Team Title Guy
714-388-8200

Ticor University 1: What Is Title Insurance



Helping those that may be unfamiliar become familiar with the topic of title insurance.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

The Role of Government, Pondered

So I read an article this morning discussing the role of the FHA and it's impact on the housing market. It made me wonder, and I would like to pose the question to anyone interested in sharing his or her opinion...

"How much should the government really get involved with the economy?"

My opinion is that the government should step in anywhere from 10-65% of the time depending on the circumstance. The rest should be up to the private sector.

I look forward to other thoughts and opinions. 


http://www.dsnews.com/articles/fha-housing-market-friend-or-foe-2013-02-06