Firm opens downtown Valparaiso office, makes two strategic hires

Proper Title, LLC, a full-service title insurance agency serving the commercial and residential real estate industries, announced its expansion in Northwest Indiana through the opening of a new downtown Valparaiso office and the hiring of two key staff: Natalie Coros, senior escrow coordinator, and Miranda Malone, escrow coordinator.

“Our growth in Northwest Indiana started with the opening of our Schererville office in 2022, and as we gained more market share in the region, we realized we needed a presence in Valparaiso to be close to our expanding client base,” said David Zawadzki, executive vice president of business development at Proper Title. “Offering conveniently located, modern spaces ensures our closings go smoothly and efficiently, and investing in our office space has proven to be as successful in Indiana as it has been in Illinois.”

Located at 175 W. Lincolnway, Suite I, right above Stacks Bar and Grill, the central Valparaiso location brings Proper Title closer to its customers and provides a larger space that replaces a temporary office the title agency opened in the city two years ago. The new office occupies a 1,773-square-foot suite on the second floor and includes two closing rooms, a large reception area and ample free parking.

Coros has more than a decade of experience in the title industry and has advanced skills in title software. Her proficiency with evolving title insurance technology allows her to streamline processes and provide innovative solutions to clients, noted Zawadzki. Malone has eight years of title insurance experience and has garnered deep industry knowledge in recordings, escrow, sales and closing documents.

“Natalie and Miranda are detail-oriented, proven title professionals from the local area that bring excellent customer service skills to their roles,” said Kathy Kwak, COO of Proper Title. “Proper Title clients closing in our Valparaiso office will benefit greatly from their prompt, personalized approach.”

With the hiring of Coros and Malone, Proper Title now has eight title professionals serving its two Northwest Indiana locations – the new downtown Valparaiso office and an office at 322 Indianapolis Blvd. in Schererville. Account Executive Brittany Herbert serves as Proper Title’s main contact and lead salesperson for Northwest Indiana.

The new Valparaiso location marks Proper Title’s second office outside of Illinois and its 14^th closing location.

About Proper Title, LLC:

Chicago-based Proper Title, LLC, is a full-service title insurance agency serving the residential and commercial real estate industries. Since its founding in 2013, Proper Title has substantially grown its transaction volume in just a few years with its commitment to servicing the needs of its clients and was named Fidelity National Finance Family of Companies #1 Issuing Agent in Illinois for 2020. The firm has earned the “Rising Star / Excellence in Action” award by FNF for the past six years in a row and was awarded Crain’s Chicago Business “Best Places to Work” in 2019 and 2020. Proper Title was also named one of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers of 2021. For more information, visit propertitle.com.

Proper Title Ribbon Cutting: Title insurance agency Proper Title celebrated its new closing office at 175 W. Lincolnway, Suite I, in downtown Valparaiso, Ind., with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Rex Richards, president of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, and Kathy Kwak, COO of Proper Title, cut the ribbon.

Proper Title Office Photo: Proper Title, LLC, a full-service title insurance agency serving the commercial and residential real estate industries, has opened a new location at 175 W. Lincolnway, Suite I, in downtown Valparaiso, Ind.