Today we’d like to introduce you to David Thurston.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was born and raised in Baltimore. I am married to my high school sweetheart, who is an incredibly supportive and loving woman, named Laura. We raised three sons together and formed Crown Title Corporation in 1992 after I graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law. I also formed my own law / CPA practice (The Law Offices of David L. Thurston) at the same time. The plan was to practice law and have the title company supplement and support the law firm. The title company ended up growing so fast, due to superior customer service an our willingness to expand geographically, that it became my primary focus. Over the years, we developed strong relationships with small regional banks, large national lenders, and local real estate professionals – the business took off. We now run a large, multi-state title, escrow, and settlement company out of our Baltimore office, that services residential and commercial clients nationwide. I now employ a team of 45 locally, with several satellite branches up and down the east coast. My passion outside of my business is basketball. I coached AAU basketball for many years while my kids were growing up.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
There are many challenges in our industry. Excessive Government oversight, navigating recessions and fluctuations in the market, recruiting and training employees in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, adapting to industry changes and challenges, thwarting off cyber-attacks which are on the rise, and developing software to streamline operations.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Since 1992, Crown Title has been an industry leader in providing title, escrow, and settlement services. From our beginnings in a single office in Maryland to today, where our growing network is serving clients across the country, we have sought to exemplify best practices in the title profession. The Crown Title name is highly regarded as a trusted and knowledgeable provider of title and real estate closing services. Our attention to detail, expertise, and efficiency means you can rest assured that from contract to closing, our team of attorneys, settlement officers, and processors has it handled and will anticipate your needs every step of the way.
Our stability sets us apart from our competitors. Around for decades, Crown Title has always enjoyed the operational strength of being under one owner and one name. Our founder, David L. Thurston is a well-respected leader in the real estate title industry and is known for developing deep roots in the communities Crown Title serves. His guiding principles have enabled the company to strike a unique balance: Our team has the knowledge that only can come from years of experience of doing the work every day for clients – and the vision to stay at the cutting edge of our field.
We provide superior service for a reasonable price, but we go a step further in helping our clients. If you work with Crown Title, you’re now a part of the family. We support our realtor, investor, and lender partners in growing their business, so they can better compete in today’s fast-paced market conditions. Our affiliation with David’s law practice, the Law Offices of David L. Thurston, means we can face the nuances of your title commitment head-on. If a situation arises in your transaction, our attorney-led team most likely has seen it and knows how to overcome it.
David’s professional experience includes clients such as Real Estate Investment Trust, the State of Maryland, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Fannie Mae.
Choosing Crown Title puts you in good hands. We genuinely care about everyone involved in a transaction, from first-time buyers getting the keys to their home to commercial investors taking the next step in building their portfolio. From title insurance and the search process, where no stone is left unturned to protect the property rights of its next owner, to memorable closings, the team at Crown Title is here for you!
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
Crown Title and our affiliated law practice, the Law Offices of David L. Thurston, provides title, escrow, and settlement services to residential and commercial clients nationwide. Our clients are typically buyers, sellers, and investors. We work closely with our clients’ real estate professionals and lenders to get their real estate transactions to the closing table, on time and without incident. Our affiliated law firm can also provide services related to commercial acquisition and development, document and contract preparation, for sale by owner transactions, elder law and estate planning services, and more.
Contact Info:
- Email: dthurston@crowntitle.com
- Website: www.CrownTitle.com
- Instagram: @crowntitle
- Facebook: @crowntitle
