Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Title and Escrow Services in Aventura, FL
American Dream Title has dedicated itself to facilitating the American Dream of homeownership through exceptional title, escrow, and settlement services. With over four decades of combined expertise from our parent company Leopold Korn, P.A., established in 1978, we bring unparalleled experience to residential and commercial real estate transactions. Our team of certified title agents, licensed attorneys, and seasoned professionals specializes in resolving complex title issues, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and maintaining CFPB-certified best practices. Recognized as top-performing title agents by Fannie Mae since 2009, we combine advanced security protocols with personalized service to deliver timely, transparent transactions. Our staff, many with over a decade of tenure, prioritizes client communication and satisfaction while upholding industry-leading standards.Backed by Martindale-Hubbell-rated attorneys and a proven track record of over 5,000 successful closings, we provide comprehensive title insurance solutions that protect property investments. Our commitment to innovation is evident in proprietary tools for self-auditing transactions and our role in shaping modern title industry practices. As a trusted partner for lenders, buyers, and real estate professionals, we maintain rigorous accountability through continuous staff training and underwriter collaboration. Our legacy of excellence, combined with cutting-edge compliance measures, positions us as Floridas premier choice for real estate title services.
Services
Escrow Services
Title Clearance
Settlement Coordination
Title Insurance
Commercial Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined real estate transaction expertise from our parent company
- Our team includes Martindale-Hubbell-rated attorneys and certified title professionals
- We maintain CFPB-certified best practices and proprietary transaction auditing tools
- We've been top-performing Fannie Mae title agents since 2009
- Our staff has implemented industry-leading security compliance measures
Associations and certifications
- Best Practices Compliance
- Fannie Mae
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Escrow Services
We securely hold contract deposits and funds for repairs, post-closing occupancy, or pending payoffs. Our escrow services ensure proper fund allocation for taxes, association assessments, and realtor commissions. With dedicated bookkeeping staff and strict accounting controls, we maintain transparency throughout the transaction process.
Title Services
Our licensed examiners perform comprehensive title searches to identify liens, permits, and ownership issues. We prepare curative documents, coordinate municipal clearances, and facilitate signature execution. The process includes recording required documents and delivering title policies to protect property investments.
Settlement Services
We manage lender communication from title request through loan package review. Our staff coordinates document signing, verifies payoff requirements, and disburses settlement proceeds. Services include handling tax payments, association assessments, and distribution of seller proceeds for smooth transaction completion.
Title Insurance
We provide owners and lenders title policies that protect against undetected title defects. Our policies cover legal defense costs and financial losses from claims. We offer simultaneous issue discounts when purchasing both owner and lender policies together for comprehensive protection.
Commercial Real Estate
Our affiliated law firm provides specialized commercial transaction services. Attorneys handle complex title issues, document preparation, and lender coordination. We offer tailored solutions for developer closings, commercial loans, and business property transfers with dedicated legal support throughout the process.
People
Karen Leopold
Senior Partner
Karen Leopold, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, specializes in complex real estate transactions with 40+ years of experience. She represents international clients and handles developer closings, homeowners associations, and commercial leases.
Gary Korn
Senior Partner
Gary Korn represents major lenders and developers with over 300 condominium declarations prepared. He specializes in commercial loan transactions and has practiced real estate law since 1974, maintaining membership in the Florida Bar and American Bar Association.
Norman Leopold
Senior Partner
Norman Leopold, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, focuses on complex real estate acquisitions and development. With tax law expertise, he represents developers and lenders while serving on multiple healthcare and community boards.
Susan L. Horton-Cassinelli
Director of Operations
Susan Horton-Cassinelli manages staff coordination for Fannie Mae transactions with 29 years of legal and title experience. Certified paralegal since 1993, she specializes in complex title curative issues and MDEAT low-income housing programs.
Hilary Feinstock
Associate Attorney
Hilary Feinstock specializes in commercial real estate transactions with 35+ years of title industry experience. She handles acquisitions through development and represents major fast-food chains in Florida property acquisitions.
Questions
What does title insurance protect against?
Title insurance protects against hidden defects like forgery, invalid deeds, mistaken legal interpretations, and undisclosed heirs that could affect property ownership.
How do you handle complex title issues?
Our experienced title examiners and attorneys use advanced curative measures, municipal coordination, and proprietary tools to resolve complex title issues efficiently.
What services do you offer for commercial transactions?
We provide specialized title clearance, document preparation, and attorney support for commercial real estate transactions through our affiliated law firm.
How long have you served Florida homeowners?
Our parent company has operated since 1978, with over 5,000 successful Florida residential and commercial closings completed.
What makes your escrow services unique?
We securely manage contract deposits and post-closing funds with strict accounting controls and transparent communication throughout the transaction process.
Are you compliant with current regulations?
We maintain CFPB-certified best practices and security protocols, with staff trained in the latest compliance requirements for real estate transactions.
