I’m in the Marketing department at Ticor Title in the Puget Sound area. We integrate technology into the marketing process. I’m also a musician. This site is a place where I’ll be sharing my stuff. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-3624484-9"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @mattsweet)http://matthewdsweet.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l61npnDnIP1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dane and Dixie cats chillin in style… This week Dane was hit by a car. I miss him. He lived the life of Riley.</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/852454965http://matthewdsweet.com/post/852454965Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:12:59 -0700<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3z142p0Ef1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tacoma dome neon. Controversial still?</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/694982788http://matthewdsweet.com/post/694982788Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:02:07 -0700artneontacoma dome<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2t3owW96o1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brandon Heath concert in Gig Harbor tonight. It was awesome.</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/621235082http://matthewdsweet.com/post/621235082Fri, 21 May 2010 22:38:51 -0700brandon heathconcertgig harborcutters point<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/jannae-mitton-jolibois-makes-a-splash-with-ticor-title-in-the-harbor.htm">Jannae Mitton Jolibois makes a splash with Ticor Title in the Harbor!</a>: <p><strong>Ticor Title is happy to see Jannae Mitton Jolobois in the Harbor</strong>, and we think you will be too! Jannae brings many years of experience as a title and escrow representative in the Gig Harbor Real…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/569838212http://matthewdsweet.com/post/569838212Mon, 03 May 2010 20:16:14 -0700<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l1czwhVI2R1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Phil Wickham concert.</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/544456578http://matthewdsweet.com/post/544456578Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:21:41 -0700phil wickhamconcert<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0wdialH8O1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is what 1952 sounds like…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/522301973http://matthewdsweet.com/post/522301973Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:56:13 -0700telecasterfender1952<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0ldpwYT821qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tremolo action… Another first for Fender!</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/507403377http://matthewdsweet.com/post/507403377Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:27:22 -0700fenderguitarstratocaster<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l065hn4BBf1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beautiful clouds in Gig Harbor today…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/487609966http://matthewdsweet.com/post/487609966Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:05:30 -0700<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05fazm7z21qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Moonrise… Moonset</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/486647602http://matthewdsweet.com/post/486647602Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:39:47 -0700<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/my-top-5-takeaways-from-re-barcamp-seattle-rebcsea.htm">My Top 5 Takeaways from RE BarCamp Seattle #REBCSEA</a>: <p><div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">REBCSEA</div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">In anticipation for the RE BarCamp in Seattle last Friday, I had high expectations. I expected to be challenged, to learn new things, to meet new people, and to be inspired. I have to…</div></p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/472793806http://matthewdsweet.com/post/472793806Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:54:33 -0700<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/what-youll-find-in-a-title-search.htm">What You’ll Find in a Title Search</a>: <p>So… You know you need title insurance and you know there’s a cost involved. Want to know what you’re paying for? Ticor Title Company feels an obligation to help you understand this, that’s why we…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/471470340http://matthewdsweet.com/post/471470340Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:58:32 -0700<span id="video_player_466261648">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_466261648",'http://matthewdsweet.com/video_file/466261648/tumblr_kzpaleEUeA1qzwzma',400,300,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_kzpaleEUeA1qzwzma_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_kzpaleEUeA1qzwzma_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_kzpaleEUeA1qzwzma_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_kzpaleEUeA1qzwzma_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_kzpaleEUeA1qzwzma_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Ryan Christensen of Sumner Home Mortgage demonstates how to make a business card disappear!</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/466261648http://matthewdsweet.com/post/466261648Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:36:38 -0700<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/social-media-clock-hour-class-tuesday-march-23rd-30th.htm">Social Media Clock Hour Class Tuesday, March 23rd & 30th</a>: <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-535" title="ticor_university" src="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ticor_university-251x300.png" alt="ticor_university" width="251" height="300"/><strong>Are you new to social media? Do you want to learn more about how you can use it in a business context? Do you need clock hour credits? We have a class for you!</strong></p> <p>Here are the details:</p> <p><strong>When:</strong><br/></p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/457438717http://matthewdsweet.com/post/457438717Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:30:45 -0700<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/5-ways-to-hold-title.htm">5 Ways to Hold Title</a>: <p>Did you know there’s multiple ways to hold title to real property? Ticor Title has developed a quick sheet for referencing some of the most common ways people hold title. Take a look at this flyer…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/456958268http://matthewdsweet.com/post/456958268Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:31:13 -0700<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/get-inspired-friday-the-19th-at-rebarcamp-seattle-rebcsea.htm">Get Inspired Friday the 19th at REBarCamp Seattle #REBCSEA</a>: <p><strong><a href="http://rebarcamp/seattle" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" title="REBarcamp Logo Seattle" src="http://rebarcamp.com/seattle/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/seattle_350.png" alt="" width="280" height="80"/></a>Friday March 19th is the <a title="REBCSEA ReBarcamp Seattle" href="http://rebarcamp.com/seattle/" target="_blank">RE Barcamp</a> event in Seattle at the Seattle Center!</strong> I expect that this will be <em>THE</em> social media event of the year for Real Estate professionals. If you want a <strong></strong></p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/452803071http://matthewdsweet.com/post/452803071Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:18:34 -0700<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/customary-closing-costs.htm">Customary Closing Costs</a>: <p>You’re in the middle of a transaction buying or selling a piece or real property and sure enough the negotiation of closing costs comes up. If you ever wondered what costs are typically paid by each…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/452519553http://matthewdsweet.com/post/452519553Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:10:54 -0700<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://matthewdsweet.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/443497741/tumblr_kz6f4tEC9S1qzwzma&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p>Real Estate pros - don’t miss REBarCamp #rebcsea Friday March 19 at the Seattle Center! This is the best social media event of the year for real estate! Come and get inspired! <a href="http://rebarcamp.com/seattle/" target="_blank">http://rebarcamp.com/seattle/</a></p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/443497741http://matthewdsweet.com/post/443497741Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:59:20 -0800rebcsea<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz5ehn6fyu1qzwzmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Showbox SODO KsE concert.</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/442432310http://matthewdsweet.com/post/442432310Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:55 -0800killswtch engageshowbox sodo<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/alta-vs-standard-title-insurance.htm">ALTA vs Standard Title Insurance</a>: <p>Ever wonder what the difference between ALTA and Standard Title Insurance policies are? What about an Extended policy? Ticor Title Company wants to help you answer these questions. Use this easy…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/441511831http://matthewdsweet.com/post/441511831Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:46:10 -0800<a href="http://www.ticorsocialmedia.com/articles/our-university-place-escrow-branch-is-movin-on-up.htm">Our University Place Escrow Branch is Movin’ On Up!</a>: <p>We’re very pleased to announce that <strong>we’re moving our Ticor Title University Place, WA escrow branch to a new location this month</strong> (March 18th to be exact). Our office on 27th street has served us…</p>http://matthewdsweet.com/post/439688052http://matthewdsweet.com/post/439688052Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:58:48 -0800