D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and Barbara Lang, President of DC Chamber of Commerce, and Councilmember Sandy Allen will cut the ribbon on a new first of its kind minority and women owned business on Tuesday, October 26 th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 10 G street, N.E., Suite 410 in Washington, D.C.

Answer Title is a full-service title, escrow, and settlement firm conveniently located near Union Station based in Washington, D.C., and serving Maryland and Virginia and the District. It is a high profile, minority and women owned company that combines experience and expertise with commitment and service. Former D.C. Commissioner of Banking and Financial Institutions, S. Kathryn Allen and Former President and CEO of Independence Federal Savings Bank, Donna Fitzgerald Shuler are Co-Presidents ofAnswer Title and hope to bring a unique perspective and service to the area’s commercial and residential real estate business community.

“We need more businesses in the District that are owned by women and minorities,” said Anthony Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia. “Donna Shuler and Kathryn Allen have the expertise to succeed and bring a unique perspective to the business community at a time when the city is growing and positioned to attract a tremendous amount of new real estate business in both commercial and residential areas.”

Allen and Shuler have both worked on the lending side of real estate. “We know that lenders need fast, efficient service,” said Donna Shuler, Co-President of Answer Title.“Our goal is to help clients navigate the complex landscape of real estate title acquisitions and closings.”

Co-President Kathryn Allen added, “We want our clients to be able to successfully ‘close the deal’ in a timely and efficient manner that protects their investments. Our success will be determined by how flawless that process is. Answer Title’s motto is Excellence Delivered and we promise superior service.”

Answer Title is not so big that clients will be overlooked, and it not too small to meet any need clients may have. Shuler and Allen believe Answer Title is “just right” for what the Washington-area business and residential real estate community needs. Shuler and Allen have worked their entire careers to be ready for such a time as this, when the real estate market in D.C., Maryland and Virginia is growing and prospering and still full of potential. Answer Title is new, but its leadership and expertise is grounded in tradition, to serve its clients and the community like no other company of its kind.

WHAT: Grand Opening of ANSWER TITLE
WHEN: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WERE: 10 G Street, N.E. Suite 410 Washington, D.C.