Chris Felton
Account Executive & VP of Business Development
Chris Felton has over 30 years experience working in residential and commercial title insurance.
Chris graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Law and Government. He law clerked in Ann Arbor, Michigan during college and had a brief career in law enforcement from 1991-1995. He later was employed, first as manager, and then as vice president of sales and marketing at A.S.K. Services, Inc. – a Michigan based public record research company. During that period from 1995-2005, Chris lectured on public records research at the University of Michigan and served as board member and treasurer of both the National Public Record Research Association and the Michigan Council of Professional Investigators.
After a decade establishing an excellent reputation and network of contacts in lending and real estate, Chris began consulting directly for his title insurance clients. He ultimately accepted a position at a new agency formed by his former clients at First American Title, and serves today as Vice President of New Business Development at Vanguard Title.
Chris grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and now resides in Westland with his wife Christine and their twin boys John and Greyson. Chris owns investment properties throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties. Chris does not play golf, but he is a commercially rated airplane, seaplane and glider pilot, and holds a Lead Formation FAST card and flies with his team out of Detroit City Airport (KDET). He also serves as an officer in the United States Air Force Auxiliary, flying out of his home base at Plymouth Mettetal Airport (1D2).
Please give him a call to discuss all things title, real estate and aviation!
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Understanding Property Taxes in Michigan
What every homeowner and real estate agent should know Many Michigan homeowners are surprised to learn that rising home values don’t automatically mean their property taxes will spike. That’s because, while you own your home, your taxable value is capped and can only...
1031 Exchanges Explained: Part Three
The title company’s role and key documents in a 1031 exchange When it comes to 1031 exchanges, investors need to stay focused on timelines, replacement properties, and tax deferral strategies. From coordinating with the qualified intermediary to handling the transfer...
1031 Exchanges Explained: Part Two
The strategic power of 1031 exchanges for investors and commercial property owners Tax-deferred reinvestment allows investors and commercial property owners to keep more equity working for them. That’s why 1031 exchanges can be a powerful strategy for faster growth,...
1031 Exchanges Explained: Part One
A guide to the rules, requirements, and timelines behind tax-deferred real estate reinvestment Selling an investment property marks a major milestone. But taxes can quickly diminish the return on your investment. That’s why careful tax planning matters long before a...
Understanding the Newest ALTA Endorsements for Today’s Real Estate Market
Real estate transactions continue to grow more complex as renewable energy projects expand, solar installations become more common, tribal land considerations come into play, and fraud risks increase. As these challenges evolve, title insurance must evolve with them....
Mapping Success: Land Surveys in Commercial Real Estate
In the world of commercial real estate, “close enough” is never good enough. These high-stakes transactions rely on certainty, accuracy, and precision — making surveys an indispensable part of the process. Investors, lenders, and developers utilize surveys to prevent...
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