Karina L. Borgia-Lacroix: Winner – Women Leader in Real Estate Title, Closing & Transaction Excellence | International Women Awards 2026
- Great Companies
- Jul 11
- 4 min read
The 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies celebrates exceptional women leaders who are transforming industries through expertise, resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.
Among this year's distinguished winners is Karina L. Borgia-Lacroix, Founder and Owner of American Real Title and Borgia Consulting Corporation, honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Real Estate Title, Closing & Transaction Excellence.
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, USA, Karina has dedicated more than 27 years to simplifying one of life's most significant financial decisions—buying and selling real estate. Through her expertise in title insurance, escrow, closings, and complex real estate consulting, she has built a nationally recognized, woman- and minority-owned business that combines legal knowledge, concierge-level service, and an unwavering commitment to client success.
Company Overview
Founder: Karina L. Borgia-Lacroix
Business: American Real Title & Borgia Consulting Corporation
Location: Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Founded: 2009
Category: Real Estate Title, Closing & Transaction Excellence
Industry: Real Estate Title Insurance, Escrow & Consulting
Website: www.americanrealtitle.com
Simplifying Real Estate with Trust and Expertise
American Real Title was founded with a simple yet powerful mission:
To make one of life's most important transactions feel seamless, transparent, and stress-free.
With decades of legal and transactional expertise, the company supports buyers, sellers, investors, lenders, and real estate professionals through every stage of the closing process.
Its comprehensive services include:
Residential Title Insurance
Commercial Title Insurance
Escrow Services
Real Estate Closings
Title Searches
Registered Closing Agent Services
Short Sale Support
Probate & Complex Transaction Assistance
Real Estate Consulting
Investor Transaction Support
Through Borgia Consulting Corporation, Karina also provides strategic consulting for transactions that require specialized expertise, helping clients solve challenging title issues and navigate complicated real estate situations with confidence.
More Than a Title Company
What distinguishes American Real Title is its commitment to creating exceptional client experiences rather than simply processing transactions.
Karina believes that every closing represents a major life milestone, and clients deserve guidance, communication, and peace of mind throughout the process.
Her companies are recognized for:
Concierge-Level Client Service
Proactive Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Legal and Transactional Expertise
Personalized Guidance
Fast and Efficient Closings
Community-Focused Leadership
Rather than waiting for problems to arise, her team anticipates challenges early and develops practical solutions that keep transactions moving smoothly.
This proactive, relationship-driven philosophy has earned American Real Title multiple national recognitions and an outstanding reputation among real estate professionals throughout Florida.
From Paralegal to Industry Leader
Karina's professional journey began in the legal field, where she worked as a paralegal handling complex legal matters before transitioning into real estate.
Over the years, she built deep expertise in:
Real Estate Law
Business Law
International Trade
Title Insurance
Commercial Transactions
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Her diverse background enables her to approach every transaction from both a legal and business perspective, allowing clients to benefit from comprehensive guidance that extends well beyond traditional title services.
This broad expertise has established her as a trusted advisor, educator, speaker, bestselling author, and nationally recognized industry expert known as "The Real Estate Title Girl."
Turning Adversity into Strength
Karina's entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by remarkable resilience.
Throughout her career, she successfully navigated:
Economic downturns
Natural disasters
Staffing challenges
Buying out a business partner
Operational disruptions
A life-changing near-fatal automobile accident
That accident profoundly transformed her perspective on leadership.
Rather than allowing adversity to define her future, she emerged with a renewed commitment to leading with empathy, gratitude, and purpose.
She believes success should be measured not only by profitability but by the positive impact created through leadership, relationships, and service to others.
Every challenge became an opportunity to grow stronger—as a leader, entrepreneur, and person.
Leading Through Service
Community service is deeply woven into Karina's leadership philosophy.
Beyond building successful businesses, she actively supports numerous charitable organizations and community initiatives, serving on nonprofit boards and contributing to causes focused on children, education, healthcare, cancer research, and community development.
Her commitment to giving back reflects her belief that businesses should strengthen the communities they serve.
Clients choosing American Real Title know they are supporting a company that invests not only in outstanding professional service but also in creating meaningful social impact.
Educating and Empowering the Industry
Through The Real Estate Title Girl platform, Karina extends her impact beyond transactions by educating real estate professionals across Florida.
She regularly shares practical insights, training, and guidance that help agents, investors, and property owners better understand title issues, closing processes, and transaction management.
Her educational approach reflects her passion for empowering others through knowledge while raising professional standards across the real estate industry.
Advice for Women Entrepreneurs
Karina offers inspiring advice to women pursuing entrepreneurship:
Take action before you feel completely ready.
Trust your instincts.
Learn from every setback.
Build a strong support network.
Empower your team.
Never let fear make your decisions.
She emphasizes:
Confidence often comes after taking action, not before. Stay focused on your purpose, remain resilient through setbacks, and never let fear make decisions for you.
Her journey reminds aspiring entrepreneurs that resilience, courage, and purpose are among the greatest assets any leader can possess.
The Future
American Real Title and Borgia Consulting continue to expand their mission of delivering exceptional transaction experiences while supporting real estate professionals throughout Florida.
Future goals include:
Expanding educational resources for Realtors.
Growing consulting services for complex real estate transactions.
Enhancing digital closing experiences.
Continuing community outreach and charitable initiatives.
Strengthening their position as one of Florida's most trusted title and consulting organizations.
The vision is clear:
To redefine real estate transactions through expertise, integrity, innovation, and exceptional client care while creating lasting value for every client and community served.
Official Recognition
Karina L. Borgia-Lacroix has been honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Real Estate Title, Closing & Transaction Excellence at the 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies, recognizing her outstanding contribution to real estate services, legal expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, client advocacy, and community impact.
About the Awards
The International Women Awards by Great Companies celebrates women entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and innovators who are creating meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven businesses. The awards recognize inspiring women whose work is transforming industries, empowering communities, and shaping the future through excellence and service.