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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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Help for troubled borrowers is on the way. But will it come soon enough?

Housing Wire

Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. The recent experience with state distribution of rental assistance and unemployment insurance is perhaps a preview of the challenges ahead. He is afraid of losing his home. Up to the task?

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How to select appraisal comps

Appraisal Today

acre lot, built in 2009 This elegant, Georgian mansion is said to be owned by a former executive with ties to the Grey Goose vodka fortune. The 24-room residence was custom built in 2009 and is loaded with exquisite finishes. Classically designed to show a high degree of architectural integrity and balance. baths, 17,878 sq.ft.,

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. Common fears are that their insurer will increase their premium or decline to renew their policy.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

A three-year renovation, ending in 2009, converted the upper floors into the 7,000-square-foot penthouse. Some appraisers feel that lenders should not provide them with the purchase and sale contract. Then that contract does not serve to color, cloud, or otherwise bias a value opinion. We all know this is true. percent from 6.57