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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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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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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals, where an independent third-party inspects the property, both “reduce costs to the borrower and reduce potential risk of bias by creating greater separation between the appraiser and borrower,” wrote Fannie Mae. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue.

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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

Post-license CE $209 20-Hour Post-Licensing Course: Covers Current Laws, Steps to Business Success & Fiduciary Duties. Real Estate Law Online: All features of in-person class, offered online using an online course delivery & management system. Athens Campus location. Meeting times will be arranged by the instructor.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

Considerations for attorneys in Ohio If you are an active, licensed attorney in the state of Ohio, you may be able to apply some of your law degree credits toward the Ohio prelicensing course requirements. Be honest and truthful Not be convicted of a disqualifying offense. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. Covers reciprocal application process, relevant laws & regulations Base Non-Credit NH Reciprocity: For anyone licensed in MA seeking NH reciprocity eligibility. Covers licensing laws & the reciprocal licensing process.

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What level appraiser are you?

Appraisal Today

Depending on how you were trained, at the beginner level you typically view appraisals as forms — forms with checkboxes to be checked or left blank. If certain changes in zoning become law in your state prepare for a massive decrease in the number of properties a residential appraiser can appraise. There is no shame in this level.