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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. 1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently.

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

Housing Wire

Wondering how to get a real estate license in Ohio in 2024? Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. How long does it take to get a real estate license in Ohio?

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No, Wall Street investors haven’t bought 44% of homes this year

Housing Wire

The overall market share of investors has grown since 2000 and is currently around 30%, as seen in the chart below, but the vast majority are small mom and pop investors. The chart below from John Burns Real Estate is another great illustration of this point. since 2000. The 1000-plus block buyers accounted for just 0.4%

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for April 2024

Lamacchia Realty

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for April 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Earlier last year, Shauna was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2024

Lamacchia Realty

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Earlier last year, Shauna was ranked on the 2023 RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.

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How do you solve the California housing crisis?

Housing Wire

That represents a serious downtrend from a 50% homeownership rate in 2000. A panel of experts speaking at a recent California Association of Realtors (CAR) leadership conference laid out the scope of the problem — and some potential solutions being offered at the federal, state and local level. What’s the solution?

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