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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Covers license law, real property, agency, state & federal laws, advertising, valuation, finance, real estate calculations, contracts & more + 15-hr Applied Real Estate Principles, an interactive course Leap Learning 60-hr Online Topics Package $419 60 of required 75 hrs. Self-paced. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. Acres, Built in 2004 Cape Cod style, it is not. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 6.52

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

A simple conservation easement definition is a legal contract to protect private land, permanently. A contract between the landowner and the buyer is legally binding. Launched in 2004, the Big Darby Accord intended to preserve the land, plant life, and 38 rare species of fish and mussels that inhabit the area. Land Trusts.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

While there is some overlap, being qualified to perform an appraisal requires much more training, education, and expertise, and the job goes far beyond gathering physical data. Myth #3: PDCs are not properly trained or qualified While there isn’t a license, PDCs are still required to be trained and competent to do their job.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for March 2022

Lamacchia Realty

She brings years of industry experience and expertise in all aspects of the home buying & selling process as well as construction, land assessment & purchasing, negotiating contracts, and design. Ashley has been with Lamacchia Realty since 2018 and she was just recognized as a Top Producer for 2021.