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

Housing Wire

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. out of 5.

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Meet Kevin Sears, NAR’s latest president

Housing Wire

When Kevin Sears stepped into the role of National Association of Realtors president on Monday following Tracy Kasper’s resignation , he became the trade organization’s third president in a little over four months. A licensed agent since 1994, Sears is a second-generation real estate professional. Charlie Baker.

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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index , since spring of last year, a typical family with a median income have not been able to afford a median-priced home. nationally since 2004 , according to industry financial statements.

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Buyers viewed just eight homes before making their purchase

Housing Wire

In 2021, homebuyers who successfully purchased a home viewed a median of only eight properties before completing their transaction, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors , published on Tuesday. NAR Research has tracked the number of homes viewed since 1987 and eight is the lowest number on record.

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Lamacchia Realty Opens in Fall River and Enters Bristol County Market

Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty is thrilled to announce that well-known legacy real estate brokerage Right Choice Real Estate is now a part of Lamacchia Realty. Right Choice Real Estate was founded over 25 years ago by two very well-respected broker owners, Ron and Dawn Rusin. In 1991, Ron started Ron Rusin Real Estate.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

But what makes Redfin different – what makes it radically, transformatively different – is that it classifies real estate agents as employees. In July, the National Association of Realtors reported that 87% of its over 1.5 Like Robert Reffkin at Compass and Rich Barton at Zillow , Kelman is not from a real estate background.

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What to Do If The Home You’re Buying has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

Whether you’re an experienced real estate investor or a first-time homebuyer , it’s extremely important to have a full understanding of the problems surrounding defective drywall, and what to do if it’s found in the house you’re purchasing. What Exactly is Defective Drywall?