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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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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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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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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?

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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 a Home You’re Looking to Buy has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

This defective drywall was imported mostly between 2004-2008. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. Do Sellers Need to Disclose this Drywall? These are all things that should be discussed during negotiations.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac modified their Seller Guides and provided guidance on several policy areas to support mortgage originations. In Japan, the word for “improvement” is kaizen.

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