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Compass acquisition could worry some California agents

Housing Wire

Compass announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy San Francisco-based real estate transaction platform Glide , a deal that some California real estate agents may feel uneasy about. Glide, which was founded in 2017, provides tools like eSignature and the digitization of sales processing forms.

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Real Estate Appraiser: What They Do and How to Become One

Appraisal Hub

The number of businesses in Canada’s real estate appraisal industry has expanded by 2.1% annually over the five years between 2017-2022. If you are interested in becoming a real estate appraiser in Toronto, here are the basics you need to know. How Do I Become a Real Estate Appraiser? What Does an Appraiser Do?

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

The strong standards in the bill are important to prevent fraud and offer consumers a more secure alternative rather than simply using free online audio-audio technology when buying property or refinancing a mortgage. Prior to the pandemic, ALTA and MBA saw a need to develop model RON legislation. To date, 37 states and U.S.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

Make Sure Your Commercial Real Estate Investment Pays Off with 5 Tips. The 6 Most Common Mistakes When Performing Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence. How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects You and Your Commercial Real Estate. Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio Awaits! in decades. 1031 Exchanges.

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What Green Home Feature Are You Most Interested in Learning About?

McKissock

One thing we recently learned is about real property vs personal property. Green Building Council reports that LEED-certified homes have grown substantially since 2017 , with more than 400,000 units located in the U.S. ” “I am studying hard to pass my appraisal principals course. as of August 2019.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

This dichotomy between the perceived value of the property and the one reflected in the appraisal can lead to many issues when selling or refinancing. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property. Solar Panels and Other Green Features Are a Good Investment.

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Why Buy Land for Sale in Ohio in 2022? (7 Reasons)

The Robert Weiler Company

Below, we explore why it’s a good idea to buy land in Ohio; the benefits of buying land to build a house or business; and we even detail some alternatives to buying real property… from your couch, if you’re not ready to buy land for sale! There’s an Alternative to Real Property Investing!