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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

Following the company’s initial public offering (IPO) and its choice to focus exclusively on retirement solutions, FOA’s acquisition of AAG was a natural way to stake a major claim of leadership in the business. Reverse mortgages for purchase are taking up more conversation on the reverse side of the business recently.

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Guaranteed Rate closes Stearns wholesale channel

Housing Wire

“Guaranteed Rate will continue to thrive and win market share by having a laser focus on leveraging our industry-leading purchase platform augmented by the best loan officers in the business,” Guaranteed Rate CEO Victor Ciardelli wrote in an email to brokers that HousingWire reviewed.

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4 Best real estate schools in Maryland (MD) for 2024

Housing Wire

All Value features + 15-Hr MD First-Time Renewal Courses and Basics & Beyond eTextbook Required 60-hr MD prelicensing coursework. All Standard features + Business Building Courses Required 60-hr MD prelicensing coursework. Kaplan Real Estate Education Best real estate school in Maryland for the best value Overall Rating: 4.4

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, as the daughter of a builder and developer, she learned the processes involved in new home construction from her dad. Carrie’s unparalleled knowledge of Big Island luxury properties and international business relations has resulted in over a billion dollars in residential and land sales across her career.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. The advice below is from 17 Veteran industry leaders who offer tips on how to build your business when you're starting out. I was discouraged from this when I got into the business.

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How to Level Up as an Appraiser

McKissock

I did no market analysis; I guessed the land value and effective age and adjusted GLA at the infamous $25/SF. I checked off all the right boxes on the form and then picked my best value. If you say that comp #1 was the best comp, you add a sentence explaining why. View upcoming webinars.

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17 Best Neighborhoods in Raleigh NC

Raleigh Realty

Raleigh real estate is some of the best value in the country, so if you're moving to Raleigh check out all the city has to offer Let’s start by examining the neighborhoods in Raleigh and you can determine what may be the best fit for you. Brier Creek is located in Wake county, the best county for schools.