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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

They could potentially advise their senior clients about the use of a reverse mortgage to protect against sequence-of-returns risk, where a reverse mortgage line of credit is tapped in times of market volatility until an investment portfolio stabilizes.

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Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024

Housing Wire

CE bundles price range: $89 to $189 Visit Colibri Real Estate Best Value The CE Shop CE courses available in all 50 states Intuitive interface and features. The CE Shop is our pick for the best value in real estate continuing education because of all the options it affords agents renewing their license.

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

Housing Wire

Kaplan Real Estate Education Best real estate school in Maryland for the best value Overall Rating: 4.4 To become a real estate agent in Maryland, be prepared to invest in an education that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Commercial Real Estate Niches Booming in 2021

McKissock

Deciding where to invest your time, energy and financial resources can be tricky, so here are some of the commercial real estate niches that are gaining popularity in 2021. Advanced technology has also made research more accessible. . Another reason life science buildings are smart investments is that they are recession-proof.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

It’s also the best value on the market. Like most apps these days, Buffer includes an AI assistant to help you write captions, headlines, or anything else you need help with. While we still recommend agents use Microsoft Copilot because of its internet connection, having an AI assistant right in the app can be helpful.

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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. Some great tools to support your adjustments are Synapse by Spark, Solomon Adjustment Calculator, and Bradford Technologies Redstone Analysis.

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6 Things to Know BEFORE Moving to Smithfield, NC

Raleigh Realty

This Fortune 500 Company will not only drastically impact the local economy for the better, but it will lay the foundation for further welcoming leaders in business and technology. The homes for sale in Smithfield represent some of the best value in the triangle area of NC. Affordable cost of living and real estate.