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Optimal Blue Promotes Rick Allen to Chief Operating Officer

Appraisal Buzz

Our clients have long relied on our technology and data to operate profitably and efficiently, and our ability to serve them has always come from our own ability to operate with agility,” says Allen, in a release.

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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

But by introducing the reverse mortgage product concept to more professionals in the forward mortgage and real estate spaces, Sieffert hopes that additional technology tools can be developed to further enhance the business- and consumer-facing sides of the industry.

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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 Prelicensing course exams must be passed with a minimum of 70% and may be taken a maximum of two times. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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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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12 Things to Know BEFORE Moving to Durham, NC

Raleigh Realty

The city is a fast-growing hub for technology and medicine. The Triangle area itself has one of the best unemployment rates and Durham's neighbor, Raleigh has been ranked the 1 place for job happiness in the country. It's among the safest real estate markets and best values in the entire country.

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Commercial Real Estate Niches Booming in 2021

McKissock

Advanced technology has also made research more accessible. . To find the best value, you might want to look into some niche markets. Scientists turned their attention to studying COVID-19 and creating vaccines. Buildings used for science and research were in high demand. Profitable Commercial Real Estate Niches in 2021.