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Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

Housing Wire

You’re asking them to try to take the place of real estate agents who guide consumers through all the legal, financial and community complexities of buying a home even as 89% of homebuyers would use their agent again or recommend their agent to others. Real estate agents know city and county property taxes.

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How Reverse for Purchase can help baby boomer borrowers

Housing Wire

Longbridge Financial, LLC, (NMLS #957935) believes that the answer to this dilemma is the HECM/Reverse for Purchase financing option. Most real estate agents, builders and potential customers have no idea that this financing option exists to purchase homes,” he said. Why is this market underserved?

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Best Technology for Real Estate Agents

McKissock

To answer that question, we connected with some seasoned pros and asked them to help us identify the best technology for real estate agents. Because we have so many clients, listings, and tasks to handle, my team of agents and I rely on Trello. What do you think is the best technology for real estate agents?

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Real estate agents today need outstanding websites — or, at the very least, highly functional ones — to both attract and communicate with clients. That’s why SEO software is one of the most valuable real estate marketing tools out there. Unlike social media platforms, you aren’t at the mercy of an algorithm.

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Pros and cons of buying out-of-state rental property in 2022

Housing Wire

Not everyone can afford to invest in rental property in the area they live in. In some regions, housing prices are so high that it may be difficult to add to your real estate portfolio. Fortunately, there’s a simple way around it – investing in out-of-state rental property. Proximity to Amenities.

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A look at Knoxville’s hot housing market

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency price index ranked Knoxville’s housing market seventh in the nation in home price appreciation, behind only Boise City, Idaho , the Tacoma-Lakewood metro in Washington, Phoenix , Wichita, Kansas, and Colorado Springs. “We’re still getting a ton of all-cash offers, too,” Grebe said.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools in Florida to complete the required 63 hours of study. Frequently asked questions How much does real estate school cost in Florida? Salesperson written exam fee: $36.70