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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

The times they are a-changin’ The real estate industry has flourished over recent years due to record-high home appreciation, lower interest rates and motivated clients — but as they say, nothing lasts forever. In fact, a veritable upheaval is headed for the housing market already.

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With mortgage rates on the rise, here are some products originators should tap into

Housing Wire

David Peskin: As we all know, the housing market is booming right now. For lenders unfamiliar with reverse mortgage products, RMF makes it easy to get into the business with its technology platform, training, marketing assistance and industry-leading support.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

They had to pay twice to have their property valued. Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. The education, training, and testing to become a state-licensed or certified appraiser are completely different than for becoming a state-licensed real estate agent.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

Culture, cutting-edge technology, marketing assistance, and training are key to succeeding as an Ohio real estate agent, so look for a brokerage that provides the agent services and resources you need to maximize reach for your clients. Passage of Senate Bill 131 brings license reciprocity to Ohio” [link] Ohio House of Representatives.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

The support and mentorship opportunities When selecting a firm, look for a brokerage that will support your professional growth by offering mentorship and training programs. After you complete the risk management/ discipline course, you will have satisfied the required 1-hour of sexual harassment prevention training. DID YOU KNOW?

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Reverse pros in high-value markets look ahead to 2024 opportunities

Housing Wire

This is also an adage that is holding true in some of the nation’s more expensive housing markets including California , Florida and Washington State , according to reverse mortgage professionals in these areas that spoke with RMD. I’m working with a couple of brokerage firms on a multi-part agent training series,” Borg said. “I’ve

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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