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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re exploring a real estate career in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, or any other city in the Buckeye State, then your first step is to choose from the many real estate classes in Ohio to complete the 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education that the state requires.

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Housing Market 2024: Big Investors Buy in Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Houston

Marco Santarelli

Firstly, economies of scale come into play – by focusing on specific metropolitan areas, investors can streamline operations and reduce costs associated with property management and maintenance. This trend can be attributed to several factors.

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Navigating Careers in Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide

Realty Biz

You need to finish a state-approved pre-licensing real estate course. This program (generally around 60-180 hours) encompasses essential real estate topics, for instance, property law, contracts, principles, and real estate code of ethics. In addition, the state can request to attend approved real estate courses every few years.

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Commercial Real Estate Startup Jones Secures $12.5m Series A Funding

Realty Biz

The company is a marketplace curator for pre-approved vendors for tenants and property managers to locate and hire the right people who’ve already passed compliance. Vendor approval paperwork typically takes more than ten days, which mires everyone concerned down. An added key value proposition is accuracy.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

A state-approved real estate school in Illinois, the CE Shop is constantly updating its course material to stay on top of industry changes. Covers real estate math, concepts, brokerage, real property, contracts, appraisal, updated TILA/RESPA information & more. What’s more, students have a higher than average pass rate of 64%.

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These Rent-to-Own Homes Programs to Help You Get Into That House

HomeLight

Through the Home Partners program, prospective rent-to-own homebuyers start by filling out a pre-qualification application. If approved, they move to submit a full application. Buyers will need to meet Home Partners’ minimum FICO requirement, which varies by market, and a maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) of 45% to be approved.

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New Haven Housing Market: Home Prices & Forecast 2023

Marco Santarelli

Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start shopping for a home. Additional Factors to Consider In addition to the above factors, consider the following: Local Infrastructure and Development: Assess planned infrastructure projects, as they can impact property values and attractiveness.