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Why is our industry still transferring money with paper checks?

Housing Wire

and get a pre-approval for a mortgage from the comfort of your own laptop. Yet, there remains a dark cloud over the general perception of the part of the process that occurs somewhere between the signing of the sales agreement and the exchange of house keys — the mortgage approval and settlement/closing process.

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

Housing Wire

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Self-paced online * Florida school prices as of October, 2023 Aceable Agent: Best Florida real estate school for efficiency & ease Overall Rating 4.8 / 5 Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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How Long Does It Take to Close on a House From Start to Finish?

HomeLight

You’ve accepted an offer on your house and both you and the buyer have signed the purchase contract. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Source: Ice Mortgage Technologies , Data for Sept. Average time to close.

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Cleaning Up The Pre-Construction Condo Industry!

Toronto Realty Blog

I have been perhaps the harshest critic of the pre-construction condominium industry in Ontario over the past two decades. It’s an odd position for a real estate agent, of all people, to take. Some of you, reading this, have made money in pre-construction. I have no doubt about that.

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Moving for the Military? Your Guide to Selling a House Under PCS Pressure

HomeLight

In 2019, most sellers (89%) sold their home with the help of a real estate agent. So, take a step back to evaluate your next move, which might be: Hire an agent with a military-friendly skill set. When hiring an agent, military sellers should focus on a key stat in the agent’s track record: days on market (DOM).

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Survey: Almost Half of Recent Homebuyers Made an Offer Sight-Unseen, the Highest Share on Record

Redfin

Redfin agents cite health concerns around the pandemic and competition fueled by a worsening housing shortage as reasons more buyers are bidding on homes before visiting them. I never would have chosen to buy a house this way, but I’d rather take a risk with my home purchase than take a risk with my family’s health,” Sanchez said. “I