Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Borrower Digital is Black Knight’s point-of-sale (POS) solution that is built using responsive-design to be used easily from any web-enabled device. Borrower Digital is further enhanced with Black Knight’s companion solution Loan Officer Digital.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Pre-CTC review processes : In a proactive shift, some lenders are moving their QC efforts earlier in the loan process, conducting pre-clear-to-close (CTC) reviews. One critical shift is the adoption of pre-funding QC reviews. This year, we’ve implemented a new pre-close audit before our underwriters finalize the loan.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The CE Shop is a great way to save money on your coursework and benefit from a solid, thoughtfully-designed set of online real estate courses. They shine because of its expertly designed online learning platform. This slower-paced platform with a simple design is perfect for those overwhelmed by excessive online features.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 22, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has adjusted its housing market forecast for 2025 , now anticipating existing-home sales to reach 4.3 NAR Cuts 2025 Housing Market Forecast: Home Sales to Hit 4.3 Back in late 2024, NAR was pretty confident, forecasting existing-home sales to hit 4.9 million in 2025. So what happened?

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 15, 2025

These markets stand out due to their mix of relative affordability, job growth, and a fast pace of sales. Speed of Sales: This looks at how quickly homes are going from listed to pending sale. Fast sales are a sign of high demand. Homes in Indianapolis move pretty fast, averaging two weeks to pending sale.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

The Basics ($319): 60-hour pre-license course and three study guides Exam Preparation ($419): The basic package plus the CompuCram exam prep package. Their prelicensing courses are taught by industry professionals and designed to help move you from the classroom to the closing table. The Washington, D.C.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But as I write this blog post (over the weekend), I can only guess as to how October sales will look. In my monthly “TRREB Stats” blog post, I always examine three essential statistics in our real estate market: price, sales, and new listings. That , in my opinion, is the number-one reason why sales are slow right now.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The four-bed property was perfect for the pre-Covid reality, but it is challenging to afford right now. Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. A component of the American Rescue Plan Act, it was approved by Congress in March.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To get your license, you’ll need to complete 168 hours of prelicensing coursework at an accredited and approved school. And you’ll often find yourself in luck, because Colibri Real Estate regularly offers sale pricing on their packages. Their greatest strength is the design of all their course offerings at a great price.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A state-approved real estate school in Illinois, the CE Shop is constantly updating its course material to stay on top of industry changes. Visit Website Overview Colibri Real Estate is a licensed real estate education provider in Illinois with more than 132 instructors experienced in real estate sales and teaching best practices.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With so many approved, online options to choose from, we’ve pinpointed the best online real estate courses in New York using criteria that matter most to you: flexibility to fit your schedule, a price that fits your budget, and a course that’ll prepare you to ace the exam and start your new career with confidence and industry savvy.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to finding agents online, Zillows report indicates that 65% of pre-approved buyers used real estate websites or apps to explore financing options. In just minutes, buyers can access your past sales data, read client reviews, and even get a feel for your personality. So, whats driving this shift?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2025

Youll need to complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education to be eligible to sit for the real estate exam. This flexible learning format ensures that students complete their pre-licensing requirements with the confidence they need to sit for the state and national exams.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Final Exam: In order to earn your FREC Approved 63-Hour Real Estate Prelicensing Education Certificate, you need to take and pass a course final exam. Chapter Quizzes. 1 Year Course Access.30-Question

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2025

Their course content is designed to help you meet both federal and state licensing requirements while staying engaged with the course content. Each package is designed to keep you engaged while also meeting both national and state requirements. Take a look to find the best fit and get started with your MLO career.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. AceableAgent Best Arizona real estate school for busy schedules Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 22, 2025

Its designed by Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design, built by Robert W. Burrage of RWB Construction Management, and designed by Marc-Michaels Interior Design. Interest Rates: Fluctuating interest rates definitely influence affordability and, subsequently, home sales activity. Happy house hunting!

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 27, 2025

As Berner points out, mortgage rates in the high-6% and low-7% range have slowed home sales compared to last year. Realtor.com economists are forecasting more home sales this year compared to 2024. Increased Inventory: One of the biggest constraints on the market has been the lack of homes for sale.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

You’ll need to complete a 120-hour approved course and sit the state licensing exam to become a real estate agent in Utah. Final Exam: In order to fulfill your approved 120 hours of Utah real estate exam prelicensing education, you must take and pass the course final exam. Ready to launch your real estate career in Utah?

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 24, 2025

We saw a brief spark of hope in spring (around March of the previous year from the report's perspective, so March 2024) when lower mortgage rates led to a jump in pending sales about 12% more than the year before. When there are more homes for sale than buyers, prices tend to drop. A pre-approval for a mortgage is a must.

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Keller Williams

MAY 27, 2025

In partnership with Kaplan Real Estate Education, Keller Williams real estate training and scholarship program provides students with a state-approved, 100% digital pre-licensing curriculum, as well as the real-world know-how to launch a successful real estate career. Courses are self-paced, so you can work on your schedule.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

With Wise Pelican, you can try both — it’s a fantastic resource for beautifully designed postcards and letters. You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market. Your neighbors at (address) just sold their property for (sale price). I’m sure you’ve seen the for sale sign in the yard at (address).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

After completing an approved course of study, you’ll be able to sit the state real estate exam. Colibri Real Estate is a state-approved real estate education provider with over 132 instructors experienced in Massachusetts real estate sales and teaching best practices.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 21, 2025

They're predicting that existing home sales will actually increase a bit in 2025, but home values are likely to fall by 1.4% We're seeing more homes for sale, partly because sales have been a bit soft this spring. So, for 2025, they're looking at existing home sales hitting around 4.12 housing market overall.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From getting pre-approved for your mortgage to offering flexible closing dates, these strategies are designed to put you in a stronger position. Get pre-approved for your mortgage loan Securing a mortgage pre-approval is perhaps the most important first step in making a compelling offer.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

If you enjoy working with your hands, and arent too keen on working in the sales side of real estate becoming a home inspector just may be the right choice for you. Whether youre starting your career in real estate from scratch or youre looking to grow your expertise, their programs are designed to help you succeed as a small business owner.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Faster Sales: Homes may sell more quickly, so be prepared to act fast if you find a property you like. Here's my take on how this might impact buyers and sellers in San Diego: For Buyers: Be Prepared: Get pre-approved for a mortgage, have your finances in order, and be ready to make a competitive offer.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 20, 2025

Limited inventory: When there are fewer homes for sale than buyers wanting to buy, demand increases, and homes sell faster. As per reports, the East Coast markets have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, which keeps the market pace snappy. Discover high-quality, ready-to-rent properties designed to deliver consistent returns.

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Lab Coat Agents

MARCH 31, 2025

Customize your message with our pre-designed templates or upload your own design. Choose Your Design Pick from pre-built templates like: Home Value Mailer (great for seller leads). Upload your own design or use a Canva template to customize it. Approve the design and place your order.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As a seller, you’re usually not taking on additional risk by accepting an offer from a buyer pre-approved for an FHA loan than you would with a buyer pre-approved for a conventional loan. An official FHA loan appraiser must conduct the appraisal, following HUD’s designated guidelines. of all mortgage originations.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article breaks down seven steps to help you learn how to buy land—covering everything from the pros and cons to financing and closing the sale. Zoning & Potential Zoning Issues Every piece of land has a zoning designation specifying how to use the property. Let’s get into it!

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 12, 2025

This isn't just wishful thinking; it's backed by data showing a broader market “normalization” across the Sunshine State, with more homes for sale and a gentle easing of those sky-high prices. Inventory Growing: With more homes being listed, the total number of homes for sale (active inventory) is also up. months supply.

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HomeLight

MAY 12, 2025

Well also share tips from local real estate pro Sheila Norman designed to help you boost your propertys value while attracting faster offers. Sell Your House Fast in Shreveport With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLights Simple Sale platform whenever youre ready. Available to sellers throughout Shreveport.

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Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

Step 1: Get pre-approved If you’re buying with a loan, include a pre-approval letter with your offer. A mortgage pre-approval can also reassure the letter that your financing is likely to be approved during closing. In a competitive situation, you can ask to do a pre-inspection of the home.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The sale of a 5.5-acre Hoover Boulevard in Tampa, the current parcel with several office buildings has an approved proposed plan to redevelop the property into a luxury townhome community consisting of 87 homes. acre Beach Park parcel closed on September 14, 2022, for $16 million. Located at 200 S. Located at 200 S.

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HomeLight

JULY 30, 2024

Reverse mortgages are designed to help retirees with limited income use the accumulated wealth in their homes to cover basic living expenses and healthcare costs. Apply for the loan: Work with an FHA-approved lender to complete your reverse mortgage application and obtain pre-approval. How does a reverse mortgage work?

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 1, 2021

Pre- Foreclosures . A property goes into pre-foreclosure when a mortgage company notifies the borrower that they are in default on their loan. If a homeowner chooses to sell the property to avoid actual foreclosure they are usually ready to negotiate on the sale price of the home. Short Sales . Sheriff’s Sale Auctions .

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