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How to Know Whether a Client Qualifies for a USDA Loan
Blog, Mortgage Lending
December 20, 2018 |
As a mortgage loan officer (MLO), you will have clients in all different types of situations. They will be looking to you to provide the information they need to make… Read more
Four Ways a Plumber Can Help Determine if a Home is Worth Flipping
Appraisal, Blog, Home Inspection
December 19, 2018 |
Flipping a house can be a great way to make a lot of money within a fairly short period of time. In order for a house flip to be as… Read more
Congrats to Our December 2018 Instructor of The Month – Craig Gatzulis
Blog
December 12, 2018 |
We’re happy to announce the winner of December 2018’s Instructor of the month – Craig Gatzulis! This two-time winner of the Hondros Instructor of the month has been with us… Read more
Ohio to Abolish Dower Rights
Blog
December 7, 2018 |
On November 14, 2018, H.B. 407 was referred to the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration. The legislation which generally proposes to abolish dower rights in Ohio was passed by… Read more
What Are Desktop and Hybrid Appraisal Products?
Appraisal, Blog
December 6, 2018 |
What happens when a client requests for “alternative appraisal products”? They may call it a desktop appraisal, an evaluation, a value-check, or any one of a myriad of catchy titles…. Read more
Realtors, Clients, and Nanny Cams at Open Houses
Blog
December 5, 2018 |
On August 10, 1948, Allen Funt brought the funny, popular, and long-running show “Candid Camera” to television. It turns out Mr. Funt was good at predicting the future because cameras… Read more
Homebuyers Protected by Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act
Blog
November 30, 2018 |
Homebuyers that are subjected to unfair or deceptive practices (from their lender, mortgage broker or appraiser) during the home buying process have options under Ohio’s Homebuyer Protection Act. Adopted in… Read more
How to Explain Adjustable Rate Mortgages to Your Client
Blog
November 29, 2018 |
Buyers can easily get overwhelmed by the number of financing options available to them. Your job, as a mortgage loan officer (MLO), is to make sure that your clients obtain… Read more
NAR REALTORS Conference & Expo 2018 Recap
Appraisal, Blog
November 28, 2018 |
The annual National Association of Realtors’ Conference & Expo took place in Boston, and gave new insights I couldn’t have found anywhere else! In past years, after attending this conference… Read more
Governor Makes Appointments Affecting Real Estate Industry
Blog
November 16, 2018 |
Governor Kasich has announced several appointments to state boards and commissions affecting the real estate industry. Ohio’s real estate related boards and commissions have broad powers to adopt rules affecting… Read more
Real Estate Commission Issues License Revocations
Blog
November 15, 2018 |
To avoid a license revocation, a licensee must: Seek a purchase offer at a price and terms acceptable to the client Present any purchase offers to the client in a… Read more
