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The Federal Reserve just hiked rates-so now what?
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December 21, 2016 |
Recent articles in Inman and the New York Times discussed the Federal Reserve’s interest rate action yesterday. The Federal Reserve raised rates at its December meeting by 0.25 percent. Here are a few things you need to know. Mortgage rates did rise after the hike yesterday. No-fee 30-fixed mortgages are just barely holding on to 4.25 percent, going… Read more
4 Ways to Connect with Clients and Make New Contacts This Holiday Season
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December 5, 2016 |
The Holiday season is such a magical time of year. From connecting with friends and family at Holiday dinners to remembering the reason for the season, there is a lot to celebrate. The Holidays also are a great opportunity for you to reconnect with past clients in a natural way and build your pipeline with… Read more
Attending the NAR Convention: 3 Conclusions from a First Time Attendee
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November 29, 2016 |
The National Association of Realtors conference was held November 3rd -7th in Orlando, Florida. Hondros Education Group had a huge presence there this year and I had the exciting opportunity to attend. Here are three thoughts I wanted to share with my fellow real estate agents now that I’m back home. Education is the foundation… Read more
Free Tech Tools That will Help You in Your Real Estate Business
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October 28, 2016 |
As real estate agents and small business owners, our to-do lists can seem a mile long. Generating leads, showing homes, listing homes, keeping in touch with clients, tracking expenses, marketing, networking; the lists goes on and on. That’s why I love anything I can do to help me stand out as a real estate agent… Read more
Appraisers’ Best Defense is Education
Appraisal, Blog
October 13, 2016 |
By Tim Dettey, Certified General Real Property Appraiser, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, Hondros College Appraisal Lead Faculty, Senior Editor, Appraisal Programs – Hondros Learning There are a lot of reasons why appraising is a great profession. One of those reasons is that the profession is rapidly evolving, with new technology and ways of doing things that make life so… Read more
Student Success Story: Meet Melissa Stanley, Real Estate Agent
Blog, Student Success Stories
September 21, 2016 |
Student Success Story: Meet Melissa Stanley, Real Estate Agent As the leader in real estate education, Hondros College of Business prides itself on educating some of the top-performing real estate agents in Ohio. It’s our mission to continue our relationships with our students following completion of their real estate education. We sat down with recent… Read more
Building Your Personal Brand as a Real Estate Agent
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September 13, 2016 |
Building Your Personal Brand as a Real Estate Agent With 1.2 million Realtors®* in the United States and countless other real estate agents, we have plenty of competition. If your goal is to build a successful career as a real estate agent, it is essential to learn how to differentiate yourself. One of the most… Read more
Hondros College To Host Hondros Homecoming: Alumni & Networking Event
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August 26, 2016 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio, PRNewswire Hondros College announces a special networking event exclusive to its alumni. The College has invited alumni to attend a Homecoming event that will be on October 6, 2016 at the Westerville Campus. This event is free to Hondros Alumni Association members. Two guests of honor will speak at the Hondros Homecoming event…. Read more
My Journey to Becoming a Real Estate Agent
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August 19, 2016 |
My Journey To Becoming A Real Estate Agent For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in becoming a real estate agent. My Dad likes to tell the story of how I would beg and plead for him to take me to open houses on Sundays when I was growing up…. Read more
6 Key Trends: State of the Nation’s Housing Report
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August 2, 2016 |
Published by Harvard University’s Join Center for Housing Studies, the State of the Nation’s Housing Report uses data from a number of sources, including the US Census Bureau, HUD, Bureau of Economic Analysis, NAR, Zillow and a number of other sources to develop its findings. Overall, the report indicates positive trends for the housing industry…. Read more
The Buyer’s Blog: My First Time Home Buying Experience, Part II
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August 2, 2016 |
Some homebuyers struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel. They keep getting outbid on an offer, their dream home hasn’t popped up on the market, or they are just plain frustrated constantly looking at homes that aren’t right for them. You might remember from Part I of my blog that we… Read more
