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Collateral Underwriter and the End of Time
Appraisal, Blog
February 4, 2015 |
Remember when Fannie Mae and others implemented the 1004MC, Market Conditions Addendum? How about the Uniform Appraisal Data set? What do these events have in common? Appraisers nationwide bemoaned that… Read more
Improving Economy Helps Buoy Housing
Mortgage Lending, News
January 24, 2015 |
Daily Real Estate News Recent drops in oil prices and mortgage rates, along with positive tailwinds in the economy, are helping to jump-start the housing market in the new year,… Read more
‘Empowered’ Appliances Link Home, Internet
Blog
January 22, 2015 |
Want to be able to start and stop you washing machine and dryer while having dinner out? How about managing your home thermostat and security system? All is possible with… Read more
Handwritten Notes Get Attention, What A Concept
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January 19, 2015 |
Amanda Ross talks about an old-fashioned, yet attention getting concept in this article, sending Handwritten notes to your database of business contacts at least twice a year. Think about it,… Read more
Education Tops 2015 New Year’s Resolutions
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January 7, 2015 |
With every New Year comes new resolutions. We ponder how we lived our lives the year before and vow to change in the year to come. We wonder what we… Read more
Simple Gestures to Keep Clients
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January 4, 2015 |
Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)! How many times have we all heard this advice throughout our lives and careers. This article by Andrew Flachner points out 5 Simple Gestures you… Read more
5 resolutions that will supercharge seller communication
Blog
December 23, 2014 |
How often do you communicate with a client after listing their home for sale? Do you communicate at all, or wait for them to call you to ask what is… Read more
New Dialogue, New Tools, Some of the Same Old Problems
Appraisal, News
December 21, 2014 |
The past couple of months have been busy! In that time I have attended multiple appraisal conferences on behalf of Hondros Learning and Hondros College to keep all of us… Read more
Hondros Family of Companies Gives Back this Holiday Season
Blog
December 16, 2014 |
Throughout the state of Ohio, more than 650,000 children are uncertain of when their next meal will be. That’s enough to fill OSU stadium more than six times. In order… Read more
Median New Home Prices in October Set Record
Blog, Mortgage Lending
December 11, 2014 |
redcrosswestmo.com The median price of new homes sold in October rose to an all-time high of $305,000 while the average price was $401,000, according to data from the U.S. Census… Read more
4 Insights that ‘WOW’ Potential Homebuying Clients
Blog
December 5, 2014 |
This article reminded me of the traits I’d like to see in my next Real Estate Agent, especially if I’m buying a home. While these 4 insights seem very commonsensical… Read more