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The Buyer’s Blog: My First Home Buying Experience, Part I
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July 22, 2016 |
Most adults dream of being homeowners, saying “So long” to their monthly rent checks, “Adios” to the noisy neighbors and penny pinching landlords, and “Peace out” to the bedrooms that could be comparable to shoe boxes. Yes, owning your own home is a dream; however, getting there could be a nightmare depending on the situation…. Read more
Mobile Productivity for the Professional
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July 15, 2016 |
Have you ever wished you were near a computer to address a client concern, when all you had was your smartphone? Asked to do an impromptu presentation, but all your Power Points and notes were on the desk in your office, not in your hands? Or asked to forward information to a colleague, only to… Read more
Brexit Vote Shocks Markets!
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June 24, 2016 |
The unexpected Brexit vote, where United Kingdom voters have elected to leave the European Union, came as an unexpected shock to financial markets. All across the world, stocks are down, and “safe haven” assets like Gold and United States Treasuries are up. “It will cause sales to slow for the near term then start climbing… Read more
Student Success Story: Meet Olivia Nicodemus, Real Estate Agent
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June 23, 2016 |
We love getting the chance to brag about our alumni! As we’ve previously posted, you’ll see that our graduates often find great success. Olivia Nicodemus finish her pre-licensing courses with us in 2006 and completed our Associate Degree Program in 2007. Starting her real estate career when she was just 19, she quickly learned the… Read more
Tina Lapp is installed as 2016 President of REEA!
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June 9, 2016 |
At Hondros, one of our values we were founded on is the concept of giving back. Whether to the community, our employees or our students you can find examples everyday of Hondros quietly doing the right thing. Many employees also volunteer for local and national organizations. In that spirit we are proud to announce Tina… Read more
6 Ways to Prepare for the Appraisal Process
Appraisal, Blog
June 8, 2016 |
The central Ohio housing market is being threatened by low appraisals. According to a recent Dispatch article, “…appraisers are concluding that some homes simply aren’t worth what buyers are offering to pay. The findings are forcing deals to be renegotiated and, in some cases, killed.” Appraisals are used by mortgage companies as a way to… Read more
Become a Trusted Real Estate Agent with Online Reviews
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June 7, 2016 |
Whether you’re a real estate agent with years of experience or just starting out, your online presence means more to your clients than you may think. A non-existent or tarnished online profile could hinder chances of earning new clients and selling homes. Many home buyers search a real estate agent’s name online before making the… Read more
HB 532 Controversy Thickens
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May 26, 2016 |
House Commerce and Labor Committee Opponent Testimony – HB 532 Presented by Kristin E. Rosan, Esq. Madison & Rosan, LLP As you may know I had the honor of testifying before the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee during its May 24, 2016 hearing. Click here to read the testimony I gave. Below are my current… Read more
Legislative Update on H.B. 532: Testimony from Kristin Rosan
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May 24, 2016 |
House Commerce and Labor Committee Opponent Testimony – HB 532 Presented by Kristin E. Rosan, Esq. Madison & Rosan, LLP Chairman Young, Vice Chair DeVitis, Ranking Member Lepore-Hagan and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee; thank you for the opportunity to appear and provide testimony on House Bill 532. My name is Kristin… Read more
Legislative Update on H.B. 532: Testimony from Linda Hondros
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May 24, 2016 |
House Commerce and Labor Committee Interested Party Testimony House Bill 532 Presented by Linda Hondros Chairman Young, Vice-Chair DeVitis, Ranking Member Lepore-Hagan and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee; thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony to House Bill 532. My name is Linda Hondros and I’m here to testify as an… Read more
Legislative update on H.B. 532
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May 20, 2016 |
With the introduction and testimony this week, Hondros College wants to keep you up to date on HB 532 and the intent of the legislation. We are happy to see the modernization of real estate license law and we know that the recommendations of the 2013 Licensing Structure Task Force are of great interest to… Read more
