Blog
Best e-Signature Tools for MLOs
Blog, Mortgage Lending
August 8, 2019 |
Mortgage loan originators play an important role for prospective homeowners. These are the agents that make the buying process free of undue stress. Initiatives that make the document signing process… Read more
Top 8 USPAP Myths
Appraisal, Blog
August 7, 2019 |
With many appraisers doing most of their work for lender-clients, they have become very familiar with the guidelines of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other programs’ underwriting rules. It’s common… Read more
Forfeiture of Oil and Gas Leases
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
August 2, 2019 |
Consider this: in advance of closing, the title commitment reveals the existence of an oil or gas lease clouding title. Now what? The lessee is no longer in business or… Read more
Real Estate Agents Need to Mind Their Auto-Correct
Blog, Real Estate
July 31, 2019 |
Real estate is a fast-paced, always changing career – agents use a variety of ways to communicate with their clients and others involved in the buying or selling process. The… Read more
Agency Agreements Explained
Blog, Real Estate
July 26, 2019 |
As real estate agents continue to evolve in how they represent clients and how they are compensated, the types of agency relationships and agreements remain unchanged. Understanding the duties and… Read more
Alumni Success Story: Hasina Nelson
Blog, Real Estate, Student Success Stories
July 25, 2019 |
For 50 years, Hondros has educated some of the top real estate agents in Ohio. We are proud of our alumni and seek active relationships with them well after they… Read more
Ohio Federal Court Dismisses Foreclosure in Favor of Borrower
Blog, Real Estate
July 19, 2019 |
The U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, has issued a ruling that resulted in the dismissal of a foreclosure case against a borrower. The decision effectively allows… Read more
Who’s Paying? Disclosing Broker Transaction Fees
Blog
July 18, 2019 |
Almost every brokerage has a set transaction fee they contractually charge to both their sellers and buyers. The brokerage fee is designed to offset the cost of the overhead such… Read more
Congrats to Our July 2019 Instructor of The Month – Alfred Rosser
Blog, Real Estate
July 17, 2019 |
We’re happy to announce the winner of July 2019’s Instructor of the month – Alfred Rosser! He knew he had a special connection to the Hondros family right from the… Read more
Real Estate Licenses on the Rise in Columbus Ohio
Blog, Real Estate
July 12, 2019 |
According to Columbus Business First, as of June 25th of this year, 612 real estate licenses have been issued in Central Ohio. “Today, there are more than 7,600 active agents… Read more
4 Things First-Time Buyers Look for in a Mortgage Loan Officer
Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Resources
July 11, 2019 |
Thirty-three percent of all people who purchased a home in the United States in 2018 were first-time buyers (according to Statista), and many of these used a mortgage loan officer… Read more
