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Ohio Home Sales Off To A Good Start In 2015
Blog
February 24, 2015 |
The number of homes sold across Ohio in January rose 4.2 percent from the level posted during the month a year ago, the market’s fifth consecutive monthly year-over-year gain, according to the Ohio Association of REALTORS. myconjoinedjourney.com Home sales activity in January dipped 6.2 percent from the level reached in December 2014. “Home sales activity… Read more
2015 Kicks Off Brand New Career Launch Event
Appraisal, Blog, Home Inspection, Insurance, Mortgage Lending
February 13, 2015 |
Hondros College is thrilled to be hosting brand new career event opportunities at all six college locations. If you have been considering a career change, this is the event for you. The Career Launch is designed to give prospective students a “behind the scenes” sneak peek into the real estate, insurance, appraisal, mortgage, home inspection,… Read more
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 the end was near for appraisers and the appraisal profession. Okay, maybe the reaction wasn’t quite that dramatic, but human nature has a way viewing change… Read more
Improving Economy Helps Buoy Housing
Blog, 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, according to Freddie Mac’s newly released 2015 U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for January. Consumers are gaining confidence, which is expected to translate to… 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 new connected appliances and devices. embryogene.ca This article contains some of the product announcements made during the just completed Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas…. Read more
Handwritten Notes Get Attention, What A Concept
Blog
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, do you open most envelopes that have your address handwritten on them? If you are like most people, the answer is yes. vada2013.ca So, build… Read more
5 Simple Life Hacks to Boost Experience
Blog, News
January 14, 2015 |
By Sam DeBord (Realtor.org) Real estate rookies can really kick start their learning experience by picking up some simple shortcuts from those who’ve been selling for many years. These are just a few of the real estate “hacks” I’ve learned over the years from seasoned practitioners that improved my experience and knowledge in simple yet… Read more
Education Tops 2015 New Year’s Resolutions
Blog
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 could do more of, spend less on, and devote more time to in order to improve upon ourselves. 45% of Americans usually make New Year’s… Read more
Two Real Estate Education Veterans Join Hondros Team
Blog, News
January 7, 2015 |
COLUMBUS, OHIO (PRWEB) January 06, 2015 Hondros Family of Companies is pleased to announce that Nancy Dunlop and Chris Vincenzi will join the Hondros team as national sales director and vice president of technology. Dunlop comes to Hondros from Dearborn Real Estate Education, a division of Kaplan University Professional and Continuing Education, where she was… Read more
Simple Gestures to Keep Clients
Blog
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 can do to show your clients you appreciate their business, and that you want to retain that business for years to come. rimi4ac.net All… 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 going on? This article by Robert McTague provides good reminders of the types and frequency of communication you should be doing for and with your… Read more
