Resources
New Dialogue, New Tools, Some of the Same Old Problems
Appraisal, Blog, 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 up to date on what is going on in the appraisal world. Most of the meetings have been focused on the federal regulatory side of… 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 to help combat hunger within our communities, Hondros Family of Companies invited everyone to help feed Ohio this holiday season. Beginning November 1, each of… 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 Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage News Daily reported Nov. 26. A year earlier, those numbers stood at $264,400 and… 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 (is that a word), many agents don’t employ them to their fullest. iscbrm.org The 4 insights and a brief description of each, are: 1. Be… Read more
Appraiser Qualifications Board Q & A’s
Appraisal, Blog, News
October 21, 2014 |
Most practicing appraisers and appraisal students are familiar with the USPAP Q & As offered as guidance by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). But did you know that the Appraiser Qualifications Board also periodically publishes Q & As? As the time is drawing near for revised appraiser qualifications commencing January 1, 2015, many appraisers and… Read more
How Many Messages Are In Your Inbox?
Blog
October 15, 2014 |
I’ve always been pretty aggressive about keeping the number of emails in my Inbox to as small a number as possible. Part of that process for me has been to read and respond to emails as they come in, whenever possible. Also, delete emails as soon as possible if you don’t need to respond, don’t… Read more
Large Historic Mansions Can Be A Bargain In Some Older Industrial Cities
Blog
October 10, 2014 |
Some home buyers, especially those with an eye toward large, historical homes, are finding bargain prices in Midwestern cities like Toledo, Detroit and Minneapolis. One example is a home in Toledo, OH, with 10 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, almost 19,000 square feet, built in 1887, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. mckenna-group.com This… Read more
Hondros College Offers Real Estate Classes in Youngstown
Blog
October 7, 2014 |
Hondros College is excited to be offering real estate pre-licensing courses in Youngstown, Ohio. Through their relationship with the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®, classes are set to start at this location on Monday, November 17. This Youngstown location gives students in the community and surrounding areas the opportunity to complete a 3-week real estate… Read more
5 Terms Agents and Brokers Need to Make Sure Clients Know
Blog
October 6, 2014 |
Let’s face it, many of your clients only buy or sell a home once or twice in their lives. And, they may be a bit intimidated by all the legal and real estate terms they hear and have to deal with. This article talks about five terms you should make sure each of your clients… Read more
Hondros College Hosts Career Open House with Panel of Industry Experts
Blog, Insurance
October 3, 2014 |
On September 23, Hondros College held their career open house at the corporate location in Westerville, Ohio. The school opened its doors to the public, featuring all career programs in order to give adults the opportunity to learn about the different professions from real industry experts. This open house operated as a public forum panel… Read more
Hondros College Announces New Youngstown Location
Blog, News
October 2, 2014 |
Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) October 02, 2014 Hondros College has announced that starting in November, pre-licensing courses will be offered to Eastern Ohio residents with the opening of a new location in Youngstown, OH. Individuals seeking a career change or those who are just starting their career will have the opportunity to earn their real estate… Read more
