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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. This course covers real estate law, contracts, finance and ethics.

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

“Consumer spending increased slightly, with some retailers reporting more robust sales over the holidays. Other retailers noted that high inflation continued to reduce consumers’ purchasing power, particularly among low-and moderate-income households,” the report said. However, housing affordability worsened.

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From Industrial to Retail: A Deep Dive into Evaluating Commercial Real Estate

The Robert Weiler Company

When buying commercial real estate in Ohio or beyond, you must have access to a roster of current tenants, service contracts, and maintenance records. As you may remember, the young Jedi-to-be is seen inspecting with dismay his recently chartered flight, the Millennium Falcon, for a speedy trip to the planet Alderaan.

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Commercial Property Manager Maintenance Tips for Every Season

The Robert Weiler Company

Managing apartment buildings, or an office, retail, or warehouse space? Inspect Equipment for Safety. Call upon a professional when inspecting the HVAC system. Summer is the best time to renegotiate contracts, plan for significant repairs, and take care of pesky pests. Review Finances and Renegotiate Contracts.

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Appraising Kitchens

Appraisal Today

By increasing the maximum allowable loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for full appraisal waivers from 80% to 90%, and for inspection-based appraisal waivers from 80% to 97%, the FHFA is taking a risky and potentially irresponsible step that could have far-reaching consequences. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 6.20

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing. Inspection training was very good. Read the full report. Very interesting.

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Is This Discrimination?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

As a teenager, my friends would describe to me experiences they had in retail stores, in which they were watched uncomfortably closely by store clerks. When I made my inspection, I measured the property. Therefore, my opinion of value was in the mid-sixties, which was far below the contract price. WHAT SHOULD AN APPRAISER DO?

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