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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Many of the best real estate CRMs have built-in features to segment your contacts list and automate your real estate newsletters.

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How Reverse for Purchase can help baby boomer borrowers

Housing Wire

Most real estate agents, builders and potential customers have no idea that this financing option exists to purchase homes,” he said. The big difference is that monthly mortgage payments are optional so long as the borrower continues to maintain the home and pay their property taxes and insurance,” Cooper said.

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Report: Investor Home Purchases Surge

Appraisal Buzz

This surge follows a period of fluctuating investor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, where purchases more than doubled during the 2021 homebuying boom, only to drop nearly 50% in 2023 due to declining rents and home values. High insurance rates and property taxes in the area were cited as factors deterring investment.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools in Florida to complete the required 63 hours of study. Frequently asked questions How much does real estate school cost in Florida? Salesperson written exam fee: $36.70

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Why Is the Square Footage in Public Records Different from the Appraisal?

Birmingham Appraisal

Square Footage: Why Accuracy Matters Square footage is one of the most critical factors in determining a homes value, yet it is often misunderstood. Many homeowners and real estate agents assume that the square footage listed in public records is accurate, but thats not always the case. Pricing a home using a CMA.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Build Equity Every time you make a mortgage payment, you build equity in your home. Think of equity as the amount of money your home is worth after what you owe is deducted. When your home value goes up and you start paying off the loan's principal balance, that builds equity. How Do You Qualify for HUD Programs?