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Why is our industry still transferring money with paper checks?

Housing Wire

While the real estate industry has witnessed the introduction of a number of spectacular and innovative developments in recent years, we still (sometimes unfairly) get tagged as “old fashioned” or “conservative.” and get a pre-approval for a mortgage from the comfort of your own laptop.

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Can Your Condo Developer Stop You From Leasing Your Unit?

Toronto Realty Blog

Case in point: some of these guys had never heard of the “occupancy period” that exists in the world of new condominium development. In order to build a condominium in Ontario, the developer will pre-sell units, that don’t yet exist, and when a certain threshold is met (ie. Like what ? Absolutely not.

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

Housing Wire

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Final Exam: In order to earn your FREC Approved 63-Hour Real Estate Prelicensing Education Certificate, you need to take and pass a course final exam.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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Selling Your Home? Here’s Why More Deals Are Falling Apart (And How to Keep Yours on Track)

Lighter Side of Real Estate

Contract Cancellations Are on the Rise According to recent data , more home sales are being canceled than in previous years. In January alone, over 41,000 home-purchase agreements fell through, representing 14.3% of all pending sales that month. Meanwhile, pending home sales have dropped. Thats up from 13.4%

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How Can You Purchase A Tenanted Property And Ensure Vacant Possession?

Toronto Realty Blog

Peter tells John, “I wanted to let you know that I am going to list the condo for sale.” The property is listed for sale and ends up selling after about three weeks. Bob the Buyer is a young man who is purchasing his first home, and is excited to move into the condo in the fall. And what does Bob the Buyer do?

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What Causes Pre- Construction Condo Delays?

Toronto Realty Blog

Thank you for taking us back to that place that we all thought we had left for good: pre-construction. about the pre-construction condo industry just as soon as this blog was launched back in 2007. Pre-construction “experts.” Blog reader Densha asked about pre-construction condo delays and it’s a good topic.