12th May 2010
There are two things everyone wants in a career: plenty of time and money. A job that earns a surplus of money is tempting, but if it takes up all your time you can't enjoy it. For less pay you may be able to free up a lot of time but not get anywhere fin...
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30th April 2010
A stable housing market dictates the backbone of any strong economy, local or national. It is also a sign of economic prosperity as it allows business to flourish and banks to prosper as a result of the stable equity. Despite the economic collapse fostere...
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26th March 2010
Every real estate transaction has common steps. Offers are submitted and approved, inspections are conducted, appraisals are provided, and loans are finalized. Along each step in the process, different players enter the picture who have specialized knowle...
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09th March 2010
On June 19th, 2009, the Texas House enacted a law to bring the mortgage licensing laws of Texas in line with the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Lending Act of 2008 (SAFE). To comply with the new law, all individuals acting as residential...
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09th March 2010
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price survey, U.S. home prices in 20 cities grew for the sixth straight month. While the increase was only 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the increase signals that the housing sector's long return...
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09th March 2010
Rumors are circling that jobs in the real estate market aren't stable, but the opposite is actually true. Real estate appraisers and assessors will always be needed, because their place in the real estate market makes them irreplaceable. Appraisers estima...
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09th March 2010
While the rest of the country is seeing their commercial real estate markets plummet, Austin has been able to take the down turn in stride. This may be a time for companies to be patient and strategic, but for those with a commercial real estate license, ...
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09th March 2010
In contrast to the rest of the country, housing markets in Texas are still holding their own. If you have been thinking about obtaining your Texas real estate license, now is as good of time as any. You may think there are obstacles in the way of your edu...
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09th March 2010
In order to obtain your Texas Real Estate Appraiser license you must follow the steps laid down by the The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB). This organization was created to "to license, certify and regulate real estate appraisers...
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09th March 2010
If you have been hesitant to obtain your Texas real estate license, there are many who wouldn't blame you. These days, if you simply open a newspaper or turn on the television, you might think the world is going to end. Now, we are in fact in the middle o...
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09th March 2010
As housing prices continue to fall, the number of real estate investors is on the rise. If you don't have the resources yourself to invest, obtaining your Texas Real Estate License may be an ideal way to get in the game and supplement your income. You may...
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