Posted by admin on October 9, 2010 under Real Estate Careers, Real Estate News | 
The Texas real estate market has been showing some solid and steady improvement. The Texas quarterly housing report shows increasing sales across the state. Even seven of the cities that were at the bottom of the sales performers when compared to last year show significant sales increases when compared to the previous quarter. Even before the third quarter report is released, several areas are continuing to show remarkable sales. This is great news if you make a living with a Texas real estate license.
In Corpus Christi sales are up 52% over the first quarter of 2010 and 10.28% over the same period in 2009. Median prices are up over 6% from the first quarter and 4% over the previous year. Reports are showing that sales for the third quarter of 2010 are up 36% from the previous year.
Galveston, Texas closed the second quarter of 2010 with sales up 18% over the prior year and 66% over the first quarter according to the Texas quarterly housing report. Statistics for the third quarter of 2010 are showing a 700% increase in sales from the same period over.
At the end of the second quarter of 2010 El Paso, Texas sales are up more than 40% from the second quarter 2009 and 66% from the first quarter 2010. The third quarter 2010 numbers are showing prices on the rise with median home prices up 18% over the previous year.
Areas like Denton County showed the second quarter up more than 75% over the first quarter and 18.45% over last year. The third quarter report is not out yet, but cities within Denton County like Frisco are showing third quarter increases of almost 17% in sales and more than 60% in median price when compared to the prior year.
The statistics are the same in cities all across the state. It is a great time to have a Texas real estate license or to consider getting one. The housing market recovery is just beginning and there is plenty of time to start a new career with your Texas real estate license. The 210 hours of real estate courses that are required to earn a Texas real estate license can be completed entirely online in just a couple of months.
Posted by admin on October 16, 2010 under Real Estate Careers, Real Estate License |
Fiserv and Moody’s Economy.com have reported that Nevada will be among the top five states expected to see price increases by 2014. What is fantastic news for the Nevada real estate market is also great news for anyone who is struggling with unemployment in the state that has the highest unemployment rate in the country. While the unemployment level remains high in Nevada, the prediction of an increase in the housing market means that 2011 will be a great time to start a career with a Nevada real estate license.
The requirements to earn a Nevada real estate license are simple. You must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate. You should be prepared to have two sets of fingerprints taken for a background check. The required real estate courses that you will need to qualify for a Nevada real estate license exam consists of 90 course hours in the subjects of real estate practices, real estate principles, and real estate law. Upon completion of the course you must earn a score of at least 75% on the final exam within five years of when you are scheduled to take the Nevada real estate license exam.
The real estate courses that you need before you can sit for the Nevada real estate license exam can be taken through an online real estate school so they can be tailored to fit any schedule. As long as you have internet access and a computer your real estate courses and exams are available to you. If you cannot always access a computer, you may find the necessary real estate courses available on the iPhone, Blackberry, or any Smartphone with Android technology with no apps required. No matter where you are your course materials are at your disposal.
If you consider that the cost of getting a Nevada real estate license, it is the most affordable career move you could ever make. For under $500.00 you can get your real estate training and your Nevada real estate license. For less than the cost of a single college course you could be ready to start a new career as a Nevada real estate agent.
There is no other industry that can offer the income generating potential than the real estate industry can. With just weeks of training of training and a few hundred dollars required to get started there has not ever been a better time to get a Nevada real estate license. Start off 2011 with a fantastic career with a Nevada real estate license.
Posted by admin on October 24, 2010 under Real Estate Careers |
A lot of would be home buyers are hesitant to make the leap into home ownership since the housing crisis. Even in the wake of the deflated real estate market, there are many reasons why it is a great time to buy a house.
Primarily there is the unprecedented affordability. Right now, no matter where in the country you are looking you will find better deals, lower prices, and the lowest interest rates in history. This combination means that you can afford a better home in a better neighborhood and lock it in with mortgage rates that are lower than they have ever been before.
Tax savings are another reason to become a homeowner. If you already itemize your deductions then being able to deduct real estate taxes and your mortgage interest can mean significant savings on taxes, especially over renting.
Buying a home is a great investment. Even the housing crash cannot change that fact. Most of the people that ended up upside down in their mortgage were unable to afford the payments they signed up for to begin with. Those people who could afford their monthly mortgage payment have been able to weather the storm. If you make sure that you stay within your means, it is a tried and true way to invest. It is not the stock market so you will not get rich quick, but with home prices expected to start to rise over the next few years it is a solid investment; and if the economy takes an upward turn, homeowners will see even better returns.
Inventory is high across the country. The up side to this is that you are sure to find what you are looking for. In today’s housing market you will not have to settle for a home that you like, you are sure to find one that you love in a fantastic area. Whether you are a first time buyer looking for the perfect first home or a homeowner looking to take advantage of the affordability in the market and upgrade their primary residence or purchase a second home, there has never been a better time to take the leap.
If you make a living with a real estate license, or are just looking into buying or selling a home, there is a lot of growth expected in the real estate market in the next few years. Now is not only a great time to buy a house, it is an ideal time to get a real estate license.
Posted by admin on November 7, 2010 under Real Estate Careers |
One industry that is anticipating growth in career opportunities in the coming years is real estate. Careers with a real estate license are among those with optimistic outlooks over the course of the next five to ten years. When you consider that it is also one of the most convenient and affordable careers to get started in, getting a real estate license seems the obvious choice if you are looking for a new career.
Getting started in real estate is simple; as long as you are at least 18 years old and of good character then you can register for the required real estate courses. Most states offer online real estate schools to make completing the necessary real estate training easy to fit into any schedule. The real estate courses are accessible from any computer with an internet connection, or in many cases even from your Smartphone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The required hours of real estate training will vary from state to state; but no matter where in the United States you are, the real estate courses can be completed in anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The accessibility of the course materials from anywhere at any time puts you completely in control of how long getting your real estate license will take you.
The cost of earning your real estate license will also vary depending on the state in which you are seeking your license; however, it is always at a cost that is just a fraction of the cost of a single semester at a traditional college. Unlike any college degree program, you will not start your career underneath a mountain of debt. Instead, you will most likely recoup the entire cost of the real estate courses and licensing with your very first commission earned.
No other career opportunity can offer the income potential that a career in real estate can offer with such a small investment of time and money. Even as Thanksgiving approaches, there is still time to earn a real estate license before the New Year. You could be licensed and ready to earn fantastic commissions as the predicted recovery of the real estate market begins.
