The Market's Story: Part One & Part Two

It’s hard to explain the mortgage markets and discuss interest rates when we are unclear on what affects the mortgage market and where mortgage rates come from. This 1-hour CE class will teach you the factors that make up mortgage interest rates and the key reports that move the market.

Class Discussion Points:

• Where do mortgage interest rates come from?
  
• Find out why mortgage interest rates move with the bond market
• The “BIG 3” reports that move mortgage rates
• The rate movements during times of recession vs. inflation
• Learn what the outlook is for mortgage interest rates moving forward
• The 3 key factors that impact house prices: Supply, Demand, and Affordability
• Discover resources on consumer confidence and local investor activity
• Today’s first-time homebuyer
• How to answer the “housing bubble” question
• Define housing affordability
• To tell the story of where we’re going, you must know where we’ve been

Austin Title Agent ONE Update - LIVE In-Person - Non CE

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Negotiate to Win-Win: 2 Hours of CE Credit

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COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Course description License holder will learn to recognize opportunities to negotiate throughout a transaction. They will become more effective negotiators in order to have a higher rate of contracts that close, negotiate the best terms for their client, and increase earning potential. Will gain understanding of common points of negotiation and the correct approach for a given transaction. Course will provide opportunities to practice strategies, identify client motivation and craft solutions.

Amendments, Addendums and Notices - 4 Hrs of CE

This course meets the TREC requirements for contract education

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

NAR Code of Ethics - 3 Hrs of CE

This course meets the TREC requirements for contract education

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cash Flow Planning For Real Estate Investors: 3 Hours of CE Credit

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Overview:

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), investors represent 20% of the buyers in our current housing market. That means that one of every five prospective homebuyers today is purchasing a home to earn a profit on a home as an investment property.

Learning Objectives:

• The state of the current housing and mortgage markets as it relates to investors
• How to understand the rules about buying properties in an LLC and why it matters
• How to calculate and understand Net Operating Income and Capitalization Rates
• Differences between a cash-on-cash return and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Comparing financial options for real estate investors
• The seven keys of profitable real estate investments to help lead to predictable outcomes for investor clients
• How to benefit tenants and investors with rent-to-own and sales lease-back strategies