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Thank You Veterans, Active Duty Personel & Families of those who serve

On this Veterans Day we honor those who have served our Country, those on Active Duty and the Families who have and continue to support them. Thank You!

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VanEd Presents: Real Estate Marketing - TREC Approved SAE Course

We are proud to announce the launch of our most recent Texas 30-hour SAE course, Real Estate Marketing.

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Spooky Week in Finance as Federal Agencies issue Rules and Regs

On October 30th five Agencies published proposed Flood Insurance Regs, while one day earlier the new QRM rules were also published.

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VanEd Presents: Updated Oklahoma Broker In Charge (BIC) Course

The most recent updates to the Codes, Rules, and new forms available for use for Oklahoma licensees, are covered in the Broker in Charge (BIC) course.

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Fair Housing Case Study: Can an HOA restrict access to common areas?

Residents and a Fair Housing watchdog group allege that an apartment complex was violating fair housing laws. We learn why in todays post.

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Successful Negotiation tips: A simple system and approach (video)

Finding Words that Work in negotiation is a simple way to help you and your clients find the win in any opportunity. Learn more in this post.

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Do I Have to Complete a 1031 Exchange Before Filing Taxes?

A student asked if their personal 1031 exchange had to be completed before filing a tax return. See how we answered in today's post.

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Join VanEd at the CAR Convention next week - October 19th - 21st

VanEd will be attending this years Colorado Association of Realtors convention and expo. Stop by and say hello!

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Make REALTOR® Safety a top priority

VanEd wants to remind all of us that personal safety should always be "top of mind"

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Safety Month Continues-How to Teach Your Kids about Safety & Strangers

Life Lessons: How to Teach Your Kids about Safety and Strangers gives you quick tips you can use with children

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REALTOR® Safety Month Continues: Cyber Safety & Social Media

Being safe online and when using social media is a critical issue for today's real estate professional

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REALTOR® Safety Month continues, today covering Safety with Clients

September is REALTOR® safety month and today's topic is job safety

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REALTOR® safety month continues with Safety at the Office

Your own safety is paramount and being safe at the office can take many forms. Let's learn about those in this post.

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REALTOR® safety month continues by discussing Safety at Home

September is REALTOR® safety month and in this installment we discuss safety at home

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September Is REALTOR® Safety Month

When if comes to personal safety remember that you are your own best defense!

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Top Stories from August include FHA Guidelines, Rate Hikes & Memoriams

Here are just a few of our team's must read stories from the past month, along with our memoriam for three industry leaders who passed away this past month

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Responsibilities of a Commercial Real Estate Broker - Part 2

Part 1 discussed the types of services performed by commercial real estate professionals. In Part 2 we will look at specific tasks that will be performed.

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Becoming a Commercial Real Estate Broker - Part 1

What does it take to become a Commercial real estate broker and what do they do all day?

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What Does First Substantive Contact Mean in Real Estate?

What Does First Substantive Contact Mean in Real Estate?

When does a real estate professional have to disclose their agency relationship status and agency options to consumers?

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Principle Reduction Alternative Under HAMP

To encourage participation in HAMP the government offers various incentives.

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(In Memoriam) Understanding Designated Brokerage: Notes from the Field

In honor of his unassailable contribution to the real estate industry we are re-posting one of Rick Madden's posts written during his time with us.

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OREC Rule changes governing real estate CE to take effect in September

OK continuing education rule changes include mandatory CE hours in 6 required topics and rule changes for out-of-state licensees.

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CFPB offers online tool that spotlights mortgage trends

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announces a tool that provides easy online access to public mortgage information.

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Misrepresentation of Cash Offers a concern for Regulators

Brokers must not misrepresent a buyer's offer as a cash offer when the buyer requires a loan in order to close the transaction.

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VA posts Interim rule on Qualified Mortgages

Department of Veteran Affairs has published an interim final rule defining qualified mortgage as 'any loan guaranteed, insured, or made by VA'.

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CFPB Issues Advisory about Managing Mortgage Debt in Retirement

CFPB Report provides data, highlights mortgage debt challenges for older Americans, and offers advice on managing debt for those nearing or in retirement.

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IRS Provides Tips for Those Who Are Filing Taxes Last Minute

The IRS remindes taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay processing.

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Fed Joint Press Release: Proposed Rule on Minimum Requirements for AMC

A new proposed federal rule would create mininum requirements for the registration an regulation of appraisal management companies.

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IRS Bars Appraisers from valuing Facade Easements for Fed Tax Purposes for Five Years

A grooup of appriasers has settled with the IRS concerning the overvaluation of facade easements for charitable donations.

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Comparing E&O Insurance Policies Is Not as Easy as It Seems

We suggest all license review multiple E&O policies against all the business services they provide before deciding which policy is the best fit.

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IRS Releases Tax Scams 2014; Identity Theft, Phone Scams Lead List

The top dozen tax scams for 2014 as compiling by the IRS - identity theft and callers pretending to be the IRS lead the list.

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