RETA Blog

The Real Estate Training Academy is conducting a survey to see what kinds of continuing education agents and appraisers would like to see offered.Here is a list of classes we will offer when we get at least 10 people interested:Manufactured & Modular Housing Red Flags Property Inspection GuideCom...

Update on the 40 Hour Real Estate Sales Person Class:There are still seats left for the class starting Monday March 31, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.The Real Estate Training Academy (RETA) is located at:4284 E. Court Street in Burton, MI 48509. Take I-75 to I-69 go East 5 miles to Center Road exit, North 1/2...

If you are a GM worker who has thought about learning a new skill outside the plant gates I have a story to tell you.I own a real estate school that teaches State Approved classes to get a real estate or appraisal license and also teaches classes for people interested in careers as a loan officer...

I wrote this article but the Journal didn't run it and I doubt they will.  I thought it was something people might want to read.  A lot of my appraisal work in the last 2 months has been for people trying to get their taxes lowered.            Article on Property Tax Appeal: March 2008Do you thin...

I love the idea of the blog and I find myself doing it a lot lately, unfortunately that is partly because business has slowed down and I have time.  This is a good way to improve your writing skills especially when people read your posts, with pro and con responses.  The lack of comments so far m...

I submitted this article to the Flint Journal in response to the article they ran about foreclosed properties putting a drag on refinancing.  I thought they may want an appraisers' point of view.  I never heard from the Flint Journal and it has been almost 2 weeks so I guess they didn't or they t...

Blog posting - March 25, 2008This is an article I wrote for the magazine WE.  This magazine covers topics for appraisers and home inspectors.  The article is in response to comments made regarding a previous article written by an appraiser who wrote about making $300,000 per year.  One person tho...

Appraisal Classes April & May 2008 Appraisal 1:  Starts 4/21/08 and runs M-Th ending on 4/29/08 from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.USPAP 15 Hour:  Starts 4/30/08 & ends 5/2/08 5:00 - 10:00 p.m..Appraisal 2:  Starts 5/5/08 and runs M-Th ending 5/10/08 from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Appraisal 1 & 2 are $275.00 includin...

This blog is dedicated to providing information on real estate in South East Michigan and particularly the Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston and North Oakland County areas.Renaissance Realty specializes in selling homes in all price ranges to qualified buyers.  Our services are backed by over 20 years ...

The Real Estate Training Academy in Burton, MI is offering the 40 hour Salesperson Pre-licensing class.The class date starts 03/31/2008-04/11/2008.  The class runs Monday - Friday 6pm - 10pm for 2 weeks.Cost:  $225.00 and this includes materials.Location:Real Estate Training Academy, REPlace4284 ...