Monday, July 14, 2014

Real Estate Classes in Coral Springs

Real Estate Classes in Coral Springs Start Sunday 7/20/2014

The Veritas Real Estate Group is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage firm and school. Our next 63-hour sales associate pre-licensing class begins on Sunday, 7/20. Classes are held from 9-7 for six weeks and include a 40-minute lunch break and shorter breaks throughout the day. The cost for class is $400, which includes the textbook. Students receive a FREE state exam cram manual when they pass the class exam.

The school is located at 1287 University Drive in Coral Springs in the Publix Plaza.


Register online at http://veritasrealestategroup.com/RealEstateClasses

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Broward Real Estate

Broward homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com . http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate

Fort Lauderdale homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com . http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate

Ft. Lauderdale homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com . http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Parkland Real Estate

Parkland homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com . http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Plantation Real Estate

Plantation homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com . http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Tamarac Real Estate

Tamarac homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com . http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Coral Springs Real Estate

Coral Springs homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com. http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Coral Springs Real Estate

Coral Springs homes for sale.  The Veritas Real Estate Group is the company to choose.  Call or email us today at 954-554-4881 poconnor@veritasrealestategroup.com. http://veritasrealestategroup.com

Monday, June 30, 2014

Coral Springs real estate classes start July 1


Coral Springs real estate sales associate pre-licensing class starts tomorrow, July 1. Schedule is Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 6 weeks from 5:30-10:30. Cost is $400, which includes text book and a state exam cram manual when you pass the class exam. Click on link to register and pay http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/RESchedule. Classes are held at 1287 University Drive (Publix plaza)

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

New Mortage App to Help Homebuyers


Realtor.com and Bankrate launch mobile mortgage app

 
SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 24, 2014 – Realtor.com app users have a new tool to help them figure out if they can afford the home they're looking at.
Thanks to a partnership with Bankrate.com – a publisher, aggregator and distributor of personal finance content on the Internet – buyers can play with mortgage basics, such as the amount of the downpayment or mortgage points to determine if they can afford a property. If they can, the app also helps them find a lender that offers the best mortgage package.
Realtor.com is operated by Move Inc. on behalf of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
To start the homebuying process, the realtor.com app has an affordability tool and monthly payment calculator to help potential buyers find their target price range. They can then do a search of only those listings that match those calculations.
The affordability estimate takes into account interest rates and personal mortgage insurance, and it works with local tax and insurance rates so potential homebuyers know upfront approximately what they can spend on a home.
"Consumers want access to accurate information on the spot," says Move's chief executive officer, Steve Berkowitz. "Nearly 60 percent of the traffic on realtor.com now comes from consumers using mobile devices. This application reflects our efforts to optimize and develop technology based on putting the most important information at the consumer's fingertips."
"Housing inventory in many areas can move fast and consumers need the answers to their questions to be accurate and quick," adds Bankrate.com's chief executive officer, Don Ross.
According to Move, the realtor.com mortgage application:
″ Taps into real-time local, personalized mortgage rate loan options from different lenders
″ Allows users to change details with custom sliders to see how the package changes if they make a bigger downpayment, for example, or pay additional points
″ Sorts mortgage rate comparisons according to user preferences – by lowest APR, interest rate, fees or monthly payment.
″ Empowers users to see only those homes in their price range or based on the calculated monthly payment.
The application is available on iPhone and Android devices.
© 2014 Florida Realtors®

Good News From Florida's Citizen's Insurance

Citizens wants to lower property insurance rates

 
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 24, 2014 – Nearly seven out of 10 Citizens Property Insurance Corporation personal-lines policyholders would see rate reductions in 2015 under a slate of rate recommendations being considered today by the Board of Governors in Orlando.
Under the rates proposed by Citizens, policyholders with homeowners policies would see an average decrease of 3.2 percent, while mobile-home owners would see an average 3.9 percent.
The 2015 recommended rates will be submitted to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which must establish rates for Citizens before they take effect.
The lower rates come as a surprise to some observers since Citizens has been trying to raise rates to become actuarially sound, but has been hamstrung by a law that allows it to raise rates no more than 10 percent per year.
"While rates for many policy types and areas have been inadequate in the past, the gradual phasing in of sound rates beginning in 2010 has helped Citizens to attain actuarial soundness in many areas," Citizens says in its 2015 Rate Kit. "Pockets of inadequacy persist, mostly near the coast and for older homes, condos and mobile homes, but the majority of Citizens policyholders will see an actuarially sound rate that is similar to last year's indications or even a bit lower."
Citizens posted a PDF of frequently asked questions on its website. It offers additional information about the proposed rate decrease.
© 2014 Florida Realtors®

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes


Sales Associate Pre-Licensing classes are held on Sundays from 9-7 for 6 weeks or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. We are a premier Broward real estate school located at 1287 University Drive.
July             T-Th  class starts July 1
July             Sunday class starts July 20
August        T-Th  class starts August 12
September  Sunday class starts  September 7

Call Pat O'Connor at 954-554-4881 for more information

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Florida Real Estate Licensing Classes

Sales Associate Pre-Licensing classes are held on Sundays from 9-7 for 6 weeks or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. We are a premier Broward real estate school located at 1287 University Drive in Coral Springs. Tuition is $400 including the text book. Students receive a FREE cram manual for the state exam when they pass the class exam.


June            Sunday class starts June 1
July             T-Th  class starts July 1
 
 
Register online at http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/reschedule


Online courses are available for all required Florida classes. Textbooks and study manuals are not included in the tuition cost and must be ordered separately on the RE Campus website.
http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/onlinereclasses

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes



Sales Associate Pre-Licensing classes are held on Sundays from 9-7 for 6 weeks or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. We are a premier Broward real estate school located at 1287 University Drive. Tuition is $400 including the text book. Students receive a FREE cram manual for the state exam when they pass the class exam.

June            Sunday class starts June 1
July             T-Th  class starts July 1
 
 
Register online at http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/reschedule


Online courses are available for all required Florida classes. Textbooks and study manuals are not included in the tuition cost and must be ordered separately on the RE Campus website.
http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/onlinereclasses

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Broward Real Estate Classes

The Veritas Real Estate Group
 
The next class starts Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30. There's still room available. The $400 tuition includes the textbook and an additional state exam study manual when the student passes the class exam.

Sales Associate Pre-Licensing classes are held on Sundays from 9-7 for 6 weeks or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. We are a premier licensed Broward real estate school located at 1287 University Drive in Coral Springs.


March          T-Th class starts March 25
April            Sunday class starts April 6
May             T-Th  class starts May 13
June             Sunday class starts June 1
July              T-Th  class starts July 1
 

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes


Sales Associate Pre-Licensing classes are held on Sundays from 9-7 for 6 weeks or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. We are a premier Broward real estate school located at 1287 University Drive. Tuition is $400 including the text book. Students receive a FREE cram manual for the state exam when they pass the class exam.

June            Sunday class starts June 1
July             T-Th  class starts July 1
 

 
Register online at http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/reschedule

Online courses are available for all required Florida classes. Textbooks and study manuals are not included in the tuition cost and must be ordered separately on the RE Campus website.
http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/onlinereclasses

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Healthcare.gov not working

I have been trying for a week to enroll and I always get the same message on the last page above the signature line: "You have started an application for health coverage, but our verification system is temporarily unavailable. Without completing verification, you cannot submit your application for an eligibility determination."

Getting really sick of it. They should come out and admit the d*** thing is broken.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Florida Mortgage Loan Originator Exam Study Guide

The Florida Mortgage Loan Originator Exam Study Guide was just published on Amazon in paperback and kindle formats. It is also available in the Nook bookstore.

The text follows the NMLS outline for the Florida component of the SAFE mortgage loan originator exam. The book consists of four chapters, quizzes and one practice final exam. With 165 questions and answers to master, the reader should be well prepared for the Florida exam.  Specific topics include:

Florida License Law
SAFE Act
Mortgage Guaranty Trust Fund
Loan Originator Rule
Florida Fair Lending Act
Florida Loan Modification Requirements
Florida Homestead Exemption Law
Florida Anti-Coercion Law
Florida Real Estate Transfer Taxes
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Truth-in-Lending Act
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Act
Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Fannie Mae and FHA Underwriting

The material has not been reviewed by the NMLS. It is a study guide and not part of an approved 20-hour core course.  The author is a former Florida-licensed mortgage broker who passed the national and Florida exams on her first attempt.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes


63-hour Sales Associate Pre-Licensing

Coral Springs Real Estate Classes


Sales Associate Pre-Licensing classes are held on Sundays from 9-7 for 6 weeks or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. We are a premier Broward real estate school located at 1287 University Drive. The course is $400, which includes the textbook and an additional state exam study manual when you pass the class exam.
      
February       Sunday class starts February 23
February       T-Th class starts February 25
April             Sunday class starts April 6
April             T-Th  class starts April 8

Go to http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/reschedule to register

Florida Online Real Estate Classes

Sales Associates Prelicensing

Sales Associates Prelicense Course    $145.00

Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law  Text Book    $44.04

Sales Associates Postlicensing

Sales Associates Postlicense Course    $95.00

Post-Licensing Education for Florida Real Estate Sales Associates Text Book    $42.70

Broker Prelicensing


Broker Prelicense Course    $275

Florida Real Estate Broker’s Guide Text Book    $82.82

Broker Postlicensing

Broker Postlicense Course    $250

Real Estate Brokerage: A Management Guide and Workbook 30-hour Text Book   $68.05

Essentials of Real Estate Investment  30-hour Text Book    $50.24


Continuing Education

14 Hours Continuing Education Online Course    $19.95
 

Offered by The Veritas Real Estate Group, Inc. A licensed Florida real estate school.
http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/onlinereclasses

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Broward County Florida getting redrawn FEMA flood maps

FEMA is removing more than 265,000 Broward properties from the flood plain. In these cases, flood insurance won't be required.  Click on the following link and take a look at the interactive map to see if your property is affected.

http://www.broward.org/Regulation/Engineering/FloodZoneMaps/Pages/Default.aspx

2nd Annual Galt Mile Wine & Food Festival 3/1/14

Galt Mile Wine and Food Festival 2014 Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival

http://www.galtmilewineandfoodfestival.com/[2/12/2014 11:35:53 AM]

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Galt Mile Wine & Food Festival,
 
A Seaside Affair!
 
 

 

Grab your significant other, your best friend or the whole gang and spend the most spectacular Saturday a Culinary Enthusiast can imagine along the most famous beach front condo strips in Florida. Please your palate, step into your stride and mingle among the best chefs in South Florida at the 2nd Annual Galt Mile Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 from 4 PM to 8 PM.

With the cool Atlantic Ocean waters as the backdrop, this intimate festival will give you a unique up-close and personal experience of tasting dishes from South Florida’s Top Chefs as well learning from the masters themselves during their live cooking demonstrations.

Stroll down the chef’s tables, feel the balmy breeze and savor the excitement as the sun sets and the evening ascends while listening to the live music in the background. Exotic wines and culinary feasts will embrace you in sensory delight.

You will enjoy unlimited fine artisan wines, craft beers & spirits and distinctive food tastings, live
cooking demonstrations, wine explanations and cultural revelations abound as you meet and mingle with some of the most brilliant sommeliers and extraordinarily talented chefs. Be sure to stop by the Retail Bazaar & Market Place where you can purchase a variety of unique products that are the perfect way to take this memorable evening home with you.

http://www.galtmilewineandfoodfestival.com/
 


Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival Weekend 2/14 - Ft. Lauderdale

Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival Weekend

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Coral Springs FL 4 bedroom/3 bath listing

Beautiful home in the gated community of Lennox Isle. Newer A/C and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom has two walk-in closets, and the master bath has two vanities with separate bath and shower enclosure. Mrs. Clean lives here, and the home sparkles in the soft Florida light. Community amenities include a heated pool, tennis courts, basketball court, fitness room, playground and a jogging trail along the shores of coral Springs Lake. This is the largest model in the subdivision with four bedrooms, three full baths, two-car garage, a study and a loft. MLS # F1276253 $400,000.








 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Google's publishing agreement is a crock!

I am a self-published author of real estate and finance books and sales are doing reasonably well on Amazon. I was interested in exploring my options and expanding my market, so I checked out Google's new book area.

Self-published authors beware! Part of the publishing agreement is that you must allow Google to  access your credit report "from time to time". This is so ridiculous, it actually leaves me speechless. Read the contracts before you sign anything.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Broward County Real Estate Classes

Start the New Year off right by earning your real estate license. Our next class meets T-Th from 5:30 - 10:30 for 6 weeks. The class starts January 7, costs $400 and is held at 1287 University Drive.

Sign up now online at http://www.veritasrealestategroup.com/reschedule  The Veritas Real Estate Group is a Florida-licensed real estate school and brokerage firm. the broker teaches the class.

Get started on your new career today!