If you’re thinking about getting your real estate license in Oregon, it’s important to know that everyone starts out as a broker. Before you can take the state exam, you’ll need to knock out 150 hours of coursework through an approved Oregon real estate school. Those hours cover everything from contracts and finance to agency […]
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The Housing for the 21st Century Act advanced in the House on Wednesday after a markup by the Financial Services Committee, setting the stage for a potential floor vote in early 2026. Lawmakers also unanimously passed a separate bill extending the authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). H.R. 5577 extends the program through
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CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) announced Wednesday that it’s welcoming the Victor Alpha Group to the company. Led by the husband-and-wife duo of Patton Gade and Shari Gade, the team brings more than 20 mortgage professionals with military ties to CCM. “This team exemplifies the values that define CrossCountry Mortgage,” Ron Leonhardt, founder and CEO of CrossCountry
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