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  • Electrical Engineer Education Requirements, Licensing, and More 
    Professional Engineering

    Electrical Engineer Education Requirements, Licensing, and More 

    Electrical engineers can confidently stake a claim to keeping the world running. Point to something that needs electricity…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 27, 2025
    6 minutes
  • What Is the Income Approach to Appraisal? 
    Appraisal

    What Is the Income Approach to Appraisal? 

    Property appraisal plays a crucial role in real estate and investment decisions, serving as a cornerstone for understanding…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 26, 2025
    5 minutes
  • What is a Boundary Retracement Survey?
    Land Surveyor

    What is a Boundary Retracement Survey?

    A boundary retracement survey is a specialized survey that helps land surveyors, property owners, and developers verify the…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 25, 2025
    4 minutes
  • 5 Benefits of Being a Mechanical Engineer 
    Professional Engineering

    5 Benefits of Being a Mechanical Engineer 

    Mechanical engineers design, develop, and build mechanical systems in multiple industries. They work in manufacturing, construction, aerospace, automotive,…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 19, 2025
    5 minutes
  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s New Selling Guide Updates: What Appraisers Need to Know
    Appraisal News

    Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s New Selling Guide Updates: What Appraisers Need to Know

    Government-Sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently introduced significant updates to their selling and servicing guides,…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 18, 2025
    5 minutes
  • Types of Geophysical Surveys: A Land Surveyor’s Guide
    Land Surveyor

    Types of Geophysical Surveys: A Land Surveyor’s Guide

    Geophysical surveying is a branch of geophysics that uses seismic, magnetic, electrical, and electromagnetic physical methodologies at the…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 12, 2025
    5 minutes
  • How to Become an Engineering Manager
    Professional Engineering

    How to Become an Engineering Manager

    An engineering manager acts as the technical lead on projects. They lead a team of engineers to ensure…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 11, 2025
    7 minutes
  • How Much Does It Cost to Become a Real Estate Appraiser?
    Appraisal

    How Much Does It Cost to Become a Real Estate Appraiser?

    Real estate appraisers are hired by lenders, property owners, probate attorneys, and anyone else who needs a valuation…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 7, 2025
    7 minutes
  • Chemistry vs Chemical Engineering: Which is Right for You?
    Professional Engineering

    Chemistry vs Chemical Engineering: Which is Right for You?

    There’s no denying that when you pursue a career that aligns with your interests and skills, you’re more…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 6, 2025
    6 minutes
  • What Is a Land Surveyor?
    Land Surveyor

    What Is a Land Surveyor?

    What Do They Do Every Day? Real estate agents, road workers, architects, and construction workers are often the…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    February 3, 2025
    5 minutes
  • What Does an Aerospace Engineer Do? A Day in the Life
    Professional Engineering

    What Does an Aerospace Engineer Do? A Day in the Life

    What comes to mind when you think about a career as an aerospace engineer? You know the broad…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    January 30, 2025
    4 minutes
  • What is External Obsolescence in Real Estate Appraisal?
    Appraisal

    What is External Obsolescence in Real Estate Appraisal?

    External obsolescence are factors affecting real property value due to external causes beyond the control of the property…

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    By

    Melanie Klag

    January 28, 2025
    8 minutes
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