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Melissa Jones

Real Estate License Renewal Specialist

Since 2009, Melissa Jones has been dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge required to maintain their professional licenses. With a passion for empowering real estate professionals, she has become a trusted resource for navigating renewal requirements.
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  • House Flipping, Co-Founder of Airbnb, Construction Worker Shortage, and More
    Real Estate

    House Flipping, Co-Founder of Airbnb, Construction Worker Shortage, and More

    Watch, listen, read, and follow the latest and greatest in real estate insights—March 6, 2018, edition. WATCH: House…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    March 9, 2018
    2 minutes
  • Marketing to Millennials: Advice for Real Estate Agents
    Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing

    Marketing to Millennials: Advice for Real Estate Agents

    Millennial home buyers have entered the housing market in a big way. As of 2015, Millennials surpassed Baby…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    February 1, 2018
    5 minutes
  • Real Estate Investment Options Abound—Even If You Lack Heavy Capital
    Real Estate

    Real Estate Investment Options Abound—Even If You Lack Heavy Capital

    Once you’ve gained a couple of years’ experience in the real estate business, you may start exploring ways…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    November 23, 2017
    1 minute
  • Mortgage Interest Deduction, Overvalued Housing Markets, Agent Marketing Lists, and More
    Real Estate

    Mortgage Interest Deduction, Overvalued Housing Markets, Agent Marketing Lists, and More

    The Senate tax bill continues to be top news in the real estate industry, but even with an…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    November 10, 2017
    1 minute
  • Here’s What Experts Like About Real Estate Crowdfunding
    Real Estate

    Here’s What Experts Like About Real Estate Crowdfunding

    People who want to dabble in real estate investing but who don’t have the deep pockets of the…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    October 31, 2017
    1 minute
  • From Boomers to Gen Y: Real Estate for the Generations
    Real Estate

    From Boomers to Gen Y: Real Estate for the Generations

    Savvy real estate professionals understand how age and season of life influence homebuyers’ preferences and purchasing power. Rather…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    September 21, 2017
    1 minute
  • Home Sales Drop Again, Harvey Devastates Texas and the Country, ARMs Make Another Appearance, and More
    Real Estate

    Home Sales Drop Again, Harvey Devastates Texas and the Country, ARMs Make Another Appearance, and More

    The news in the industry this week is somewhat sobering, starting with the continued home sales drop—for the…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    September 1, 2017
    2 minutes
  • Housing Bubble Alarm, Homebuilders Still Thinking Big, Househunting in Late Summer, and More
    Real Estate

    Housing Bubble Alarm, Homebuilders Still Thinking Big, Househunting in Late Summer, and More

    Get caught up with all the latest real estate happenings with our weekly wrap-up. Four of the nation’s…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    August 4, 2017
    2 minutes
  • Leave Your Video After the Beep: 6 Times Real Estate Agents Should Use Video Messaging
    Real Estate

    Leave Your Video After the Beep: 6 Times Real Estate Agents Should Use Video Messaging

    In real estate, texting, emailing, and calling clients all serve a purpose. However, using video messaging can make…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    July 3, 2017
    3 minutes
  • Ever Wondered How to Appraise an Abandoned Theme Park?
    Real Estate Career

    Ever Wondered How to Appraise an Abandoned Theme Park?

    Six Flags, New Orleans (formerly known as Jazzland), is a 227-acre, abandoned theme park that closed when Hurricane…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    November 3, 2016
    4 minutes
  • Dual Agency: A Slippery Slope
    Real Estate Career, Real Estate Ethics

    Dual Agency: A Slippery Slope

    Dual agency is a controversial topic with some real estate professionals, and even among brokers. Single agency requires…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    September 1, 2016
    1 minute
  • Double Your Tax Savings by Becoming a Lean, Mean Bifurcating Machine
    Real Estate Career

    Double Your Tax Savings by Becoming a Lean, Mean Bifurcating Machine

    Written by Tom Lundstedt. Think of your rental property as a money machine that produces four financial benefits:…

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    By

    Melissa Jones

    August 16, 2016
    1 minute
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