Hondros College Acquires OIRES

Jul 02, 2018

Hondros College, a Westerville, Ohio-based provider of professional education for the real estate, mortgage and insurance industries, has acquired the Ohio Institute of Real Estate Studies (OIRES), based in Medina, Ohio. The terms of the acquisition were not made public. Joyce Willson, Owner of OIRES, will join Hondros College as an instructor and advisor.

“We are excited to have Joyce join us to continue providing high-quality real estate education in Ohio,” said Tina Lapp, President of Hondros College. “This partnership will allow us to better serve the individuals looking to receive their education in the thriving Ohio housing market. Joyce has worked as an agent, broker, and manager for over four decades and understands, firsthand, what is required to be productive in today's competitive market.”

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