San Antonio's Real Estate Market Heating Up As The Temperature Drops!

San Antonio's Real Estate Market Heating Up As The Temperature Drops!

The local San Antonio housing market continues to sizzle with total homes sold in August rising two percent from last year for a total of 2,984,
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Google's Parent Alphabet Is Expected to Announce a New Location for Sidewalk Labs

Alphabet, the owner of Google, will announce plans to help develop a section of Toronto's waterfront on Tuesday, in the biggest project disclosed so
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Small fortune: Trump plummets 92 places in Forbes' American rich list

All that glitters … Donald Trump said his net worth was more than $10bn on the campaign trail but Forbes put the real figure at a fraction of that total.
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Lawrence Yun to Discuss Housing Market at 2017 SCCAOR Convention

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Real Estate Professionals from across the Bay Area will come together on Tuesday,
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Fannie raises origination forecast despite flat economic outlook

Fannie Mae used last year's Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data to increase its origination projections for both 2017 and 2018. However its overall
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Technological transformation in real estate

TODAY, I start a series on technological transformation in real estate from construction and marketing operations. Technology either elicits fear or awe,
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Amazon's Second Headquarters Bidding Process Is Being Hit With Criticism

Amazon's plan to build a second headquarters in one lucky city across the U.S. is being met with some criticism from civic leaders who are concerned
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Mortgage Rates Tuesday: Up After Yellen's Remarks

The average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage went up two basis points, the 15-year fixed increased three basis points and the 5/1 ARM
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GSEs keep playing field level with lower g-fees for small lenders

The government-sponsored enterprises' guarantee fee pricing last year kept the playing field fairly level for different-sized lenders. Extra-small lenders
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Spy Chief Warns UK Facing Dramatic Surge in Terrorist Threats

The U.K. is experiencing a rapidly-evolving terrorist threat operating at a pace and scale never experienced before, warned the head of the country's
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Market report: Stamp duty speculation lifts struggling estate agents

Speculation that the Government could slash stamp duty for first-time buyers to help them gain a foothold on the property ladder helped struggling
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BRIEF-Lancaster Real Estate sales to join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate …

‍Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – independent brokerage, Lancaster Real Estate sales, will join real estate brokerage network Nov. 14​.
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Good Fortune, Logan Square Pop-Up, Closes To Make Way For Permanent Spot

“After experimenting with the culinary and cocktail programs, we're so pleased to bring an expanded and more complete version of Good Fortune to
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Friedberg Investment Management Trims Stake in Crown Castle International Corporation (NYSE …

Friedberg Investment Management's holdings in Crown Castle International … investment trust's stock worth $112,000 after buying an additional 53 shares … Parallel Advisors LLC grew its position in Crown Castle International
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MET International plans to boost LNG trades in 2018 – CEO

Most countries in Central Europe, including Hungary, whose economies rely heavily on natural gas, have been buying gas from Russia's Gazprom .
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Hilarious listing photos show what not to do when putting your house on the market

Ever since he went through his own house-hunting experience, Donaldson has been blogging about the most unflattering photos of homes he comes
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Gold outlook on Dhanteras: Korean standoff sets floor for price; Indian buyers seen re-emerging …

In the international markets gold could hover between $1,245 and $1,345 in the short term with the bias more towards drifting lower. In the domestic
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Don't Like Your Home's Appraisal? Here's What You Can Do

“Real estate appraisals for mortgage finance applications are prepared for the bank or financial institution so they can better understand the collateral
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Crowdfunding Campaign Seeks $213 Billion to Buy Anheuser-Busch InBev

… enough money to buy out the international beer conglomerate known as Anheuser-Busch InBev. All it will take is the largest crowdfunding campaign
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Should You Be Tempted To Buy Honeywell International Inc (HON) At Its Current Price?

Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:HON) trades with a trailing P/E of 22x, which is lower than the industry average of 26.4x. Although some investors
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These Are the Shows Netflix Users Couldn't Wait to Watch

These Are the Shows Netflix Users Couldn't Wait to Watch

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life and Fuller House were voraciously consumed by users upon their release, giving birth to a new term: “Binge racer.
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Again Illinois' richest person, Ken Griffin increases fortune by $1 billion

President Donald Trump's fortune did not fare as well. His net worth fell $600 million to $3.1 billion due to the combination of an expensive presidential
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How Many Hours Americans Need to Work to Pay Their Mortgage

Using a measure of median household income against the average mortgage payment in each city, we get a gauge of how many hours must be
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Han Solo 'Star Wars' film gets a title

The company saw success with its first “Star Wars” spinoff, “Rogue One: A Star … The new title received mixed reaction from those on social media.
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Hamptons real estate market report: Q3 of 2017

Town & Country Real Estate has released their quarterly Hamptons home sales report. For the third quarter of 2017, Hamptons real estate saw a slight
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Survey Says…Get a Survey

Stock filed a third-party complaint against Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company (Commonwealth), which issued a title insurance policy and
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Growing mortgage company expands its DFW headquarters, footprint by 50%

A growing full-service mortgage company — Pacific Union Financial — has expanded its corporate headquarters and operations along LBJ Freeway
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Real-estate and AT&T executives land on TSYS board of directors

Credit-card and payment processor TSYS has elected two new members to its board of directors — one the chief executive officer of real-estate firm
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Real estate brokerage names VP

Formerly a director of operations, Seufert will be responsible for growing brokerage operations and enhancing the company's mortgage, title,
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IBERIABANK to expand in Greensboro, hires executives

IBERIABANK Corp. is a financial holding company with 301 offices, … Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, 24 title insurance offices in Arkansas and
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Fire Affected Areas Costing Homeowners

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – which play a role in a majority of mortgages – are requiring disaster inspections before purchasing loans from lenders
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Oritain wins biotech company of year title

The company, founded in 2008, uses forensic science to determine food, fibre and pharmaceutical provenance. Chief executive Grant Cochrane was
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Can Harvey Weinstein Be Successfully Sued?

The wrinkle is that that Title VII only protects actual and prospective employees of an employer. Thus … Could the company be liable under Title VII?
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6 Tips For Unlocking the True Potential of LinkedIn as a Marketing Tool

Using the search and filter function you can narrow down prospects by their job title, company and geographic location. Once you have found your
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10 essential questions to ask your real estate agent before buying or selling a home

Part of buying or selling a home is doing your due diligence, and that extends to choosing a real estate agent. That person will be marketing your
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CD Projekt Red Respond to Negative Employee Comments

Looking at the CDPR company reviews on Glassdoor.co.uk itself shows that … of Kings, and 8 months after the release of the title's console edition.
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Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lawrence Share Harrowing Stories of Being Sexually Abused

Subscribe to The Broadsheet, Fortune's daily newsletter for and about powerful women. People reports that Lawrence told the audience that film
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IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC) Shares Bought by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in IBERIABANK Corporation …. Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing
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Real estate agents are creating short films to help sell homes in Toronto

In Toronto, real estate videos – from fanciful creations like Lewis's to straightforward virtual tours – are becoming more popular among realtors looking
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Old Republic Announces Third Quarter Special Charges

The Company is organized as an insurance holding company whose … for a wide variety of coverages mostly in the general and title insurance fields.
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Canola futures firm on speculative buying

Canola futures firm on speculative buying

Speculative buying and some light export demand underpinned the market, a trader said. * Gains were kept in check as supplies were plentiful with
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Nicholas Tselepis Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

He earned his real estate license in 1976 and, after working at a small firm for … Mr. Tselepis keeps his eye on trends within the real estate industry.
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Real estate sector will soon settle into a new normal: Union Housing Minister Puri

The real estate sector evolved following economic reforms but ran into hurdles due to inadequate self-regulation and lack of regulatory mechanism.
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$683.09 Million in Sales Expected for Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) This Quarter

BidaskClub raised Mettler-Toledo International from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company
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Wasatch Advisors Inc. Raises Holdings in Sodastream International Ltd (SODA)

The fund owned 81,000 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 58,500 shares during the quarter. Wasatch Advisors Inc. owned
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Central Austin home sales slow; median price climbs 13 percent in latest housing market report

Central Austin home sales dipped 5 percent since September 2016, while the median home price increased 13.2 percent to $549,000, according to
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Certified Credit Reporting Joins The Mortgage Collaborative's Partner Network

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) has announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified
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Prometheus Real Estate Group

“At Prometheus you feel like you are part of a family, you have opportunity to influence change, and really have a voice. I am excited to come to work
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Google Will Roll Out These Advanced Gmail Security Features for Government Employees …

The new features are partially in response to phishing attacks during last year's U.S. election. By Reuters. 11:00 AM ET. October 17, 2017. Alphabet's
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Could Property Owners Or Tenants Who Grow, Process, 0r Sell Marijuana Make Their Property …

In September of 2016, First American Title Insurance Company (“FATCO”) sent an Underwriting Communication to its offices and agents advising them
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Bham real estate exec lands big statewide honor

A prominent Birmingham real estate executive will be inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor next week. Cathy Sloss Jones, president and chief
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Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) Shares Bought by Renaissance Technologies LLC

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) Shares Bought by Renaissance … FNF, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, mortgage services and
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Marketplace lenders breathe new life in private money mortgage funding

Competition between fintech, marketplace and traditional mortgage lenders often focuses on borrower-facing automation and other technology.
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FCC Chairman Says He Supports Free Speech But Does Not Condemn Trump

The top U.S. communications regulator on Tuesday declined to criticize President Donald Trump's attacks on broadcasters. In his first public
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Fortune Fish hopes to haul in e-commerce sales with Lobster Gram

Ryan Moses places two live lobsters in coolers for overnight shipping Oct. 12, 2017, in the Lobster Gram division of Fortune Fish & Gourmet's
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Ex-mayor charged with fraud over North Miami real estate deal

A former North Miami Beach mayor is back in the hot seat after his alleged role in a failed real estate investment. Ex-mayor Myron Rosner, who
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Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) Experiences Lighter than Usual Trading Volume

Investors Title Company shares had a trading volume of 117 by the end of trading on Tuesday. Overall, volume was down 94.78% under the stocks
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Czech Republic: Bank lending survey for 3Q17

The bank lending survey (BLS) captures banks' opinions regarding the change in the supply of loans and the change in non-financial corporations'
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Brainstorm Health: Children's Health Insurance, Digital Health VC Funding, Trump Drug Czar

It's a busy day here at Fortune so I'll have to keep things brief. The Trump administration's moves on Obamacare last week—including the decision to
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities: Buy Below $110 Per Share

Major patent cliffs from 2012-2016 depressed revenues of key tenants. This trend will moderate in the coming years. Alexandria Real Estate Equities
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Wells Fargo launches Hotel Franchise Finance division

Wells Fargo launches Hotel Franchise Finance division

Wells Fargo launches Hotel Franchise Finance division … insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more
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Internal Audit Manager (Audit Manager, Capital Markets)

Internal Audit Manager (Audit Manager, Capital Markets) in Accounting and public practice, Audit with Freddie Mac. Apply Today.
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US Supreme Court Drops Securities-Fraud Argument After Sides Say They're Near a Deal

The U.S. Supreme Court dropped a scheduled securities-fraud clash after the two sides told the justices they are near a settlement. The high court was
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Carney Confirms Rate Hike Is Near as BOE Heads for 'Tipping Point'

Pedestrians walk past the Bank of England (BOE) in the City of London, U.K., on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg.
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Wall St banks boosted by lending to rich clients

Two of the biggest brokers on Wall Street have been given a boost from an unfamiliar source: the humdrum business of lending. Third-quarter figures
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7 Tips on How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent

Whether you're buying or selling a house, understanding how to find a good real estate agent is essential. Your agent will help you through all steps of
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'Unknowns' of tainted water affecting housing market

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Half-buried under dirt and leaves behind Tedd Ryfiak's home on House Street NE in Belmont is more of
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Dow Passes 23000 for the First Time, Fueled by Strong Earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average passed another milestone, topping 23,000 for the first time, as strong earnings from UnitedHealth Group Inc. and
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Xiaomi Invests $8m in Indian Lending Company KrazyBee

Xiaomi_logo 600 Bangalore, India / Beijing, China, October 16 — India-based ecommerce and credit service KrazyBee receives Series A funding of
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Why IBM Wants Its Employees to Think Like "Vikings" at Work

… at IBM (IBM, +3.64%) , told attendees of last week's Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C. And what exactly does that mean?
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North Bay housing costs likely to spike after wildfires, economist says

With roughly 4,000 homes destroyed by wildfire, the North Bay has lost a sizeable chunk of its housing stock in what was already a tight home market.
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ValuTrac Launches SnapShot Appraisal Review Tool

ValuTrac Software has announced the launch of SnapShot automated appraisal review, a streamlined appraisal review tool available through
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Stiffing US Taxpayers on 'Grand Scale,' Fortune 500 Holding $2.6 Trillion Offshore

“As Congress considers proposals to institute a near zero percent tax rate on profits booked offshore by multinational corporations, the findings in this
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10 Withdrawals in 10 Months: Trump's Nominee Crisis Grows

President Donald Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Washington, DC on Oct. 11, 2017. Jonathan Ernst—Reuters.
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EA shutting down Visceral Games, overhauling Star Wars game (update)

EA and Visceral announced that former Naughty Dog creative director Amy Hennig was working on the title, co-writing the Star Wars adventure with
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Nafta Deadlock Forces Ministers to Extend Talks Into 2018

Negotiations over the future of Nafta were extended into the first quarter of 2018 in a bid to resolve differences after Canada and Mexico rejected what
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Editorial: Abusive short-term lenders deserve the tighter rules they're getting.

Trapping consumers in an unending cycle of debt is hardly an accidental byproduct of the payday lending industry. In many ways it's the intent.
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Blue Ridge Real Estate Co (BRRE): Tracking the Numbers

After a recent stock scan on shares of Blue Ridge Real Estate Co (BRRE), we have … The ADX alone was designed to measure trend strength.
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P2P mortgage lending could be a game changer for Millennials

Not finding a mortgage lender you like? Try borrowing from a friend – or several of them – instead. According to reports, a new platform called Celsius
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Trump's tax changes will help Saudi investors in US property

By contrast, US investors themselves do not hold their US real estate … Any increase in Gulf-region finance and investment trends towards the US
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Top US Health Insurer to Look at Trump Obamacare Alternatives

Top US Health Insurer to Look at Trump Obamacare Alternatives

UnitedHealth Group Inc., the U.S.'s biggest health insurer, said it's excited about the the chance to sell health plans President Donald Trump is
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Intel and Facebook Are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Technology

An Intel spokesperson wrote to Fortune in an email that while the two companies are collaborating, they do not have a formal partnership. The genesis
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Lack of inventory leads to 'spotty' sales in Hudson Valley housing market

Real estate sales in the Lower Hudson Valley saw a slight slowdown during the third quarter, according to market analysts at the Hudson Gateway
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Private Equity Looks to Challenge Airbnb With Vacasa Deal

Vacasa LLC, an online vacation rental company, raised $104 million from a group of private equity firms looking to build up a challenger to Airbnb.
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National MI Named to Fortune's List of Best Medium Workplaces for 2nd Year

Fortune Magazine partners with the Great Place to Work Institute to develop a comprehensive team member survey to identify the 100 Best Medium
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7 women accuse NJ musician, ex-Real Estate guitarist of sexual misconduct

A New Jersey native and founding member of the indie rock band Real Estate has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women over a
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Morgan Stanley's Crown Jewel Is No Longer Investment Banking

Morgan Stanley's wealth management division, now the crown jewel of the storied investment bank, continues to be one of the great growth
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Upstart real estate company leaves Cool Springs for downtown tower

As long as Jason Holwerda has worked in commercial real estate, Cool Springs has been his backyard. Now Holwerda and his colleagues are
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East2West Valuation Services welcomes new CEO Debbie Key

East2West Valuation Services announced it named Debbie Key as its new CEO, bringing more than two decades of mortgage experience to the
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Quicken Rocketing Toward E-Lending Expansion

The deal will allow the nonbank lender to utilize technology provided by eOriginal—a provider of digital transaction management solutions—to
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Macy's has deal to sell top half of State Street flagship

Macy's has struck a preliminary deal to sell the top half of its State Street flagship building to a Canadian real estate investor that plans to convert the
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Getting a mortgage? Don't get tricked into high title insurance fees

Instead, you likely went along with the recommendation made by your realty agent or lender. Though the title insurance charge came to $1,500 or
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What You Need to Know About 'tbh,' Facebook's New Anonymous Messaging App

On Monday, a Facebook spokesperson told Fortune that the company plans to allow tbh to continue operating as its own standalone app.
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Watch out for Microsoft Word DDE nasties: Now Freddie Mac menaced

Malware exploiting Microsoft Word's DDE features to infect computers has been lobbed at US government-backed mortgage biz Freddie Mac.
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Johnson & Johnson Wins Reversal of $72 Million Verdict Over Talc Cancer Risks

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, +3.45%) on Tuesday won the reversal of a $72 million verdict in favor of the family of a woman whose death from ovarian
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Local couple plan to develop substantial Geelong block

A SUBSTANTIAL site in Geelong is set to be developed after a local couple snapped it up at auction at the weekend. The 1012sq m site at 14 and 14a
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Everitt Real Estate Center to honor Campana, Brinkmans

FORT COLLINS — Gino Campana has been named the 2017 Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year by CSU's Everitt Real Estate Center, and
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Why credit union branches keep opening in the Treasure Valley while bank branches close

The number of bank branches in the Treasure Valley dropped 10 percent between 2011 and 2017, to 175 from 195, according to Mary Hughes,
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Jobs NOW: Sold! Real estate agents set high goals

Agents need 120 hours of real estate school. It costs roughly $1,400 for classes, which can be taken at Youngstown State University or ETI Technical
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Are Appraisers Meeting Lending Standards?

Amorin noted that most lenders have appraisal appeal procedures known as “Reconsiderations of Value” that can be provided to the lender.
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What the new mortgage rules mean for homebuyers

What the new mortgage rules mean for homebuyers

Today, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) introduced new rules on mortgage lending to take effect next year.
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Indecomm Preps for MBA Annual Convention and Expo

“Indecomm is creating a new synthesis of people, technology and solutions in the mortgage business. This creates more powerful solutions than those
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Industry drops hard line on mortgage interest waiver

Normally, this would be a deal breaker for mortgage and housing trade groups. The deduction on mortgage interest is the primary tax perk offered to
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Crowdfunding comes to Arizona real estate

Crowdfunding organizers to publicly raise money from investors. There is more than $34 billion raised via crowdfunding annually in the U.S.,
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Not a downturn, but a dip: Slowing home sales indicate more balance in Austin-area market

Despite the dip in sales, “it's important to remember that we're comparing our current figures to the record-breaking housing market activity in 2016
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7 things to look for at #MBAAnnual17

Industry participants are heading to Denver for the 2017 Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention and Expo seeking clarity and direction on
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Burgess: Banking All About 'Service, Commitment, Support'

In his first speech as the American Bankers Association's chairman at ABA's Annual Convention in Chicago this morning, Texas banker Ken Burgess
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Kaizen In Banking

The branch transformation journey began for Bank Midwest in 2000, the year that the $800 million-asset Minnesota bank's management team visited
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The Canadian government is making it even harder for you to buy a house

Under current housing rules, only borrowers with a downpayment of less than 20 percent require mortgage insurance. This category of borrowers are
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Chelsea Garzione | Chesapeake Real Estate Group

garzione-chelsea-creg Chesapeake Real Estate Group LLC, a full-service commercial real estate company, has selected Chelsea Garzione as
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Area Business Recognized by Fortune

TimeClock Plus has been named one of the 2017 Top 100 Best SMB Workplaces by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE!
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Nantwich finance firm Watts scoops national mortgage adviser award

Nantwich finance advisors Watts has scooped a first by winning at the inaugural National Mortgage Adviser Awards. Watts Mortgage & Wealth
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Ellie Mae Announces Encompass Enhancements

“HMDA readiness remains a top priority for the entire mortgage industry and Ellie Mae is committed to supporting our customers as they prepare by
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John Key takes top banking job with ANZ

Mr Key, who led the country for eight years between 2008 and 2016, will replace John Judge, who has been the bank's chair for more than five years.
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Cannot download banking transactions for 8 days – error code 9999.

Does anyone have a problem suddenly downloading transactions from their bank I am getting error code 9999 the sign-in information you entered is
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Drones Might Someday Deliver Burritos and Medications to Australians

People living in rural areas of Australia are one step closer to seeing drones fly on by and deliver them burritos and medications. Alphabet's Project
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Mansion Global Daily: High-Priced Homes Have a Field Day in the Hamptons

Mansion Global Daily: High-Priced Homes Have a Field Day in the … on an area already suffering from a prohibitively expensive housing market.
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Fannie Mae: Tax reform poses positive risk to economy in 2018

The recent hurricanes did not cause a major shift in the outlook on economic growth in 2017 or beyond, according to the Fannie Mae Economic and
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Central Texas home sales decline 4.3% in September

Single-family home sales declined across most areas of Central Texas in September, while the median price in the region overall rose more than 5
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'Good' and 'Fine' Men Don't Last Long in Trump's White House

A good man. A fine man. A very good person. It's President Donald Trump's tell, and his favorite parting praise, when his administration's top officials
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Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average Trending Up for Freddie Mac (FMCC)

Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average Trending Up for Freddie Mac (FMCC)

Monitoring the numbers for Freddie Mac (FMCC), we are noting that the KAMA is trending up over the last five days. Tracking this reading, traders
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Ten ways the new mortgage rules will shake up the lending market

A leap in non-prime borrowing costs: Many home buyers with above-average debt, relative to income, will resort to much higher-cost lenders who
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Natalie McNany Has Been Recognized Among the Top in Her Industry by the Expert Network©

When asked about her journey to becoming a top real estate agent in her market, Ms. … From this position of prominence, she stays up to date on new laws, regulations, and other prevailing trends in Silicon Valley real estate.
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George Soros Just Used $18 Billion to Create One of the World's Biggest Charities

Billionaire investor George Soros has transferred “the bulk of his wealth” to the Open Society Foundations, the nonprofit organization said. The $18
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates …

Vetr cut International Business Machines Corporation from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $150.68 price target on the stock. in a research
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Core Banking, Deposits, and Lending Help Bank of America

Bank of America's (BAC) loan book expanded to $918.0 billion on September 30, 2017, compared with $915.0 billion in the previous quarter.
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Small business lending sets record in El Paso County, state

In the county, 43 lenders made 173 loans totaling a record $101.7 million through two SBA guarantee programs in the federal fiscal year that ended
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Mortgage | Digital Targeting Segment

Target population likely to have current mortgage on file, whose home value is estimated to be greater than $400,000, and who is likely to engage in a
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Sky-high real estate made Hong Kong Asia's priciest city: Julius Baer

At $51,594 per sq. meter, Hong Kong's prime real estate is 2.7 times more expensive than other cities in Asia, according to the Zurich-based wealth
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Mortgage Rates Rise a Bit More From Recent Lows

Mortgage rates were at their best levels in roughly a month last Friday … Instead, fine-tuning adjustments to the overall cost of financing come courtesy
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Female Showrunner Accuses Harvey Weinstein's Brother of Sexual Harassment

“I want him to get the justice that he deserves.” Fortune has reached out to Bob Weinstein's representatives for additional comment. We will update this
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Incredible Image Shows How the #MeToo Movement Spread Around the Globe

On Sunday the “me too” movement, intended to expose sexual harassment and assault, was reignited on social media after a tweet from actress
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Emclaire Financial Corp (EMCF) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

The company had revenue of $6.23 million during the quarter. … through its subsidiary, Emclaire Settlement Services, LLC (the Title Company).
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Shop around for title insurance

Federal law guarantees you the right to shop around for title insurance and settlement services, and you should make the most of it. The title agency
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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Issues Statement Regarding Home Mortgage Disclosure Act …

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a bulletin to inform national banks, federal savings associations, and insured federal
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EXCLUSIVE: Downtown Greensboro office building to be converted into 'cool' apartments

Coker said demolition of much of the interior of the 22,000 square foot building at 127 N. Greene St. — now occupied by Investors Title Insurance Co.
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First National Financial Corporation Comments on Revised B-20 Mortgage Rules

The Company believes all mortgage lenders, including First National, will see a decrease in conventional single-family market activity levels as a
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Mortgage 101: How to hurt your credit score in 3 easy steps

Mortgage 101: How to hurt your credit score in 3 easy steps … While buying a car for someone during the holidays isn't realistic, financing a car
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Investment Banking

Add a Review. There are newer employer reviews for Bank of America … “Investment Banking” … I worked at Bank of America (More than a year). Pros.
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Accenture Continues Its Agency Acquisition Spree, Buying French Retail Network Altima

“At the same time, it's a market where many international brands are trying to gain market share. The acquisition of Altima would put Accenture
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G-Fees Down in 2016, FHFA Reports

G-Fees Down in 2016, FHFA Reports

The average single-family guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fell 2 basis points in 2016 to 57 basis points, the Federal Housing
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Morné Wilken to head MAS Real Estate from January

“He brings with him extensive experience of real estate markets and investor relations and will be relocating to the Isle of Man on a full-time basis to
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SBA lending jumps 16 percent in Maine

U.S. Small Business Administration lending increased significantly in Maine during the federal government's 2017 fiscal year, which ended Sept.
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Is It Time To Buy Marriott International Inc (MAR)?

Let's talk about the popular Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR). The company's shares saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the
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Marriott International (MAR) PT Set at $103.00 by Robert W. Baird

BidaskClub lowered shares of Marriott International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 5th. Berenberg Bank
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Alex Shekhtman Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

When asked what inspired him to pursue a career in mortgages, Mr. … of these programs so mortgage financing is getting a bit easier to get for any
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News Highlights: Top Global Markets News of the Day

Canada's banking watchdog unveiled tougher mortgage-financing rules that take effect on Jan. 1 that real estate watchers and economists say could
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Venmo Users: You're About to Be Able to Use the App to Shop Online

PayPal announced a massive expansion for use of its Venmo payments app popular with millennials. The app grew as a quick way for customers to
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Genius Brands International, In (NASDAQ:GNUS) Trading Down – Insiders Are Buying

Here is a rundown on some insider market activity for Genius Brands International, In (NASDAQ:GNUS). CEO Andy Heyward purchased 14,700
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Amazon gobbles up another piece of Greater Cincinnati real estate

It's the latest local real estate move for Amazon in the region in 2017, with the company announcing plans for its Prime Air Services Hub at CVG at the
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Marino Withdrawing as Drug Czar Nominee, Trump Says

“Rep.Tom Marino has informed me that he is withdrawing his name from consideration as drug czar. Tom is a fine man and a great Congressman!
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The LA Deal Sheet

In the first half of this year, Walker & Dunlop has closed $3.8B in green loans through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, nearly three times its 2016
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Fintech Firm eOriginal Teams Up With Quicken Loans For New Online Mortgage Process

Fintech firm eOriginal announced on Tuesday it has formed a partnership with mortgage giant Quicken Loans to complete the final steps of its new
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Black Knight and Homebot Announce Strategic Alliance to Deliver Powerful, Cutting-Edge Mobile …

Black Knight and Homebot Announce Strategic Alliance to Deliver Powerful, Cutting-Edge Mobile Engagement Solution for the Real Estate Industry
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Coupa and Amazon Business Team to Innovate Corporate Buying

Coupa and Amazon Business Team to Innovate Corporate Buying … Coupa Open Buy with Amazon Business expands an organization's buying options … for businesses,” said Todd Heimes, director, Amazon Business International.
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UCDP Release Notification – Appraisal Form 1004D/442 Functionality

Effective October 30, 2017, Freddie Mac an Fannie Mae (the GSEs) will support the Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report (Freddie Mac Form
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Buy a $125 Million Island Compound Under an Hour From New York

… for sale for $125 million with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty. … “But for $125 million, you're not just buying the house, you're buying the
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'Why is Cong silent on Vadra's links to wanted arms dealer?'

The third was of Bhandari purchasing international air tickets for Vadra. “Vadra owns that house in London. Bhandari is heard giving details of
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Eastern Market Indicator climbs to 1566c/kg

… no sign of auction volumes lifting in the coming weeks, and this teamed with the easing Australian dollar helped buoy international buying demand.
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Paulson & CO. Inc. Takes Position in Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP)

Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Ctrip.com International, Ltd. … BidaskClub downgraded Ctrip.com International from a “strong-buy” rating to a
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Dear Monty: 10 types of real estate agents

Dear Monty: 10 types of real estate agents

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Amazon Has a Chance to Redefine Corporate Responsibility

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What housing industry experts are saying about OSFI's new rules

“While realtors support a sensibly regulated real estate market, OSFI's new stress test for uninsured mortgages is overkill. These changes will hurt
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New mortgage stress test to hit 'move-up' home buyers

Uninsured mortgages account for 46 per cent of the country's total $1.5 trillion mortgage credit outstanding, according to Bank of Canada data.
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Trump Issues Warning to McCain After Senator's Tough Speech

Washington (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a warning shot after Republican Sen. John McCain questioned “half-baked, spurious
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Goldman Sachs Says Gold Is Better Than Bitcoin

Gold wins out over cryptocurrencies when assessed on the majority of the key characteristics of money, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.,
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Kim's Nukes Are a 'Recipe for Disaster,' US Admiral Says

The top U.S. military commander in the Pacific warned the situation in North Korea is a “recipe for disaster,” as the region prepares for Donald Trump's
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Trump's fortune drops by $600 million to $3.1 billion

Donald Trump's fortune fell by $600 million, and the president is now tied with Snap founder Evan Spiegel on Forbes' 2017 ranking of the 400 richest
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Boris Johnson Calls Labour 'Supine Invertebrate Protoplasmic Jellies'

Boris Johnson mined the English language yet again to find new ways to insult the Labour opposition which is ahead in the U.K. opinion polls: “Supine
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Why predicting the future isn't in a real estate agent's job description

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Boris Johnson Calls Mogadishu a 'Thriving' Capital

Boris Johnson, the British foreign secretary best known for his diplomatic gaffes, committed another eyebrow-raising moment when trying to condemn
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Renzi Starts His Comeback Bid

Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi set off on an eight-week tour of Italy by train, calling his Democratic Party the only force of the European left with a
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Bad loans: Why more retail lending is not a good sign

When corporates lie crippled, there is an option to lend to individuals to keep growing. As the segment gets crowded, underwriting standards are
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) At $191.01 Forms Top; Last Week Diamondback Energy (FANG …

Among 35 analysts covering Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG), 30 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 86% are positive.
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First Eagle Investment buys middle-market lending firm NewStar

First Eagle Investment Management has agreed to buy middle-market lending firm NewStar Financial Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS). The target won Mergers
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Balance of Power: Trump Pleads for Unity Under Bannon's Shadow

Former Fed board governor Kevin Warsh, meanwhile, has seen his star fade within the White House, Bloomberg reports. Trump plans to interview
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N.Va. real estate market more flat than fizzy last month

A dip in Northern Virginia home sales, offset by an increase in average prices, led to a generally flat September, according to new year-over-year
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Dropbox Launches a New File Sharing Service for Freelancers and Contractors

This is a growing demographic where small businesses and even even Fortune 500 companies are turning more more to independent workers.
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The Dow Jones Just Hit 23000 for the First Time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 23,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday led by more than 5 percent gain in UnitedHealth.
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Suntrust Banks Inc. Invests $260000 in Investors Title Company (ITIC) Stock

Investors Title logo Suntrust Banks Inc. bought a new position in shares of Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) during the 2nd quarter, according
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Texas Cities Dominate Ten-X's Fall 2017 List of "Hottest" Single-Family Markets

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The three Texas cities saw double digit home price gains, yet they remain very affordable areas to buy homes, indicating they have a bright outlook
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Proof that Sydney's property market is not slowing down: Modest three-bedroom family home sells …

A modest family home has astonishingly sold for more than $600,000 above the reserve – further proof Sydney's housing market is out of control.
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Watch out for these 5 fintech platforms to revolutionise business in India

Consumers and businesses alike have adopted fintech verticals like payments, digital lending, and credit analysis to refine their present business
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Fortune Bay Corp (FTBYF) are in focus today as the charts are revealing that the Mesa Adaptive Moving Average (MAMA) is holding steady above the
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$0.34 EPS Expected for Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (GPMT)

Investors wait Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT) to report on November, 6. its quarterly earnings This translates into $14.70 million profit
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DJ Cuppy and Tekno Give Us the Green Light!

Having established herself as no hostage to fortune, the heiress of billionaire magnate, Femi Otedola's expansive fortune, further emphasises her
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Is Columbia Banking Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:COLB) a Buy? The Stock Reported Less …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.52 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.08, from 1.44 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 13 investors sold Columbia Banking System Inc
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Banks are on the run

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (GPMT) EPS Estimated At $0.34

Analysts expect Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT) to report $0.34 EPS on November, 6.GPMT's profit would be $14.70 million giving it
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IG Investment Management LTD Has Boosted Its Stake in Bank Montreal Que (BMO) as Stock …

More notable recent Bank of Montreal (USA) (NYSE:BMO) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Bank of Montreal Falls as Profit
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Decreases Position in Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF)

The Fidelity National Title Group segment consists of the operations of FNF's title insurance underwriters and related businesses. (NYSE:FNF) for 2.98
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates “Sell” Rating for Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC)

The Company is engaged in offering products and services through its … The Company operates through two segments: title insurance and ancillary
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IndusInd Bank to take over micro finance company Bharat Financial

Mumbai: The Board of Directors of IndusInd Bank Ltd and Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd on Saturday approved the merger of two companies through a
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MDC Holdings Inc Stock as Institutional Investors Enter

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Hackers Stole Restricted F-35 Data From an Australian Contractor

Australian and U.S. officials confirmed this week that an unnamed Australian defense firm involved in developing the F-35 fighter jet was hacked in
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Bank tech trends can make your head spin. So regularly longtime Tech Exchange Editor John Ginovsky does his best to “make sense of it all.”.
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IndusInd to acquire Bharat Financial in an all-stock deal

… ability to monetise excess priority sector lending-qualifying assets, efficient capital utilisation and optimal resource utilisation,' according to the bank.
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Tulane Offers Free Tuition to Puerto Rican College Students Displaced by Hurricane Maria

Tulane University in New Orleans announced on Friday that it will offer one semester of free tuition to students from universities and colleges in Puerto
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