Nashville-based J. Alexander's makes $200 million buy

Nashville-based J. Alexander's makes $200 million buy

American Blue Ribbon is a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial Inc., a Florida-based title insurance and mortgage servicing companies that owned
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Factors to Note Before Buying American International Group, Inc. (AIG)

The share of American International Group, Inc. (AIG) currently has a value of $66.06 while the company's 52 week low is at $56.80, the shares
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SME Lender Kabbage Collects $250 Million Investment from Softbank

Online small business lender Kabbage is getting some green of its own. The startup has raised $250 million in funding from Japan's Softbank Group,
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Game of Thrones' Next Episode Has Been Leaked Online

What was already a bad week for HBO is capping off with news that hackers have leaked the fourth episode of the show's seventh season—”The
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The First Reading for Q2 GDP Came In At…

Real Estate, as measured by the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index, rose +1.05%, hitting a 5-month high. Currencies were the standout alternative
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Times & Trends: The New America

Manhattan's Hudson Yards development transformed similarly underutilized real estate, as has Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Riverfront project, where
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Roostify Announces Technical Milestone For API Lending Platform

Roostify, a provider of automated lending technology, has passed a significant technical and business milestone, with the number of external
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AI Techniques Now Power All Facebook Translations

When Facebook shows you an automated translation of someone's post, the tech behind that translation is now based entirely on neural networks
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BidaskClub Downgrades MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) to Buy

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) was downgraded by equities research analysts at BidaskClub from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a
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The four-bedroom house in Ballarat Central has topped the price growth trend

… prices brought the median figure to $460,000, a $30,000 increase on figures from June 2016 according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria data.
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Wells Fargo allegedly overcharged military veterans to refinance their mortgages

It seems that Wells Fargo literally can't go one week without facing a new scandal. Exactly one week ago, Wells Fargo revealed its latest scandal,
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Housing market growth slows in Australia, influenced by higher mortgage rates

The housing market in Australia is gradually responding to higher mortgage rates, tighter credit policies and affordability challenges, with prices and
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Eqis Capital Management Inc. Purchases New Position in PAREXEL International Corporation …

PAREXEL International Corporation logo Eqis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of PAREXEL International Corporation
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Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary Kannaway® Recognizes Second Brand Ambassador in …

Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary Kannaway® Recognizes Second Brand Ambassador in Company History to Achieve International Director Title
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Norwegian real estate prices have fallen for three months straight – and it's making Swedes worried

The Norwegian real estate market seems to have peaked as statistics from Eiendom Norge show declining prices for the third month in a row, falling
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Legal & General steps into the retirement housing market after buying care operator

Legal & General has made its first entry into the retirement housing market after buying a care operator, with plans to build 3,000 homes for older
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Apple Pay Adoption 'Underwhelming,' Goldman Sachs Says

All of the big smartphone players have introduced much-touted mobile payment systems over the past few years, but most U.S. consumers are tuning
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Old Dominion National Bank Names Raj Mahajan Executive Vice President of Mortgage Lending

Mahajan, who joins Old Dominion from EagleBank, brings 18 years of banking and mortgage lending experience to his new role. As an executive vice
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HUD Expands Aid to Flood-Damaged States

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated an additional $178.5 million to help hard-hit areas in several states that
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Large commercial operators a growing concern in the Airbnb market, study says

Large commercial players are dominating the short-term rental market in … called “Short-term Cities: Airbnb's Impact on Canadian Housing Markets.
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california ca One step payday loans get cash fast !!. bad credit ok. …. Mortgage loans for people with poor credit was an from for segments. allocate
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Fannie and Freddie Echo FHFA's Conservatorship Concerns

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs, or “government-sponsored enterprises”) were already well past having paid back taxpayer bailouts before
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Employment increase surpasses expectations in July

July's employment report released Friday morning showed jobs increased, surpassing expectations, according to the Employment Situation Summary
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BankThink One part of GSE reform is already working

Editor's note: This is based on an upcoming Moody's Analytics report about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit risk transfers. Questions about what
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Best approval rating for bad credit loan ~ apply now! ~ loans online

Getting a mortgage loan with bad credit all time, describe detail on harder is 30, OMB the time. data start to or gradually goals people.
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Black Knights Julian Grey Named by HousingWire to the Publications Prestigious 2017 ?Women …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , Aug. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Julian Grey, Mortgage Market Leader for the Data & Analytics division of Black
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Ranger Direct Lending sees NAV fall for fifth month in a row

RANGER Direct Lending saw its net asset value (NAV) return fall for the fifth consecutive month in June. The US-focused alternative investment trust
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on financing and managing residential and
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Fannie & Freddie Both Changed The Way They Talk About Their Dividends, And It's Not By Accident

… wrote in its second-quarter earnings report, following Freddie Mac's lead. … has begun the long, arduous task of recapitalizing Fannie and Freddie.
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Fire Put Out At 86-story Residential Skyscraper in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police in Dubai have reopened the streets around one of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers after
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The Broadsheet: August 4th

Fortune's Phil Wahba digs into the story behind the ouster of Avon CEO Sheri McCoy, who, as we reported yesterday, will step down in March.
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Insurers Think They've Found the Perfect Patients for Profits

The turmoil around the Affordable Care Act has created heartburn for health insurers. The industry is betting that a different government program will
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MFA Financial purchases more than $1 billion residential mortgage assets in Q2

During the quarter, MFA acquired or committed to purchase more than $1 billion of residential mortgage assets, of which $340.6 million were
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UK hacker arrested in US over banking malware

Marcus Hutchins was charged with creating and distributing banking malware, according to court filings. The case is unrelated to the WannaCry attack
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Investors Title Company Announces Record Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Investors Title Company (NASDAQ: ITIC) today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30,
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How can GSEs succeed in helping underserved markets?

With the forthcoming implementation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's “Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Plans,” a panel of housing finance
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MalwareTech arrested for Kronos banking Trojan connection

The FBI detained and arrested a security researcher who allegedly created the Kronos banking Trojan. Martin Hutchins, also known as “MalwareTech
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Toyota, Mazda Plan to Invest $1.6 Billion to Build US Plant

Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. have agreed to buy stakes in each other and jointly build a $1.6 billion U.S. factory, as carmakers band
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Guide To FHA Home Loans: Your Down Payment And Closing Costs

One of the reason FHA home loans are so popular is their low down payment requirement. As long as your credit score exceeds 579, you are eligible
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Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation and RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation …

MOORESTOWN, N.J. & CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) (“Cherry Hill”) and
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Term Sheet — Friday, Aug. 4

Term Sheet — Friday, Aug. 4

For example, five people from an outfit called “Cloud With Me” came into Fortune's office last week and said with a straight face they are raising $300
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Hamilton-Burlington real estate market 'more balanced'

Realtors say it appears that the housing market has shifted to a more balanced state in Hamilton-Burlington. The Realtors Association of
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Dunkin' Donuts Is Considering a Name Change

As a test, a storefront in Pasadena, Calif. will just be called Dunkin', CBS News reports. The change comes at the request of the coffee chain's parent
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“What's the Point of Vacation” Trump Heads to His Golf Resort for 17 Days

President Trump, yes, the same one that famously asked “what's the point?” of taking vacations, is heading off today on a grand 17 days of holiday at
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Phoenix-Area Startup Earns “Best Company Culture” Title

Chandler, Arizona – August 04, 2017 – It's no secret why BoldLeads, a Chandler startup that furnishes actionable leads to real estate agents all over
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10 things to know before lending money to your friends

At the same time, it is complicated as the process of recovering the loan has the power to damage the relationship as such lending is largely informal
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NFL Referees Use Microsoft Surface at Hall of Fame Game

The National Football League Hall of Fame game between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys Thursday night also was the Microsoft
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Men Named 'David' Outnumbered All of Britain's Top Women CEOs Last Year

A version of this article first appeared in Fortune's World's Most Powerful Women newsletter. Subscribe here. A report on FTSE 100 CEOs published
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SoftBank Returns To Online Lending With Kabbage Investment

Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank has invested $250 million in Kabbage Inc, an online lending company based in Atlanta, Georgia,
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Assisting Fortune

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Give us a paintbrush! Ten ways to make the housing market work for tenants

Political parties, aware that tenants are a sizeable voting block, are vying to be seen to mend the UK's undeniably broken housing market. Housing
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Apple's Latest Patent Filing Points to an iPhone Privacy Boost

Apple has filed a patent for a screen that lets users stop people around them seeing what's happening on their computing devices. You can already
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Erste CEO on Earnings, Czech Housing Market, Brexit

Andreas Treichl, chairman and chief executive officer at Erste Group Bank, discusses his outlook for net interest income, the possibility of a bubble in
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Winner Of The SummerSlam Universal Title Match Reportedly Revealed

It also seems that Brock will play a huge role in both the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 34, which means the company won't allow him to step away
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Data Sheet—Friday, August 4, 2017

Hi, Aaron in for Adam for the last time this week. The essay will be back in Mr. Lashinsky's capable hands on Monday. Do you wear a wearable?
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Faced with high group lending defaults, SFBs move towards individuals

With a majority of small finance banks already operational, a challenging start has already forced a number of them to tweak lending strategies.
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Coldwell Banker intros new Amazon Alexa skill for real estate pros

The new “Coldwell Banker Gen Blue News Skill” updates users with the latest company news and real estate industry trends. Now, users just have to
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Payroll Gain of 209000, Wage Rise Show US Labor Strength

U.S. payrolls increased in July as employers added 209,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent. Bloomberg's Michelle Jamrisko
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How the Department of Energy Can Bring Another 40 Years of Innovation

Forty years ago, with the stroke of a pen, President Jimmy Carter signed the legislation that created the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), an agency
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Elon Musk Inspired an Industry of Hyperloop Startups. Now He's Building His Own

Elon Musk introduced his vision for a futuristic mode of tube-based transportation called the hyperloop in 2013. In an exhaustive white paper, he laid
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This is the banking malware the WannaCry hero supposedly created

This is the banking malware the WannaCry hero supposedly created

Now, the same security researcher is held by the FBI, as he's accused of having created a rather dangerous banking malware a few years ago.
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How would you sum up Philly's real estate market?

This week's topic: The current state of Philly's real estate market. … The city's housing inventory—i.e. the amount of available single-family homes for
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Grand Rapids is nation's 7th best market for flipping houses

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Thanks its healthy demand for housing, the Grand Rapids area was ranked as the 7th best market in the U.S. for flipping houses
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Non-bank loans gain momentum in tough lending regime

Falling rates of pre-sales and tougher bank lending rules are now becoming evident across the Eastern Seaboard, putting pressure on developers'
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Arbor Realty Trust Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results and Declares Common Stock Dividend

… a Freddie Mac Program Plus Seller/Servicer and the Top Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan Lender, a Fannie Mae and Freddie MacSeniors Housing
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Remita's disruptive mobile app throws banks off balance

The Remita app, one of the newest entrants into Nigeria's financial system, is proving to be a huge disruptor in how FinTech impacts on banking
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This Bank Is About to Raise Its Dividend Nearly 30%

It was undoubtedly music to the ears of Alabama-based Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) shareholders when they heard their bank was making such a
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Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ:WIRE) Position Held by Alliancebernstein LP

Alliancebernstein L.P. owned about 0.16% of Encore Wire Corporation … and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Bank of England lowers forecasts for housing transactions

Bank of England lowers forecasts for housing transactions … Assessing the reasons for weaknesses in the housing market, the Bank attributed some
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As Trump Sings Coal's Praises, Mine Fatalities Are on the Rise

Ray Hatfield Jr. was six months into his latest coal job when he was crushed to death in a Kentucky mine. Hatfield, a 23-year industry veteran, was
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Legal and General enters later life housing market

The insurer and lender intends to build 3,000 new later-life homes in the next year as part of its initial strategy. Inspired Villages has been creating
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Chinese developer Times Property says policy tightening having limited impact on sales

Shum admitted that being offered cash receipts from banks had seen “some delays” recently as lenders enforced stricter checks on mortgage lending,
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China Focus: Beijing introduces joint ownership housing scheme

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) — In a new measure to stabilize the housing market, Beijing is planning to introduce homes with joint property rights shared
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Diary of a banking intern: “I've been lucky to avoid sniping with other interns”

For example, banks harp on about their culture being important, which sounds like a bunch of fluff until you're forced to confront it. Investment banking
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New Bill Would Require Fannie, Freddie to Use Alternative Credit Scores

A bi-partisan bill recently introduced in the Senate would require Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to embrace alternative credit scoring models,
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RBI slashes key lending rates: How repo rate cut will impact home loan borrowers

With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting the repo rate by 25 basis points, borrowers, especially those with home loans, likely to get the benefit of
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Keystone XL Foes Don't Mention Climate in Red State Pipeline Battle

You won't hear the C-word coming from Keystone XL foes as they argue against TransCanada Corp.'s push to get the final state approval needed to
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Man who stopped massive WannaCry cyberattack arrested for allegedly making banking virus

In the indictment, Hutchins was accused of being involved in the creation and distribution of the Kronos banking Trojan. The malicious software, or
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Investors Title posts 2Q profit

The insurance company posted revenue of $40.1 million in the period. Investors Title shares have climbed 11 percent since the beginning of the year.
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Australia's largest bank was just accused of ignoring money laundering — that may hurt its peers

Australia's largest bank was just accused of ignoring money laundering — that … The fallout from Australia's latest banking scandal — allegations that
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Ex-Fannie Mae exec to head Flagstar's mortgage business

Ex-Fannie Mae exec to head Flagstar's mortgage business

“[Fercho] brings a wealth of industry experience from Fannie Mae, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry and a leading source of financing for home
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Struggling to raise money? AI-powered bank loans from Loan Frame can help

Industry it operates in: Fintech, Alternative lending … SME-focused online lending platform Loan Frame offers an entire portfolio of products, including
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Lending a great voice to tragedy

Argento's music, while decidedly 20th century, enjoys a traditional vocal lyricism. The contemporary complexities lend atmosphere while underscoring
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The Bolivar's Free Fall Means Venezuela's Weekly Minimum Wage Is Now Only Worth $1.50

Venezuela's bolivar currency tumbled 18% against the U.S. dollar on Thursday on the black market, ahead of the inauguration of a legislative
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WannaCry 'kill switch' researcher arrested in banking trojan case; bitcoin wallets emptied

Specifically, the U.S. is alleging that Hutchins created the Kronos banking trojan and conspired with others to advertise, sell and profit from the
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WannaCry 'hero' cuffed by the FBI for 'making and selling Kronos banking Trojan'

Security architect Kevin Beaumont tweeted: “Kronos is a banking BOTNET. MalwareTech's business is *tracking* botnets,” adding, “It looks like the US
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CEO Daily: Friday, 4th August

The FBI arrested a cyber security researcher widely credited with helping to disarm the WannaCry virus. Motherboard reported that British-born
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Nationstar posts $20 million Q2 loss

… value loss on falling interest rates, according to a HousingWire report. … an additional $111 billion by the end of the year, HousingWire reported.
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Banking industry records 48.12% decline in frauds, forgeries says NDIC

The banking industry recorded a decline in the rate of successful fraud incidences and extent of amount of losses in 2016, compared to 2015.
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The overlooked victims of Australia's runaway property market

Young people may have been hit hard by Melbourne and Sydney's steep property prices, but experts warn that soaring home values are creating
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate jobs in Dundee

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate. To work as a real estate agent (and be qualified for this position) you must have
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Alt-Lending Enjoys Sudden Investment Revival

Alternative lending was the golden child among investors around 2015, but lately, the industry seems to have fallen out of favor thanks to regulatory
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Wells Fargo Faces Lawsuits, Lawmakers Over Car Lending, Insurance Scandal

At least three lawsuits have now been filed against Wells Fargo from customers who say they were hurt by the bank's latest scandal, involving how it
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Morning Brief: Banking Regulation Bill Passed; 'Highway Nests' On Way; NABARD Capital Boost

Banking Regulation Bill Passed: The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It was promulgated as
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CBA shares slump as bank vows to fight the Austrac claims

Investors have dumped Commonwealth Bank shares after a government regulator took legal action for alleged breaches of anti-money laundering
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Toyota and Mazda to Build $1.6 Billion US Plant

Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp said Friday they plan to build a $1.6 billion U.S. assembly plant, part of a broader
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Why you should never use public wi-fi for online banking – and 5 other common mistakes

“Mobile banking apps should all be communicating to the bank via secure SSL encryption, so in theory it's should be safe to use a banking app,” he
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ANZ's Shayne Elliott says 'going to the bank is like going to the dentist'

ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott says many people equate going into a bank branch to visiting the dentist, and it's one of the reasons why it's
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Rate rise talk has homeowners fixing mortgage interest rates

Mortgage Choice data released exclusively to The Courier-Mail shows fixed-rate loans accounted for 30 per cent of all mortgages in July as the big
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Netflix Announces its First Chinese Language Original Series Bardo

Netflix (nflx, -0.84%) has just announced its first Chinese-language original series from Taiwan: a supernatural jailbreak thriller called Bardo.
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The integration of two trends: CRMs in co-working spaces

The integration of two trends: CRMs in co-working spaces

One of the hottest real estate trends for small businesses is the concept of an open, communicative, barrier-less work culture. Sixteen percent of
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Hunt Mortgage welcomes back industry veteran

Commercial real estate financer Hunt Mortgage Group has re-appointed Megan Goodfellow as its chief credit officer for commercial real estate.
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Executive profile: Mike Wells of Community Mortgage Corp.

Mike Wells has been at Community Mortgage for more than 20 years and currently serves as chief financial officer.
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Montreal's real estate market continues to heat up

If these trends continue, Cardinal said, Montreal's real estate market could be on track to have its second-busiest year ever, behind only 2007.
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Portfolio Performance Analytics Sr

Freddie Mac's Single Family Servicing Portfolio Analytics (SPA) team is currently seeking a portfolio Analytics Senior who will support Servicing
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Sean Dyche in no panic to replace Michael Keane at Burnley

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says he is not focused on buying a replacement for England international defender Michael Keane despite having just
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Builder Confidence in 55+ Housing Market Up 11 Points in Q2

Washington, DC, August 4, 2017-Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market strengthened in the second quarter of 2017 with a
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Want A Misery-Free Mortgage? Go Digital With Habito Mortgage Broker

Soon, queuing up at the bank or waiting on hold for hours to chat to a mortgage broker will be as outdated as taking a Walkman on a long car journey
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FSCS pays out £750000 in mortgage claims against single firm

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid out more than £750,000 to date following 12 successful mortgage claims against IFA firm
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Firms boost commercial lending in Oregon but feel strained by regulation (Infographic)

Oregon businesses and real estate ventures enjoyed an increasing flow of loans during 2016 but lenders foresee climbing interest rates and fret that
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Senior Direct Lending Program Closes Over $600 Million in Commitments During the Second …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Senior Direct Lending Program (“SDLP”), a joint venture between Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”)
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How America Dug a $375 Billion Pension Hole

The dot-com bubble bursts and markets tumble, pushing many big corporate pension plans into the red after having a surplus. Bankruptcies of
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Allegations against Prakash Mehta are politically motivated : Maharastra CM

The Housing Minister Prakash Mehta cannot be accused of corruption merely on the basis of a file noting made by him said CM Fadnavis.
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Europe's East Is Shining Brightly

Battered more than most by the 2008 crisis and restrained by trade spats with neighboring Russia, the three Baltic economies maybe aren't Europe's
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Electronic repo trading on the rise, says Bruni

Interest in electronic repo trading is increasing as regulations make the business more expensive to conduct, according to Tradeweb's managing
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The Scandalous Persecution of a Greek Whistle-Blower

The statistician who exposed the true extent of Greece's fiscal collapse must think that doing the right thing was the worst decision he ever made.
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Money Laundering Accusations Plague Australia's Commonwealth Bank

Australia's largest mortgage lender — Commonwealth Bank of Australia — has been officially accused by its government of widespread violations of
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Has $576000 Position in Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTRP)

Com International Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) to report earnings on August, 30. … Credit Agricole upgraded the stock to “Buy” rating in Wednesday,
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The Mortgage Professor: Does it make sense to take a reverse mortgage on a $1M home?

If you own a home worth $1 million, would it ever make sense to take out a reverse mortgage? The question arises because the maximum amounts
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Insider Trading at Wilhelmina International Inc.?

Insider Buying: Wilhelmina International, Inc. (WHLM) Major Shareholder … Following the completion of the purchase, the insider now directly owns
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Over £35bn worth of mortgages due to mature

Over £35bn worth of mortgages due to mature

This autumn will see an impressive £35 billion worth of mortgages reach maturity. If you're one of these homeowners coming to the end of a deal, you
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5 things worth a fortune in your kitchen cabinet

There could be cash in your kitchen cabinet. People are just discovering that their vintage Pyrex, a hard heat-resistant type of glass that's extremely
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Foreign Investors Are Snapping Up US Farms

The most recent US Department of Agriculture data, from 2011, reveals international buyers own more than 25 million acres of US farmland, about 2
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I'm Gerry O'Brian, welcome to my site. Selecting an experienced Mortgage Officer is just as important as what bank qualifies to be your financial
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World's Biggest Pension Fund Rides Stocks to $46 Billion Gain

Start your day with what's moving markets in Asia. Sign up here to receive our newsletter. The world's biggest pension fund posted its fourth-straight
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Strong homebuyer market also helps owners who want to stay

Carol McConkey, senior vice president of consumer banking at Paragon Bank and responsible for mortgage lending and retail banking, gives a primer
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Amid affordability worries, mortgage industry moves to ease home lending standards

Government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are paving the way by rolling out new programs to encourage home ownership.
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Pearson to Cut 3000 Jobs, Dividend as Education Woes Remain

Pearson Plc made good on a pledge to cut costs, slashing 3,000 jobs and cutting its interim dividend to preserve cash as it works on a turnaround of its
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Dull trading, futures correction keep gold price down

The low demand of yellow metal in international and domestic markets and downward correction in Futures put metal prices depressed while buyers
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WannaCry hero accused of creating Russian banking virus

The US government is accusing Hutchins of creating and distributing Kronos, a Russian banking trojan that first popped up in 2014 and stole from
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WannaCry-slayer Marcus Hutchins 'built Kronos banking trojan' – FBI

Marcus Hutchins, the British malware researcher who killed off the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, was arrested in Las Vegas on Wednesday on
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Nedbank sheds retail banking staff

Retail banking is particularly labour-intensive and staff costs comprise nearly half (46%) of total group expenses. Staff costs in RBB were R3.776
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Critics of Wisconsin's Proposed Foxconn Plant Voice Concerns

Wisconsin's proposed $3 billion incentive package for a new LCD screen plant by Taiwan's Foxconn is in danger of being pushed through the state's
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GoPro Shares Soar 12% on Smaller Loss Than Expected

GoPro reported a much smaller-than-expected quarterly loss, as it sold more flagship cameras internationally while the company reined in costs as
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Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Upward In July

Mortgage credit availability rose slightly in July, increasing 0.3% to 179.0 on the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Mortgage Credit Availability
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Expert who stopped WannaCry arrested for selling Kronos banking malware

SAN FRANCISCO — A British computer security researcher initially hailed as a hero for his role in stopping the WannaCry ransomware attack in May
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US Bancorp DE Cuts Position in Crown Castle International Corporation (CCI)

Macquarie reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $107.00 price target on shares of Crown Castle International Corporation in a report on Wednesday,
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Industry Veteran Megan Goodfellow Returns To Hunt Mortgage Group

Hunt Mortgage Group, a financing commercial real estate company, says that Megan Goodfellow has re-joined the firm as chief credit officer for
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Six Asian banking jobs that recruiters are struggling to fill

If you're applying for a banking job in Asia via a recruiter, spare a thought for their travails. Banks in Singapore and Hong Kong are increasingly giving
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At the Intersection of Illness and Achievement

In a series of tweets earlier this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke candidly about stress and his mental health. When asked about his picture perfect
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Redfin Goes Public

Redfin Goes Public

He'll outline two different points of view that detail how Redfin got such a big valuation from Wall Street and how that impact the residential real estate
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​Dallas real estate investor readies $100 million in loans for home developers

The firm expects to offer up to $100 million in loans, targeting major markets in Texas. Many of these areas like Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin are in dire
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​​We are a real estate capital markets advisor delivering sophisticated investment banking, advisory and capital planning services for private
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The Nottingham posts £544m of gross lending

The Nottingham posts £544m of gross lending. By Martin Greenland |. 09:17 Friday 4th August 2017. 1. David Marlow. The Nottingham Building
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Milind Deora column: Low lending rates don't mean much; we stigmatise debt while 'king of debt' is …

Why is there stagnation in borrowing and lending patterns in the country despite the downward trajectory of interest rates? This could be a
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Masonite International Corporation (DOOR) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to “Buy”

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Masonite International Corporation (NYSE:DOOR) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research
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33% of Homeowners Do This. Would You?

Last year, 19% of survey respondents said they would buy a house sight unseen. This year, 33%. Find out why.
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Marriott International – Receive News & Ratings Daily

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was upgraded by equities research analysts at BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report
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9 US counties with the strongest economic growth

Examining county-level data can help identify trends about growth and … Paying heed to such trends can help real estate investors and businesses
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Duterte Approves Free State College Fees Opposed by Budget Chief

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law Thursday providing free tuition in state universities and colleges over the objection of his
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Paul Singer Says Passive Investing Is 'Devouring Capitalism'

“Passive investing is in danger of devouring capitalism,” Singer wrote in his firm's second-quarter letter dated July 27. “What may have been a clever
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Elon Musk Adds $5 Billion to His Fortune After SpaceX Soars

The increase added $4 billion to Musk's fortune, which received a further boost Thursday when his Tesla Inc. stake rose by about $800 million as
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Will Smith, Miley Cyrus, and Trevor Noah to Sing in Apple's 'Carpool Karaoke'

Will Smith gate-crashing a wedding party or John Legend and Alicia Keys serenading a woman at a launderette are just some of the reasons Apple
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WannaCry Researcher Indicted for Allegedly Creating Banking Malware

On Wednesday, US authorities detained Marcus Hutchins, aka MalwareTech, for his alleged role in creating and distributing the Kronos banking trojan
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FBI arrests WannaCry hero for alleged role in Kronos banking malware

A malware researcher hailed as a hero earlier this year has been arrested by the FBI for his alleged role in distributing the banking malware known as
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Briton who stopped WannaCry attack arrested over separate malware claims

… the US Department of Justice on Thursday, Hutchins is accused of having helped to create, spread and maintain the banking trojan Kronos between
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Trivia phone app offers to pay mortgage, student loans

A trivia phone application called Givling is offering users funds to pay off student loan debt and mortgages. The app pays out daily cash incentive
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Current Mortgage Rates for Thursday, August 3, 2017

The economic data continues to disappoint this week, and as a result mortgage rates are continuing to move lower. This time around it the guilty party
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US Mortgage Rates Little Changed in Latest Week

For the week ended Thursday, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.93%, compared with 3.92% a week earlier and 3.43% one year ago.
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Firefighters Are Increasingly Banking On Helicopters To Battle Wildfires In Central Texas

It's been a pretty busy summer so far when it comes to fighting wildfires in Central Texas. “We have seen a year that mimics more of what we had three,
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The UK town where average house prices are just £70311 – and nine other affordable property spots

The UK town where average house prices are just £70311 – and nine other affordable property spots

First-time buyers in the UK face a tough market, with average house prices up 181pc since the start of the millennium. Today, prospective buyers can
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The Struggle for Black Homeowners Continues as Housing Market Recovers in the US

african american family – new home owners1a *According to reports by the Economic Policy Institute, Black Americans today earn even less compared
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Charles L. Stern, Jr, Partner, Steeg Law Firm, LLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group's Event

He has more than 30 years of experience handling commercial litigation for clients in a variety of industries, including title insurance, commercial real
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Endurance International Group Holdings Inc. – Receive News & Ratings Daily

BidaskClub upgraded shares of Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EIGI) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report
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3 Tips To Get A Mortgage While Pregnant

Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com, offers a few standard guidelines: “In terms of the monthly payment for your mortgage — and
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BOE Finds Error Behind Spike in UK Mortgage Arrears

A sustained spike in mortgage-arrears data published by the Bank of England had left home loan providers in the U.K. puzzled. Turns out some
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Former RateSetter wholesale lending partner George Banco to be acquired

The latest update on RateSetter's former wholesale lending partners is in. Guarantor lender George Banco, in which RateSetter acquired a minority
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Business news in brief

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages inched up to 3.93 percent from 3.92 percent last week.
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Knighthead Funding Closes Three Bridge Loans Totaling $30MM

The largest of the three financings was a $15.0 million first mortgage acquisition loan secured by three industrial buildings in the East Williamsburg
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The Church of England Takes on Climate Change—and Generates a 17 Percent Return

This story appears in the forthcoming issue of Bloomberg Markets. … the resolution, says Gregory Elders, an analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence.
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Who Are Today's Commercial Mortgage Lenders?

A competent commercial mortgage broker deals with all types of lending sources on a daily basis and will provide access to many different capital
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South Africa Withdraws Plan for Moratorium on Mining Rights

South Africa's Department of Minerals withdrew plans to impose a moratorium on granting and renewing mining rights and will explore other measures
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Toyota and Rival Mazda Could Be About to Build a $1.6 Billion Assembly Plant in US

Toyota Motor (tm, -1.28%) and rival Mazda Motor (mzday, +4.48%) are expected to announce plans on Friday to build a $1.6 billion U.S assembly
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East Fortune railway station

East Fortune railway station served the village of East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland from 1849 to 1964 on the North British Railway Main Line.
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Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners acquires majority interest in Ten-X

Ten-X, the company formerly known as Auction.com, has experienced significant growth ever since the company received a $50 million investment
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Lenders and borrowers finding way around Colorado payday loan reforms, research finds

Colorado passed groundbreaking reforms on payday lending in 2010 that were held up as a national model. But a group that opposes abusive
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RealPage continues expanding, agrees to buy On-Site for $250 million

… acquiring American Utility Management, a provider of utility and energy management solutions for the multifamily housing industry, for $70 million.
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Mueller Water Products Inc.: Title Mueller Water Products Reports 2017 Third Quarter Results

ATLANTA, Aug. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) announced today that for its fiscal third quarter ended
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Fed Proposes Guidance Distinguishing Roles of Bank Boards, Management

The Federal Reserve today issued a proposal to streamline its supervisory expectations for bank boards of directors. The proposal clarifies the
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Get mortgage with bad credit – personal loans – personal loans for any credit

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Coldwell Banker announces commercial real estate transactions

Coldwell Banker announces commercial real estate transactions … Park in Stafford County from Potomac Creek Properties, LLC for $487,500.00.
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Toronto See Drop in Sales, A Result of Cooling Measures

The Greater Toronto Area saw sales decline precipitously in July, as new housing measures meant to cool the market kept buyers and sellers on the
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L&G makes first step into retirement housing

Legal & General has taken its first step into the retirement housing market by acquiring an existing operator with ambitions to build 3,000 homes for
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Sale prices continue slide as residential real estate activity slows

Down Highway 401, the Toronto Real Estate Board reported a 40 per cent drop in sale volume year-over-year, as well as a five per cent price increase
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Booker, Wyden, Durbin Urge Consumer Protection Agency to Bring Transparency to Small …

Booker, Wyden, Durbin Urge Consumer Protection Agency to Bring Transparency to Small Business Lending for Women and Minority Entrepreneurs
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The Furious Five: Patrick Jeune the Millennial Real-Estate Mogul

For his mother, it was always a start and stop process where real-estate was concerned. She now works for him at JP Holdings Group – Patrick's
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This humble hovel could be Brisbane's best renovation project

Picture: realestate.com.au. Marketing agent Caroline Brown of Belle Property Paddington said at least 30 groups had inspected the property, including
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Public Buildings Service commissioner promises to listen, learn, lead GSA toward real property …

As PBS commissioner, Mathews will oversee GSA's real property portfolio, which consists of 370 million rentable square feet in a variety of buildings,
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Meyers Group promotes Josh Meyers to Executive Director, Real Estate Project Development

Thursday, the Meyers Group announced the promotion of Josh Meyers to Executive Director of Real Estate. Josh currently oversees acquisitions and
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Citi Report Draws Frightening Parallel Between Student Loans and the Mortgage Crisis

The total outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. is the second highest form of debt in this country, second only to mortgage debt, which triggered the
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Surrey couple awarded $300K in court over breach of real estate contract

A Surrey couple has been awarded $300,340.35 in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver over a real estate deal that went bad. Eric and Cecilia
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Out at Compass, real estate exec Matt McCormick has joined a rival firm

Real estate professional Matt McCormick is joining with TTR Sotheby's International Realty after a nearly year-long stint at Compass, one of its rivals.
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Encore Wire Corporation (WIRE) Position Increased by Vanguard Group Inc.

Vanguard Group Inc. owned approximately 8.60% of Encore Wire … BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA increased its stake in Encore Wire Corporation by 3.5% in … primarily as interior wiring in homes, apartments and manufactured housing,
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Online real estate firm Ten-X to sell for more than $1 billion, reports say

A national online real estate firm founded in Orange County 10 years ago Thursday will sell this fall for more than $1 billion, according to the company
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EP condo towers developer names real estate director

Josh Meyers has been promoted to executive director of real estate at the Meyers Group, a Miami multifamily housing development company with El
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Phoenix-area home sales on track for best year ever

PHOENIX-AREA HOME VALUESWhat's that home worth? | 0:50 … “2011 was the year housing prices bottomed out after the housing-market collapse.
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Hacker who helped stop WannaCry attack accused of spreading banking malware

Such malware infects web browsers, then captures usernames and passwords when an unsuspecting user visits a bank or other trusted location.
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WannaCry Hero Charged With Creating $7000 Banking Malware

Marcus Hutchins, digital security researcher for Kryptos Logic, poses for a photograph in front of his computer in his bedroom in Ilfracombe, U.K., on
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Hacker Who Stopped WannaCry Charged With Writing Banking Malware

Upon his arrest, the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Hutchins, charging that he created the Kronos banking trojan, a widespread
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