Here's What it Will Cost to Buy All of Oprah's 'Favorite Things' This Year

Here's What it Will Cost to Buy All of Oprah's 'Favorite Things' This Year

Oprah Winfrey on stage during her An Evening With Oprah tour on December 2, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Scott Barbour Getty Images. By Chris
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How the GOP mortgage interest deduction plan would hurt DC's middle class

The Washington region's middle class would be one of the groups hardest hit by a House Republican proposal to cut in half the mortgage interest
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The Republican Tax Plan Wages War on the Housing Industry

First, it lowers the value of the mortgage interest deduction. Today, taxpayers can deduct interest on home loans worth up to $1 million. Republicans
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GOP tax plan cuts mortgage deduction in half — starting today

Do you count on your mortgage deduction at tax time? If your loan or loans are more than $500,000, you won't be able to deduct the interest from your
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Birmingham remains UK property hotspot – report

It sits just one place below Manchester but above Edinburgh (26th) and London (27th) in the '2018 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe' report,
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Ban on expat home ownership backed by MPs

MP Isa Al Kooheji said Bahrain urgently required a study on both the real estate sector and investment trends to determine the correct strategy.
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Hot Stock to Watch: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI)

Analyst's mean target price for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is … The overall market trend has been bullish for a long period of time.
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Cisco Systems Introduces Connected Building Technology Solutions

Today's real estate market is filled with opportunities. Market trends including workforce globalisation, environmental and social responsibility, and a
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Lynn mayoral candidates wrap up debates

Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, left, and state Sen. … reporter who has worked at Boston's major newspapers covering real estate trends such … In Lynn, Thomas covers City Hall and commercial real estate development including
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Brinker International (EAT) in Focus: Stock Moves 7.1% Higher

Brinker International (EAT) in Focus: Stock Moves 7.1% Higher … Brinker International, Inc.EAT was a big mover last session, as the company saw its … are buying up to companies that are about to report positive earnings surprises.
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How Tesla Could Suffer Under the Republican Tax Plan

With the reveal of the Republican tax plan Thursday, companies and households alike are trying to figure out how the changes will impact their bottom
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Top 25 Markets for 2018 Home Building Investment

ULI's 'Emerging Trends in Real Estate for 2018' maps the economic and … Each year the Urban Land Institute dives deep into the macro trends and
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Report: Lending disparities cost Fresno small businesses millions of dollars

The $79 million represents just fewer than 5,700 additional loans that businesses would have received if lending levels were proportionate to their
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Update on the latest in business:

Also, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. Yum Brands. reports quarterly financial results before the market opens.
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Is a home warranty worth it?

… it comes time to buy real estate, we all worry about prices and financing. … the Service Contract Industry Council, speaking to The Mortgage Reports.
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) At $189.27 Forms Top; Lexington Realty Trust (LXP) Covered By 1 …

Investors Title Company (ITIC) formed multiple top with $206.30 target or 9.00% above today's $189.27 share price. Investors Title Company (ITIC) has
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From the Impact Wrestling Rumor Mill: Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion to depart the …

… a member of America's Most Wanted and Beer Money Inc. He has a record number of tag team title runs, and even held the top title in the company.
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Fortune man facing assault charges after weekend altercation

FORTUNE, NL – Anthony Hoskins, 19, is facing charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon following an altercation with another man
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Latina Equal Pay Day, Sexual Harassment at NPR, Ivanka Trump's Brand: Broadsheet for Nov. 2

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Eva Longoria shares her thoughts on Latina Equal Pay Day with Fortune, NPR's editorial director is out after
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DFW Multifamily Performance Is Making Fannie And Freddie Fight

Parker said this is a result of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac duking it out over deals in DFW. Each agency keeps one-upping the other in what it will
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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Converts to Jack Henry Banking's SilverLake System

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Converts to Jack Henry Banking's SilverLake System

Its Jack Henry Banking® division today announced that Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has implemented the SilverLake System® for its robust processing
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East Hampton Resident Inducted Into Top 50 Women In Business Hall Of Fame

Ambassador Abstract, co-founded by Sicurelli in 2005, provides title insurance to both residential and commercial properties. She oversees all aspects
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Ocwen earnings down on pretax origination losses

We transferred the first tranche of mortgage servicing rights under our July agreements with New Residential Investment Corp., and we made progress
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Acting Comptroller Discusses Efforts to Promote Lending and Investment in Distressed Communities

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith A. Noreika today discussed efforts by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to support lending
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The SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act

The SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act is designed to enhance consumer protection and reduce fraud by encouraging states to establish minimum
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Growth Street Milestone: P2P Business Lender Surpasses £100 Million of Lending

UK-based peer-to-peer business lender Growth Street has successfully surpassed £100 million in online lending. The platform, which was launched in
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Trump reportedly picks Jerome Powell as next Fed Chair

This decision comes after weeks of anticipation from the housing market as to who will lead the Fed through next year's anticipated four rate hikes.
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Mortgage rates hold steady as 10-year yield drops

Mortgage rates were unchanged or up slightly this week even as the 10-year Treasury yield retreated from its recent gains, according to Freddie Mac.
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CareTrust Buys SoCal Skilled Nursing Assets

CareTrust also provided the Farmington, Utah-based senior care facility owner and operator a $12.5 million mortgage financing on a fourth, 104-bed
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Birmingham remains UK property hotspot, says European real estate report

The city has hold on top its ranking in the 2018 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe: Reshaping the future report – a forecast published jointly by
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Canadian Real Estate (CRXIF) Awesome Oscillator Trending Higher

The Awesome Oscillator for Canadian Real Estate (CRXIF) is showing a five … Investors may use multiple technical indicators to help spot trends and
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Whole Foods Is Hiring 6000 People Today As Part of 'National Hiring Day'

Amazon's 2017 hiring blitz is rolling into Whole Foods, as the newest subsidiary of the online retail giant has announced it's looking to fill 6,000 jobs on
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Realtors Are worried About The GOP's tax Plan And The Housing Market

The National Association of Realtors said the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act released Thursday confirmed its biggest concerns. The trade group is worried that
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Connecticut Home Sales Rise in September But Prices Paid Decline

That compares with $250,000 for the same month a year ago, according to the report from The Warren Group, which tracks real estate trends and
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Mortgage Rates Thursday: Stable Amid Pushback on Tax Reform

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell one basis point, the 15-year rose one basis point and the 5/1 ARM fell one basis point, according to a NerdWallet
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Fannie Mae keeping an eye on servicers' hurricane response

About two-thirds of the $900 million that Freddie Mac set aside for hurricane losses is earmarked for Puerto Rico. “If you put aside the hurricanes, our
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Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, Inc. Facilitates the Purchase of Village Gardens Apartments in …

OAK BROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, Inc. announced today that it negotiated and helped close the purchase of
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Nomination Open for Realty Fact Real Estate Awards 2018

The realty fact real estate awards 2018 consists of entities engaged in … construction news, market research reports, investment trends and industry
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) vs. Orchid Island Capital (ORC) Critical Analysis

Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ: GPMT) and Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the
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Chicago's Fortune Fish picks up another Mazzetta veteran

Mazzetta veteran Stephen Felsenthal has joined Chicago-area distributor and processing Fortune Fish & Gourmet to strengthen its newly created
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Lloyds and Halifax online banking is DOWN – and this is how to deal with it

Lloyds and Halifax online banking is DOWN – and this is how to deal with it

A spokesperson for the Lloyds Banking Group said: “We are aware that some of our customers are experiencing problems logging in to internet and
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Distressed Home Sales at 10-Year Low

Distressed home sales accounted for 12.5 percent of all residential sales activity in the third quarter, according to new figures released by ATTOM
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Fannie Mae Reports $3B Profit in Third Quarter

… bringing its total payments to $168.8 billion since it entered federal conservatorship in 2008. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac combined have returned
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The Tax Plan Could Hit the Country's Most Expensive Housing Markets

Pricey U.S. housing markets, from the New York suburbs to California's coastal cities, could take a direct hit under the tax-reform bill released by
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Herren receives Cook County entrepreneur of the year award

Baiers Heeren, co-owner and president of North Shore Title, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Cook County Chamber of Commerce.
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Mortgage Interest Deduction Would Be Slashed Under GOP Tax Plan, a Cause for Concern in …

The homebuilding industry looks like an early loser from the GOP plan to overhaul the tax system – and so do many California homebuyers.
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Letter: Beth El thanks all who contributed to 5K

… Angelo Lisi; Max & Nancy Case; Tom and Susan Collucci; Standish Construction, LLC; James Dorney UBS and Old Republic Title Company.
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Economics Panel Forecasts Housing Market Trends in 2018

Economics Panel Forecasts Housing Market Trends in 2018. November 2, 2017. House exterior. Photo: Pixabay. Industry experts anticipate mortgage
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Wish Finance ICO Aims to Decentralize Small Business Lending

A new blockchain platform is aiming to provide small entrepreneurs with access to fair and fast funding that avoids the pain points of the established
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Cashplus becomes latest challenger bank to apply for banking licence

Unusually for a digital challenger bank, Cashplus has been around for 12 years and says it already safeguards around £200m in customer deposits.
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Borrower beware: Abusive lenders are out there

From Freddie Mac's weekly survey: The 30-year fixed rate averaged 3.94 percent, unchanged from last week. The 15-year fixed averaged 3.27
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Greystone Provides $24.9 Million HUD Loan for Yonkers Healthcare Facility

Our range of services includes commercial lending across a variety of platforms such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CMBS, FHA, USDA, bridge and
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UK high street banks increase charges after interest rate rise

UK banks are increasing charges on their mortgages and loans, after the Bank of England voted to raise interest rates for the first time in more than a
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Ocwen moves closer to profitability amid extensive business changes

It's been a rough year for Ocwen Financial, but the company's executives said Thursday that they believe they have the company pointed in the right
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Builders Blast Tax Proposal; Realtors not Smiling Either

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) also released a statement … of mortgage interest and property tax incentives,” and that “Capping mortgage
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Republican tax plan would hit Seattle, Eastside homebuyers dealing with pricey market

Aspiring homeowners in the Seattle region, dealing with the hottest housing market in the country, would be hit especially hard by the new GOP tax
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Mark Cuban: 'Not a real estate guy,' but Shark Tank concept could spur investment in S. Dallas

Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban isn't “a real estate guy,” but the owner of the Dallas Mavericks is helping The Real Estate Council Foundation get the
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BankThink Small banks can make it without a tech makeover

Bank futurists seem to coalesce around the same prediction: Technology will take over banking. So banks must get on board, they say, with data
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French Telecom behemoth Orange enters online banking

Telecoms giant Orange becomes the first major Telecom in France to enter the online banking on Thursday, Reuters first reported on Wednesday.
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Teachers' union battle against top Democrat is costing a fortune

TRENTON — The bitter war between New Jersey's largest teachers union and most powerful elected Democrat cost $16.6 million heading into the final
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EU's Vestager Unfazed by US Giants When They Play by the Rules

EU's Vestager Unfazed by US Giants When They Play by the Rules

Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google are the latest companies to be hit with unfavorable decisions by the commissioner. In October, the
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Realtors®: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Conservatorship Takes Center Stage As Next Housing …

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly a decade after the federal government took control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through
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Banking Roundup: Wells Fargo's board under fire for lobbyist spending…Goldman invests in …

Wells Fargo's board of directors is receiving criticism from banking experts for spending more than half a million dollars in 2017 to hire lobbyists, after it
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Graham Accuses Trump of Following 'Obama Playbook' on Terror Suspects

Now that U.S. President Donald Trump has backpedaled on the idea of sending the suspect in this week's New York City terrorist attack to the military
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Powell Lauds Economy's Progress, Vows Vigilance on Market Risks

Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, talked up the strength of the U.S. economy as he pledged to guard
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Is Buying 52-Week Stock Like Tower International Inc (TOWR) a Winning Strategy?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.18 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.15, from 1.03 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 18 investors sold Tower International Inc shares
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A crucial line in Trump's new tax plan will have a huge impact on the way you buy a home

The tax plan cuts the $1 million limit for the home-mortgage-interest deduction in half. The deduction allows homeowners to write off the interest they
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Trump Says Broadcom Is Moving Headquarters to US From Singapore

Broadcom gets 54 percent of its sales in China and 8.5 percent from the U.S., according to data compiled by Bloomberg. About 76 percent of its
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Manafort Lawyer's Sidewalk Speech Draws Rebuke From Trial Judge

The judge overseeing Paul Manafort's tax and money-laundering case in Washington had a stern warning for his lawyer. Stop with the sidewalk
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UK Rate Hike Unlikely to Hinder Luxury Housing Market

Britain's first interest rate hike in more than a decade will have an almost immediate effect on mortgage rates, but with few implications for the prime
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GOP Tax Bill Slashes Size of Deductible Home Mortgage by 50%

(CNSNews.com) – The tax reform bill that the House Ways and Means Committee released today slashes in half the size of a mortgage that qualifies
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Oregon, New York Top List of States Hit by Ending Tax Deductions

An analysis by Bloomberg Economics shows Oregon, New York, Massachusetts and Virginia are the states most reliant on revenues from the tax.
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RBS, Lloyds Fall More Than 2% as BOE Opts for `Reluctant' Hike

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc and Lloyds Banking Group Plc both fell more than 2 percent as the Bank of England signaled it won't follow up on
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Republican tax plan will trigger another Fannie, Freddie bailout

Republican tax plan will trigger another Fannie, Freddie bailout … thought they'd never see again – another bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Carried Interest Loophole Preserved in House Republican Tax Bill

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan holds up a Simple, Fair “Postcard” Tax Filing card while speaking during a news conference on tax reform on Nov. 2.
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Tax Bill Cuts Mortgage Deduction in Half for New Homes

… mortgage deduction for existing mortgages would be preserved, according to the two-page outline of policy highlights obtained by Bloomberg News.
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Gary Cohn Says He's Still a Democrat

President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, Gary Cohn, said on Thursday that he's still a Democrat despite joining his Republican boss's
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Supply Shortage in US Sends Home Prices Higher

Single-family home prices rose on an annual basis in 92% of 177 U.S. metropolitan areas, according to the third quarter report from the National
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New American Funding Opens New NorCal Branch in Novato

Pomponio, who has a 20-year mortgage background, will oversee the Novato branch as a Producing Manager. He began as a top-performing Loan
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One of the Biggest Bitcoin Exchanges Just Added 100000 Users in a Single Day

The eye-popping surge in bitcoin this week is paying dividends for one of the biggest U.S. online cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust officially acquires former state courthouse

Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust officially acquires former state courthouse

This allowed the title company to move forward with a potential sale, Blondin said. Blondin said she reached out to state Rep. William Tong
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The American Housing Market Crash and Recovery

Zillow Home Value Index data provided by Zillow. The results and opinions are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the position of Zillow Group.
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Local demand fuelling real estate sales boom in Tasmania, report says

The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) said three quarters of all sales in the September quarter were local buyers, while mainlanders snapped
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Arkansas Senior Community Opens, Thanks to $224K Affordable Housing Grant

Arkansas Senior Community Opens, Thanks to $224K Affordable Housing … HOT SPRINGS, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A long-abandoned building
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How GOP Tax Plan Could Hobble Housing Market

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax bill that would reduce or eliminate virtually all of the tax incentives of homeownership, promising to
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Tax Change on Mortgages Could Shake Up the Housing Market

A Los Angeles property on the market in 2014. Provisions of the Republican tax plan could be a blow to owners, builders and prospective buyers of
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It'll Take 217 Years for Women To Achieve Equality in the Workplace

Subscribe to The Broadsheet, Fortune's newsletter on powerful women. On average, nations had closed 58% of their economic gender gaps in 2017,
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MTN Takes on Vodacom for Title of Africa's Biggest Digital Bank

Already the continent's biggest mobile-phone company by subscribers, Johannesburg-based MTN is adding about 500,000 active banking customers
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Property industry reacts to base rate increase

The increase has already been factored into mortgage pricing, with most lenders hiking the cost of their fixed-rate deals over the past couple of weeks.
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Civista Bank Employees Volunteer Together in Day of Community Service

SANDUSKY – Employees across Civista Bank joined together in teams on September 20, 2017 to assist 22 organizations throughout the Bank's
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Better Call Behnken: 2nd customer battling mortgage company as Lakeland man closer to repairs

Originally, Ditech cashed Smith's insurance check – without his endorsement – and applied the entire $17,715 toward his mortgage balance.
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Banking, consumer staples weigh on STI

CMC analyst Margaret Yang also noted that markets were not expecting any surprise from the Bank of England – widely expected to raise interest rates
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Corporations Will Love the GOP Tax Plan. Should Everyone Else?

Today on Capitol Hill, House GOP lawmakers unveiled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and, in the process, doubled down on their message that corporate
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Trump Considered Keeping Yellen at Fed, Until Mnuchin Spoke Up

Bloomberg News reported that Cohn was out of the running the same day, and on Oct. 27 reported that Powell was the front-runner. The four officials
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Tax Proposal Hailed as 'Almost Perfect' Gift by Retail Lobbyist

As U.S. retailers prepare for the holiday season, they view the Republican tax bill as an “almost perfect” gift to the industry. The legislation, which was
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Icelandic Leftist Gets Mandate to Explore Ruling Coalition

Icelandic Left Green Movement leader Katrin Jakobsdottir has been given a mandate to explore a governing coalition from President Gudni Th.
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Assurant Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier …. Results were partially offset by revenue growth in multi-family housing.
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Global Head of I&TS TMS Securities Lending Operations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What is the Opportunity? As the Global Head of Investor & Treasury Services (I&TS) Treasury Market Services (TMS) Securities Lending Operations,
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Video of bus driver helping cold, lost boy gets national attention

Video of bus driver helping cold, lost boy gets national attention …. Existing homeowners still would be able to deduct their mortgage interest, as is
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Apartment sales driving Lower Mainland housing market

Vancouver and the Fraser Valley both experienced above-average home sales last month, according to local real estate board figures, as buyers try to
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Mortgage Rates Stay Steady

Mortgage Rates Stay Steady

Sean Becketti, Chief Economist, Freddie Mac, commented, “The markets' reaction to the upcoming announcement of the next Fed chair may impact
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How the Republican Tax Plan Could Change Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deductions

If you already own your home, changes to the mortgage interest and property tax deductions won't impact you. But the proposals will hit close to home
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A last real estate decision: choosing grave site

The Dell Natural Burial area at Vale Cemetery on Monday, Oct 23, 2017 in Schenectady, N.Y. Vale Cemetery offers green burials and is one of eight
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Job-killers: bank workers at forefront of 'massive disruption'

For bank employees, it is a time of “massive upheaval and change” in the words of the Finance Sector Union, which says it has real concerns that
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Carter Page Set to Be Interviewed by House Russia Investigators

A free-wheeling energy consultant once listed by Donald Trump as a foreign policy adviser during the presidential campaign is to be interviewed
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France Names Philippe Leglise-Costa as New Ambassador to the EU

France's government named Philippe Leglise-Costa, current head of the European affairs directorate, as the country's new ambassador to the
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Local real estate group to bear Coldwell Banker moniker

Lingle Real Estate will become a Coldwell Banker real estate company, complete with a modified name, owner Paul Lingle said Thursday.
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Cashplus throws its hat into the challenger banking ring

Pre-paid card firm Cashplus has applied to gain a banking licence as it seeks to make profits from the cash pile it holds from customers, the business
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Lenders One Members Offer Predictions for 2018 in New Poll

As most phases of mortgage lending are increasingly being automated and conducted through online platforms, information security and data
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Form 8-K Nationstar Mortgage Hold For: Nov 02

On November 2, 2017, Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter
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Gaming Billionaire's Fortune Hit by Playtech's Asia Slowdown

(Bloomberg) — Billionaire Teddy Sagi saw the value of his fortune decline by more than 40 million pounds ($52 million) on Thursday following a profit
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Trump Rejects Adding DACA Provision to Spending Measure

President Donald Trump on Thursday complicated negotiations over end-of-year spending legislation by rejecting the possibility of including
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Qualcomm Says Apple Breached Contract on Phone-Chip Software

Qualcomm Inc. has sued Apple Inc., accusing the iPhone maker of failing to abide by the terms of a software license and said it may have used its
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Russia's Hackers Targeted a Lot More Than the US Election

The hackers who disrupted the U.S. presidential election had ambitions well beyond Hillary Clinton's campaign, targeting the emails of Ukrainian
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Anworth Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

BUSINESS WIRE)–Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) (the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended
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Menendez Sold His Office to a Top Donor, Prosecutors Argue

Senator Robert Menendez sold his office to a top donor, prosecutors argued at the end of a corruption trial that could strengthen the Republican grip
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From the archives: Fed chair nominee Powell on housing finance reform

He focused on the need to resolve the limbo status of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been in conservatorship since 2008, and to reduce
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California fire victims seek housing in tight, pricey market

Many have struggled to find permanent or even temporary housing in a booming rental market that faced a shortage even before the blazes took out
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PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Production includes the correspondent acquisition of newly originated government-insured mortgage loans for PennyMac Financial's own account,
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Entrust names national sales director

“Entrust is a soaring company in the title insurance industry and I am eager to help grow the company even further,” Bell said. “With the knowledge and
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The GOP Is DEAD

The GOP Is DEAD

Throughout the 2016 election and the first nine months of Trump's presidency, people differentiated between Republicans and Trump Republicans.
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British Fintech Lender Cashplus Seeks Banking Licence

LONDON — Cashplus said on Thursday it will soon apply for a UK banking licence as part of the British “fintech” firm's plan to step up its challenge to
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Housing groups pan GOP swipe at mortgage deduction

“That poses a risk not only to homebuyers and home sellers and communities” but also to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by spurring a “decline in home
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Silence banking Trojan highlights password weakness

The Silence banking Trojan that has hit at least 10 financial institutions has once again highlighted the weakness of using username and password
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Bank of America exec says passwords 'need to go away.' Here's what's coming next

From a security standpoint, that's no longer a smart practice, said Bank of America executive Michelle Moore, head of digital banking for the
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Lloyds online banking down – What you can do to get round it

“We're become aware of an issue affecting Internet Banking at the moment. We're currently looking into this,” Lloyds official Twitter account has been
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See a waterfront Newport Beach home that sold for $20 million last year – and just sold again for …

Housing Wire recently reported that private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners has acquired a majority interest in Ten-X. Financial terms of the deal
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Toronto, Vancouver home sales above average in October: real estate boards

VANCOUVER — Canada's two hottest housing markets experienced above-average home sales last month, according to local real estate board
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Black Horse Down: Lloyds Banking Group goes TITSUP*

Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland's online and mobile banking services have all gone down this morning, leaving a trail of angry customers in
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Homes sales in October set new record for Metro Vancouver real estate

Condo sales reached 1,532, with the benchmark price of an apartment property at $642,000. Townhouses totalling 550 were bought last month.
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Commercial Banking

Our healthcare banking team has a deep understanding of the challenges faced in the healthcare industry and is always seeking opportunities to
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Work to be done on ethnic diversity of banking and finance

Research finds improvement in the ethnic diversity of talent pipeline for banking and finance, but only a marginal lift in the number of boardroom
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Enterprise Banking Healthcare Portfolio Manager in Cleveland, OH at Key Bank

New Career Opportunity! Key Bank- Corporate has an opening for a Enterprise Banking Healthcare Portfolio Manager in Cleveland, OH.
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New Orleans real estate transfers for Oct. 7-13, 2017

Constance St. 1378-84: Elizabeth B. Gober and Lloyd L. Gober to Jennifer H. Glass and Jon R. Glass, $1,050,000. Girod St. 714, Unit PH1: Kimberly
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Lending Sufi touch to celebrations

The Nooran sisters perform as part of the Chandigarh Establishment Day celebrations at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky
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Fannie Mae CEO: We are now devoting attention to mortgage servicing tech

“Fannie Mae expects to remain profitable on an annual basis for the foreseeable future,” the government-sponsored enterprise stated this morning as
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Volkswagen explores obtaining UK banking licence

Currently Volkswagen's UK Financial Services division uses its German parent's banking licence to make car loans, under rules that allow EU banks to
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Everything You Need To Know About Jerome Powell, Trump's Pick For Federal Reserve Chairman

Powell has said he supports getting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out from under government control, but has also said “no single housing finance
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New York Mortgage Trust Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

The Company has invested approximately $63 million of the proceeds into multi-family investments, including a first loss Freddie Mac K series
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Wells Fargo Announces a Mobile-First Banking Experience to Encourage Financial Health

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced Greenhouse? by Wells Fargo, a new mobile banking experience with tools to help consumers
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Mortgage rates hold at 3.94% this week

Mortgage rates hold at 3.94% this week

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages didn't budge from last week's 3.94%. One year ago
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TitleVest Adds Industry Veteran Doug Forsyth to Award-Winning Team

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TitleVest, a member of the First American family of companies and a leading provider of title insurance and related
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Homebuilder Stocks Slip After Tax Plan Takes Aim at Mortgage Deductions

Although the proposed deduction wouldn't apply to existing mortgages, homebuilder stocks took a hit in early afternoon trading as investors became
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CMH Wealth Management LLC Has $1.46 Million Holdings in American International Group, Inc …

Oakbrook Investments LLC increased its holdings in American International Group by … at $4,052,000 after buying an additional 23,750 shares during the period. … American International Group (NYSE:AIG) last released its quarterly
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Can HomeLight Really Get You The Best Real Estate Agent?

It's been more than a year since I posted on the top 6 realtor review Web sites. At that time I promised to circle back and provide more information on
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House Republican tax reform will slash mortgage interest deduction

Republicans announced their new tax plan, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Thursday, and its implications on the housing market are much larger than
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Orlando Hospitality Developers Begin to Explore Mixed-Use

Daniel Bachrach, partner at Foley & Lardner, discusses the trends and … As an ever-growing and sought-after real estate market, Orlando is a hot spot
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J. Richard Spiker of Greensboro, NC, Becomes Carter Bank & Trust's New Chief Lending Officer

A 25-year veteran in the banking industry, Spiker served as executive vice present and chief lending officer for Carolina Bank in Greensboro, N.C.,
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Men's Houston Astros Antigua Steel 2017 World Series Champions Fortune Half-Zip Jacket

Rep your 2017 World Series Champions in this Houston Astros Antigua Fortune Half-Zip Jacket. Crisp graphics let everyone know how proud you are
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The Obscure Investments That Paid Off Big for Warren Buffett—and How They Could Work For You

Warren Buffett often gets investment opportunities that mere mortals can't attain. Still, sophisticated investors could have picked up a few pointers
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Modo Labs joins Newmark Knight Frank on Real Estate Investments Panel at CoreNet's Global …

Modo Labs joins Newmark Knight Frank on Real Estate Investments Panel at CoreNet's Global Summit … business expertise while discussing the leading edge trends in workplace management, mobile technology and best practices
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Welcome to Chicago, REALTORS®

The one in your office who's up on current real estate and economic trends? The conference can help you be that person. Whether it's learning how
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UK interest rates rise for first time in 10 years

Mr Carney expects banks to pass on the rate rise to savers, but said many mortgages, loans and credit cards would not see an immediate impact.
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Ask Ray About Real Estate: Top trends for 2018

Transformational changes are occurring all around us, including business, technology and culture. Here are some examples of what to expect in 2018.
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First interest rate rise in 10 years adds to UK mortgage burden

Millions of homeowners face higher mortgage payments after the Bank of England said it could no longer tolerate the inflation level and announced
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The Trap, Clapham Omnibus, review: Payday lending drama revisits the usual anti-capitalist haunts

For a play whose premise involves money lenders, it is a surprising twist of writing that Kieran Lynn makes the sympathetic, trodden upon characters
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Royal Bank Of Canada Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Colliers International Group Inc (CIGI)

Colliers International Group logo Colliers International Group Inc (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSE:CIGI)'s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by equities
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Foreign buyers not swayed by 15-per-cent housing tax, data show

Alexander Ning, a Vancouver notary who specializes in real estate … counsel for Macdonald Realty who has monitored B.C. real estate trends for 30
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5 Trends Shaping the Future of Content Marketing

Virtual reality (VR) already is prominent in real estate, entertainment and sports. It only makes sense that businesses would take advantage of this
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A Hot Global Infrastructure ETF Investing Idea

… satellite, highways & rail tracks, marine ports & services, oil & gas storage & transportation, railroads, and specialized real estate investment trusts.
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Washington Twp. property sells for $485K | South Jersey real estate

Washington Twp. property sells for $485K | South Jersey real estate

BRIDGETON. — 5 Frazier Ave., Dan E. Fiester to Patrick Torinese for $126,500. CLAYTON. — 146 S. Dennis Dr., Thorsten US LLC to Thomas F. and
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Woman seeks share of £3.5m fortune left by 'father' she claims had affair with her mum 40 years ago

Dilek Akyuz, 39, wants a share of a fortune estimated at more than £3.5m left by Kenan Akyuz, who died in Turkey a year ago aged 73, and has taken
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AmTrust hires Michigan representative

AmTrust Title Insurance Co. has hired Vernon J. Navock as its Michigan … He served agents in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, the company said.
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Mortgage Closing Cost Special

*Promotion available to consumer owner-occupied 1-4 family Kentucky residences. First lien closed-end mortgage only, no mobile homes, and no
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Real Estate Equities buys $150M leasehold for St. Mark's Place assemblage

Real Estate Equities Corporation picked up the 99-year leasehold for an East Village assemblage on the western edge of St. Mark's Place for north of
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9 Cannabis Stock Highlights To Watch

CannTrust also arranged for a $15 million mortgage on the Niagara Greenhouse Facility. The mortgage financing and the bought deal would fully fund
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's (ARI) CEO Stuart Rothstein on Q3 2017 Results …

At present, we believe ARI has a strong pipeline focused predominantly on floating rate first mortgage loans, consisting of both new opportunities as
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How two friends turned a hobby into a thriving stationery business with a celebrity fan base

Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker have a passion for creating personal stationery that makes a deep, lasting impression. It works: Their company,
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US Loan Applications Get a Makeover and This Could Be Good News for LSPs

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which regulates government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 11
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GOP tax plan caps mortgage and property tax deductions

A sweeping overhaul of the tax code unveiled by House Republicans on Thursday would cap the deduction for property taxes at $10000 and preserve
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Affordable housing for the very low income is disappearing in Charlotte, new study finds

Those are the findings from a new study by Freddie Mac, released last month. The study found that it's not just new apartments pushing up rents and
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LoanDepot forming joint venture with OfferPad

LoanDepot and OfferPad are forming a joint venture that will broker bridge loans to consumers who otherwise would have trouble getting financing for
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Trump Again Urges Death Penalty for New York Suspect

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. A delay in revealing the
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Mortgage rates hold steady but are poised to move higher

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average remained at 3.94 percent with an average 0.5 point,
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates hold steady after surge

After surging to the highest rate in months last week, mortgage rates held steady, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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STEPHEN THAGGARD: Home Repairs Made Easy with Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan

By Stephen Thaggard, Sales Manager of Embrace Home Loans // November 2, … This renovation loan is the perfect mortgage program for qualified
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'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak reveals he's 'not a nervous type'

LOS ANGELES – When Pat Sajak isn't hosting the long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune” alongside Vanna White, he is taking in another game
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Republican tax plan to target mortgage deduction

But it eliminates a popular mortgage interest deduction for new home loans of $500,000 (£380,000) or more. Delivering on the plan is a priority for
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Charleston's $20 million affordable housing bond referendum gets push from mayor, business …

The Post and Courier will take an expanded look at what led to such a pricey housing market across the region, and the myriad ways it challenges the
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Held Flat

2, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) at about 3.94%, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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Housing stocks sink as GOP proposes cut to mortgage interest deduction

Housing stocks sink as GOP proposes cut to mortgage interest deduction

Home-builder stocks tumbled Thursday morning after Republicans … The change could effectively increase housing costs in expensive markets such
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Local real estate agents, architects build awareness of climate change implications

NOT POCKET CHANGE: Real estate agents and architects are increasingly integrating an awareness of the effects of climate change on the local real
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Summary of EfTEN Real Estate Fund III´s webinar

Today, on the 2nd of November 2017, EfTEN Real Estate Fund III AS held an investor conference webinar where the offering of the shares, the fund's
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Retail lending is currently the best available option for banks: Jose K Mathew, Federal Bank

“Retail lending has changed a lot during the last ten years. We're now taking a more calculated and cautious approach than we did ten years ago,”
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Ruggiero's real estate skills needed for city

Lisa's expertise in real estate will be a welcomed voice in discussions pertaining to neighborhoods regarding quality-of-life topics, infrastructure
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Base Rate UP – how will it affect the housing market?

The Bank of England has raised the base rate from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent. The Bank's monetary policy committee was split seven to two.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: Oct. 23 – 27, 2017

Oct. 23, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank, as trustee of the Stephanie G. Jette 1998 Trust, and Ronald J. Rose, individually, sold 199 State Rd. to
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London's bubbly housing market goes flat

Yet the market may be turning. Lately the rate of house-price growth across Britain has slowed. But in London it has nosedived (see chart). Why has
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A Lending Library for Handmade Protest Banners

So she decided to start a library for our times: the Protest Banner Lending Library, where anyone can check out a banner free of charge, as you would
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SBA lending up in Connecticut

SBA lending connecticut small business lending Nationally, the SBA announced fiscal year 2017 lending numbers showed increasing loan levels in
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Hyatt rallies off of earnings, real estate plans

The company recorded net hotel growth of 9.0% Y/Y and net room growth of 6.5% during the quarter. CEO update on real estate: “With the recent sale
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London falling? UK house price growth to halve with capital worst hit

London house price growth is forecast to lag well behind other regions over the next five years, reversing a trend stretching back decades, according
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Senior Program Manager – Lending PMO Lead

The Senior Program Manager – Lending PMO Lead will join the Cards New Product Development and Innovation team to lead the PMO for a large
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London's property market to be worst hit after Brexit as houses prices plunge

London's property market will suffer the most over the next five years as Brexit fears and increasing interest rates limit price rises, a leading estate
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Dark Store Report Dismissed by Real Estate Lawyers

Real estate attorneys are raising questions about the integrity of a recent white paper report by an association of property assessors that pokes holes
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The GOP tax plan has the real estate industry in a panic and talking about housing recessions

The Republican tax plan unveiled Thursday was rejected in various corners of the housing market. At issue is the mortgage-interest deduction, the cap
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Russia's Hals Development signs deal with state agency to sell real estate

MOSCOW, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Russian real estate company Hals Development said on Thursday it has signed a deal worth about $429 million to sell
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Batched tenders back in vogue, amid renewed vigour in property market

SINGAPORE — In the latest signs of a property market recovery, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has brought back the practice of batched
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Canada to Admit Almost a Million Immigrants Over Next Three Years

… is forecast to grow 3 percent in 2017 to double last year's results, but will slow to 1.8 percent by 2019, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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Massive mixed-use complex planned for Fulton Market

A pair of real estate investors are planning the biggest development to date in the Fulton Market district, hoping it will grab Amazon's attention as the
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