GST and real estate: Govt needs to address grey areas, disputes and litigations; take feedback …

GST and real estate: Govt needs to address grey areas, disputes and litigations; take feedback …

On the possible impact of demonetisation on large real estate projects, Prof Kumar said demonetisation had resulted in decline of growth rate and
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Webinar Semi-Annual Cybersecurity Update Webinar

Offering dynamic technology solutions, from core banking systems and IT managed services to OFAC compliance software, we're one of the nation's
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These Senators Are Giving Away Thousands in Campaign Donations From Al Franken After …

The offices of 11 Senators have confirmed to Fortune that they were donating contributions Franken had given their campaigns to charities: Tammy
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Mortgage Compliance Senior Manager

Learn more about applying for Mortgage Compliance Senior Manager position at Accenture.
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SVP Head of Small Business Administration Lending at ExecuNet

Senior leadership position responsible for planning, directing and managing all aspects of the Bank's Small Business Administration Lending Program
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Empty-nesters lead nomadic 'adventure' living in houses for sale in Fox Valley

Janine and Mike Callahan, who recently moved into their 12th home in the past eight years as “home managers” for their house staging business,
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for November 16

Investors Title Company (ITIC) traded on unusually high volume on Nov. 16, as the stock gained 0.79% to close at $189.99. On the day, Investors Title
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Here's what top NYC real estate leaders think about the GOP's tax reform plan

The Republican tax reform plan passed the House of Representatives Thursday, but some of New York's leading real estate executives aren't thrilled
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Central Banks Seen Using Blockchain Settlements This Decade

… banks around the world will be afraid to miss out, Ripple Chief Executive Officer Brad Garlinghouse said Thursday in an interview with Bloomberg.
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Comcast talking to Fox about a deal, source says

Comcast is in discussions with 21st Century Fox about buying its movie studio, some cable channels and its international arms, a person familiar with
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Home sales decrease while the median price of homes rise in Cedar Park and Leander in October

Each month, the Austin Board of Realtors releases its Central Texas Housing Market Report to analyze housing trends in the Austin area. (Courtesy
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Puerto Rico Bond-Trading Blitz Could Ease Path From Bankruptcy

… daily average of debt traded was $455 million on Wednesday, the most since at least September 2014, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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A Banking Royal Commission could see the share price of our big lenders plummet

Reports today that Conservative MPs are threatening to launch a Royal Commission into the banks after they were thwarted by a rival gay marriage
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Genworth Survey: Lack of Downpayment Remains Hurdle to Homeownership

Genworth Mortgage Insurance has released the results of its survey of 200 mortgage industry professionals conducted at this year's Mortgage Bankers
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Trez Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces November 2017 Distribution

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2017 /CNW/ – Trez Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX:TZZ) (the “Company”) announced today that its board of
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Fannie, Freddie returning to low-income housing tax credits

The government-sponsored enterprises are finally getting the green light to return to the low-income housing tax credit market, but they must stay
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Keith Noreika to step down as Comptroller of the Currency

With former bank executive Joseph Otting soon to be confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika
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Community Mortgage Lenders of America Executive Director Glen Corso to retire

During his time, Corso has been the voice of the CMLA, advocating for community lenders on housing finance issues of all shapes and sizes.
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Wheel of Fortune Xbox One review: A great adaptation of the TV game show

Wheel of Fortune is a popular TV game show in which contestants spin a wheel, buy letters, and attempt to solve a hangman-style puzzle. Ubisoft just
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Comcast, Verizon Approached Twenty-First Century Fox to Buy Some Assets

Disney was in talks to buy Fox's movie and TV production studios, cable networks FX and National Geographic and international assets such as the
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RealKey Launches New Mortgage App

RealKey Launches New Mortgage App

RealKey has launched its universal mortgage and real estate automation software, designed to bring mortgage processing and homebuying into the
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China banking on home-grown system to keep financial crises at bay

The People's Bank of China is pinning its hopes of fending off a financial crisis on a home-grown macro risk assessment system, according to the
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Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ:WIRE) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ:WIRE) released its earnings results on Tuesday, … Encore Wire Corporation's quarterly revenue was up 23.1% on a … and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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5 Things to Know About Jensen Huang, Fortune's 'CEO of the Year'

Jen-Hsun “Jensen” Huang wasn't well known outside Silicon Valley, and neither was his company Nvidia, until Fortune named him the “2017
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Game on: election date set to replace Thomas McGee in state Senate

Game on: election date set to replace Thomas McGee in state Senate … has worked at Boston's major newspapers covering real estate trends such as the … In Lynn, Thomas covers City Hall and commercial real estate development
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Fairway Independent Mortgage honors NH veterans

PORTSMOUTH The American Warrior Initiative and New Hampshire branches of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation provided American
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Two Reston Companies Snag Spot in Top 500 Technology Company Listing

Two Reston-based software companies are one of the 500 fast-growing … The fastest-growing technology company that snagged the top title was
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Fixed-Rates Hit Four Month High

Freddie Mac has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) moving
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This Is A Brutal Wheel Of Fortune Beat

Hey, do you want to see two people get their souls crushed on live TV?
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Why Bitcoin Splits Are Both a Cash Windfall and a Tax Nightmare

In multiple phone calls and emails, Fortune tried to get the agency to comment on the tax treatment of air drops as well as that for newly-mined digital
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Mortgage Loan Production Assistant in Cleveland at Huntington

New Career Opportunity! Huntington National Bank has an opening for a Mortgage Loan Production Assistant in Cleveland, OH.
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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) Position Trimmed by Ashfield Capital Partners LLC

Ashfield Capital Partners LLC's holdings in Mettler-Toledo International … valued at $639,000 after buying an additional 5 shares during the period.
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TAJ targets real estate sector

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says, in keeping with its national compliance plan, it has embarked on a series of activities
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Swiss Help Bitcoin Bears Profit With World's First Short Notes

Swiss structured products houses Vontobel AG and Leonteq Securities AG will start separate products on Friday that allow investors to profit if the
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Dodge County real estate transfers

Don Peterson & Associates Real Estate Co. to Ogden Rentals LLC, Central Park 2nd Addition, Block 3, Lot 10, Fremont, $39,000. Larrie J. Ferguson to
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Canada Factory Sales Surprise in September With 0.5% Gain — 2nd Update

… surrounding how highly indebted households will respond to the rate rises and tougher mortgage-financing rules that are in the offing in 2018.
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House Passes Tax Bill in First Step Toward Historic Overhaul

Bloomberg's Megan Murphy and Marty Schenker discuss passage of the tax bill in the House. House Republicans passed their version of legislation
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TAJ going after real estate tax dodgers

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it's ramping up compliance activities against tax dodgers in the Real Estate Sector. TAJ says it has collaborated
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Trump Urges UN to Extend Syria Chemical Weapons Panel

A rebel fighter from the Ahrar al-Sham brigade runs as smoke billows in the background in Harasta, in the Eastern Ghouta region on the outskirts of
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Seven flood-prone homes picked for possible buyouts

The county agency then works with the homeowner and the title company, surveys the property and obtains an appraisal for setting fair market value.
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The Robot Revolution Is Coming. Just Be Patient.

The Robot Revolution Is Coming. Just Be Patient.

Amid all the fear of robots taking human jobs, skeptical voices have been asking: Where are these robots? Machine-learning systems — commonly
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A Dallas Executive Tries to Replicate Past Success With CrossFirst Bank

In February 2016, a mutual friend introduced Dallas executive George Jones to Ron Baldwin, who runs Kansas City-based CrossFirst Bank.
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The Future Of Banking Is In The Palm Of Your Hand

The evolution of the payments industry was a cornerstone of the FinTech movement and it's undergoing yet another fundamental shift – this time into
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3 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

Fall is a great time of the year with changing leaves, football, a bit of chill in the air, and – for homebuyers. Find out why.
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Edison International (EIX) Upgraded to “Buy” at ValuEngine

Edison International logo ValuEngine upgraded shares of Edison International (NYSE:EIX) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note
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Indictment: Texas Nigerians rerouted Deerfield home loan money to unwitting romance dupe

In February 2014, the agent received an email from a title company representative with instructions for wiring loan money to an account at BMO Harris
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Sydney property: Different areas fluctuate in post-boom period

Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee said northern beaches prices increased so rapidly because listings attracted the most interest
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Readers recommend: share songs about fortune telling

Fortune tellers and fortune telling is the topic for your forward-looking tunes this week. For more on how to interpret the theme, keep an eye on the
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Here Are Goldman's Top Trades for 2018

“Late-cycle optimism” is the chief theme underpinning the bank's seven top trade theses, as outlined in a note Thursday by Francesco Garzarelli,
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Shops at Stonebriar, and other top D-FW real estate deals in the week of Nov. 13

The Shops at Stonebriar in Frisco was sold to a private investor. The 187,767 square-foot retail property is located near the southwest corner of
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Real estate briefly: SteelWave venture buys former LA Times hub in Costa Mesa for $65 million …

Tribune Real Estate Holdings and its development partner Kearny Real Estate Co. have sold the Los Angeles Times' former production plant and
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Leading Commercial Real Estate Owners Exhibit Progress toward Water, Carbon Reductions

Some of the world's leading commercial real estate owners and managers are making significant progress in reducing water usage, carbon emissions
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Banking Program Graduates

She has a total of 22 years' banking experience and holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Fontbonne University.
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Invitation Homes, Starwood Waypoint Homes merge to create largest single-family landlord

“Bringing together the best of both companies will help us continue to enhance customer service and expand housing choices for our residents,”
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Is this the most painful Wheel of Fortune loss ever?

Wheel of Fortune…we've all seen it. Chances are, you've probably played along at home and yelled answers at your TV. With that being said, have
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Trump reportedly considering Mulvaney to replace Cordray as CFPB director

President Donald Trump is reportedly close to choosing a replacement for Richard Cordray as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Veterans: The Most Lucrative Real Estate Market in America

Many REALTORS® may have heard of VA loans, but still be unclear on what they are and who qualifies. “A mortgage loan is available to current
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Best Buy Says Apple's Late iPhone X Launch Lowered Sales by $100 Million

Best Buy (bby, -5.87%) reported a strong third-quarter in sales on Thursday, but missed Wall Street expectations in part because of Apple's (aapl,
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State Street Challenging BNY Mellon As Largest Custody Bank

Notably, the gap in custody assets for these banking giants was $1.3 trillion a year ago, and we believe that State Street's exceptionally strong growth
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Comcast Approached 21st Century Fox About Buying Major Assets: Sources

Comcast has approached 21st Century Fox and expressed interest in an acquisition of some of Fox's assets, sources tell CNBC. Comcast is interested
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National Mortgage Insurance gets new quota share reinsurance for 2018

National Mortgage Insurance gets new quota share reinsurance for 2018

The reinsurance arrangement is subject to approval and National Mortgage Insurance has submitted the agreement to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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Mugabe's Refusal to Resign Is Stalling Zimbabwe's Transition

President Robert Mugabe's refusal to publicly resign is stalling plans by Zimbabwe's military to swiftly install a transitional government after seizing
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330940 Shares in Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) Purchased by Tiaa Fsb

Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Mondelez International in a research note on Friday, September 1st. Zacks Investment
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Ether Derivatives Are Coming From a Pioneer of Credit Swaps

The second-biggest cryptocurrency is poised to get a derivatives market, thanks in part to a pioneer of trading credit-default swaps, according to two
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Stormbot fortune plugin. This is a Stormbot plugin that tell random fortune: | stormbot: fortune | Il faut pas respirer la compote,
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As the housing supply shrinks, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland are the nation's three most …

San Jose experienced the nation's steepest year-over-year decline in the number of homes for sale, as well as the sharpest rise in home prices,
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How Fannie and Freddie Weathered 2017

Since 2013, when the enterprises' single-family Credit Risk Transfer programs begun through March 2017, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have
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Airbnb Is Buying a Startup That Offered Similar Home Rental Services for Disabled Travelers

Airbnb said on Thursday it acquired London startup Accomable to expand home-renting opportunities for people with disabilities, the latest expansion
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Is Buying All-time Stock Like Albany International Corp. (AIN) a Winning Strategy?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.75 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.34, from 1.41 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 10 investors sold Albany International Corp. shares
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Freddie Mac Multifamily to Invest in LIHTC

Freddie Mac Multifamily to Invest in LIHTC. November 16, 2017. We're starting to invest in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to help create
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Fortune man charged with drug trafficking

FORTUNE, NL – A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged with possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking following a police search of a home
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3 Popular Brazil ETFs Try to Bounce Back on Trend

There is scope for financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate to rise given that the private sector is receiving a positive inflow of funds.”.
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Brainstorm Health: Gene Therapy Cost, Roche Drug Approval, Medicaid Work Requirements

Greetings, readers! This is Sy (Cliff is swamped, so consider this “Sy Week” at Brainstorm Health Daily.) 2017 has been a marquee year for gene
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Charleston mansion and penthouse expected to break real estate records

“Charleston is growing and growing, and Charleston has been found,” said Debbi Fisher, owner of Handsome Properties, which has both listings.
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Notarize updates mortgage platform to enable online closings for title agents

Notarize, a remote notary platform, announced it updated to its Notarize Mortgage Platform to include a suite of new services that allows the entire
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BankThink A bank's activities, not its assets, should decide regulatory status

Experience and data are clear: The focus of regulatory reform should be on a bank's business model, not its asset size. Analysis of the U.S. banking
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Albany lending hand to West Central Georgia Hospital

The Albany Utility Administration Complex at 401 Pine Ave. will be one of three drop-off sites for donations to help those at West Central Georgia
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Disney's New Pixar Movie 'Coco' Already Set a Box Office Record

Walt Disney's latest animated Pixar movie has already made box office history in one country. Coco, a movie set in Mexico during the country's Día de
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US NAHB housing market index rises in November

The U.S. NAHB housing market index of homebuilder sentiment rose in the month of November. The index rose from October's 68 to 70 in November.
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Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein Gently Suggests He Wants a 2nd Brexit Referendum

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein is ratcheting up his one-man campaign to keep the U.K. in the European Union, appearing to urge the country to
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Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures Spiked Sharply in 2016

Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures Spiked Sharply in 2016

The number of reverse mortgage foreclosures surged significantly in 2016, according to a new analysis from a pair of nonprofits. Between April and
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5 Things You Didn't Know a VA Loan Could Do for You

“However, that money will often come back at the closing, when the title company will write a check back to the veteran on the spot for the total amount
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.40

Investors Title logo Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 15th, Wall Street Journal reports.
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Comcast, Verizon approached Twenty-First Century Fox to buy some assets: sources

Disney was in talks to buy Fox's movie and TV production studios, cable networks FX and National Geographic and international assets such as the Star network in India and European pay TV provider Sky Plc , CNBC reported last
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Company that makes presidential pens sold

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island company that has supplied many of the pens used by President Donald Trump and his predecessors to
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Urban Edge Properties Refinances $544 Million Cross-collateralized Mortgage

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) (the “Company”) has completed 16 individual, non-recourse mortgage
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HMDA deadline looms closer: Have you checked your system twice?

Panelists during a HousingWire webinar on Thursday continuously stressed and stressed again the importance of preparing for the upcoming HMDA
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Home Is Where the Shag Carpet Is?

While many U.S. homeowners love to keep up their homes on trend with real estate television shows and websites, the reality is most homes have
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Wealth creation: Homeownership doesn't build wealth, study finds

Households are better off taking control of their finances than relying on fluctuating home values. That is the finding of a new study conducted by
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SBA recognizes Berkshire Bank lending

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank received 2017 top lender awards in two categories from the Massachusetts District Office of the U.S. Small Business
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Real Estate Agent

Owned by Boston Reid and Frank Bolter, Lead 2 Real Estate Group is a small boutique real estate firm, that specializes in commercial and residential
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Memphis teens buy local apartment building

The name of the program stems from the 2016 movie “Destined,” and it is designed as a multiday event in which students learn real estate and
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Fintech and your lending process

Fintech and your lending process. Four questions to ask when considering new lending technology solutions. Fintech. John Wallace. November 16
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MGIC Hires Lisa Lanik – Account Manager for Tennessee

Ms. Lanik brings more than 23 years of mortgage industry experience to her new role, with an extensive background in mortgage financing, from loan
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Marc Benioff Named at #3 on Fortune's Businessperson of the Year List

On the heels of naming Salesforce at the top of its Future 50 list of innovators, Fortune has honored CEO Marc Benioff at #3 on its Businessperson of
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Manual checking account shows up on Dashboard "Bank accounts"

And that would be correct. Only connected bank accounts show in the banking tab. Ridiculous certainly. Send feedback, complain about lack…
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JPMorgan sued over interest on prepaid mortgage loans

JPMorgan Chase Bank has been hit with a proposed class action accusing it of charging interest to homeowners who paid off their mortgages early
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Minnesota Bank & Trust announces Scott Sell to lead Residential mortgage Lending

EDINA, Minn., Nov. 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minnesota Bank & Trust (MBT) announces veteran mortgage professional, Scott Sell, will lead its
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Can Mortgage Shoppers Rely on the APR?

APR stands for “Annual Percentage Rate,” and was designed to be a comprehensive measure of the cost of credit that mortgage borrowers could use
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Customer Experience Is Everything When It Comes To Real Estate Marketing

Consumers have definitely benefitted from the disruptions created by web based real estate tech. But, realtors have seen their jobs become more and
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US Embassy Expresses Confidence in Liberia's Disputed Election

US Embassy Expresses Confidence in Liberia's Disputed Election

Monrovia, Liberia (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is expressing confidence in the credibility of the West African nation's elections as the runoff vote
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Price Alert: Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) Stock Nears Resistance — Technicals Hit …

Price Alert: Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) has now crossed into technical strength — watch the technical oscillators for momentum gaps.
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Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang Has A Long-Term Plan to Conquer AI

As Fortune's Andrew Nusca says in his finely crafted cover story in the new issue of the magazine, you can be forgiven for not having heard of Nvidia.
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Northern Trust Corp Has $5.53 Million Holdings in Moneygram International, Inc. (MGI)

Finally, ValuEngine cut Moneygram International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, October 2nd. Two equities
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The Best Mortgage Lenders of 2017

Finding the right mortgage loan is arguably just as important as finding the right property. You'll be paying off your mortgage for years, and the best
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“Wheel Of Fortune” Contestants THIS Close To Winning $1 Million

“Wheel Of Fortune” Contestants THIS Close To Winning $1 Million. Posted on November 16, 2017. This has the potential to go down as one of the
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates increase to 4-month high

Mortgage interest rates increased to their highest point in four months, and now hover just below the psychologically important 4% mark, according to
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Through Fannie Mae, US taxpayers provide backing for some rental home giants

(Fannie Mae, along with Freddie Mac, is a government-sponsored enterprise that securitizes mortgages, allowing private lenders to put more of their
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Mortgage rates bounce to their highest level since July

Mortgage rates moved to their highest mark since July and the 10-year Treasury yield ticked up 6 basis points, according to Freddie Mac.
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Builder Confidence Nears Post Crash High

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) increased 2 points in November, hitting 70, the highest
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Mortgage rates rise but haven't moved much in the past year

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed to 3.95 percent with an average 0.5 point.
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Blackstone's GSO pushes 'covenant-lite' terms into direct lending

Blackstone is in the vanguard of financial groups making loans without standard protections such as covenants to smaller companies across Europe,
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Japan Rail Operator Says Sorry, as Train Leaves 20 Seconds Early

A politician once had to drop out of an election after he delayed a bullet train by pushing staff to halt it for a campaign stop. This time, though, it's a rail
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Property market expected to maintain stability

Viet Nam's strong economic growth since 2015 has pushed the domestic property market into a thriving and stable development period. The country's
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Berkadia Arranges $22M Financing of SoCal Community

The company secured a seven-year Freddie Mac acquisition loan for Interstate Equities Corp.'s purchase of the 133-unit Verse La Mesa in La Mesa,
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Fortune businessperson of the year: Nvidia's Huang

FORTUNE Businessperson of the Year is Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of chip maker Nvidia, based in Santa Clara: Huang on why he started
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Say Hello to the Flexible MBA

… received joint degrees or pursued a part-time program; the complete ranking and full methodology is available at bloomberg.com/bschools2017.).
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McAfee URL Security Service Gave Pass To Banking Trojan

A Paris-based researcher who goes by the nickname Benkow on Twitter noticed a potent type of banking malware known as Emotet appeared to be
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Vineland property sells for $999K | South Jersey real estate

Vineland property sells for $999K | South Jersey real estate … 309 State St., Isamu and Mae Hashimoto to Ralph and Margaret Thomas III for $230,000
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Follow the STEM degrees: New US tech talent markets emerge

As tech leasing continues to grow, JLL's report highlights the key trends set to impact tech companies' real estate decisions. The Future of Work is
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Holiday Debit Cards

For every $100 spent through 12/31/17 using a Holiday Debit Card, Fairfield County Bank will donate $1.00 (up to $5.00 per customer) to the WICC
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Learning From The Greystone Affordable Development Case

According to a recent report by Freddie Mac, affordable housing for very low-income families across the United States fell by more than 60 percent
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Russia, Iran, Turkey to Meet Over Syria Amid US Tensions

Russia, Turkey and Iran will hold summit talks on Syria next week as Ankara threatens a possible attack on U.S.-allied Kurdish forces and tensions rise
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'Wheel of Fortune' broke this contestant's heart and cost him $1 million

On Wednesday night, Frank and Laurel made it to the final round of Wheel of Fortune and selected “Food and Drink” as their final category.
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Review: ElevationDock 4 lives up to its self claimed title of 'the best dock for iPhone'

ElevationDock 4 has a deeper angle than previous docks from the company at 18° with +/- 4° adjustment via the top steel threaded knob. The lower
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How Fannie and Freddie Weathered FY 2017

Since 2013, when the enterprises' single-family Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) programs begun through March 2017, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have
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Franken Apologizes After Radio Host Says He Groped Her

Democratic Senator Al Franken apologized and called for an ethics investigation into his own conduct after a radio news anchor said he forcefully
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Freddie Mac Announces Reentry into Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Market

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Nov 16, 2017) – Freddie Mac ( OTCQB : FMCC) today announced its re-entry into the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
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Debbie Downer or Roger Realistic?

Then, there is the recent report published by Freddie Mac's Chief Economist, Sean Becketti, who deliberated the likelihood of a “Real Estate Bubble.
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Blockchain Bandwagon Sends Another London Small Cap Soaring

ADVFN plc. is up 8 percent in London after saying its brokerage unit Throgmorton Street Capital will start a new regulation advisory service for
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Harvard Business School offers the nation's best MBA program, the third straight year the Massachusetts-based school has bested its peers in our
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How 'liar loans' undermine sound lending practices

With increasing pressure on the housing market, some of us might be tempted to stretch the truth to secure a mortgage on our dream property – but
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EMPIRE Review: “Fortune Be Not Crost”

Puns aside, this episode should have been called The Empire Strikes Back. Not only is this a great episode of soap opera television and a return to
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Honeywell CEO Seeks Wall Street Darling Status That Eluded Cote

… going to continue to enable us to get that premium multiple,” Adamczyk said in an interview at Bloomberg headquarters in New York on Thursday.
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DBRS Confirms Ratings of Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2016-C3

DBRS, Inc. (DBRS) confirmed the ratings on the following classes of Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2016-C3 issued by Citigroup Commercial
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Woodside's Fortress of Solitude: Safe from quakes, crooks

In a testament to today's luxury Bay Area property market, the Concierge Auction … She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San
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One more year for Eurex and Clearstream chief

Deutsche Boerse's head of Eurex and Clearstream, Jeffrey Tessler, has had his contract extended by another year by Deutsche Boerse AG's
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Why Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang Deserves the Title 'Businessperson of the Year'

(NVDA) co-founder and CEO has sent his company on a meteoric winning … from the Harvard Business School to the Booth Company to Fortune.
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First Trust Advisors LP Purchases 84333 Shares of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc …

First Trust Advisors LP grew its holdings in Expeditors International of … at $143,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the last quarter.
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The housing market of 2017: know before you buy

The residential real estate market has been witnessing a prolonged period of churning with sales slowing down and absorption rate of unsold
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Siemens to Cut About 6900 Jobs Worldwide in Sweeping Revamp

Siemens to Cut About 6900 Jobs Worldwide in Sweeping Revamp

An internal memo seen by Bloomberg News says the Offenbach site is also scheduled to be closed. Kugel declined to confirm this during a call with
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Reenter LIHTC Market

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are re-entering the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit market.
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Timelier provisions may make banks' profits and lending choppier

A new international accounting standard, IFRS 9, will oblige lenders in more than 120 countries, including the European Union's members, to increase
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GOP tax plans could worsen housing affordability crisis

Why it matters: A recent report from Freddie Mac estimates that America's stock of housing that is affordable for low-income Americans fell by 60%
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Vancouver condo rush sparks local and foreign flipping frenzy

VANCOUVER, Nov 16 (Reuters) – The condominium market has turned red-hot … even as a foreign buyer tax has sent detached home sales plunging.
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JG Wentworth Co (OTCMKTS:JGWE) Is A Speculative Play

The Home Lending segment engages in retail mortgage lending activity originating primarily conventional, Federal Housing Administration, and the
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Orange County California Enjoys Highest Office Rent Growth in US Over Last Two Years at 23 …

Commercial real estate investors should benefit from the trends that have given the tech industry greater stability and a wide economic base compared
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Seriously Underwater US Properties Drop by 1.4 Million From Q3 2016

The 4.6 million seriously underwater properties at the end of Q3 2017 represented 8.7 percent of all U.S. properties with a mortgage, down from 9.5
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Should You Buy Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) or The Hershey Company (HSY)?

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) shares are down more than -5.37% this year and recently decreased -1.36% or -$0.58 to settle at
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This banking malware wants to scoop up your email and social media accounts, too

What was only a banking trojan now has the ability to monitor social media posts too. Image: iStock. A sophisticated form of malware based on the
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It's time for Miss Fortune to get her first Legendary Skin next year.

It's been too many years since this was a thing and I strongly believe that next year should be the year where Miss Fortune gets her first Legendary
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Mortgage seminar to be held at VFW

A free Reverse Mortgage Seminar hosted by Ellen Gordenier of 14 Moves Keller Williams Premier Realty and Dominic Demarais of Fairway Mortgage
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8 markets where housing inventory is actually growing

Nationally, available housing inventory's latest year-to-year drop of 12.2% is the steepest since 2013, but the supply of homes for sale is actually
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The Best Small Business Loans of 2017

Commercial mortgage loans. The money borrowed from a commercial mortgage loan is used to buy, develop or refinance commercial property such
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Back on the Rise

16, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rising to 3.95%, up from 3.90% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac's
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GOP tax plans could be painful for Orange County homeowners

Rate news summary: From Freddie Mac's weekly survey: The 30-year fixed rate averaged 3.95 percent, 5 basis points higher than last week's 3.90
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Financial Tips for New Parents I Fifth Third Bank

At Fifth Third Bank, we're helping new parents prepare for costs — expected and unexpected — through articles, videos and more. We'll cover topics
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You Could Get Stuck With Your Spouse's Debt in Divorce

Between credit cards, mortgage loans, car loans, and student loans, Americans are in a whole lot of debt. Owing money can be hard to cope with
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'£90k is a lot of avocados': Javid defends millennials who can't afford a home

They're not facing up to the reality of modern daily life and have no understanding of the modern market.” With the average house price now eight
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Manhattan exhibit celebrates 35 years of 'Wheel of Fortune'

Set pieces like puzzle letters and the famous ceramic Dalmatian named Sheldon are among the items on display in “Wheel of Fortune: Celebrating 35
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Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) Shares Sold by DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) Shares Sold by DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale

Shares of Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) traded down $6.18 on … Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a
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These were the largest Manhattan real estate loans in October

The top Manhattan real estate loans recorded in October include refinancing, retail and residential deals, collectively hitting more than $2.8 billion of
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Google Pixel Buds Review Roundup: The Good—and the Ugly

The Pixel Buds, which started shipping this week, cost $159. But if you want to order them, you'll have to wait because they have sold out. The wireless
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House passes sweeping tax reform, including slashing mortgage interest deduction

The House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve the Republican tax reform plan, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is opposed by many in the
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Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Has $535.69 Million Position in Crown Castle International …

Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $107.00 price target on shares of Crown Castle International Corporation in a research
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Big drop in properties seriously underwater in 3Q

The 4.6 million properties by the end of the third quarter represented 8.7% of all U.S. properties with a mortgage, which is down year-over-year by 2.1
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Trading Down – Short Interest Down by -20.58%

Investors are feeling more bullish on shares of the company recently if you evaluate the decrease in short interest. The firm recorded a fall in short
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California home sales tick higher from September, log lower from a year ago, CAR reports

… according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable-rate mortgage interest rate also ticked higher in October to an average of 3.18 percent from 3.16
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Freddie Mac Prices $1 Billion Multifamily K-Deal Backed by Seasoned Loans

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Nov 16, 2017) – Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) recently priced a K-P Series offering of Structured Pass-Through
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Moody's Affirms Seven Classes of MSBAM 2015-C20

The certificates are collateralized by 88 mortgage loans ranging in size from less than 1% to 9.8% of the pool, with the top ten loans (excluding
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Builder confidence climbs to highest level in months

But homebuilders aren't the only ones who see mounting potential for new home sales. Freddie Mac's monthly Outlook for September forecasted new
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National Mounted Warfare Foundation receives a $2 million matching pledge to fund Fort Hood …

… Union State Bank, the Copperas Cove Industrial Fund, Monteith Abstract and Title Company, Killeen Power Sports, and many, many others. We are
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Think Realty's Audience to Benefit From Strategic Partnership with Data Company

The partnership will ensure that Think Realty's audience and membership have access to the latest real estate market information, data and trends.
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Current Mortgage Rates for Thursday, November 16, 2017

We did get the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) out this morning, which showed that rates ticked up from the previous week's
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Republican Governors Seek to Avoid 2018 Damage From Trump, Moore

Republican governors and their donors — still reeling from GOP losses last week in New Jersey and Virginia — are trying to distance themselves from
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Executive Conversation: Matt Slonaker and Kristina Krutchik on an effective disposition strategy

Executive Conversations is a HousingWire web series that profiles powerful people in the financial industry, highlighting the operations and the
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Noel Edmonds to sue Lloyds Banking Group for £300m

UK television star Noel Edmonds is set to take legal action against Lloyds Banking Group in an effort to secure as much as £300 million (€336 million)
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Adorable grandpa loses $1 million after coming up just short on 'Wheel of Fortune'

It was hard enough for this grandfather when he realized he was only three letters short of solving the final puzzle on Wednesday night's episode of
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Short Interest Down by -20.58% – Currently Trading Down

Traders are more bullish on shares of the company lately if you watch the decrease in short interest. The company recorded a fall in short interest
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Prudential Financial Inc. Grows Holdings in IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC)

Prudential Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of IBERIABANK … Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing
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Virgin Money warns of lending dip but targets £5bn growth through Open Banking platform

Virgin Money warns of lending dip but targets £5bn growth through Open Banking platform

Virgin Money said it was still on course for its lending target this year but that next year its share of home loans will be at the lower end of the 3-3.5%
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United States NAHB Housing Market Index came in at 70, above forecasts

The post United States NAHB Housing Market Index came in at 70, above forecasts (68) in November appeared first on CIX Markets. Please be aware
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The US Flooded One of Houston's Richest Neighborhoods to Save Everyone Else

The Army Corps of Engineers sent water cascading into West Houston's Energy Corridor to avoid a catastrophic reservoir failure during Hurricane
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Homeownership doesn't build wealth, study finds

Households are better off taking control of their finances than relying on fluctuating home values. The homeownership rate is still hovering near its
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10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2018

… trends in 78 leading North American markets. The following 10 markets were ranked as the top overall U.S. real estate prospects to watch in 2018.
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6 Tips for Buying the Right Home at the Right Price

Build the right real estate team — That includes a realtor, lender, escrow agent, title company or attorney, and inspector, according to Dana Bull,
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370 Castlereagh Road Agnes Banks NSW 2753

Move straight in. 4 bedrooms House for Sale. $799000 – $849000. 370 Castlereagh Road Agnes Banks NSW 2753. Listed by Dukes Estate Agents.
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Kansas City Businessman Convicted in Payday Lending Scheme

(AP) — A Kansas City businessman has been found guilty of criminal charges related to a $220 million predatory payday lending operation.
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Will The Senate Unleash A Wave Of Banking M&A?

Once the SIFI designation has been lifted, big banks under $200 billionassets will be able to make bank acquisitions easily for the first time since the
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Investors celebrate three years of buying Chinese stock

The special arrangement lets international investors buy Chinese stocks and share the benefit of China's fast economic development. The Shanghai
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124 Murray Street Tanunda SA 5352

EOI Close 15/12/2017 at 5:00pm. 124 Murray Street Tanunda SA 5352. Listed by Homburg Real Estate – Tanunda (RLA 219152). Features: Ensuite
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Freddie Mac Announces Pricing of $258 Million Multifamily Small Balance Loan Securitization

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Nov 16, 2017) – Freddie Mac ( OTCQB : FMCC ) announces the pricing of the SB42 offering, a multifamily
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Kimberly Pontius: What will we do about housing?

In economic terms, our current housing market is incredibly strong but it is not sustainable. Job opportunities and the wages they pay are not in
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Vanna White reveals her secret to winning Wheel of Fortune: Buy vowels!

Can you believe it's been 35 years since Wheel of Fortune became the phenomenon it is today? Neither can longtime host Pat Sajak. “We're just
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Spreading your good fortune: Your donations to Fund For The Needy change lives in the Seattle area

Wendy Montiel sets up sleeping mats at the Seattle City Hall Shelter, which is staffed by Salvation Army, one of a dozen charities aided by The Seattle
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Magna International, Inc. (MGA) Shares Bought by Becker Capital Management Inc.

Becker Capital Management Inc. owned 0.22% of Magna International … Finally, ValuEngine cut Magna International from a “strong-buy” rating to a
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Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ:DGII) Shares Sold by Riverbridge Partners LLC

Canaccord Genuity reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $15.00 price objective on shares of Digi International in a research note on Friday, July 28th.
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Interest Rates Remain Constant

… and despite a brief summer spike, they dropped back down to the exact same percentage for the week ending October 12, according to Freddie Mac
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MGM Resorts International (MGM) Shares Bought by Victory Capital Management Inc.

The fund owned 1,278,963 shares of the company's stock after buying an … BidaskClub upgraded shares of MGM Resorts International from a “buy”
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Balance of Power: Russian Election Meddling Fears Invade Europe

A Nanos Research poll conducted for Bloomberg found just 25 percent of Canadians see him as good economic manager. Instead they seem focused
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