Global DMS Launches New Valuation Management Platform for Commercial Lending

Global DMS Launches New Valuation Management Platform for Commercial Lending

Global DMS, a provider of cloud-based valuation management software, has launched EVO-Commercial (EVO-C), a next-generation valuation management software platform for commercial lending. The new platform is 100% configurable, fully customizable, quick and easy to implement, eliminates
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Fighting Flares in South Sudan, Complicating Fresh Peace Talks

South Sudanese rebels and government forces clashed around a town in the oil-producing northeast, each side blaming the other for the violence that may complicate regional efforts to end a four-year civil war. The army took full control of Nasir town on Monday after insurgents retreated, rebel official
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iGTB Lends AI, API Tech To Pivotal Corporate Banking Platform

The companies made an announcement Friday (Feb. 9) noting iGTB will lend its cash management platform, CBX 18, to Pivotal clients via its Pivotal Cloud Foundry cloud platforms. Together, the solutions will enhance corporate banking capabilities using artificial intelligence and API technology, and
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Wells Fargo Sent People Free Money Too

Banks mess up a lot. Often they mess up in ways that are not clever and devious but just dumb; the computers won't work or they'll forget to carry a two or they'll lose track of where they put the money. Sometimes something like this will happen, and I will say “hahaha this is not clever and devious but just
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Amgen, Primerica and Monmouth Real Estate Investment

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 2/14/18, Amgen Inc (Symbol: AMGN), Primerica Inc (Symbol: PRI), and Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp (Symbol: MNR) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Amgen Inc will pay its quarterly dividend
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Pssst: Crime May Be Near an All-Time Low

There's been a lot of talk over the past couple of years about rising crime. For good reason: Violent crime and murder were in fact up in the U.S. in 2015 and 2016. Early indications are that crime rates fell in 2017, though. 1 And the really big crime story of our time remains how much it has fallen in this
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Othello rancher leaves small fortune to important causes

Othello rancher leaves small fortune to important causes. February 12, 2018 Updated: February 12, 2018 9:03am. SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — An Othello cattle rancher has left a small fortune to benefit everything from rural health care to wildlife in Eastern Washington. William Crosetto died on Jan.
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Apple Backs Maker of OLED Screens for Augmented-Reality Devices

Apple Inc. has given yet another indication it's working on augmented-reality glasses as it seeks new products beyond the iPhone. The Cupertino, California-based technology giant invested in AR display component maker EMagin Corp., according to a late January regulatory filing by the Bellevue,
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Real estate daily market update: February 12, 2018

“There is a strong mix of both headwinds and tailwinds in the commercial real estate finance markets right now,” said Jamie Woodwell, MBA's Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research. “Our sense is that for commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending, the net effect is likely to
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Ireland fines ex-chairman of defunct lender Irish Nationwide

Irish Nationwide, one of the main lenders at the heart of Ireland's financial crisis, was wound down together with the much larger Anglo Irish Bank as part of the country's 2010-2013 EU/IMF bailout. The fine was levied due to Walsh's role in the lender's failure to properly manage its commercial lending
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Number of tracker rate products lowest since 2009

After the Bank of England's Base Rate rise in November the number of tracker rate products has fallen to 268 – the lowest number since September 2009. The Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data also found that the average UK mortgage rate was 2.15% as of February 2018. Charlotte
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New due diligence firm looks to change a static industry

A new due diligence firm created by a trio of former Clayton Holdings executives wants to shake up a static business model. “There is an opportunity to evolve due diligence offerings in the marketplace,” said New Diligence Advisors' Managing Director Tom Donatacci. “So we thought it was a market that
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Opus Capital Group LLC Has $3.73 Million Stake in Korn/Ferry International (KFY)

Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS boosted its position in Korn/Ferry International by 0.6% during the third quarter. Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS now owns 197,700 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $7,795,000 after buying an additional 1,255 shares during the
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State Treasurer State of Michigan Has $2.23 Million Holdings in First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in First American Financial by 21.9% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment. The title insurance and services segment
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Service Co. International's (NYSE:SCI) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at Oppenheimer

Service Co. International logo Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI)'s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Oppenheimer in a report issued on Thursday, January 18th. They presently have a $42.00 target price on the stock. Oppenheimer's target price points to a potential upside of 12.84%
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Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces the Refinancing of Seven New York City Hotels Owned in a …

The joint venture entered into a new $300 million mortgage loan and $85 million of mezzanine financing and refinanced the prior $285 million aggregate senior loan and term loan, the $50 million mezzanine loan and redeemed $43.2 million of Hersha's 9% cumulative redeemable preferred interest in
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Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Has $31.53 Million Stake in First American Financial …

Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) by 7.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment.
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Barclays Cuts AGNC Investment (AGNC) Price Target to $20.00

AGNC Investment logo AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) had its price objective decreased by research analysts at Barclays from $21.00 to $20.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, February 2nd. The brokerage currently has an “equal weight” rating on the real estate investment trust's
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Going Through the Chart for Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) has been trading in a bullish manner, based on the relative positions of the stock's 20 and 200 day moving averages. In the last month, the price of FBHS has decreased -11.56%. Shares are now up over the past year, outperforming the broad market
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Mortgage rates rise for Monday

Several benchmark mortgage rates ticked up today. The average rates on 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages both climbed higher. The average rate on 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, the most popular type of variable rate mortgage, tapered off. Rates for mortgages are constantly
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Lloyds Banking Group sets ethnic diversity target

Lloyds Banking Group sets ethnic diversity target

Lloyds Banking Group has publicly committed to increasing the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic people it hires to both senior management and lower ranking roles over the next two years. The lender on Monday said that it has committed to ensuring that 8 per cent of senior management jobs
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Toronto Detached Real Estate Prices Fall Below Inflation, Inventory Jumps Over 195%

Toronto's detached real estate continues to explore where prices should be. Numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) show detached prices are starting to fall across Greater Toronto. The lower prices were accompanied by lower sales, and higher inventory. Sounds bad, but that means the
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Tax law brings reversal of fortune for companies, including Eaton, that engineered tax 'inversions'

The Wall Street Journalsays the new U.S. tax law has something in store for “inverted” companies including Eaton, which signed mergers overseas that lowered their U.S. taxes: higher taxes. From the story: Companies that engineered so-called inversion deals in recent years have been able to reduce
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Local and national leaders speak out against payday lenders

Gable and Yana Miles, senior legislative counsel for the Center for Responsible Lending, spoke at length about numerous problems with Mulvaney's reign. In under three months on the job, Mulvaney stopped lawsuits against payday lenders and stopped investigating the breach of personal data
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Zillow: The Odds Seem Stacked Against Single Homebuyers

In San Jose, for example, a single buyer would need more than 30 years to save for a downpayment—which, ironically, is a longer period than the typical conventional mortgage. At the other end of the spectrum, would-be single homebuyers in Indianapolis only need eight years to complete their
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How Will Rising Mortgage Rates Affect Homebuyer Needs?

They may slow down their search for a new home or look for smaller homes, but a very few buyers looking at purchasing a home in 2018 will halt their plans if mortgage rates go beyond 5 percent, according to a study by online brokerage firm Redfin. The study, which was conducted in late 2017 targeted
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Lifestyle changes make most renters want to own a home

Although non-homeowners were less optimistic last quarter about it being a good time to buy, an overwhelming majority report they do want to own a home in the future, according to the National Association of Realtors. Despite rising rental costs, lifestyle changes among non-homeowners, such as
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Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) Shares Bought by Strs Ohio

The fund owned 4,700 shares of the information technology services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 900 shares during the period. Strs Ohio's holdings in Science Applications International were worth $359,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds also recently bought and
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INCA Acquires Arizona Lending Firm, Appoints VP

INCA Capital, a private real estate financing firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has acquired Scottsdale Private Lending, a real estate investment funding company. Serving as the new vice president of INCA will be SPL's founder, Phil Sollomi. INCA and Scottsdale Private Lending have worked together in
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Mobile banking and mobile payments in the Netherlands

There are mobile payment apps on the market from many of the industry big players (e.g. Apple, Samsung, Google) as well as newer banks like bunq, who offer a fully-mobile banking experience. Several individual stores have also introduced their own apps. All the major Dutch banks (ABN AMRO, ING,
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Shock inheritance battle over Johnny Hallyday's €100m fortune after two children left nothing

Shock inheritance battle over Johnny Hallyday's €100m fortune after two children left nothing. File photo taken on December 15, 2003 shows French singer Johnny Hallyday performing on stage 'French Elvis' ohnny Hallyday's two biological children have challenged his will Credit: BERTRAND GUAY/
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Need a VA-backed second mortgage? Here's how it can work

The loan can be used for closing costs or other purposes related to the first mortgage. It can even be used for a down payment, but only as part of meeting “secondary market requirements of the lender,” not to cover down-payment dollars required by VA to make up for a home priced higher than the
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NAMB Applauds House Passage of Mortgage Choice Act

NAMB has praised the House of Representative for passing HR 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act, which is designed to amend the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) to specify that neither escrow charges for insurance nor affiliated title charges shall be considered “points and fees” for purposes of determining
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Habitat for Humanity mortgage loan servicer opens Hawaii office

AmeriNat, a national servicer of Habitat for Humanity loans, has opened a Hawaii office on Maui to help the Hawaii Habitat for Humanity Association's clients with loan generation and servicing throughout the Islands. Amerinat's Wailuku office is part of a partnership with Hawaii Habitat for Humanity
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Stock Market Impact On Housing Market

(Farmington) The last week and a half has been an interesting one for the stock market. Steve Hedgecorth is the chief loan officer at Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan in Farmington. We asked him if the volatility of the market and the president's new tax reform plan will have any effect on the housing
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Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Has $58.69 Million Stake in Fortune Brands Home …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 5.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 857,503
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New loans by Chinese banks hit a record high

BEIJING — Chinese banks logged a record amount of new loans in January, as the government's effort to contain financial risks caused a shift toward traditional lending from murkier forms of financing. While credit growth slowed overall, new bank loans hit 2.9 trillion yuan (about $460 billion) last month,
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Yardi Talks Leasing at CampusConnex Student Housing Conference

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yardi® returns as an alliance partner and presenter at NAA's CampusConnex student housing conference. CampusConnex, taking place in Orlando, Fl., from Feb. 13-14, 2018, brings together student housing professionals in fun, engaging ways to discuss
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Beverly Hills estate long on star turns asks $32 million

Beverly Hills estate long on star turns asks $32 million … A Beverly Hills estate that has come back on the market at $32 million is a star in its own right. … Steve Frankel of Coldwell Banker and Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate, are the listing agents.
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Here's What Happens to a Startup After a Sexual Harassment Scandal

The allegations were a shock to several current and former employees who spoke to Bloomberg. They described an inclusive, merit-based work environment that encouraged those values by using the five-year-old company's own software to foster open communication and manage staff. Kim was
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Insider Buying: Corium International Inc (CORI) Major Shareholder Acquires 510000 Shares of Stock

Insider Buying: Corium International Inc (CORI) Major Shareholder Acquires 510000 Shares of Stock

Corium International logo Corium International Inc (NASDAQ:CORI) major shareholder Life Sciences Maste Perceptive bought 510,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 18th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $12.54 per share, for a total transaction
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'50 Cent' VIX Trade Just Paid Off to the Tune of $200 Million

Hate it or love it, the underdog's on top: patiently waiting for the VIX to explode has finally been rewarded in a big way. Among the biggest winners from last week's turmoil is the mysterious buyer of out-of-the-money options tied to the Cboe Volatility Index priced at about 50 cents apiece.
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Despite Stock Market Volatility, Retail Segment Is on Solid Footing

Analysts at Telsey Advisory Group noted a strong U.S. economy, labor and housing market bodes well for consumer spending while Deborah L. Weinswig, managing director at Fung Global Retail & Technology, said amid ongoing store closures and robust online sales, physical retailing has a clear role
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The Trump Administration Wants to Pull Federal Funding for the International Space Station

Rather than dismantle the International Space Station (ISS) come 2024, President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly looking into privatizing the venture. The administration is seeking to pull federal funding for the ISS in 2025—making way for commercial players to put the station to use.
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Amazon Is Laying Off Hundreds of Employees at Its Seattle Headquarters

Amazon did not immediately respond to a request from Fortune for comment, but it told the Times that “as part of our annual planning process, we are making head count adjustments across the company—small reductions in a couple of places and aggressive hiring in many others.” According to the
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Fed Survey Shows Americans Expect Biggest Pay Hikes in Years

U.S. consumers said they expected to see the fastest wage growth in several years when polled in January, according to a monthly Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey. Consumers polled expected earnings to rise 2.73 percent in the coming year, the most since data collection began in 2013,
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Commentary: Joshua Cooper Ramo's South Korea Comments Contain Important Pieces of Truth

Anais Bescond of France wins the bronze medal during the Biathlon Men's and Women's Pursuit at Alpensia Biathlon Centre on February 12, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom Getty Images. By Norman Pearlstine. 1:26 PM EST. NBC analyst Joshua Cooper Ramo
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Simplified investing app Stash raises $37.5 million Series D as it heads into banking

Stash, the micro-investing app that's been a hit with first-time investors, announced today it has raised an additional $37.5 million in Series D funding in a round led by Union Square Ventures. Existing investors Breyer Capital, Coatue Management, Entree Capital, Goodwater Capital and Valar Ventures
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How one fund manager is banking yields of 10% on Brexit property bargains

London 02 Time Out. First Property chief executive Ben Habib says he can find yields of up to 10% on commercial property investments outside of London; Big institutional investors are afraid to invest because of “Brexit nervousness,” Habib says.
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Barnaby Joyce criticised for hypocrisy over rent-free home

“I think it shows how him and many of the other ministers in the government are out of touch with the struggles that first home buyers face. The fact is it's never been harder to be a first home buyer.” In January last year, Mr Joyce responded to a new report suggesting the Sydney housing market was less
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Prices are trending upward for industrial sites, too

Industrial real estate prices are trending upwards across New York City, according to a new data analysis from Ackman-Ziff Real Estate. Boosted by the e-commerce sector's demand for distribution centers, between 2013 and 2017 the average price per foot rose 81 percent in the Bronx, 76 percent in
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Hayne royal commission hits home for big four banks

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne has set the tone for a fast but punishing Royal Commission into Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry on Monday as he revealed its first targets would be the bank's biggest profit centres and lashed out at the quality of their submissions. At its first public
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ManpowerGroup Named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere and a World's Most …

Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies is the report card on corporate reputation with rankings based on nine key attributes from quality of products/services to long-term investment. ManpowerGroup scored highest in categories including Social Responsibility and Global Competitiveness.
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Financial Analysis and Stock Valuation: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL), Southwestern …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (NASDAQ:OCSL) shares were trading higher by 1.38 percent ($0.06) at $4.42 a piece in Sunday's session. It had closed the previous session at $4.36. OCSL trades with a P/S ratio of 3.84. This is lower than the both industry's 12.38 and the wider sector's 6.54.
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Is this £1 coin fake?

Fake or fortune? its a toss up.. The Examiner's Martin Shaw investigates his strange £1 coin. Martin Shaw with the £1 coin which is either a fake, or a misstruck coin which has reached circulation.1 of 11. Fake or fortune? its a toss up.. The Examiner's Martin Shaw investigates his strange £1 coin.
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Airbus Shows Off Its New Automated Delivery Drone Service in Singapore

Airbus is enthusiastically pushing into the drone segment—the company showed off its Alpha One drone taxi earlier this month—and now it has for the first time demonstrated drone-based package deliveries. The demonstration took place on the campus of the National University of Singapore, ahead of
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Not banking on quick inquiry

Given that, in the interests of long-suffering taxpayers, royal commissions are often best avoided lest they transform into lawyers' banquets, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry shapes up as one to watch carefully. The range of
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Wheel of Fortune 35th Anniversary from Walt Disney World Resort

Frequent visitors to the Disney Parks Blog know that “Wheel of Fortune” is one of our favorite shows. And, for the most romantic week of the year, “Wheel” decided to celebrate it at Walt Disney World Resort with five brand new episodes!
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reaffirms Hold Rating for AGNC Investment (AGNC)

AGNC Investment logo AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC)'s stock had its “hold” rating restated by research analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, February 1st. They currently have a $19.50 price objective on the real estate investment trust's stock.
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Mulvaney: CFPB Keeps Priorities While Moderating Tactics

In an interview ahead of the release of a revised strategic plan for his agency, Mick Mulvaney, the Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), signaled that he is planning to maintain the CFPB's mission as defined by the Dodd-Frank Act without pushing for heavy-handed
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Red Wing 2040 talks show need to plan holistically

Red Wing 2040 talks show need to plan holistically

More than 50 community members met Thursday to talk about the economy, housing, transportation, parks, land use and environmental resiliency. … doing the big brainstorming after figuring out who we are,” said Michelle Liese, who moderated the group looking for answers in the city's housing market.
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Mel Foster Co.'s Boland speaks at Global Real Estate event

The conference was open only to brokers, managers and relocation professionals affiliated with LeadingRE, an invitation-only network of the highest quality independent real estate companies. Attendees explored how to leverage the trends driving the real estate market, including the economic
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Don't Get a Mortgage Loan Without Doing This

If you're in the market for a home, you know “get a mortgage loan” is going to be forefront on the to-do list (amongst many other things). What you might not know is that “shop for the best rate” should be a sub-bullet right underneath that step. “It's shocking, but many people don't shop around for a
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Vast Majority of RIAs and Fee-Based Advisors Have Prepared Clients' Portfolios for Market …

And in the wake of this major downturn, advisors see a buying opportunity for their clients, according to the most recent findings from a leading … a correction—with top three solutions including holding more cash (53%), buying more international stocks (24%), and using more liquid alternatives (24%).
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Sneak Peek: What's Hot/What's Not – Trends in Law, Economics of Practice

Other hot practice areas include financial services, food and beverage, bitcoin, elder law, sports, and real estate and construction. The article covers trends in business development, issues affecting law firm management, and challenges such as competition from alternative legal services providers.
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President Trump Wants $686 Billion for the Military. Here's How He Plans to Spend It

President Donald Trump's $686 billion defense request for the coming fiscal year would propel the Navy toward a new goal of 355 ships, restore major funding for a Boeing Co. fighter jet favored by the president and boost missile defense spending to counter threats from North Korea and Iran.
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Nationwide will cut more than 50 workers from Des Moines mortgage division

The latest round of cuts come in the company's mortgage division. Nationwide is eliminating positions as it transfers in-house mortgage servicing roles to a third-party company, said spokesman Eric Hardgrove. He said 51 employees were notified earlier this month that their positions would be eliminated
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Citigroup Could See Lending and Investment Banking Growth

In recent quarters, Citigroup (C) has outperformed peer Wells Fargo (WFC) and largely matched Bank of America's (BAC) and JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) performance, helped by loan book expansion and investment banking activity. The bank has beaten estimates in the last eight quarters due to growth
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New Initiative Opens Door to Airbnb Refi Options

Airbnb and Quicken Loans are firmly aligned to drive innovation in the real estate industry to dramatically improve and simplify client experience, as well as saving … Email her your real estate news ideas at ldominguez@rismedia.com. For the latest real estate news and trends, bookmark RISMedia.com.
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Spring has sprung for the local real estate market

Whether that's good or bad news may depend on whether you are a buyer or a seller. 2017 was generally considered a big sellers market and 2018 is already shaping up to be the same. However, with interest rates likely on the rise in the near future, the Realtor Association of the Pioneer Valley said
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'Black Panther' Is on Track for a Record-Setting Weekend Box Office

The first superhero blockbuster film of 2018 is gearing up for a huge box-office opening this weekend. Black Panther, from Walt Disney and Marvel Studios, is currently on track for the biggest opening ever in the month of February, according to the latest estimate Hollywood tracking service NRG.
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January saw a small spike in new listings, report says

Home listing jumped in January as much as 75 percent in Denver metro and 63 percent statewide as more homeowners placed their houses on the market, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors January report. However, those new listings sold almost as fast as they came on the market.
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Another dormant Bayonne property to be developed into luxury housing

Other residents expressed concern that rents will continue to rise given the growing demand in the city's housing market. Daniel Abendano, who has lived in Bayonne for three years in an apartment on West 20th Street, said he fears his rent will continue to rise with new development. “I think there's like
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SF settles with landlord who rented “substandard housing” to veterans

While neighbors complained of overpopulated and dangerous conditions at the buildings, Wu and Zhu had supporters among veterans and affordable housing advocates who credited them for renting to people who might otherwise would be shut out of the housing market. In September 2016 Wu told
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Jeter Hires Warriors' Bowers as Marlins Business Chief

Chief Marketing Officer Chip Bowers is joining baseball's Miami Marlins as president of business operations, reporting to part-owner and Chief Executive Officer Derek Jeter, according to people familiar with the personnel move. The people requested anonymity because the move hasn't been
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Barack and Michelle Obama Official Portraits Unveiled

The portraits of former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveiled on Monday at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. marked a historic first. The two artists who painted them are the first black painters to receive presidential portrait commissions from
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Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC Purchases Shares of 70100 Oaktree Specialty Lending …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 70,100 shares of the credit services provider's
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Ginnie Mae Gets Tough on Churning

While churning tactics have been aimed at all borrowers, the action has taken on increased visibility recently amid complaints from veterans' groups that lenders were intentionally targeting this demographic with misleading claims of interest rate savings and the possibility of skipped mortgage payments.
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Critics worry housing plan will wreck Seattle's character

In this Dec. 27, 2017, photo, a single-family home remains on the edge of where a multi-story, mixed-use building is being constructed in Seattle. As a solution to a massive influx of new residents and an ensuing housing crunch, city officials are proposing to let developers build taller and denser in core
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EPA head Scott Pruitt's first-class travel is costing a fortune

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reportedly spent tens of thousands of dollars on the travel decisions of administrator Scott Pruitt. Pruitt is often booked on first or business-class flights, but federal regulations mandate that government employees like Pruitt should take every measure to
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Trump Says He'll Unveil 'Reciprocal Tax' on Imports This Week

Trump Says He'll Unveil 'Reciprocal Tax' on Imports This Week

President Donald Trump said Monday that he will propose a tax on imports this week, reviving an idea he floated earlier in his administration that risks raising tensions with key U.S. trade partners. Trump didn't elaborate on his plan for what he called a “reciprocal tax” during a White House event on his
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West Allis Hale's Peyton Mocco won't be only defending state champion vying for 160-pound …

In Sun Prairie, Stoughton's Tyler Dow (45-1) was faring similarly, winning via pin and major decision to easily grab a regional title. The significance: Dow was also wrestling at 160 pounds. And that means two defending state champions will potentially face off at some point during their time at the Kohl
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Lenders found to rip-off home and car owners

The banking royal commission has revealed it already has evidence of homeowners and car owners being ripped off by lenders, signalling the finance sector faces a bruising yearlong inquiry into its treatment of Australian customers. On the first day of hearings yesterday, the counsel assisting the Royal
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Amazon Eliminates Hundreds of Seattle Jobs in Rare Cutback

Amazon.com Inc. is cutting hundreds of jobs at its headquarters in Seattle, paring back older departments focused on selling goods online while hiring in newer lines of business like cloud computing and its Alexa platform. The reductions are part of a broader reorganization at the company, but some see
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Miami Real Estate Conference Examines Autonomous Cars, Changing Face of Retail

A University of Miami Real Estate Impact Conference speaks about the future of real estate on Friday, Feb. 9. The panel was moderated by Onay Payne, director of Clarion Partners (middle). The panel speakers were Fred Rothman, Eastern regional president of Lennar Corp. (left); Juan Nunez, Florida
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Head-To-Head Analysis: Ladder Capital (LADR) vs. AGNC Investment (AGNC)

… Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), or by the United States Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) (collectively, GSEs). Its agency securities include agency residential mortgage-backed securities (Agency RMBS) and to-be-announced
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John Simm net worth: Trauma actor has THIS considerable sum

JOHN SIMM, the actor starring in Trauma on ITV, is worth this fortune. But can you guess how much it is? By Francesca Specter. PUBLISHED: 19:47, Mon, Feb 12, 2018 | UPDATED: 19:55, Mon, Feb 12, 2018. John Simm, 47, is a British actor who has starred in Collateral, Trauma and Life on Mars on
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China Increases Lending, Pledges to Create More Jobs

C hina's banks extended a record 2.9 trillion yuan ($458.3 billion) in new yuan loans in January, blowing past expectations and nearly five times the previous month as policymakers aim to sustain solid economic growth while reining in debt risks. Net new loans surpassed the previous record of 2.51
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Campaign Workers Unionize Just in Time for Midterm Elections

Several Democratic congressional campaigns have agreed to bargain collectively with the Campaign Workers Guild, a new union trying to organize election campaign staff in what may be a first for national politics. The CWG announced Monday that it had secured a union contract with the campaign of
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Fannie and Freddie Mortgages Face Higher Fees Under Trump Budget

The Trump Administration has said it wants to get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of government control, but in the meantime it's not being shy about … In its 2019 spending plan released Monday, the administration asked Congress to raise the fees Fannie and Freddie charge to back payments on
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Ukraine to Deport Saakashvili to Poland After Asylum Appeal Rejected

Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian leader-turned Ukrainian opposition politician, lost his appeal in a Ukrainian court seeking protection and refugee status after his homeland sought extradition. Officials of Ukraine's migration and border-security services told Saakashvili on Monday he was to be
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Remington Is Planning to File for Bankruptcy

For two centuries, it has been a totem of America's gun culture — a name emblazoned on frontier flintlocks and U.S. Army .45s. But on Monday Remington Outdoor Co., which traces its history back to 1816, said it would file for bankruptcy protection, succumbing to a slump in business worsened by, of all
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This Week in Congress: Feb. 12, 2018

Specifically, the disclosed charges for any title insurance premium shall be equal to the amount charged for each individual title insurance policy, subject to any discounts as required by either state regulation or the title company rate filings. H.R. 3299 – The Protecting Consumers' Access to Credit Act
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Who is your real estate agent working for?

Understanding who real estate agents represent is confusing to many buyers and sellers. They don't know what the agent's responsibilities are, or whose best interests the agent has at heart. Understanding the differences in relationships and representation with an agent is imperative to ensure the best
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US Federal budget plans growing deficits; China new lending leaps; Spring Festival travel …

Here's our summary of key events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news of vast new increases in debt at the two largest global economies. Firstly, the new proposed 2019 US Budget is to spend US$4.4 tln with boosts for the military, infrastructure, and border security. The same budget envisages
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Boston Partners Has $5.67 Million Stake in Oceaneering International (OII)

Boston Partners lifted its position in shares of Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) by 48.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most … Goldman Sachs Group lowered shares of Oceaneering International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $19.50 price objective for the
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What can $500000 get you in Toronto's property market? A one-bedroom condo half the size of a …

A half a million dollars bought half as much space in Toronto's condominium market as in other Canadian cities in 2017. And in Vancouver, it bought nothing at all, with analysts unable to find any new condominiums at or below the $500,000 mark, according to a study of 2017 sales data by the Altus
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Amid Uncertain and Overheated Markets, Homebuyers and Homeowners Can Now Protect Their …

Homebuyers are required to purchase homeowner's insurance, mortgage insurance for purchases with less than 20 percent down and title insurance. But often these homebuyer-paid policies protect only the lender's investment, not the buyer's. In fact, nothing in a standard mortgage protects the
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71% of European shoppers have embraced international ecommerce

International ecommerce is popular amongst Europeans with 71% saying that they have made a purchase across borders. That's according to the UPS Europe Pulse of the Online Shopper survey. The full report is available as a free download. Not only is the percentage of shoppers who have
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What the Changing Fundamentals of Canada's Mortgage System Means for Investors

With new mortgage rules now in effect in Canada, borrowers looking for a traditional mortgage now must comply with stricter stress test rules to qualify for loans from federally regulated lenders, such as Canada's largest banks. With interest rates rising following recent hikes from the Bank of Canada
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Investment Banking Associate Leaving Deutsche Bank Writes Master Class Email On How To …

Investment Banking Associate Leaving Deutsche Bank Writes Master Class Email On How To …

Such is the case with Bill Keenan, a now-former investment banking associate at Deutsche Bank who just authored perhaps the most bracingly honest and no-fucks-given farewell email in the history of the form. Given the facts that Keenan appears to have a background as a professional writer and has
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The End of Free Money for the US Government

For most of the past decade, fixed-income investors have effectively been telling the U.S. government: Borrow more money! Please! A simple quantitative measure of this sentiment has been the yield on inflation-indexed five-year Treasury bonds (aka Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS),
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Key workers like nurses and teachers are being squeezed out of Sydney. This is what we can do …

When even teachers and police workers need to travel to the city fringes to find an affordable home that strikes us as a sign of a deeply dysfunctional housing system. Our research shows key workers are being squeezed out of Sydney by a housing market which has left them behind. Yet Sydney stands
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Mesa real estate agent heads to prison for short sale that netted his parents a profit

James Thorton, formerly with Desert Sunrise Realty, is facing three to more than 12 years in prison for defrauding two banks in a home sale at the end of the real estate crash, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. In 2012, Thornton had the listing on a Mesa home that the owner was facing
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How Does Stride Stapled Group (NZE:SPG) Compare To The Real Estate Sector?

Stride Stapled Group (NZSE:SPG), a NZ$624.13M small-cap, is a real estate company operating in an industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. A real estate investment trust (REIT)
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Snap Head of Sales Departs, Latest in String of Executive Exits

Snap Inc. said its head of sales, Jeff Lucas, is leaving the social-media company. Lucas, who joined Snapchat's parent company from Viacom in 2016, was crucial for building relationships with advertisers that were skeptical about spending money on a mobile app for disappearing photo messages
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AMF Organizes Session on Banking Supervision Mechanisms

At the opening of a three-day session on “Field and Office Banking Supervision” held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, in cooperation with the US Federal Reserve Bank, Al-Hamidi noted that the safety of the national economy of any country depended on the integrity of the financial system and specifically the
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Applications Analyst (Online Banking Installations)

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a financial institution and have exposure to online or mobile banking products. To be successful, you must have strong organizational skills and be able to adapt to a changing project cycle. About our Team: Our team provides software installation
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Deutsche Bank's US Head of Global Transaction Banking Is Leaving

A Deutsche Bank spokesman confirmed Mr. Saltzman's departure. The lender will name a successor “in the near future,” according to the memo sent Monday from transaction-banking global head John Gibbons. The unit's global operations chief, meanwhile, will spend more time in the U.S. while
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Top 5 at noon: Report: Tampa Bay Rowdies are for sale; can Google trends explain Ron DeSantis …

The odds have increased for a legislative compromise to update Florida's gaming laws, one that would guarantee the state more money from the Seminole Tribe in exchange for adding craps and roulette to their casinos, like their Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, according to negotiators for both
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Volatility in the TSP; Time to Check Diversification, Financial Strength

Debt levels rise dramatically during recessions because many people are not ready for job losses, pay freezes, or other setbacks. Use this time to make sure your debt levels are appropriate, and that you are only using low-interest debt like mortgage loans, student loans, or similar types of financing.
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Compass Points To The Future of Real Estate

Mr. Lehman said Compass is different than other real estate firms in the way that it focuses on elevating and empowering its agents. “On paper, it's the same relationship. They are independent contractors with a traditional brokerage, and they're independent contractors with Compass. What's structurally
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Commercial Mortgage Lending Attorney NY or LA, Employment

Our client, a global financial services company is looking to hire an attorney with at least 6 years of major law firm or relevant in-house experience with a demonstrated focus on commercial mortgage lending, mortgage-related structured products, loan syndications and similar investments and products.
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Trump Budget Would Swap Food Stamps for '100% American' Food Packages

In what would be one of the biggest shakeups of the U.S. food-stamp program in its five-decade history, President Donald Trump is proposing to slash cash payments and substitute them with “100 percent American grown food” given to recipients. The changes, outlined Monday in Trump's budget
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National slammed for 'awful response' to housing crisis

“The state of the housing market is a cluster… You fill in the gaps,” … The number of renters has surged, rent prices are outstripping wages and thousands are in need of state housing. Each year, 6000 … Mr Collins says National's handling of the housing crisis was an “awful response”. “We haven't built
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Sexy 'Graft' Video May Lead Russia to Block Instagram, YouTube

Russia may block access to YouTube and Instagram after billionaire Oleg Deripaska won a court injunction against videos and photographs that showed him and Deputy Prime Minister Sergey Prikhodko relaxing on a yacht with a woman described as an escort. Deripaska won an order from Ust-Labinsk
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Thousands of mortgage lending jobs at risk as refis drop

Interest rates continue to increase, and the Mortgage Bankers Association recently predicted the Federal Reserve will raise the federal funds rate four times in 2018 and twice more in 2019. Mortgage interest rates are expected to continue rising for the foreseeable future, meaning refinances will continue
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Trump Jr.'s Wife Hospitalized After Scare With Powder in Letter

Donald Trump Jr., left, and Vanessa Trump arrive for the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2016. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg. New York (AP) — Donald Trump Jr.'s wife was taken to a New York City hospital as a precaution Monday after she
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Croatia, Serbia Vow to Solve Long-Standing Border Dispute

The presidents of Croatia and Serbia vowed to resolve some issues that have lingered since the bloody wars that tore apart Yugoslavia almost three decades ago as the latter tries to step up its efforts to join its neighbor in the European Union. Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic and her Serbian
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TaoTronics TT-DL036 LED Desk Lamp review

Modern technology can sometimes be frustratingly messy. The alluring promise that wireless charging might allow for a minimalist environment is somewhat spoiled by the necessity of wires. A small pad that needs its own outlet takes up valuable real estate. Surely there's a more elegant solution?
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Consumer Lending Loan Servicing Lead Specialist

Learn more about applying for Consumer Lending Loan Servicing Lead Specialist at Santander Bank.
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Charleston-area home sales hot in cold January

Cold and snowy weather across the Charleston region didn't put the freeze on home sales in January. Residential transactions surged 7.6 percent last month from the same period in 2017, according to preliminary data Monday from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. For January, 1,112
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BlueLinx Sells Real-Estate Portfolio, Shares Advanced

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC) saw its shares rise Monday, on word that two companies have acquired its four-building, 2.3-million-square-foot industrial portfolio. Brennan Investment Group, LLC, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities,
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Is Buying Flexible Solutions International Incorporated (NYSEAMERICAN:FSI), Having Higher …

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.25 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.15, from 0.4 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 1 investors sold Flexible Solutions International Inc. shares while 3 reduced holdings. 0 funds opened positions while 1 raised stakes. 1.41 million shares or 6.82% less from 1.51 million shares in 2017Q2
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Millennials Have More Banking Apps than Other Generations

Mobile banking has officially gone mainstream: 55% of U.S. adults have at least one full-service banking app on their phones now, according to a study conducted by BankRate. Additionally, those consumers with bank apps are active users, with 70% stating that they use their app at least once a week,
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Norma Marie Ball, 93

Norma Marie Ball, 93, of Gig Harbor, Washington, passed away on Jan. 25, 2018. Norma was born on Nov. 14, 1924 in Otter, Oklahoma. A graduate of Klamath Union High School in 1944, Norma went on to work as a title processor for Kitsap County Title Company, Transamerica Title, and Land Title
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Hong Kong's Housing Market Is a 'Battlefield' Right Now

While the HKMA's base rate moves in lockstep with the Federal Reserve because of its currency peg, abundant liquidity in the city had so far allowed lenders to avoid raising loan rates. However, the cash sloshing in the system had also fueled rallies in the stock and property markets.
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Despite new mortgage rules, the Bank of Mom and Dad will stay open in 2018

As a new mortgage stress test for uninsured borrowers continues to cool Canada's housing market this month, many industry watchers are predicting that one bank will be hit particularly hard — the Bank of Mom and Dad. While the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has estimated that roughly
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Dollar Store Stocks Drop After President Trump's Budget Proposes Slashing Food Stamp Payouts

A Trump administration proposal to reduce food-stamp benefits is casting a cloud over U.S. dollar-store chains. Shares of Dollar Tree Inc. and Dollar General Corp. both dropped on Monday after President Donald Trump unveiled the plan, which would slash cash payments and substitute them with
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E-rent network launched to organize real estate sector

Real estate brokers across Saudi Arabia must document a unified rent contract in the e-ejar network. … According to the project, launched jointly by the ministries of housing and justice, real estate brokers across the Kingdom must document a unified rent contract in the e-ejar network as an approved
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Proper Title expands with Bucktown office

Proper Title, LLC, a full-service title insurance agency serving the residential and commercial real estate industries, recently welcomed more than 100 real estate agents, lawyers and other industry professionals to the grand opening celebration of its new office in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood at
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Commentary: Trump's Infrastructure Plan Is a Scam

President Donald Trump claims that a $200 billion investment by the federal government will lead to nearly $1.5 trillion in new infrastructure spending—when it's leveraged in the private sector over 10 years. That's the gist of the long-promised “plan” he released on Feb. 12. But as we've seen before,
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Junior Lending

New Career Opportunity! GPAC has an opening for a Junior Lending in Delta, CO.
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Uber Is Setting New Limits to Help Prevent Accidents From Drowsy Driving

Uber will shut its most active drivers out of the app for a required six-hour break after they have driven for 12 hours straight, the ride-hailing company announced Monday. These restrictions, meant to prevent accidents caused by drowsy driving, are already in place in some U.S. cities, per local
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President Trump Says His Infrastructure Plan Would 'Empower' States. But Some Argue It Would …

President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan on Monday, and it is heavily crafted around the idea of states' creating their own projects. But experts and authorities in some states are a apprehensive about how the program might play out. The plan, which the Administration unveiled as a starting point
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Stealth Tax on Homeowners in Trump Budget

In 2011, when Congress and the Obama Administration wanted to give taxpayers a temporary 2.0 percentage point reduction in payroll (FICA and Medicare) taxes, it funded the cut in part by increasing the g-fees charged by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (the GSEs) for their mortgage guarantees by 0.1
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Ray Blanco: Pot Companies Can Bank, and Make You Bank!

As new Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was taking his seat at the head of America's central bank amid a major market correction, a big decision in favor of the marijuana industry was buried in all the noise. Turns out the Fed just greenlit a new marijuana business. The Federal Reserve approved a master
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Walker & Dunlop closes $50M loan for Arrowhead Summit

Managing Director Stephen Farnsworth led the Walker & Dunlop team in arranging the Freddie Mac acquisition financing for the Borrower, who has an outstanding track record with both Walker & Dunlop and Freddie Mac. The financing utilized Freddie Mac's Mod-Rehab Program, which provides capital
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Vinton grade schooler collecting "thank you" gifts for firefighters

Benton County Title Company sustained smoke and water damage. Over the weekend, Layla Kies, 8, started a social media campaign to collect gift cards for not just Vinton firefighters but volunteers from the other departments who responded as well. Layla, who is in the 3rd grade, said “I think firefighters
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How Military Lending Act Rule Changes Will Affect Dealers

How Military Lending Act Rule Changes Will Affect Dealers

At the end of 2017, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a new interpretation of the Military Lending Act Rule (MLAR). If you are unfamiliar with this rule, it contains an exemption for credit, which is expressly extended for the purchase of a motor vehicle or personal property. When the rule was issued
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Trump White House proposes even deeper cuts to HUD

And for the Federal Housing Administration, the agency that provides mortgage financing for first time homebuyers, the budget actually requests an increase in spending of $20 million above 2017 levels to upgrade technology and support. The federal government is currently operating on a continuing
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Would Amazon's HQ2 Disrupt Denver's Housing Market?

If Amazon brings its $5-billion second home to Denver, how would the ultimate disrupter change the metro area's housing market? Would we become a second Seattle, where the median single-family home price just hit $757,000 in January 2018, and where rents have skyrocketed by more than 50
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Low Cost of Living, Cultural Assets Could Draw Millennials to Cleveland

The big question is when the new single-family housing market turns in terms of investment potential for lenders in city neighborhoods and inner-ring suburbs. “We haven't had a lot of housing starts; [they're] going up in some areas, but still not gangbusters,” said Robert Simons, urban studies professor
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Fidelity blocks investors from buying low vol ETFs

You can't buy them but you can sell them if you own them and we have increased margin requirements on other volatility ETFs to protect customers on outsized risk in this market environment.' According to Bloomberg, Fidelity blocked customers buying the ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF,
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Mortgage Loan Delivery Specialist

2604 Mortgage Loan Delivery Specialist jobs hiring near you. Browse Mortgage Loan Delivery Specialist jobs and apply online. Search Mortgage Loan Delivery Specialist to find your next Mortgage Loan Delivery Specialist job near you.
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Airbnb income can now count on refinance applications

Quicken Loans, Citizens Bank and Better Mortgage will take Airbnb income into consideration for homeowners who want to refinance the mortgage on their primary residence, as long as that residence is in the US. According to Intuit, 34% of the US workforce participates in the gig economy. Fannie Mae
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Spot trends and buy/sell signals: American International Group, Inc. (AIG), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

At the session level, shares of American International Group, Inc.(NYSE:AIG) moved -1.84% from the open. The most recent bid on the stock was registered at $60.22. Further, company shares have been seen trading -10.52% off of the 52 week high and 4.10% away from the 52 week low. Narrowing in
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Lenders who prey on veterans hurt other home buyers as well

Here's what's happening: According to officials, some lenders active in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home-mortgage program have been inducing borrowers to refinance their loans frequently in order to generate fat fees for the lenders themselves, rather than benefiting veterans with lower
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Florida homebuilder Park Square Homes partners with FBC Mortgage to launch mortgage firm

By combining our sales and mortgage teams, we're able to provide fast and consistent service to all our clients,” Gupta said. According to the companies, the partnership will allow Park Square homebuyers to take advantage of FBC's digital mortgage application platform, Simpleloan.com, which can
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Wilfredo Mendez to continue push towards WBA title shot versus Leyman Benavides

… and in a matter of two or three additional fights, the opportunity to go for the world title is very possible. We trust in 'Bimbito's' skills so that on March 17, Puerto Rico will have another boxer close to a world title opportunity” said Raúl Pastrana, President of management company 'Spartan Boxing Club'.
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Mortgage Rates Steady at 4-Year Highs Despite Warning Shots

Mortgage rates were generally in line with Friday's latest levels today. Unfortunately, those happened to be the highest in more than 4 years. Rates are primarily determined by the prices and yields of bonds. The bond market has increasingly been under pressure over the past four months for a few key
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Commentary Breaking down the muni market impact of the new tax provisions

The cap on the interest on mortgage debt that is deductible under federal income tax will have a negative impact on housing prices in certain areas with high housing values. Mortgage applications will now have to factor in the ability of the applicant to qualify if a portion of the interest on the mortgage is
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Gunmaker Remington to File for Bankruptcy Protection as Sales Slide

Custom Remington pistols are displayed at the 146th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits on April 29, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Scott Olson—Getty Images. By Phil Wahba. 4:22 PM EST. Remington Outdoor Co., one of the largest firearms makers in the United States, said on Monday it planned to file for a
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MIAC Handling Sale of $773M Mortgage Servicing Portfolio

Mortgage Industry Advisory Corporation (MIAC) is handling the sale of a $773.13 million mortgage servicing portfolio comprised of 63.19% Ginnie Mae loans, 28.88% Fannie Mae Loans and 7.93% Freddie Mac loans. The assets backing the loans are concentrated in New York. The seller will be
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Hermon MLS#1334612

Turn Key 40 seat restaurant in the town of…. Hermon MLS#1334612 Real Estate classified ad of the Bangor Daily News Classifieds. Browse Real Estate classified ads and free ads. Post free Real Estate classified ads.
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Pokemon Nintendo Switch: 2018 release date revealed as job listing reveals BIG SECRET?

The Pokemon Company has posted job listings for localisers and translators to work on its newest project. This would mean that work on the new title for Nintendo Switch may be nearly complete since localisation tasks tend to be completed during the later stages of a game's development process.
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St. Albans MLS#1326689

Sunny, spacious home, w Master spa bathroom,…. St. Albans MLS#1326689 Real Estate classified ad of the Bangor Daily News Classifieds. Browse Real Estate classified ads and free ads. Post free Real Estate classified ads.
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Pittsburgh CLO's Names New Chairman of the Board and Directors

Its portfolio of real estate services includes residential and commercial brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, relocation, appraisal and property management. Helen lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, Stephen, who is an architect. Helen and Stephen's love of theater has led them to be producers of
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Commercial Mortgage Originations Ended 2017 on a High Note

The level of commercial and multifamily mortgage originations during 2017 was up 15 percent from the previous year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations. For the fourth quarter of 2017, originations were up
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Lee Seung Gi talks about his good fortune on Naver's 'V Live'

Lee Seung Gi talks about his good fortune on Naver's 'V Live'

On February 12, the cast of 'Marital Harmony' talked about their upcoming movie on Naver's 'V Live'. Lee Seung Gi, Shim Eun Kyung, CNBLUE's Minhyuk, and Jo Bok Rae appeared on the broadcast. Lee Seung Gi said, “Because of this film, I've received good fortune. Instinctively, I know when to take
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Banks may be instructed to pass credit data to fintech cos

The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Israel are considering requiring the commercial banks to transfer within six months information, including the current account transactions of the banks' customers and a list of uses made of their credit cards, to fintech companies active in price comparison and
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Baltimore-area housing prices, sales inch up in January amid falling inventory

The median sales price of a home in the Baltimore area last month grew to a decade's high for January as inventory declined to its lowest level in more than 12 years. Prices increased 1.7 percent to $239,000, according to data provided by MarketStats by ShowingTime based on listing activity from Bright
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North Bay commercial real estate leases & sales: Feb. 12, 2018

Send commercial real estate transactions to transactions@busjrnl.com. A compilation for the last 12 months is available for $45 by calling 707-521-5270. Brokerage abbreviations: CBCBV = Coldwell Banker Commercial Brokers of the Valley; K&C = Keegan & Coppin Co. Inc./Oncor International.
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Drilling Down Into Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS) is an interesting player in the Consumer Goods space, with a focus on Home Furnishings & Fixtures. The stock has been active on the tape, currently trading at $61.71, down from yesterday's close by -1.17%. Given the stock's recent action, it seemed like a
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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Shares Bought by Creative Planning

Creative Planning boosted its position in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 25.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,750 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purchasing an additional
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Ocwen jettisons executive vice president of lending as business shift continues

Kumbar was, until last week, Ocwen's executive vice president of lending, but Ocwen disclosed Monday that Kumbar's position was eliminated “in connection with the company's previously disclosed strategic assessment of its lending business.” According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange
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A Chinese New Year Menu All About Family, Good Fortune… and Pork Belly

It's a moment to get rid of all the bad, unfortunate things—and bring more good fortune into the next year. On New Year's Eve you're supposed to deep clean. And then take a shower. (On New Year's Day you're not supposed to do any cleaning because if you get rid of anything, that means you're also
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raceAhead: Unilever Threatens to Pull Ads from Facebook

The Interactive Advertising Bureau's annual leadership meeting in Palm Desert, Calif. begins today, and Unilever is expected to announce a reduction in ad spending on tech platforms that don't clean up their acts. “Unilever will not invest in platforms or environments that do not protect our children or
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CACI International (CACI) Lifted to Buy at ValuEngine

ValuEngine upgraded shares of CACI International (NYSE:CACI) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note released on Friday, February 2nd. A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on CACI. B. Riley reiterated a neutral rating on shares of CACI International in a report
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Commercial Banking Administrative Assistant

SunTrust has a career opportunity for a Commercial Banking Administrative Assistant in Baltimore, MD.
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Deutsche Bank Securities to pay $4.45 million over mortgage-backed securities

Benjamin Solomon, the former head of Deutsche Bank's commercial mortgage-backed securities trading desk, also agreed to a $165,000 penalty and a year-long suspension from the securities industry. Neither Deutsche Bank Securities nor Mr. Solomon, a 42-year-old resident of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
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A Look At Investore Property Limited (NZE:IPL) And The Real Estate Sector

Investore Property Limited (NZSE:IPL), a NZ$371.72M small-cap, operates in the real estate industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. Real estate investment trust, or a REIT, is a
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Housing sales go cold in January but sellers cash in

Housing sales go cold in January but sellers cash in … The new year did not bring much of a change to the residential housing market around Buffalo. The monthly update showed a 7.1 percent drop in sales but a double-digit spike in prices, according to the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors.
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Trump's Budget Would Lift Reverse Mortgage Cap, Bring Changes in '19

Once again, the Trump administration has proposed a permanent end to the cap on the number of reverse mortgages — while also hinting at additional changes to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program for fiscal 2019. “The Budget will again propose permanently lifting the cap of 275,000 loan
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At a Glance: Argentina's fastest-growing lending segments

At a Glance: Argentina's fastest-growing lending segments. By Allan Brown Monday, February 12, 2018. BNamericas. Notify me Bookmark … Lending to the private sector continues to grow in Argentina, as the country's economy gains strength. The corresponding peso-denominated loan portfolio of .
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Monarch Private Capital Begins 2018 with Several New Team Members

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monarch Private Capital (MPC), a national investor in projects which generate transferable state and federal tax credits in low income housing, historic preservation, renewable energy, and film/entertainment is excited to announce several new hires to the MPC Team.
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TK takeaways from Trump's proposed 2019 budget for banks

Trump's budget calls for doubling a guarantee fee that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge loan originators — on top of regular fees — from 10 … That agreement was amended last year to allow Fannie and Freddie to hold $3 billion each in capital to protect against quarterly fluctuations in income.
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Target Logistics Expands Permian Basin Capacity in New Mexico

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Target Logistics Management, LLC (“Target Logistics”), a global leader in remote accommodations and the largest provider of turnkey workforce housing in the U.S., announced today a 120-bed expansion to its Carlsbad Lodge in New Mexico.
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KFC's Scratch 'N' Sniff Valentines Smell Like Fried Chicken

KFC's Scratch 'N' Sniff Valentines Smell Like Fried Chicken

If you're a fan of corny Valentines, then you may want to stop at your local KFC this week. The fried chicken chain is celebrating the day of love by offering customers free limited-edition Valentines featuring its founder, Colonel Sanders (in this case, the image is of a male Colonel, not Reba McEntire, who
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Commentary: How the NCAA Coddles Millionaire Coaches and Punishes Players

A private jet (probably owned by a deep-pocketed booster) descends on a landing strip. Out walks the university's newly anointed head football coach sporting a necktie that is the closest hue he could find to the university's dominant color. He proceeds from the tarmac to the football stadium where he
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The importance of intercultural competence in the real estate business

Learn more about why intercultural competence is so important for real estate agents.
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Jamaica will get 24-story rental, adding to Queens nabe's booming real estate market

Joining Jamaica, Queens's ever-expanding residential boom is a new 24-story tower set to replace a warehouse on 94th Avenue. YIMBY first reported on the development, which will bring 522 apartments close to the Jamaica LIRR station. The project is being developed by Phoenix Realty Group along
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Trump's proposed 2019 budget gives HUD's funding a boost

The budget requests a record $2.4 billion to support thousands of local housing and service programs assisting those living in the nation's sheltering system and on the streets. This is an increase of $133 million from Trump's 2018 budget request. “The budget lays out a vision for a government that is
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Is Buying Flexible Solutions International Incorporated (NYSEAMERICAN:FSI) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.25 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.15, from 0.4 in 2017Q2. It turned negative, as 1 investors sold Flexible Solutions International Inc. shares while 3 reduced holdings. 0 funds opened positions while 1 raised stakes. 1.41 million shares or 6.82% less from 1.51 million shares in
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Piper Jaffray Companies Reaffirms Buy Rating for Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ)

Mondelez International logo Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ)'s stock had its “buy” rating restated by research analysts at Piper Jaffray Companies in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, February 1st. They currently have a $52.00 price objective on the stock. Piper Jaffray
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Google Is Preparing for Apple iPhone X Copycats

Google is developing a new version of its Android operating system that will work with a rash of smartphones featuring the “notch” design like that in Apple's iPhone X, Bloomberg is reporting, citing people who claim to have knowledge of its plans. Google believes that if it can develop software that does
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Turning Loan Prospects Into Borrowers

BLOG VIEW: According to the National Survey of Mortgage Brokers (NSMB), about 50% of borrowers seriously considered more than one lender before choosing where to apply for their loan. First-time homebuyers were slightly more likely than repeat buyers to shop around for a lender. Twenty-three
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Viewpoint: Chime Technologies on 4 technologies agents can use to increase lead conversion

Traditionally, real estate agents identified trends by manually sorting through data and opportunities. Their success hinged on their ability to spot up-and-coming neighborhoods (before everyone else) and identify prospects who were actually prepared to buy. AI can uncover opportunities for agents by
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Is It Too Late To Buy CAI International Inc (NYSE:CAI) At Its February Price?

Growth expectations for CAI International Inc (NYSE:CAI) are high, but many investors are starting to ask whether its last close at $23.23 can still be rationalized by the future potential. Let's take a look at some key metrics to determine whether there's any value here for current and potential future
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The first real estate-backed cryptocurrency is here

El Segundo-based startup Aperture Real Estate Ventures plans to launch a real estate-backed cryptocurrency by the end of February. The company said it will give investors an “opportunity to own a professionally managed portfolio of real estate assets via the blockchain.” When an investor buys
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High-profile Cincinnati business lenders switch banks

The bank based in St. Louis and Kansas City has a commercial lending office in West Chester although it doesn't have any local retail banking branches. Hassel is filling a … Kerr had spent nearly 30 years at Fifth Third Bancorp, largely focusing on middle-market and health care lending. “That was
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Rio-29 planning on agenda this week

“We think that we have enough information and enough support from the board to engage with the property owners,” Assistant County Executive Doug Walker told the board Wednesday, regarding the pre-marketing study. “There has already been a good deal of conversations, discussions with Stantec
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Global Hydraulic Breakers Market 2018-2022: Key Market Drivers, Challenges & Trends – Energy …

This will be a great potential opportunity for real estate and construction activities in such regions, as infrastructure requirements including stadiums, tracks, training facilities, games villages (residential areas) will be set up from scratch. There are 55 major high-cost sporting events to be held from 2017 to
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Bitcoin Risks Crashing to $900 If Dot-Com Mania Is Any Guide

… the cryptocurrency could plunge a further 90 percent in an environment of unsustainably growing supply, according to Bloomberg Intelligence commodity strategist Mike McGlone. Using Amazon.com Inc. and the Nasdaq Composite Index's spectacular rise and retreat at the turn of the millennium as a
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Survey: Home Buyers Remain Mostly Unfazed by 5% Mortgage Rates

Just 6% of prospective home buyers would halt their home search if mortgage rates rose above 5%, according to a late-2017 survey commissioned by (www.redfin.com). This represents a modest one-point increase in the portion of buyers who responded this way to a similar survey question in May,
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'Mars is a valuable real estate piece'

He called Mars “a very valuable piece of real estate”. Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, famous for his off-beat architectural designs, was giving a presentation at the World Government Summit 2018 on how evolution can lead to Mars. He talked about how Mars can be a fit for humans. “Why colonise Mars?
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Genworth Announces Launch of Syndication of $450 Million Senior Secured Term Loan

As currently contemplated, the security package for the Term Loan would include a pledge of the publicly listed shares of Genworth's Canadian mortgage insurance subsidiary, Genworth MI Canada Inc., held by Genworth Financial International Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genworth.
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Plight of area businesses is tough road after Harvey

Some Kings Harbor businesses like Capital Title are reopened. Businesses near the title company are in the 500-year flood plain, while restaurants like Sharky's, Chimichurri's, Zammitti's and Raffa's are not. The flood plain designation makes a big difference in how quickly insurance negotiations and
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