Brett Kavanaugh, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins: Broadsheet October 8

Brett Kavanaugh, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins: Broadsheet October 8

Fortune. • Things are gonna get brighter. Girls Who Code, led by Reshma Saujani, has a new campaign. Called “Sisterh>>d,” the campaign celebrates
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Fairfax Real Estate Developer Accused of Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Fraud in Herndon

The CEO of Kiddar Capital, a Falls Church asset management firm, is accused of lying about the size and value of his company and defrauding
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In Case You Missed It

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac followed Mr. Black's discussion and it was the moment many attendees were waiting for! Jeremy Staudenmaier, Fannie
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Data Sheet—Wineries Rebuild After Tragic California Fires

As Fortune's Radhika Marya ably reports, businesses across the region are still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating fires. One she profiles is
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Grandcare Health Services listed in Fortune's The 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services

PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fortune determined the Best Workplaces for Aging Services by utilizing their research
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100K+ Californians Migrating to Las Vegas to Escape High Cost of Living and Taxes, According to …

The Las Vegas real estate market is very close to achieving long-term stability compared to the last few years. Finally, after some time, significant
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Neil Armstrong's Private Mementos Going Up For Auction

Neil Armstrong was a humble man, but an avid collector. Among the items he gathered were pieces of the wing and propeller from the 1903 Wright
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Red Wine Is Apparently Good for You Again. Especially If You Inhale It

While the cancer preventative properties of the chemical compound resveratrol, found in grape skin and seeds, has been demonstrated for the
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JP and Associates REALTORS® Franchising (JPAR Franchising LLC) Announced the …

To this day, Frank's passion continues to be guiding Real Estate Brokers to new heights by helping them increase their productivity, grow their market
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Naples Real Estate Broker and Agent to Appear on HGTV's House Hunters

NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Naples real estate broker Heather Caine and agent Katie Werchek are set to appear on HGTV's House
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MBA: Mortgage Credit Decreased in September

Mortgage credit availability decreased 0.8% in September compared with August, falling to a score of 182.1 on the Mortgage Bankers Association's
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Advisors Asset Management Inc. Buys 6074 Shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR)

Advisors Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) by 44.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to
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Can global banking disruptors unseat SA banking giants? Regulator says No!

EDINBURGH — South Africa's banking giants have had it good for a long time – and the good times are set to continue. That's the message contained
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Stellar (XLM) – Real estate company to tokenize on stellar blockchain: Are tech companies next?

Recently, Smartlands, a blockchain-based asset tokenization platform inked a deal with Colliers, a Canadian real estate firm to explore ways of
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Morgan Stanley Buys 24177 Shares of Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)

Morgan Stanley lifted its position in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) by 47.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its
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Chill Out, Then Cash In: The 10 Most Profitable Markets for Vacation Homes

“People who buy real estate should have a sense of that property and [the … But the market ground to a halt after the housing bust of a decade ago.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Reduces Stake in Superior Industries International Inc (SUP)

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the … BlackRock Inc. grew its holdings in Superior Industries International by
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London's property market growth slumps over Brexit fears

After Brexit referendum, the annual growth of the real estate prices in the UK has slowed down, especially in London where a negative annual growth
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Real Estate Developers: Look to Theme Parks

Mixed-use projects, which blend commercial, residential, retail and more, have become increasingly popular across the United States as real estate
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Two ways to empower your buyers today

As an agent armed with this knowledge, you might be able to pull more people “off the shelf” and put them into their first home. Freddie Mac offers
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Investec's Pinder Says Firms' Confidence Levels Remain High

Investec's Pinder Says Firms' Confidence Levels Remain High

… dealmaking among companies and investors. He speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edwards and Ruth David on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.
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Baystate Business: Sox-Yankees, Biotech News (Radio)

On the Friday, October 5 edition of Bloomberg Baystate Business we spoke with Jeanne Varney from the Cornell University School of Hotel
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Senators Warn Saudis of Consequences Over Critic Who Disappeared

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman told Bloomberg News in an interview last week that Khashoggi, a contributor to the Washington Post, had
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Home Point Financial Corporation, Capsilon partner to reduce purchase review time

Home Point Financial, a national mortgage originator and servicer, announced Monday it is partnering with Capsilon, a provider of mortgage
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Greek bank shares slide again, infected by 'Italian virus'

By George Georgiopoulos. ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek bank shares came under renewed selling pressure on Monday as a rout in Italy's
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Pepper Money buys second charge lender

Second charge lender Optimum Credit Ltd is to be acquired by Pepper … which includes a UK second charge loan book of more than £450 million. … in relation to second charge mortgage origination, drawing on existing funding
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D Magazine: Dallas needs to step up its affordable housing game

D Magazine says the city wants to add roughly 6,000 of those affordable units by next year, and it will need to step up its use of low-come housing tax
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Home Point Financial Partners with Capsilon; Cuts Purchase Review Time by 33%

Home Point Financial is a national multi-channel mortgage originator and servicer. With the goal of providing a superior customer experience, Home
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Understanding Your Return On Investment In G Willi-Food International Ltd (NASDAQ:WILC)

Buying G. Willi-Food International makes you a partial owner of the company. Your equity share is granted in return for the capital provided to the
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Democrats, This Is No Time to Panic

Brett Kavanaugh's tenure as a Supreme Court justice will always be tainted by his partisanship, but Democrats will make a big mistake if they insist on
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7 Ways Real Estate Pros Get Leads from Digital Marketing

As a real estate professional, you understand that one of the first places your potential clients go when looking for a home is online. In fact, 94 percent
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Fu Wang Mountain — Fortune

Acclaimed by art critics for her innovative work during her exhibition in the Shanghai Duolon Museum of Modern Art in 2005, Xie Aige (b.1977) has
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Chinese Demand for UK Residential Property Surges: Juwai.com Releases Q4 UK Report

1 international property portal, Juwai.com is the only entity able to provide a … In total, international property acquisitions by investors from mainland
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Haris Sohail makes most of good fortune as batsman's century helps Pakistan build lead against …

He was afforded one slice of fortune, when on 51, when he walked down the wicket to Nathan Lyon's off-spin then opted to kick the ball away without
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Hubbell Realty targets $20 mln for real estate fund

Hubbell Realty is seeking to raise $20 million for a real estate fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Hubbell is a provider
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Christine Blasey Ford Still Can't Return Home Due to Threats

The book is closed on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. But while he has been confirmed to the highest court, the story isn't over
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Florida Braces Itself as Tropical Storm Michael Gathers Strength

Hurricane season 2018 isn't slowing down just yet. The Florida Panhandle is on alert as Tropical Storm Michael works its way to the northern part of
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No one will fancy missing out on these two names: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS …

WATERS RONALD V, Director, sold 5,000 shares of the Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) in an exchange that happened on April
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Grandcare Health Services listed in Fortune's The 50 Best…

In earning the Great Place to Work Certification and making the Fortune list for 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services, our employees clearly support
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NYC buyers score better deals amid declining new condo sales

The real estate industry isn't panicking however; a broker for Douglas … told the WSJ that the slowdown was actually a healthy shift for the market.
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Hong Kong commercial property and housing markets face slowdown as trade war, souring …

Hong Kong commercial property and housing markets face slowdown as trade war, souring …

Meanwhile, six in 10 Hongkongers were “pessimistic” about the local economy in the coming six months, while four in 10 thought local home prices
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UK High Court Blocks Class Action Against Google Over User Privacy

A class action lawsuit brought against Google with the goal of collecting £3 billion ($3.5 billion) in compensation was blocked in the U.K. high court on
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GTBank Leading the Digital Banking Race in Africa—The Economist

Leading African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is atop a new generation of multinationals in developing markets with the
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Rand Dealt a Fresh Blow With Finance Minister in Firing Line

South African bond yields climbed to the highest this year and the rand weakened to a one-month low as traders digested news that Finance Minister
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Zacks: Manitex International Inc (MNTX) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Strong Buy …

Shares of Manitex International Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX) have been given a consensus broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the two analysts that
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Illy Aims for Independence by Selling Coffee Capsules With JAB

… it by now,” the Italian company's chairman, Andrea Illy, said at the press conference to announce a deal reported by Bloomberg News on Friday.
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Cash-strapped GE unloads $1 billion of energy investments

GE Capital has been bleeding billions because of insurance losses and an investigation into WMC, a subprime mortgage lender that GE shut down a
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Tiberius CEO Sees 'Horrific Environment' for Aluminum Investors

… chief executive officer and co-founder at Tiberius Group, discusses the outlook for aluminum with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on “Bloomberg Markets.
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Church celebrates mortgage paid off

Several communitywide events, including a mortgage burning ceremony, will … The church construction loan was converted to a regular mortgage in
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'African Art Is Here to Stay': Collectors Were in a Buying Mood at the London Edition of the 1-54 Fair

'African Art Is Here to Stay': Collectors Were in a Buying Mood at the London … The fair that helps launch artists' international careers gives collectors
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It's the Wrong Time for a Facebook Surveillance Device

Bloomberg News reported that the microphone and camera can be turned off, and some of the computing functions are done on the devices
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Accenture Named Overall Leader in Everest Group PEAK Matrix™ Report for Open Banking IT …

The report, Open Banking IT Services: Orchestrating Experiences in the Platform Economy – Services PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2018, placed
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What Does Sapiens International Corporation NV's (NASDAQ:SPNS) Ownership Structure Look …

A look at the shareholders of Sapiens International Corporation NV … We can see that Sapiens International does have institutional investors; and they
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How to Profit From All the Suffering in Matthews International Stock

Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW), which operates in the basic … investors should pay attention to MATW's financial health before hitting the
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Global investment in real estate reaches $1.8trn

This is likely to be led by global buying, but investors need to keep a close eye on structural shifts in the occupational market as both an opportunity
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National Housing Bank Raises Refinance Limit To R

30,000 crore ($4.05 billion) for the year to June, 2019 in an effort to make funds available to housing finance companies, the finance ministry said on
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Investors Gripe About International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Celgene Corporation …

A look at its monthly performance shows that International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) has recorded a 1.8% gain over the past 30
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SC seeks RBI response on plea over banks not passing benefits of low interest rates

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday directed RBI to communicate its decision on the representation over banks delaying passing on the benefit
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FiltersFast.com is Named Top Workplace

In order to receive the title, companies must have high scores in all categories. Some of the categories included in the surveys are workplace
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Stay Alfred raises $47 million in Series B

Stay Alfred, a short-term rental company that operates out of multifamily properties, just raised $47 million in its Series B funding round.
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Goldman Sachs plans to scale back consumer lending operations

Goldman Sachs plans to scale back consumer lending operations

Goldman Sachs' Marcus brand represents the Wall Street's broker/dealer's foray into consumer lending, with some home improvement loans thrown in
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Springfield City Council considering loans for northwest area home buyers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. On Monday night the Springfield City Council will consider bringing back a pilot program that will provide loans to first-time home
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Santander UK says Susan Allen to head retail and business banking ops

(Reuters) – Santander UK said on Monday it had appointed Susan Allen as head of its retail and business banking operations in the
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Moody's: New BoT rules rate as credit-positive

The Bank of Thailand's new rules to tighten mortgage lending are credit-positive to reduce property speculation, says Moody's Investors Service.
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) First Resistance at $18.77

At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Apollo Commercial Real Estate … A reading under 20 would suggest no trend, and a reading from 20-25
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Facebook Taps Growing Smart Speaker Market

… launched Monday, to be as un-creepy as possible. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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How Goldman Sachs is changing its culture to win more deals

Dimon's gambit worked: J.P. Morgan boosted investment-banking fees for … Amazon, Apple and Microsoft executives will be interviewed by bankers
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CABS makes headway in long-term financing

The wholly-owned Old Mutual Zimbabwe subsidiary is the largest mortgage lender in the country. Hammond said Cabs was also in negotiations for
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Report: Tencent could invest $200M in Brazilian banking app

Nubank offers a virtual credit card and digital banking managed through a mobile app. The no-fee products are attractive in a local market attempting
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Keys trailer park manager busted on fraud charges

And, only $75 was paid to the state in taxes and $73 to the title company. The balance of the $1,900 the new resident paid Law-Rose was deposited
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Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR) Will See Support at $14.87 and Has a Sell …

Diving in to some trend analysis on shares of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR), we note that the trendspotter opinion is currently
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RSI Alert: Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR) stock could lead to an upward move

RSI Alert: Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR) stock … Twenty-day SMA is useful at identifying swing trading trends lasting twenty
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Is Superior Industries International Inc's (NYSE:SUP) CEO Overpaid Relative To Its Peers?

Don Stebbins became the CEO of Superior Industries International Inc … if Superior Industries International Inc insiders are buying or selling shares.
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Market Gods Turn Cold Shoulder to Hot Earnings

Equity markets are teetering. …. The more than 50 economists and strategists surveyed by Bloomberg News didn't expect the yield to get this high until
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International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (THM) – Investors Unusual Volume Roundup

International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (THM) shares have been seen trading -32.05% off its 52 week- peak value and changed 82.32% from its 52
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Institutional Investors Sentiment Index Improved in 2018 Q2

Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) institutional sentiment increased to 0.88 in Q2 2018. Its up 0.11, from 0.77 in 2018Q1. The ratio improved, as 22
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Bulls, Bears & Brokers: Alto Capital's Tony Locantro hopes to lose housing market bet

Locantro stands to win A$15,000 from Koukoulas if Sydney or Melbourne or national house prices fall by more than 35% from their peak at any stage
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Baroness Altmann to discuss engaging older borrowers at Later Life Lending Event 2018

Baroness Altmann will ask what the plan for these older people is, how prepared they are and how they have made their plan for the later stages of life
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Mid-Day Market Update: NASDAQ Down Over 1%; China Lending Shares Spike Higher

Shares of China Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: CLDC ) got a boost, shooting up 141 percent to $1.93 after the company earlier reported it is
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Real estate agents, lawyers and accountants to avoid money laundering laws

Real estate agents, lawyers and accountants have won a reprieve from tough new anti-money laundering measures with the federal government
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How AlphaShark's Andrew Keene Is Trading the VIX

How AlphaShark's Andrew Keene Is Trading the VIX

… Andrew Keene discusses the recent market volatility and his options strategy with Bloomberg's Abigail Doolittle on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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Bank reports 'double system' mortgage growth

The group's mortgage portfolio has increased from $5.4 billion in FY17 to $5.9 billion in FY18. Speaking to The Adviser, TMB CEO Steven James
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WSJ: Google exposed user data and didn't tell anyone about it

Anonymous sources at Google revealed that the digital titan exposed the private data of hundreds of thousands of Google+ users and withheld the
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Risks Of Selling Your House "Subject To"

Do not sell it “subject to” you keeping the mortgage in your name. … “Subject to” is when you sell a house subject to the existing loan staying in place.
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Netflix Will Open a Production Studio in New Mexico. Here's Why

Netflix is setting up shop outside of Los Angeles, with new production studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico lured the streaming service to
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The High Holiday Expectations for Retail

Sarah Halzack, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, joins “Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?” to discuss the expectations for retail heading into the
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The Former Obama Operative Hoping to Deliver an October Surprise

… new anti-GOP attack machine. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Limo From Fatal Crash Had Failed Inspections, Gov. Cuomo Says

The limo from Saturday's crash that killed 20 failed a safety inspection last month, according to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. “The owner of the
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Ebola Threat Heightens Surveillance in Congo's Eastern Neighbors

Rwanda and Uganda increased surveillance at their borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, where instability is heightening the risk of an
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How Should Investors React To Korn/Ferry International's (NYSE:KFY) CEO Pay?

Gary Burnison has been the CEO of Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) since 2007. First, this article will compare CEO compensation with
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How To Avoid Paying For The Next Banking Crisis

In a New York Times article, Ben Bernanke, Hank Paulson, and Tim Geithner explained how they saved the banking system. It has been 10 years
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Startup Domio takes on Airbnb with new 'apart-hotels,' targets group travel

The latest player in this rapidly developing market is New York City-based Domio, … Their members are top entrepreneurs from consumer technology, real estate, and … However, Domio is far from alone in this new market space.
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First Internet Bank Welcomes Two Lenders to Commercial Banking Team

First Internet Bank announced that Meghan Marrello and Liz McKeon have joined its Central Indiana commercial banking team as Vice President of
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US Offshore Banking's Carousel

The business of banking wealthy Americans continues to be fiercely contested, after a massive tax crackdown. Banque Reyl's hire of an industry
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Ukrainian central bank to auction distressed banks' assets

Ukraine's central bank announced it is starting a further round of auctions of the assets of distressed banks. The Ukrainian central bank has closed
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Ramaphosa in Quandary Over South African Finance Chief's Deceit

“However, the names that are in the running to replace Nene are also trusted by the markets. If Ramaphosa announces a new minister of the same ilk
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Musk Honors Pledge, Donates Cash to Bring Clean Water to Flint, Michigan Schools

Elon Musk has had a rough summer, largely of his own making, but he still found time to honor a commitment to clean water in Flint, Michigan, he had
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Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET) crosses SMA-50 below with -0.34%

Currently Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET) stock is moving with Upswing trend. Going move backward a period of six month analysis we come to
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for October 08

Investors Title Company (ITIC) traded on unusually high volume on Oct. 08, as the stock gained 3.56% to close at $172.96. On the day, Investors Title
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Playing the Long Game, Fortnite Parent Epic Games Acquires Anti-Cheat Service Kamu

Fortnite is playing to win as it continues to dominate the video game industry. Epic Games, the firm that created Fortnite, has acquired Kamu,
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Former Berkadia Chairman Named Fannie Mae Interim CEO

Former Berkadia Chairman Named Fannie Mae Interim CEO

He has previously CEO of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC from 2010 to 2014 and chairman of Berkadia from April 2014 to December 2016.
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Trainee Finance Consultant – Investment Banking

Trainee Finance Consultant – Investment Banking in Finance & accounting with GRADUATE FASTTRACK. Apply Today.
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Banking scams: Two-step verification isn't as safe as you think

Ever heard of a SIM swap scam? The SA Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) describes it as follows: criminals approach your service provider,
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EU bank watchdog examining Danish handling of Danske

By Huw Jones. LONDON (Reuters) – Denmark's financial watchdog faces an inquiry by the European Union's banking supervisor into how it
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Cyprus: One Bank Down Equals A Step Up For The Economy

The incumbent minister has been branded responsible for the death of the island's second largest lender, the Cyprus Cooperative Bank (CCB). But as
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RICS

10-08-2018 – Discover our job offer Birmingham Commercial (RICS) Real Estate Graduate Programme 2019 – Standard / Permanent based in
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Big banks to kick off earnings season this week, but reports may not boost their stocks

Will the third-quarter earnings season prove the charm for bank stocks, which have lagged behind other sectors and the main benchmarks this year?
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Fannie Mae CEO Tim Mayopoulos stepping down within days

For a deep dive into Mayopoulous' tenure at Fannie Mae, check out HousingWire Magazine's cover story on Mayopolous from September.
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MOVES-Fannie Mae names Hugh Frater as interim CEO

In the wake of the 2007-2009 global financial crisis, the company consulted the Federal Housing Finance Agency on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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West Coast Inventory Levels Starting to Rise

The number of homes available for sale in major West Coast housing markets dramatically increased last month on an annualized basis after more
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Should Khabib Nurmagomedov be stripped of his UFC Lightweight title?

UFC CEO Dana White is on the warpath and may strip Nurmagomedov of the UFC Lightweight title for embarrassing the company and putting fans in
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For Q418, The Mortgage Collaborative Expands Benchmark, Collaboration Labs and Working …

/California Newswire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that they have
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DirecTV Now Is Down, Suffering a Nationwide Outage

DirecTV Now, the streaming television service operated by AT&T, is apparently experiencing a nationwide outage that started around 12:30 p.m. E.T.
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PwC Is Backing a USD Stablecoin Cryptocurrency in Challenge to Tether

… if somebody wanted to sell me a dollar for 95 cents, I would be buying them,” BitGo CEO and founder Mike Belshe tells Fortune on the latest episode
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Pass the Bottle: Study Says Hand Sanitizer Is More Effective For Kids Than Soap and Water

Instead of heading to the sink to wash their hands, your kids might be better off reaching for a bottle of hand sanitizer. A new study published today in
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New options open for homeowners seeking a reverse mortgage

If the amounts borrowed exceed what the house can bring in a sale, the lender can file a claim against FHA's mortgage-insurance fund and receive
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Red Ink: Housing Inflects Further in Bay Area's Sonoma County

Two months ago, we – Thomas Stone, the broker in Sonoma County, and I – stuck our necks out and said that the housing market in Sonoma County
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Climate Change Will Get Worse. These Investors Are Betting on It

If electric cars and clean energy aren't enough to prevent rising oceans, then there's money to be made in seawalls, indoor agriculture, and
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Tourbillon Hedge Fund to Return $1 Billion in Latest Closure

… to return the more than $1 billion to investors at the end of the year, according to a letter sent to clients Monday that was viewed by Bloomberg News.
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Mortgage lending standard tightened last month reports MBA

Lending standards for conventional mortgage loans eased in September but were offset by tighter standards in government-backed loans. That meant
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Industrial investment market continues as Florida's leader

Industrial investment market continues as Florida's leader

Industrial continues to be the hottest asset type for investment in the major Florida markets, according to the latest “Commercial Real Estate Investment
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How to avoid being scammed by fake real estate ads

We got permission from the real estate company to show just how easy it is to get. “They are eliminating agents from showing properties,” Erica
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Amazon Has a Massive New Division—and No One's Paying Attention to It

The rocket ride that is Amazon continues apace for investors. In its most recent quarter, Amazon nearly doubled analyst estimates for earnings growth
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Hope Hicks Is Now Working For the 'New Fox' Company. What Exactly Is That?

Despite its dramatic downsizing, the reborn Fox will be on par with the likes of Viacom in terms of overall worth, and equipped with a sizable fortune
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UBS Accused of Using James Bond Tactics to Launder Money

… stash cash outside the country to evade taxes. Bloomberg's Sridhar Natarajan has more on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Popular real estate website Zillow plans to enter Charlotte's hot housing market

The popular real estate website Zillow plans to launch “Zillow Offers” in Charlotte this winter, allowing sellers to request a cash offer from the company
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Is Your Financial Institution Right for You?

Why did you decide to bank with your current provider? My first bank was the same community bank my parents used. When I moved out of state,
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Construction boom means lots of empty apartments, even some cheaper rents

It's been quite the reversal for the Seattle-area rental market, where rent …. property owners are hosting neighborhood events and working with local
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Why Goldman Might Be Cutting Marcus Lending Goal

… the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn't public. Bloomberg's Sridhar Natarajan reports on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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Biblical Streets: Stinga T banking on new single to 'buss' him

Mark Lane is a haven for up-and-coming entertainers who are just waiting on their musical breakthrough. Among them is Howard 'Stinga T' Stamp,
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The Next Financial Crisis Is Staring Us in the Face

… risk better, understanding structural imbalances in the financial markets, even learning a bit about how our own cognitive processes malfunction.
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Which company offers more value? Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV) or …

The facts to analyze here are risks, profitability, returns and price trends. … Both the profitability ratios suggest that Monmouth Real Estate Investment
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raceAhead: Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day

In ways large and small, the country has begun to re-think the second Monday in October, wondering collectively whether a holiday devoted to
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Why It May Be Time to Buy the Russell 2000

… why it may be time to buy the Russell 2000. He speaks with Bloomberg's Abigail Doolittle on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Fannie Mae: Homebuyer sentiment falls slightly in September

… another 7% last month – any increase is helpful for buyers trying to get in the market,” Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale told HousingWire.
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Pittsburgh's favorite game show, 'Wheel of Fortune,' announces house giveaway

2 on “Wheel of Fortune.” Viewers can enter to win by watching the show every day that week at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 11 and inputting the bonus
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HJC to Title Sponsor German GP in 2019 and 2020

The company has just announced that they will be extending their integration and visibility at high level racing with title sponsorship of the German GP
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The World's Biggest Real Estate Bubbles in 2018

Large amounts of easy money have fueled real estate bubbles in the world's major cities – and the Swiss investment bank now sees the property
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Is Buying LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (OTCMKTS:LFSYF), Having Higher Short …

The stock of LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD (OTCMKTS:LFSYF) registered an increase of 1212.22% in short interest. LFSYF's total
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If commercial real estate was sold more like residential …

Commercial real estate professionals differ from our residential colleagues in many ways. But, how would our industry change if we adopted some of
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Zillow to launch buying and selling operations in Charlotte and Raleigh

Zillow to launch buying and selling operations in Charlotte and Raleigh

… in hopes of bringing bewildered window shoppers and would-be sellers to market as the housing industry struggles against significant headwinds.
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Zillow ready to flip homes as its home buying business expands to the Triangle

The Triangle's hot housing market has attracted another internet homebuying startup to expand to the region. This time it's Zillow that is getting in the
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Global CCTV Camera Housing Market 2018- Industry Analysis, Future Product Development and …

Global CCTV Camera Housing Market 2018 centers on the prime CCTV Camera Housing market driving factors, leading players and their constraint.
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North Texas home sales see the biggest drop in seven years

The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market has cooled significantly since early in the year when sales were still up by double digit percentage rates from
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Housing Sentiment Dips Slightly on Interest Rate Concerns

“HPSI remains flat this month as perceptions of high home prices and expectations for rising mortgage rates continue to weigh on potential
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Seller's Market Ending In Sioux Empire?

Analysts predict that the housing market should remain strong for the rest of the year, but rising prices and interest rates could lead to fewer sales.
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Why America's Largest Bed Store Is Filing for Bankruptcy

… inventory liquidation threatens its brand and sales. Bloomberg Intelligence's Seema Shah has more on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Trump's New Chinese Tariffs Are Hitting Dollar Tree Stores

President Donald Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese imports is impacting low- and middle-income customers somewhere you might not expect: Dollar
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The Factors Impacting Jumbo and Conforming Mortgage Loans

A new analysis by CoreLogic shows that while contract rates for jumbo loans appear to be lower than conforming mortgage loans on an unadjusted
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Flipping a sure sign of local housing market recovery

One sign of the upward trajectory of the Woodstock housing market since 2013 lies in the 27 percent increase in the median sale price for homes: from
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A stressful week: saving the UK banking sector

An arguable silver lining of the crisis was it revealed the vulnerabilities in the banking system. Regulators now know where things went wrong.
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Introducing CompStak Analytics: individualized benchmarking tools powered by CompStak's one …

Compare lease term trends across central business districts in cities across … Since CompStak launched in 2012, the crowdsourced real estate data
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Engel & Völkers LA South Bay Welcomes New Industry Power Player

Luxury real estate brand, Engel & Völkers LA South Bay, proudly welcomes David … Dave has been a leading South Bay real estate broker since 1985. … commitment to being at the forefront of technology and industry trends.
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$200 rent increase forces tenants from homes

“Following the HUD announcement, we evaluated the Rochester housing market and, based on a market survey, new construction and job growth
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Inventory levels rise in most expensive housing markets

But there is additional evidence that the tight inventory that is largely responsible for escalating home prices is ending. Real estate broker Redfin
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Fannie Mae Announces Hugh R. Frater as Interim Chief Executive Officer

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA), the largest provider of liquidity to the U.S. housing market,
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Bathroom Vanities Industry 2018 Market Growth, Size, Trends and Global Insights Analysis Report …

This can be attributed to surging real-estate industry and developing infrastructure facilities. The regional market is expected to witness growing
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Burnley loan business targets full banking licence

A UK lending business founded by an ex-minibus salesman is turning to crowdfunding to raise money for a full banking licence. It is the first time Dave
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Bank OZK local exec promoted to chief banking officer

Cindy Wolfe, the formerly Charlotte-based Carolinas division president at Bank OZK, has been promoted to chief banking officer. Wolfe has a long
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This Technology Offers Some Hope for Net-Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions

“So the net CO2 emission is zero,” Steve Oldham, CEO of Carbon Engineering, told Fortune. “It's all working, we've made fuel. The next step for us to is
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Amazon Web Services Principal Solutions Architect – Fortune 500

Amazon Web Services Principal Solutions Architect – Fortune 500

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we're hiring Principal Solutions Architect to work with top-tier Fortune 500 customers and their partners in
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Is the Home Buying Market Softening?

The U.S. economy is booming, but the housing market is lagging, according to the LegalShield Law Index, a quarterly indicator of the economic and
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Housing stocks just posted their longest losing streak ever

Homebuilder stocks just got crushed, and some market watchers say there's far more pain to come. The XHB, the popular homebuilders-tracking ETF,
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Google+ Will Shut Down After Security Breach Exposed User Data to Outside Developers, Report …

A Google+ security breach gave outside developers access to the private data of hundreds of thousands of the social network's users between 2015
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Louisville real estate firm ranks among 100 fastest-growing inner-city businesses

A Louisville commercial real estate development firm landed on this year's list of the 100 fastest-growing inner-city businesses, according to Fortune.
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Real estate in the time of climate change: Investors search for opportunity

The effects of climate change may literally put real estate underwater, but where many see catastrophe, some investors see opportunity. Investors are
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DocuTech integrates with Blend's digital platform

DocuTech, a 2018 HousingWire Tech100 winner, recently announced it has integrated its document and eSignature solutions with the Blend platform
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Proposition 5 makes California property taxes fairer and unlocks housing market

If you're looking for affordable housing in California these days, you'll need a lot of luck, thanks to sky-high prices and a shortage of homes for sale.
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Danish student housing investment opportunities highlighted

According to a paper looking at the Danish student housing market in 2018, the housing issues in the small northern European nation arise from the
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Nearly 1/3 of Atlanta home sellers dropped prices last month

(According to a report by real estate market tracking site Redfin in May, metro Atlanta homes were being unloaded faster than ever before.) Now, new
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Thinking Bigger about How to 'Keep Austin Affordable'

The success of those earlier bonds, plus the continued tightening of the housing market due to the city's growth, has created an opportunity to ask
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LegalShield Law Index Points To A Strong Economy, But Challenges In Housing Market Will Likely …

LegalShield is less optimistic about the housing market. The LegalShield Real Estate Index suggests existing home sales are unlikely to improve in
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Housing affordability in LA is at a 10-year low, says new report

In Los Angeles County, where home prices are at an all-time high, buying a home is now less affordable than it has been since the collapse of the
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Brainstorm Health: The Three Day Weekend, DIY Hearing Aid, HPV Vaccine

(FORTUNE does not have the day off, as you can see.) I bring this up, not to litigate whether Christopher Columbus deserves a holiday or not—nor to
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Tesla Is Looking for a Manager to Handle Elon Musk

“We only view three of the current directors as truly independent,” said John Streur, chief executive of Eaton Vance Corp.'s $14 billion responsible
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Private property investors driving up house prices in Dutch cities – DNB

The growing prevalence of private investors risks destabilising the housing market in the Netherlands' major cities, the Dutch national bank has
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On Columbus Day—or Indigenous Peoples' Day—a Reflection on the Three-Day Weekend

By comparison, 19% of companies give their workers the day off for Veterans Day. (FORTUNE does not have the day off, as you can see.)
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China's RRR cut to help promote liquidity in the housing market

Chinese central bank's latest effort to cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) will help provide more liquidity in the property market, which is expected
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Should Californians Be Rebuilding Homes in a Fire Zone?

“You couldn't actually make out individual homes in here,” he says. … was keenly aware of this latest fire's effect on an already-tight housing market.
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Texas Real Estate Commission Criticized by State Sunset Commission

The commission in charge of licensing Texas real estate agents is facing criticism from a state advisory board for their handling of customer service
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New Data Tracks Property Problems Left by Hurricane Florence

New Data Tracks Property Problems Left by Hurricane Florence

… impacted by the hurricane have higher than normal level of VA mortgage activities—while VA loans make up only 5 percent of the national market,
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Things that could stop you getting a mortgage

A mortgage acts as a loan which helps you to secure and purchase a property that you cannot buy outright. But not everyone can get a mortgage, you
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Dayton real estate experts talk opportunities, challenges of 2018

Dayton real estate experts talk opportunities, challenges of 2018 …. Local experts are calling 2018 a banner year for commercial real estate activity in
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Fleeing bulls: China's sharemarket dives as foreign investors dump $2bn

The FTSE China A50 Index of large caps, which includes stocks that overseas investors are more likely to own, sank almost 5 per cent for its biggest
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The Latest: Newsom, Cox focus on California housing

Democrat Gavin Newsom points to tax reform as a way to spur local governments to approve more housing. He says he would try to change laws that
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JPMorgan Chase Plans 400 Layoffs in Mortgage Business

JPMorgan Chase Plans 400 Layoffs in Mortgage Business … and the news was first reported by Wall Street Journal on Friday afternoon in an article citing … JPMorgan Chase has about 20,000 employees in its residential mortgage business and … National Association of Professional Mortgage Women.
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Md. high court will not reconsider mortgage-default ruling

Maryland's top court last week denied a request from distressed homeowners that it reconsider and permit rehearing on its August ruling that entities
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ICC Banking Commission signs partnership with Global Credit Data to boost scope of Trade Register

The ICC Banking Commission has announced a long-term agreement with Global Credit Data (GCD), an association owned by banks and home to
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AFR Promotes Brandao to President and Packer to COO

AFR utilizes the latest technology and delivers educational resources to mortgage brokers, loan originators and their customers. Learn more at
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Hedge Fund Stars Crying Uncle Gives Industry Hope

Bloomberg News reported last week that Jon Jacobson, investor and founder of Highfields Capital Management, is winding down his $12.1 billion
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The Ledger: Soulja Boy's 'Bitcoin' Millions, PwC Backs a Stablecoin, Tether Sinks Below $1

Send feedback and tips to ledger@fortune.com, find us on Twitter @FortuneLedger or email/DM me directly at the contact info below. Please tell your
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Meredith Close To Selling 3 Magazines: 'Money,' 'Fortune,' 'Sports Illustrated'

Since closing its deal on Time Inc. in late January of this year, Meredith Corporation has shed a few of the former company's iconic titles, including
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Leeds Building Society opens new branch in Edinburgh

Located on Lothian Road in the financial district, it grows the society's UK branch network to 54 and adds to existing Scottish branches in Aberdeen
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Grand County real estate transactions, from Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Transactions from Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2018. Byers Vista Townhomes Unit A – Marian Waldron and Jon Brickner to Jon Brickner, $475,000. SEC 4 TWP 1S
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The First Arguments Brett Kavanaugh Will Hear on the Bench

… argument as a justice Tuesday. But he'll be the center of attention. Bloomberg's Greg Stohr reports on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Meet the House GOP Candidate Who Beat Mark Sanford

… first congressional district, discusses the top issues affecting her district with Bloomberg's David Westin on “Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power.
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The housing market is peaking

Last month, Freddie Mac said it expects home sales (existing and new) this year to come in below 2017. It projects total home sales to decline 0.9% to
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NHB enhance refinance limit to Rs 30000 cr to help mortgage firms tide over liquidity crunch

New Delhi, Oct 8 () The National Housing Bank (NHB) has increased the refinance limit to Rs 30,000 crore for housing finance companies for 2018-19
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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Rod Rosenstein

President Donald Trump said he has no plans to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, as they prepared to talk about his future on a trip
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Hurricane Michael Is Coming: Do You Really Want Waterfront Real Estate?

Countless residents along the Gulf coast will fear for their homes, their lives and their communities. When did waterfront real estate become so prized?
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