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Retiring baby boomers will intensify the affordable housing shortage unless public officials find a way to add significantly more low-cost homes to the
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Rising rates point to start of 'secular bear market' for bonds

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has crept up to nearly 5%, according to data from Freddie Mac, compared with less than 4.2% a
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Here are the top 10 reverse mortgage lenders

The reverse mortgage industry has taken a bit of a beating in the past year following significant program changes from the U.S. Department of Housing
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Open Lending Announces Expanded Partnership With Integrated Lending Technologies

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Open Lending, LLC is pleased to announce it has expanded its longtime relationship with
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JP Morgan Chase home lending the only business unit with a revenue decline

Higher rates hurt the bank's home lending business, however, which was the only segment that saw revenue decline, as part of the bank's consumer
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After a robust year, there are signs the housing market is in correction mode

The residential market in the Lower Hudson Valley shows signs of a slowdown. The number of sales in the third quarter slipped from a year ago while
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Home Lending Rises at Wells Fargo, Lags at Chase

However, while Wells Fargo's home lending business saw an increase, with its mortgage banking income increasing to $846 million in Q3, from $770
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New Chief Executive at Home Builders Institute

Ed Brady, a Bloomington, Ill.-based builder and developer who served as the 2016 Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),
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Wells Fargo net income beats expectations, despite soft lending

Lending growth continues to go missing at Wells Fargo. The bank's revenues came in just ahead of expectations in the third quarter, and net income
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Sears Is Hammering Out Deal to Stay Open in Bankruptcy

Negotiations over the fate of Sears Holdings Corp. have moved away from a possible liquidation toward a plan that would keep some stores open
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Russia to consider lending Belarus $630 mln in 2019 – Siluanov

MOGILEV, Belarus, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Friday that Russia would consider providing a $630 million
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TBI Distributors Survey 2018: part one

He continues: “SVOD players and international broadcasters are also buying out worldwide rights, increasing competition.” To ensure eOne lands
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Need for multiple title policies confuses homeowner

This means that if any claims arise that originated prior to your ownership, the title company will defend the claim and reimburse you for any loss you
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Freedom Mortgage Raises Funds for Military Charities at MBA Conference

Freedom Mortgage has announced that it will raise funds for military charities at a networking event during the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual
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Loans for All: Putting an End to Discriminatory Lending

The problem highlighted by Endicott in the LGBTQ community is an example of when discriminatory lending appears clear and obvious. However, the
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Mulvaney Tries to Stem Internal Backlash Over Official

… Ficklin, Director of the Fair Lending Office, and both the President of the National Treasury Employees Union and the head of its CFPB chapter.
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Buyers' market provides choice and price for those looking at resale homes

Calgary's resale housing market continues to be rattled by the sputtering economic engine, growing supply levels, declining sales, mortgage stress
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More homes for sale have price reductions, but the cuts aren't much

The share of homes for sale listed with a price cut hit its highest level since 2014, but the reductions themselves are shrinking, according to Trulia.
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House price falls to continue as new loans dry up

“It's probably a little premature to say that we are at a turning point in lending to that segment of the market. But certainly it was a sizeable drop in
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Real estate transactions to increase in Q4

The domestic real estate market in the fourth quarter of this year is forecast to see the strongest increase in transactions in the year, higher than the
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Local library lending out mobile hotspots

Local library lending out mobile hotspots

PADUCAH, KY — If you are in need of internet access you can now rent that from a local library. The McCracken County Public Library is now lending
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Lending restrictions trimmed bad loans: RBI

MUMBAI: The RBI has said that had it not placed lending restrictions on 11 public sector banks (PSBs) and one private lender under its prompt
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Evictions: the dark side of Salt Lake City's housing boom

While the booming housing market has brought profit to home sellers and real-estate investors, the boom has also exploded the price of living in Utah,
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Bank of Mum and Dad toughens its lending rules

It's not just the banks using tough lending criteria for their mortgage applications, the Bank of Mum and Dad is becoming a stickler for rules as well.
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Annex Brands Announces Several C-Level Promotions

Patrick Edd, CFE has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, retaining the title of company president. Edd has been part of the leadership team
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3 Negotiation Strategies for Working with Hard Money Lenders

There is the physical risk of loss on the property, which is covered by hazard insurance. There is risk at the closing that the title company will not put
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Fleximize reports 45% SME lending rise

The alternative business lender also saw a rise in its average loan size from £50,700 to £60,700, while the total increase in demand in applications
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Big banks are being dragged down by tepid lending

They can charge consumers more for lending, boosting profit. … Yes, these non-traditional lenders are backed by traditional banks, but it's not showing
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Expand Into New Markets With Non-Traditional Lending

Not all borrowers who apply for loans with your credit union will be the “perfect” candidates for lending. Excellent credit scores, large down payments
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Lending Slowdown at Marcus: Less Mail in My Mailbox

The downside is that I get lots of solicitations, including what seems to be almost daily mail drops by Marcus, Goldman Sachs' consumer lending arm.
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Form 6-K ArcelorMittal For: Oct 12

On October 12, 2018, ArcelorMittal issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference into this report on
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Patisserie Chairman Pledges $26 Million to Rescue Cake Chain

Patisserie Holdings Plc Chairman Luke Johnson proposed lending the troubled U.K. cake-shop owner 20 million pounds ($26.3 million) to stave off
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IMF Says Yuan Is Fairly Valued Ahead of US Currency Manipulation Report

The IMF's view is a key benchmark as trade tensions between the U.S. and China … report, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News.
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Home Buyers, What $300000 Buys in 21 Big Cities Across the US

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes hit $269,000 in the second quarter of this year, according to the National Association
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REIT New Senior Investment Group Refinances $720M Loan

… trust New Senior Investment Group Inc. has reached a deal to refinance a $720 million Freddie Mac loan, according to an announcement on Friday.
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Wells Fargo Seeing Signs of Momentum, CFO Shrewsberry Says

… the bank's third-quarter earnings with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde, Romaine Bostick and Joe Weisenthal on “Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?
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ComplianceEase Adds Sanjay Tibrewal as VP of Product Management

Tibrewal will be responsible for the vision, roadmap and execution of ComplianceEase's portfolio of mortgage compliance and risk management
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More Than a Number: Credit Unions Find Ways to Lend to Immigrants

The most consistent success in the study that ended this year came out of ITIN lending: Loans to Hispanics and other immigrants who lack Social
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Valuation Today: Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC)

The company CEO is Matthew W. Morris. Stewart Information Services Corp is a title insurance and real estate service company. It is engaged in
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Ready Capital (RC) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to “Hold”

The company approved Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan lender and provides residential mortgage lending through its wholly-owned subsidiary
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International Flavors & Fragrances Doesn't Smell Like a Buy Just Yet

International Flavors & Fragrances Doesn't Smell Like a Buy Just Yet

Cramer said investors should consider a company such as International Flavors & Fragrances in a volatile environment. All well and good, but let's
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Kovack Advisors Inc. Cuts Stake in Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

Kovack Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Mondelez International were worth $257,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have
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Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Endo International (NASDAQ:ENDP) to Buy

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Endo International (NASDAQ:ENDP) (TSE:ENL) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report
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Big Drivers of Small Business Loans

While banks are the largest financiers to the small business community, many have yet to maximize the opportunities that small business financing
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Index Fund Investors' Simpler Approach May Enrich Returns

Investors are notorious for making forays into foreign assets as a run of outperformance is nearly over. Index funds are an easy vehicle for making
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Commercial Banking

To become industry leaders commercial banks need to embrace a customer-first operating model. Genpact enables commercial banks to address
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When Should You Buy ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS)?

ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS), which is in the communications business, and is based in United States, received a lot of attention from a
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HM International Holdings Limited (HKG:8416): Why Return On Capital Employed Is Important

Buying HM International Holdings makes you a partial owner of the company. Owing to this, it is important that the underlying business is producing a
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Sports Direct buys House of Fraser property in Glasgow

Sports Direct International is buying the iconic Frasers building in Glasgow in a £95 million deal. The company says it will safeguard 800 jobs
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China's Icicle Buys Carven

“So many Chinese companies are buying luxury brands from overseas, but this is the most promising of these acquisitions. Because Icicle is already a
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2019 Nashville International Auto Show: 5 things to know

Grab the family and head to the Nashville International Auto Show this … If you're considering buying a new car or just want to get behind the wheel,
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For young buyers, plenty of options in Decatur housing market

DECATUR — When Molly Berry, 35, director of inclusion at Millikin University, and her husband, Alex, 31, started looking at homes listed online, they
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Ainsworth Advisors Fields Top-Tier Mortgage Business Leaders to Guide Long Range Growth for …

David Lykken, a 45-year mortgage industry veteran with hands-on ownership experience at three independent mortgage banking companies
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What did you spend on cheese this year? Shoppers get to see their own buying data

Malmirae also sees Omatostot as offering a competitive advantage in an increasingly international marketplace, since it encourages customers to
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In LA, homes with price reductions hit a seven-year high

Home prices in Los Angeles County have never been higher, but there are signs the local real estate market may be getting slightly more
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Twenty-one teams of global grain buyers to visit US

Export Exchange is a biennial educational and trade forum for U.S. feed grains that will host approximately 200 international buyers and end-users
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Pentamaster International Limited (HKG:1665): A Look At Solid Capital Returns

Pentamaster International stock represents an ownership share in the … encouraging ROCE is good news for Pentamaster International investors if
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Acquisition/lease Program; Slicing and Dicing Wells' Deal

Seashine is currently looking for real estate and mortgage company … fund control (including lien releases) and a national inspection platform that
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Plaza Home Mortgage Partners With Susan G. Komen San Diego

Plaza Home Mortgage has announced its sixth annual donation program to support Susan G. Komen San Diego. For the month of October, Breast
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HUD Allocates $47M in Housing Counseling Grants

The grants will be provided to housing counseling services operated by 31 national and regional organizations, six multistate organizations, 19 state
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US Pastor Brunson Freed from Turkish Prison on Time Served

US Pastor Brunson Freed from Turkish Prison on Time Served

… Turkish court on time served after spending two years in prison. Bloomberg's Simin Demokan reports on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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PRETA: Open Banking Europe PSD2 directory project

For this reason, in June 2017 PRETA launched an initiative called Open Banking Europe (OBE) to respond to market needs for a centralised.
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JP Morgan reports better-than-expected earnings and revenue, but bond trading revenue is weak

J. P. Morgan Chase topped analysts' expectations for third-quarter earnings and revenue Friday as better-than-expected retail banking results offset
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UK Sees No-Deal Rush to Replicate Trade Accords: Brexit Update

The threats that a no-deal Brexit could pose to financial markets are “clearly … Commission in charge of financial services policy, told Bloomberg TV.
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Video: Q3 2018 Housing Market Report

The Lower Hudson Valley housing market shows signs of slowdown, as the number of sales declined most of housing categories. (Video by Akiko
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Scotiabank, CIBC hike posted fixed five-year mortgage rates

For roughly 9 in 10 mortgage borrowers, mortgage approval depends on passing the government's “stress test.” As of this moment, that means
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How Missing Journalist Could Impact US-Saudi Relations

… mean for the future of U.S.-Saudi relations. They speak with Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli and Shery Ahn on “Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power.
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Europe's Iran Sanctions Vow Takes a Hit as Ministers Desert Bali

The European Union's determination to uphold the Iran nuclear agreement and circumvent U.S. sanctions took another hit as several of the bloc's
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Egypt strikes deal for increased funding from global banks

The Central Bank of Egypt has struck a new deal to enter into a repurchase transaction with a consortium of global banks, helping to bring in funds to
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Hedge Fund Billionaire Rode the Worst Trade of His Life All the Way Down

Part of this Lampert plan was to have unsecured creditors swap their debt for equity, a fool's trade in the view of most analysts. Related: How Sears Got
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Student loan marketplace Credible.com jumps into mortgage industry

Credible.com CEO Stephen Dash explains how he plans to revolutionize the mortgage refinance industry by putting the consumer experience first.
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Athenahealth Goes in Search of a Suitor

… the step of returning to previously rejected suitors to find a deal. Bloomberg's Ed Hammond reports on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Mainstay Capital Management LLC ADV Buys 325611 Shares of Schwab International Small-Cap …

The firm owned 334,008 shares of the company's stock after buying an … LLC ADV owned approximately 0.56% of Schwab International Small-Cap
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This Texas Finance Professor Sifts Data for Signs of Rigged Markets

He met with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in June about another paper of his, a meeting he declined to discuss with Bloomberg
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JPMorgan's 3Q offers glimpse of big questions facing banking

The upbeat third quarter at JPMorgan Chase — including a 9% gain in net interest income to a company record $13.9 billion — was a timely
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The Billion-Dollar Question: Trader's Changing Returns Puzzle Investors

Both briefs were seen by Bloomberg News. It is not clear when exactly the change was made; the documents show which months are included in its
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8 things to look for at #MBAAnnual18

Mortgage industry members are congregating in Washington from Oct. 14-17 for the 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention & Expo
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Mansion Global Daily: Scotland's Stable Investments, Hong Kong's Nervous Sellers and More

Due to low taxes, favorable conditions for international buyers and a burgeoning gambling sector, this area of the island state on the Mediterranean
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Who Really Owns Top Form International Limited (HKG:333)?

If you want to know who really controls Top Form International Limited … Less than 5% of Top Form International is held by institutional investors.
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Hong Kong ranks second in cross-border investments, attracted US$13.26 billion in 12 months …

Chong added that the trend was likely to continue because Hong Kong enjoys a free flow of capital – it can attract foreign investors and does not
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Should you use home equity to delay Social Security?

Should you use home equity to delay Social Security?

For some time, reverse mortgage lenders touted a strategy that involves obtaining a HECM early on in retirement in order to delay taking Social
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Use This Chance To Buy ARRIS International plc (ARRS), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)

ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) dipped by -13.55% over the past three months which led to its overall six-month decrease to stand at
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MRI Software buys affordable housing proptech company IPM Software

Real estate software company MRI Software just bought IPM Software, an affordable housing tech solutions company.
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JPMorgan Chase earnings increase, but reveal slowdown in mortgage sector

Earlier this month, the bank laid off 400 employees in its consumer mortgage banking division, attributing the decision to a slowdown in areas of the
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Churches are taking on the affordable housing crisis

Churches are taking a position on the frontlines of the affordable housing crisis, using their land to create new affordable housing developments.
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Regional bank stock dip as PNC's Q3 loans, deposits disappoint

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE -1.5%) dips as one of its components PNC Financial Services (PNC -4.9%) reports Q3 results reflecting softer
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Is a Slowdown in Bank Lending a Bad Sign for the Economy?

But a worrisome trend again showed up in their numbers: The banks were not lending at the same rate that they had in recent years. While the
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Central Bank of Ireland details updated financial buffers framework

The Central Bank of Ireland recently enhanced its framework for evaluating its financial buffers, incorporating a broader risk-based assessment,
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Rising mortgage rates making Capital Region homes less affordable

Albany. With home mortgage rates climbing to a seven-year high, typical homes in the Capital Region have become less and less affordable this year,
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RealPage acquisition spree continues, agrees to purchase Rentlytics

Real estate tech company RealPage has been on an acquistion tear of late, shelling out more than $1 billion to acquire several other companies in the
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Strong foundations help site manager earn prestigious title

Neil said: “At McCarthy and Stone, quality and attention to detail are embedded in the company culture, and, as such, everyone works together to
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Here's Why Rent Control Measure Would Worsen Housing Crisis

California's housing crisis has gotten the attention of the media, but it is often discussed as an issue that primarily impacts coastal communities.
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5g technology influences tech scene and housing market

And this new technology isn't just helping the tech industry in the city as it continues to grow but it's also influencing the housing market. “One of the
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Mortgage Revenue Drivers for Banks in Q3

However, while Wells Fargo's home lending business saw an increase, with its mortgage banking income increasing to $846 million in Q3, from $770
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Radian Revamps Its Identity

Radian and its subsidiaries offer a full spectrum of residential mortgage and real estate products and services, including mortgage and title insurance,
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US Stocks Poised for Strongest Gains in Six Months as Global Markets Rebound

World stocks has their best rebound in two years Friday, lead by a 2.1% surge for the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index, as investors rushed to buy cheap
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Brooklyn woman posed as real estate agent to feed her gambling addiction

2017 and March 2018, Litvak pretended to be a real estate agent and property manager of various Mitchell-Lama housing developments, which are
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Homegrown Price Pressures Are Still Weak in the Euro Area

… but remains well below the rate consistent with the European Central Bank meeting its target, according to research by Bloomberg Economics.
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What If Ireland Scuppers Theresa May's Brexit Deal?

Treating the province differently from the rest of the country would, in her view, be unacceptable. Of course, some checks already exist. But she is
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Laurentian Bank CEO Says USMCA Deal Is Great for Canada

… North American trade deal, the bank's growth strategy and the state of the credit market with Bloomberg's Amanda Lang on “Bloomberg Markets.
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Bella Vista Tree Company Lending a Hand in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Bella Vista Tree Company Lending a Hand in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (KNWA) — To help recover and rebuild from some of the damage from Hurricane Michael, one Arkansas tree company is on its way
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Tobacco Stocks Drop on Concern FDA Plans Strict New Rules

British American Tobacco Plc and Imperial Brands Plc led cigarette stocks lower on concern the U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to propose
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SailGP Wants to Redefine Sailing, CEO Russell Coutts Says

… a global racing league that will redefine sailing. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Judge Strips Founder of Deciem Skin-Care Brand of CEO Title, Board Seat

… strips Mr. Truaxe of his chief executive title and seat on the Deciem board. … According the judge's order, he will be replaced by Deciem's co-CEO,
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LERETA Names Eric Christensen as Chief Strategy Officer

LERETA LLC has tapped Eric Christensen as its new Chief Strategy Officer, where he will be responsible for product development, corporate strategy,
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Total Expert Raises $20 Million in Series B Funding

Total Expert already powers marketing and revenue growth for 10 percent of $2 trillion per year U.S. mortgage industry, and since 2016, it has
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DDG Prices Steady

… “Merchandisers report that, following a brisk period of container buying, the market is relatively quiet as international buyers assess their near-term
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What Does the Future Hold for Multifamily Lending?

Fast forward to today, JPMorgan Chase has more than doubled its balance sheet and is one of the biggest multifamily US lenders. GlobeSt.com
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With Market Hot, Landlords Slam the Door on Section 8 Tenants

Put at risk by these market forces is the future of a core federal housing program that now serves 2.2 million low-income families and was started with a
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Marijuana Banking: Consider the Big Picture

As more marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) pop up, they are looking for banking institutions to handle their finances, especially since they tend to
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Forget Stoners. The Real Money Is in Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana sales are expected to dip in Canada when recreational use becomes legal, but significant growth is expected in markets where
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US banks profit from higher rates, more loans and lower costs

By David Henry and Imani Moise. NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. banking industry is enjoying the benefits of a growing economy and lower taxes,
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Deutsche Bank's Chadha Doesn't Rule Out Fed Hikes in 2020

… the possibility of hikes continuing into 2020. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on “Bloomberg Markets: The Open.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Bank mortgage results lag last year's despite late-season home buying

Mortgage-related earnings at Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, First Republic Bank and PNC Financial Services Group were down from a
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Facebook Says Hackers Stole Detailed Personal Data From 14 Million People

Facebook Inc. said intimate information, including search results, recent locations and hometowns, were stolen from 14 million users by attackers in a
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Wenatchee housing market continues to be pricey, though the number of homes sold slipped in …

The median price for a home in the Wenatchee area held steady for the third straight month at about $335,000 in September but the number of homes
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Former bankers accused in 2013 banking scandal found guilty

NICOSIA, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — Five years after Cyprus's economic crisis, four former high ranking officials of the now defunct Cyprus Popular Bank,
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London's Metro Bank Adds AI-Driven Advice

Metro Bank, which was London's first new high street bank in over 100 years when it opened in 2010, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to
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Banking Stocks Stall Amid Sluggish Lending

The stocks of major banks reportedly haven't been keeping up with the past year's overall stock-market gains amid a surprisingly tepid demand for
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Sorry won't be enough when bank bosses face commission's top guns

During Matt Comyn's six months as chief of the Commonwealth Bank he's issued his fair share of public apologies. On his first day running the
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since 2011

Mortgage rates hit highest level since 2011

The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 4.76 percent this week, according to Bankrate, after hitting 5 percent the week before.
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Banking Stocks Plunge Amid Sluggish Consumer Lending

The stocks of major banks have been struggling most of the year and haven't been keeping up with the past year's overall stock-market gains amid a
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JPMorgan Calmed Wall Street About Its Biggest Fears — Then Said This

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) tried to ease fears about rising interest rates as well as its own warning about “geopolitical uncertainties” as a rush of bank
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Trump Gives Investors Good Reason to Be Scared

If a normal president had blamed an “out of control” Fed for tanking markets under these circumstances, investors would have been disturbed: After all,
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Iceland to merge central bank and regulator

The Central Bank of Iceland and Fjármálaeftirlitið (FMA), the financial supervisory authority, are to be merged “in a manner that builds greater trust and
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Mary Holm: Take aim at the mortgage before your KiwiSaver

The short answer to your question is that it's probably better to put extra money into paying down your mortgage. If you were earning less than $35,000
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In Facebook, banks see some opportunities — but mostly risks

New York (CNN Business) You're in the market for a new home, and are chatting with your realtor on Facebook Messenger. Next time you log on to
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With mortgage rates at 7-year highs, housing getting hit

Tight housing inventories and high prices have left some prospective buyers on the sidelines. Now, mortgage rates have reached their highest level
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Live Oak Bank Selects 8×8 to Provide an Unprecedented Banking Experience for Small Business …

“One of the most critical aspects of banking operations is the ability to communicate with staff and customers. 8×8 enabled seamless communications
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Caracas's Longest Lines, Turkey's Inflation Battle, and United Populists: Political Focus

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon said in an interview with Bloomberg's Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait in London on Oct. 10 that
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Hammond Promises 'Deal Dividend' in Warning to Brexiteers

Philip Hammond said reaching a Brexit deal with the European Union would deliver a boost to the British economy and allow him to plot a path out of
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London prime property prices set to stagnate

Owners of expensive London properties face stagnant house price growth for the next two years, according to research that cites Brexit uncertainty as
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Jefferies lifts second investment banking team from Deutsche

Jefferies has recruited its second team of investment bankers from Deutsche Bank in recent weeks, as the German lender's rivals continue to benefit
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How ETFs Fared During the Global Stock Selloff

… Seyffart and Bloomberg's Abigail Doolittle examine how ETFs performed during the week's global stock selloff. They speak on “Bloomberg Markets.
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BankThink Dear regulators: Don't cut big banks' capital

The U.S. banking agencies are proposing that the eight U.S.-based global systemically important banks should reduce their capital by $121 billion
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JPMorgan's consumer banking strength offsets bond trading weakness

N) reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as gains from higher interest rates and growth in loans helped the bank offset weakness
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Oil Prices Rise With IEA's Cut to Demand Forecast

… 2019 and how the U.S. dollar is impacting commodities. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Mountain Mortgage Guy: Loans for home rehab are becoming easier to get (column)

As part of the ever-expanding array of mortgage products out there, homebuyers now have options that include being able to borrow funds to fix up
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Investec's Stopford Says Turkish Bonds in Short-Term 'Attractive'

… of multi-asset income, discusses Turkey's bond market with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Vonnie Quinn on “Bloomberg Markets: European Close.
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Large Foreign Inflows are Growth Risk, Singapore Deputy PM Says

“There's too much short-term capital flows dictating the future of countries,” Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in an interview with Bloomberg
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ReBita offers mortgages up to $4.5 million

ReBita offers mortgages up to $4.5 million

Japanese property developer ReBita Inc. has agreed to promote SMBC Trust Bank's housing loans through a new online tool. ReBita operates a
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Real estate forecasters see cooling housing market in 2019

Interest rates have climbed this year, reaching 4.6 percent last month for a 30-year-fixed rate loan, according to Freddie Mac, adding to monthly costs.
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NorthMarq Arranges $53.3M Refinancing for Five Multifamily Properties in Iowa, Nebraska

Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the five individual financings through Freddie Mac. The fixed-rate, 10-year loans feature amortization
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Florence and Michael impact local real estate

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – As residents in the Carolinas finally start to rebuild following Hurricane Florence, impacts from Michael only made
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London property owners use their homes as piggy banks

Mortgage experts and lenders say those taking out more money against the value of their housing are using it for a range of things, from home
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The Pipeline: Commercial real estate deals for 10.12.18

Cushman & Wakefield reports the following deal: Newport Beach, California-based Starboard Realty Partners LLC purchased the
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C-Suite Shakeups Could Change The Course Of Fannie And Freddie's Conservatorship

Mnuchin's ability to assemble a “dream team” of cooperators as heads of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency could be
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Freddie Mac Announces Pricing of $483 Million Multifamily Small Balance Loan Securitization

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announces the pricing of the SB54 offering, a multifamily
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Want to join the Bay Area exodus? Now real estate services will help you flee

With the California Association of Realtors describing “the substantial surge in homebuyers fleeing the state,” Bay Area real estate firms are taking
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Hunt Real Estate Capital finances $7.4M acquisition of two multifamily portfolios

Hunt Real Estate Capital provided two Freddie Mac small balance loans totaling $7.42 million to finance the acquisition of two multifamily portfolios
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CORRECTED-Lebanese fund turns to diaspora to revitalise real estate

(Corrects name of Gulf Cooperation Council, paragraph 7). * Lebanon's first real estate investment platform. * Legacy Central aims to raise $1 bln in
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Banker to stand trial over involvement in $170m home loan swindle

A former mobile mortgage broker for the Commonwealth Bank has been committed to stand trial over his alleged role in what is estimated to be
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JPMorgan gains 1.4% after Q3 beat on strong consumer banking growth

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) rises 1.4% in premarket trading after Q3 EPS $2.34 beats consensus of $2.26. Its Consumer & Community Banking unit
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When mortgages hit the roof

It's become more expensive to borrow money for a house or condo. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed to 4.9 percent — the highest
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Transport, banking and insurance counters witness higher-than-average profit booking

Transport, banking and insurance counters witnessed higher-than-average profit booking this week which also saw Finance Minister indicate that
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Jump in mortgage rates impacts first-time buyers

One percent in one year. The jump in mortgage rates to just over 5 percent might not seem like much, especially for those who recall paying 18
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Retail Banking Drives JPMorgan's Earnings Beat

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) kicked off third-quarter earnings season for U.S. banks on a high note on Friday, reporting an earnings beat on
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Study a possibility to address housing need

In order to address the housing issues facing the county, the McMinn County Housing Task Force was formed to develop a strategic plan. As part of its
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Mortgage rates rise to highest in seven years

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is nearing 5% after a surge this week that put borrowing costs at their highest level since 2011,
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Banks Benefitting Favorably from Interest Rates, RBC's Cassidy Says

Gerard Cassidy, head of U.S. bank equity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, examines third-quarter bank results. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan
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Done Deals: Penthouse Strategy

Done Deals: Penthouse Strategy

Agents: Iris Walls, Halstead Property; Joshua Thissell, Citi Habitats. … Agents: Laurie Klugman, City Connections Realty; Mark Becker, Real NY
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Seattle's hot real estate market begins to slow

Real estate markets, including Seattle's, are seeing a dramatic slowdown, according to an analysis by Redfin. Seattle was one of 14 metro areas in the
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Xinyuan Real Estate: 3 Reasons To Stay Long

Xinyuan Real Estate (XIN) has underperformed the broader market over the last two years, and the stock has still not been able to find its footing so far
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US needs a more liquid chattel-loan market

Manufactured housing is thought to be a key part of the solution of a growing affordable-housing problem, but the financing options for consumers
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Trulia: Home price cuts reach 4-year high

However, Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market survey revealed that mortgage rates have now risen to their highest level in seven years.
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Business Highlights

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages jumped to an average 4.90 percent from 4.71 percent last week. That's the
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Mortgage Rates at Seven-Year High

Freddie Mac the federal mortgage buyer said that rates for a typical 30-year fixed mortgage are 4.9%, which is also a high of seven years. Mortgage
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Top 10 Inland Empire Multifamily Transactions

The deal closed in September and was subject to a 7-year, $21.3 million Freddie Mac loan, also arranged by Greystone. Located in Riverside, the
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EagleBridge Capital arranges $2.7 million mortgage financing

Marborough, MA EagleBridge Capital has arranged acquisition/permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $2.7 million for The Learning
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Hunt Finances Chicago Multifamily Portfolio

The two Freddie Mac loans total $7.4 million and feature a 20-year fixed-to-floating rate followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. Both transactions
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Wells Fargo's profit rises to $6 billion in latest quarter

On Thursday, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages jumped to an average 4.90 percent from 4.71 percent last
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Groblewski and Feig of Fantini & Gorga arrange $4.672 million financing for the acquisition of the …

Mystic, CT Fantini & Gorga arranged a $4.672 million first mortgage loan for the acquisition of the real estate related to the Days Inn & Suites.
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Mortgage lenders warn against 'cliff edge' 2021 end to Help to Buy scheme

IMLA notes that this has been a major contributor to restoring UK-wide FTB lending to pre-crisis levels, with UK FTB mortgage approvals up more than
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Noelle McDonald joins Valbridge Property Advisors as director

She has expertise in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, HUD subsidized apartment properties and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac
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Real-Estate Mogul Made the Deal of a Lifetime for 16th Century Map of the World

Though he once described himself as “just a little mortgage peddler from Hoboken,” Jay Kislak's interests ranged well beyond real-estate finance.
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FormFree and LoanBeam Partner to Automate Income Extraction and Calculation for Mortgage …

… to provide the qualified income calculations lenders need to underwrite and sell mortgages to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and third-party investors.
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Last Thursday's Levels

That is indeed the case according to Freddie Mac's weekly rate survey, which is unfortunately relied upon by many journalists as their one key source
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Furry, Fuzzy, Scaly, Motivation

If an analysis by the Urban Institute (UI) as reported in Freddie Mac's Homeownership blog is on target, your best marketing tool might be available at
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New Senior Announces Closing of $720 Million Refinancing

… that it has completed the refinancing of a $720 million secured loan (the “Loan”) with Freddie Mac arranged through KeyBank Real Estate Capital.
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What Cincinnati's tight housing market means

The inventory of homes on the market here has been falling since 2010 and is at its lowest level in at least 20 years, according to the Multiple Listing
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London house prices "poised to bounce back" and bounce back fast

London house prices "poised to bounce back" and bounce back fast

Over the same five-year period, prime property prices are expected to increase at stronger rates elsewhere – by 15.3% in the Midlands and North,
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Housing market shows signs of cooling off

“While the building blocks of the local economy and housing market are solid, there are some anecdotal reports of a cooling off in the market,” Ruzicka
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Cover story: Missing home — Why more new houses aren't getting built in Memphis

Filled with “must read” stories, industry news and reporter insights, exclusive interviews with local business leaders, and expanded Top 25 Lists.
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Property market not rosy, says Country Garden

The local arm of Chinese property giant Country Garden is preparing to pounce on buying opportunities as the market downturn unfolds, with a
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Our View: Housing options are encouraging as Twin Falls sets record for building permits

Back in September, we published a Big Story on the tight housing markets in Twin Falls and Mini-Cassia. The following week, a National Citizen
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Why the Collapse of Housing Stocks May Get Worse

Rising interest rates on mortgage loans are deterring home buyers, and that has translated into plunging sales, earnings and stock prices for the
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Sales slowing down in the UK's housing market as challenges continue

The housing market continues to face challenges from affordability constraints, a lack of homes for sale, economic uncertainty and concerns about
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Why Rent Control Is a Lightning Rod

Many of the newer rental buildings carry high-end prices, while stock of affordable housing is actually falling. Given that, rent control is an easy and
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JPMorgan Chase Defies the Market's Nervousness

He was previously a deputy digital editor for Fortune and an economics blogger at Time. He has also covered finance and the housing market.
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PNP changes already 'flattening' Island house prices: Real Estate Association

PNP changes already 'flattening' Island house prices: Real Estate … Nominee Program are already having an impact on the Island's housing market.
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Market slowdown the new normal, say brokers

“What we are seeing is another glimpse moving forward to recovery of the residential real estate market,” Douglas Elliman CEO Steven James said in
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CAR Releases its 2019 California Housing Market Forecast – Outmigration, Which Is A Result Of …

October 12, 2018 – LOS ANGELES – – A combination of high home prices and eroding affordability is expected to cut into housing demand and
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MRI Software Expands Affordable Housing Business

MRI Software has expanded its reach in the affordable housing market with the acquisition of IPM Software, a provider of property management,
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KPKT optimistic on property market outlook

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 12): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin is upbeat about the prospects of the property market next
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RICS Reports Weakening Housing Market

The September report by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has indicated that the housing market is struggling in many key areas.
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Brexit pause to be followed by bounce in prime housing markets in the UK

Heightened uncertainty around Brexit negotiations will delay recovery in the prime central London housing market for a further year to 18 months,
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Opinion/Editorial: Affordable housing key for localities

So low-income residents face an especially difficult set of circumstances in the local housing market. Many such residents must live in Charlottesville
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386000 mortgage holders have no real equity in their homes

New research from Roy Morgan shows that 8.9% (386,000) of mortgage holders in Australia have been identified as having little or no real equity in
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