The Mortgage Law Firm Announces Expansion

The Mortgage Law Firm Announces Expansion

The Mortgage Law Firm has announced its expansion into Oregon and Washington, adding to the firm's existing footprint of Arizona, California, Hawaii
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Big Short investor bets against UK banks

An investor who predicted the 2008 financial crisis has revealed he is betting against the UK banking system. Steve Eisman, known for appearing in
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Central Bank of Bahrain issues final rules on open banking

Manama, Bahrain – 6th December 2018 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has today issued the final rules on “open banking”, which will facilitate
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North Texas Veteran Gets Mortgage-Free Home

The home, in the West Fork Ranch subdivision, is custom-built and mortgage-free thanks to Operation Finally Home and the Pulte Group's Built to
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A Battle for Banking

Banks have for centuries been among the most powerful institutions in the world. As the guardians of our finances, they have essentially had a
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Cambridge Trust parent to buy Optima Bank

The Cambridge-Optima deal will create an institution that is 'well-positioned to offer differentiated, high-touch private banking and wealth management
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Banking under an Oak Tree

Former OIG-USDA Investigator Don Doles explains how a North Carolina crop insurance scam played out in one town.
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Mortgage Credit Supply Increased in November

Mortgage credit availability increased 1.1% in November to reach a score of 188.8 on the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Mortgage Credit
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HSBC's involvement in Huawei case could still complicate trade talks with China even though the …

In the saga involving the recent arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada, questions have surfaced as to whether U.K. banking giant HSBC
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How to get a UK mortgage if you are self-employed?

There is no doubt in the fact that it is difficult to get a mortgage for self-employed workers and contractors. However, there is a misconception that it is
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The US DFS Approves Digital Payment Platform for Commercial Banking Transactions

According to the DFS' press release, Signature Bank is the first bank to receive regulatory permission to use blockchain technology in this manner.
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IOOF shares dive as APRA seeks to disqualify top executives, directors

The banking regulator is seeking to have a suite of senior IOOF executives and directors, including chief executive Chris Kelaher and chairman
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Senate Banking leaders disagree on measures curbing stockholder influence

Senate Banking Committee leaders disagreed Thursday on whether Congress should enact new laws governing corporate shareholder votes even as
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Richard Dratva: «Five Banking Trends That Will Interlock in 2019»

With significant improvements in the digital offerings by financial service providers, banks that hesitate with their digital transformation will struggle to
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Banking Fears Have Put Billions of Dollars in Weed Profits in Limbo… Until Now

I'm simplifying here, but the cashless, convenient transaction between you and the merchant took place via computer – your bank, the merchant's bank
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Ecobank

One for all. Wherever you are, whoever you bank with, you can now send money across Africa – instantly! Find out more
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It took 9 consecutive questions for bank execs to admit €1.3bn mortgage 'vehicle' won't pay tax

PERMANENT TSB HAS confirmed that the 'special purpose vehicle' that more than 6,000 of its mortgages have been transferred to will be exempt
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Beyond banking

Turkey is not among leading countries when it comes to the size of its banking industry. However, it is among the top when it comes to financial
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Cdbbank's banking licence cancelled

Cdbbank's banking licence cancelled. By Order No. OD-3128, dated 06 December 2018, the Bank of Russia cancelled the banking licence of the
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US 'was probing Huawei for an alleged global banking scheme to evade US sanctions on Iran …

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer, Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, was arrested as part of a US investigation into
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Bank of Bridger named 2018 SBA Wyoming Lender of the Year and 2018 Rural Lender of the Year

Bank of Bridger named 2018 SBA Wyoming Lender of the Year and 2018 Rural Lender of the Year

The Bank of Lovell and its parent company, the Bank of Bridger, were honored recently for their lending practices through the U.S. Small Business
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Week 14 NFL odds: Best plays and bet your mortgage on the Cleveland Browns

(Like betting your mortgage on the Browns for a third time this season!) How does Week 14 look and what are the best games to throw some money at
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Where Does Mortgage Availability Lie?

Mortgage credit availability increased by a little over 1 percent in November, according to the latest Mortgage Credit Availability Index released
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Mortgage rates today, December 6, 2018, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are slightly lower than they were yesterday. This morning, we have a slew of reports — the ones scheduled for Thursday as well
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Mortgage rates are down significantly over past 3 weeks

“Mortgage rates ticked lower this week as trade negotiations sparked stock market fluctuations and caused investors to flock to the certainty of
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Homebuilders, timber REITs gain as mortgage rates slip

With mortgage rates pulling back–the 30-year FRM averaged 4.75% for the week ending today, down six basis points W/W–homebuilders are rising
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Silver Lining: Mortgage Rates Fell This Week on Market Volatility

After weeks of moderating, mortgage rates decreased this week, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falling to 4.75%, down from
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Freddie Mac 5.7 Pfd (FMCKP) Shares Dip 3.18% For the Quarter

Freddie Mac 5.7 Pfd (FMCKP) Shares Dip 3.18% For the Quarter

Freddie Mac 5.7 Pfd (FMCKP) shares are showing negative signals short-term as the stock has finished lower by 3.18 % for the quarter. In taking a
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'Vast majority' of Canadians say housing market is tougher than four years ago: Conservative MP

On his way to making Jimmy Carter a one-term U.S. president, Ronald Reagan famously asked Americans if they were better off then than they had
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International cooperation disrupts illegal fireworks network

Their unregulated distribution causes considerable safety risks to those shipping and buying them due to their substantial explosive character, as well
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Global Automotive Transmission Housing Market 2019-2023| Increasing Use of Efficient Designs to …

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 6, 2018– analysts forecast the global automotive transmission housing market to grow at a CAGR of close to 4%
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Lennar's NATG Partners With States Title

The new company will continue to operate under the North American Title brand and Lennar will assume a substantial minority equity ownership stake
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Douglas Todd: How migration impacts Vancouver's housing prices

“Many key voices on this issue have demonstrated that housing prices have become very disconnected from local incomes. Only focusing on supply
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MML Investors Services LLC Boosts Stake in Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF …

MML Investors Services LLC boosted its stake in Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (NASDAQ:VIGI) by 46.7% in the third quarter,
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Ellwood City Medical Center Pays Off Debts To Borough

According to Cioffi, Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. of Chicago wrote the checks. The company had closed on a refinancing deal with Americore
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As listings in Toronto's real estate market thin, sellers have some leverage

For sellers in the Toronto-area real estate market, setting a tantalizing asking price is a crucial piece of strategy. Real estate agent Ira Jelinek of Harvey
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PACA and Real Property: Follow the Fruit

7 U.S.C. § 499b; In re Magic Rest., Inc., 205 F.3d 108, 110 (3rd Cir. ….. Each title company will likely have its own underwriting criteria and may be
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North American Title and Industry Innovator States Title Plan to Join Forces to Create a Leading …

B), today announced that it plans to combine its underwriter and the majority of its retail title business with States Title, Inc. States Title is a Silicon
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Former Australian PM Rudd Weighs In on Global Trade Tensions

… Policy Institute, discusses his views on global trade tensions. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on “Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power.
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Trump to Pick Heather Nauert as Next UN Ambassador, Sources Say

President Trump has decided to pick Heather Nauert, the State Department spokeswoman, as the next U.S. ambassador to the UN, according to three
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Merchants Bancorp to Acquire Assets of NattyMac, LLC

Since 2004, it has proudly focused on financing prime mortgage collateral, providing fast, accurate same-day wires and extended hours of operation.
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Trump to Pick Nauert to Replace Haley as UN Ambassador, Sources Say

… in April 2017 after several years as an anchor and correspondent for Fox News, including on the “Fox and Friends” show watched by Trump. Haley
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Seattle tech scene takes center stage as Microsoft and Amazon become most-valuable companies

Microsoft took the number one spot from Apple last week, and the two companies volleyed the title of most-valuable company back and forth
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TPG Co-CEO Coulter Sees Volatility as 'Positive Development'

… of CEOs, and the growth in data products. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jason Kelly on “Bloomberg Markets: European Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Bucking Expectations, Mortgage Rates Are Falling for This Unexpected Reason

Unless prospective home buyers have been living under a rock, they're probably all too familiar with the fact that mortgage rates are on the rise.
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Mortgage rates drop: How soon until the next recession?

What's up with mortgage rates? Jeff Lazerson of Mortgage Grader in Laguna Niguel gives us his take. Rate news summary. From Freddie Mac's
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Movement Mortgage launching mobile app for loan officers

Top 10 national retail mortgage lender, Movement Mortgage, is launching Movement Mobile, a productivity and relationship management mobile
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2018 Most Admired CEO Awards: Jay Goldstein, Spring Garden Lending

2018 Most Admired CEO Awards: Jay Goldstein, Spring Garden Lending

He then founded and became chairman and CEO of Spring Garden Lending, which has since provided $140 million in bridge financing and
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How a yield-curve inversion can turn into a 'self-fulfilling' recession prophecy

Banks said they would tighten lending standards if the yield curve were to invert as it would signal “a less favorable or more uncertain economic
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Crestline Investors Closes Specialty Lending Fund II Strategy with $800 Million

SLF II will follow the same strategy as its predecessor fund, Crestline Specialty Lending Fund I. Crestline secured over $800 million in equity capital
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Lenders with a planning perspective

As a senior lender at our First Western Trust DTC office, it's my privilege to work with a very bright and capable group of professionals to help drive a
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Superior Industries International Inc (NYSE:SUP) Director Purchases $19825.00 in Stock

Following the purchase, the director now owns 2,500 shares of the … BWS Financial cut Superior Industries International from a “buy” rating to a “hold”
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Tesla Plans to Use Stock-Cash Mix to Pay Off March Debt

… elect to convert the debt, they'll be paid with a 50-50 mix of cash and stock, according to a copy of the settlement notice seen by Bloomberg News.
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Trump's Tax Promise of Trillions Back to US Fails to Materialize

The amount of offshore cash U.S. corporations have returned home so far this year is just a fraction of what President Donald Trump had promised.
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Australia to Welcome Helio Lending as First Crypto Collateral Loan Service

For a start, Helio Lending will be will be working with the top currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and XRP. They will also work towards
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Volatility Is Name of the Game From Here, BofA's Subramanian Says

… volatility is the “new normal” for markets. She speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on “Bloomberg Markets: The Open.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Mortgage apps increase as rates continue decline

The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis and increased 42% on
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The buying of a president

This is the tip of a very large iceberg — the international Trump Organization with hotels, properties and licensing deals around the globe. How many
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Market Remains Under Pressure Amid Fizzling Optimism On Trade, Worry About Yield Inversion

Market expectations for Fed rate action next year are less clear. … but it did say tariffs are a headwind, as is the softness in the housing market.
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Boxer Amir Khan lands new title in Dubai

Khan has been installed as brand ambassador for Berkeley Assets, the private equity company which is now working on a range of new business
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Michigan company first to use Black Knight's mobile solution

Michigan company first to use Black Knight's mobile solution … Read on to learn what executives from both the mortgage company and Black Knight
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Southwest GA housing prices increasing

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – If you're buying or selling a home in Southwest … The housing market is doing pretty well here, especially after the most recent
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How China's New Drug-Buying Program Is Causing Pain

While it has already begun to import more foreign drugs and make more of them reimbursable through its national insurance plan, it also wants to
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The best TV title sequences of 2018

The age of the utilitarian title sequence is past; we're well into an era of … Retsuko, an adorable red panda created by Sanrio, the company behind
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Insider Buying: Atkore International Group Inc (ATKR) Insider Buys $100215.18 in Stock

Atkore International Group Inc (NYSE:ATKR) insider William E. Jr. Waltz acquired 4,927 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday,
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Would Yum buy a fourth brand?

Strategic acquisitions are all the rage these days. Restaurant Brands International is buying up stuff. So is JAB Holdings. And then there's Inspire
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Las Vegas home prices 'fairly flat' the past few months

GLVAR President Chris Bishop, a branch manager with Coldwell Banker Premier Realty, said in a statement that the housing market “has been
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Jennifer Rubin: The buying of a president

Jennifer Rubin: The buying of a president

This is the tip of a very large iceberg — the international Trump Organization with hotels, properties and licensing deals around the globe. How many
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Open Lending to Sponsor Inaugural NAFCU Credit Union CFO Summit

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Open Lending, LLC, is honored to announce it will be sponsoring the inaugural NAFCU Credit
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Rob Barnard to open The Specialist Lending Event 2019

Barnard will be discussing how brokers and lenders can ease the potentially complex journey for borrowers with a session called Improving the
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Paragon speeds up portfolio lending applications

Specialist lender Paragon has partnered with eTech to streamline the application process for portfolio landlords by rolling out its web-based workflow
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Mortgage rates fall on stock market volatility

The key mortgage rate fell to a two-month low this week, Freddie Mac … a steep sell-off in U.S. stocks,” Freddie's Chief Economist Sam Khater said.
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Metro Denver homes sales start sliding again in November

Metro Denver's housing market looked like it had regained its footing in October after stumbling in September. But last month, home sales hit another
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Cross River Bank Raises $100 Million Led by KKR

Today, Cross River Bank (CRB), one of the leading banks supporting marketplace lending platforms, has announced they have closed a significant
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Tavant VΞLOX Expands Product Line for the Lending Industry's Home Equity Line of Business

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tavant, a leading digital products and solutions company for the consumer lending industry, today
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MAA: Profit From Rental Apartments While Housing Slows Down

Also, while the weakness in the housing market could be negative for some real estate funds, MAA's rental portfolio could benefit. Home affordability
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Fifth Third Bancorp Shake Off Non-Bank Lenders' Threats

Non-bank lenders like debt investment funds and insurance companies have been taking market share from banks. TheStreet's Jim Cramer wrote in
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Colorado Springs ranks No. 6 among nation's hottest housing markets for November

Colorado Springs came in at No. 6 in November among Realtor.com's top 20 housing markets nationwide, a ranking that was unchanged from
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Credit unions hit lending milestone

Federally insured credit unions posted strong third-quarter numbers as total loans outstanding topped $1 trillion. The National Credit Union
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Installment Lending: Old Solutions to New Problems or Vice Versa?

My career in credit started with Household Finance, during the Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter years as the US was running with an 8% inflation rate,
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Hunt refinances El Paso properties

Hunt Real Estate Capital, part of El Paso-based Hunt Companies, has provided two Freddie Mac Small Balance Loans totaling $4 million to refinance
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Bloomberg News sheds senior staff, fueling sale speculation

Bloomberg News has quietly shed dozens of experienced reporters and editors this year — including some of its most senior staff — as its owner
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These banks made the most Greater Cincinnati SBA loans

Any way you slice it, Huntington National Bank remains the dominant Small Business Administration lender to small businesses in Greater Cincinnati.
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Fintechs look to fill void in private student lending left by banks

Although less than 10% of student loans come from the private sector, fintechs are making a new bet on education lending — with a twist. Companies
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Washburn faces tough energy choice

… cleaning-up of a matter done a long time ago, and will allow the person to sell their home, as there has been a technical glitch with the title company.
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Subprime auto lending hits 11-year low

An uptick in prime lending helped drive subprime share down, especially in the used-vehicle market. Subprime originations made up 22.86 percent of
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Crestline closes specialty lending fund at $800 mln

Crestline Investors, a credit-focused institutional alternative asset manager, has closed its specialty lending fund at over $800 million. The fund will
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Eddie Lampert Makes $4.6 Billion Bid to Keep Sears Alive

Eddie Lampert Makes $4.6 Billion Bid to Keep Sears Alive

Lampert teamed up with hedge fund Cyrus Capital Partners this month to prepare a joint bid, Bloomberg News reported earlier. As for the new debt,
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Sen. Merkley Says There's No Reason Lawmakers Should Be Trading Stocks

… the legislation preventing insider trading among government officials. He speaks with Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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Oil Analyst Sankey Sees OPEC Cuts Stabilizing Market Short-Term

… examines what production cuts from OPEC+ can mean to the global oil market. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on “Bloomberg Markets:
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BofA Sees Cash as King in 2019 Markets

… looks forward to 2019 markets where cash competes with equities as an asset class. She speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on “Bloomberg
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China Is Lead Suspect in Marriott Hack, Reuters Reports

… in this investigation are figuring out what occurred and how we can best help our guests,” a Marriott spokesperson told Bloomberg News by email.
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Asian Billionaires Face IPO Test as Markets Continue to Tumble

SoftBank is sticking to the plan and doesn't currently see a need to change the price, Bloomberg News reported this week. The offering, which stops
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Senators Call for Ban on Tactics That Devastate Small Businesses

Brown said he read a series of articles published by Bloomberg News about how lenders are using confessions to squeeze small-business owners.
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Ikea's Parent Company to Build $1.2B China Mall — Its Biggest Investment Yet

Ingka Holding BV, parent of the world's largest home-furnishings retailer Ikea, has started construction on a $1.2 billion shopping mall in Shanghai that
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Why Trade Trumps OPEC for Global Oil Market

… examines the factors weighing on the global oil market. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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MOAA to Family Readiness Council

11, the Military Officers Association of America will present recommendations on two key issues: the Military Lending Act (MLA), and health and safety
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Bloomberg News worried over how it would cover candidate-owner: report

Some reporters at Bloomberg News worry about how they would cover would cover their boss Michael Bloomberg should he launch a bid for the
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Brown and Rubio Announce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses From Predatory Lenders

The Small Business Lending Fairness Act closes the loophole, and provides small businesses with the same protections consumers already have.
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US mortgage rates drop last week

For the same period a year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.94 percent, according to Freddie Mac. “Mortgage rates declined this week amid a steep
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BlackRock: Now's the time for investors to play defense

Meanwhile, the U.S. housing market continues to weaken, and this is bad for more than just the beleaguered home builders. Because new home
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2019 Property Assessments Will Reflect BC's Shifting Housing Markets

The soon to be released 2019 property assessments are based on what was happening in the real estate market as of July 1 this year.
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Jim Fagan: Westchester County commercial real estate market undergoing transformation

The Westchester County commercial real estate marketplace continues its progression toward modernization and becoming stronger from an
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Markets Have No Time for Good Economic News

Markets Have No Time for Good Economic News …. created attractive valuations, according to Bloomberg News's Aline Oyamada and Netty Ismail.
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OPEC Talks End Without Oil-Cuts Deal as Russia Holds Back

… itself could only manage a small cut, Nigeria's oil minister, Emmanuel Kachikwu, said in a Bloomberg television interview before the meeting.
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Miami-Dade church faces $3M foreclosure lawsuit

Later that year, HEMC sold the property for $3 million to Centro Cristiano and provided a $2.7 million mortgage as seller financing. The interest rate
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Seattle-area home prices drop again – down 11 percent in last six months

The cool-down in the King County real-estate market has now reached six months, and the drop in home prices over that span is among the largest on
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FCA Eyes Mortgage Lenders That Fail Struggling Customers

FCA Eyes Mortgage Lenders That Fail Struggling Customers

Law360, London (December 6, 2018, 6:54 PM GMT) — The Financial Conduct Authority said Thursday it is considering whether to take regulatory
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Investing Focus: Traders Keen on Shares of Humana Inc. (HUM), Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)

Humana Inc. (HUM) rose 4.79% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past one year, the equity
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EU Court to Rule on Brexit Case Ahead of Vote on May's Deal

The European Union's highest court will on Dec. 10 tell the U.K. whether it should be allowed to unilaterally reverse Brexit, in a landmark ruling that
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Hovnanian Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2018 Results

“We recognize that there has been an overall industry cooling in home …. (12) fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing;
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Can average investors take advantage of a new real estate development tax break?

As a result of recent tax reform, opportunity zones have emerged as a way for distressed neighborhoods to attract needed real estate development
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Job Market Looks Healthy Despite Other Signs Of Trouble For The Economy

Stock markets have seen wild swings this week over U.S.-China trade … The housing market has also been softening, another development that could
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Merchants in Indiana to buy warehouse lender

Merchants Bancorp in Carmel, Ind., has agreed to buy a warehouse lender in Clearwater, Fla. The $3.8 billion-asset company said in a press release
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Redwood Credit Union names new manager of mortgage lending

SANTA ROSA, CA (December 6, 2018) — Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has promoted Laureen Barnes to manager of mortgage lending. In her new
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China Says It's Implementing Deals Done With US on Trade

… that China had already agreed to lower tariffs on American cars, and Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that China was preparing to restart imports
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'Sell All' Battle Cries Heard Across Markets Ahead of US Open

Before a single share moves in regular U.S. trading hours, investors are braced for an ugly New York open, lashed once again by a litany of putative
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US average mortgage rates fall; 30-year loan at 4.75 percent

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 4.75 percent from 4.81 percent
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Mr. Cooper Survey: Holidays Bring Spending Stress to Many Americans

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 6, 2018–Mr. Cooper®, the nation's largest non-bank mortgage servicer and a leading mortgage lender, today
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California wildfire victims face new challenges and this chart shows how much Americans make at …

Fewer Americans are flipping homes — and that's a bad sign for the housing market. 'Home flipping acts as a canary in the coal mine for a cooling
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Home-Flipping Activity Sinks in Q3

The last time that happened was in 2014 following the mortgage rate jump in the second half of 2013, but it's still far from the 11 consecutive quarters
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CFPB fines mortgage lender over claims it deceived veterans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Village Capital & Investment, a nonbank mortgage lender in Henderson, Nev., to issue refunds
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Ted Baker Confirms Law Firm Will Investigate Reports on CEO

Ted Baker Plc said it appointed the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills LLP to conduct an independent external investigation into reports on the office
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Buy These 5 Low Leverage Stocks to Counter Uncertainties

The two financial resources often resorted to are debt and equity. … private mortgage insurance coverage to the U.S. home mortgage lending industry.
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The US Just Became a Net Oil Exporter for the First Time in 75 Years

America turned into a net oil exporter last week, breaking 75 years of continued dependence on foreign oil and marking a pivotal — even if likely brief
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UK financial watchdog cautions lenders over behaviour to borrowers in arrears

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned mortgage lenders that they must be careful with how they treat customers with long-term arrears on home
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Hugo Chavez's Failed Socialist Experiment Is Deadlier Than Ever

The night of his victory, I remember leaving the Bloomberg News office in eastern Caracas, an upscale district that had to be one of the few spots in the
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Kushners' Beachfront Strip Eligible for Trump's Poor-Area Tax Perks

Kushners' Beachfront Strip Eligible for Trump's Poor-Area Tax Perks

Designated areas in Queens, N.Y., have drawn investment from Amazon.com Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Some have criticized the program
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Mild Negative Equity Decline During Q3

The national aggregate value of negative equity was approximately $281.6 billion at the end of the third quarter, compared to $280.5 billion in the
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Stocks Flexing Their Muscles: Yandex NV (YNDX), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)

The price of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) currently … Buy while 3 analysts advised investors to desist from buying International
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Delinquent mortgage payments continue to shrink in Winston-Salem area

Economists say housing markets and lenders are benefiting from more homeowners being able to stay current on their monthly mortgage payments,
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Market Moves Suggest a Recession Is Unavoidable

Just about everyone I talk to in the capital markets, including erstwhile bulls, acknowledges that things are slowing down. Yes, the Institute for Supply
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Mortgage Cadence Enhances Enterprise Lending Center Through Integration with Radian …

Enterprise Lending Center (ELC) facilitates lending in all forward and reverse mortgage channels and across all mortgage products, including home
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These were the 10 largest Manhattan real estate loans in November

The top 10 Manhattan loans recorded in November totaled $2.9 billion, with three loans worth more than $400 million for the first time this year.
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Stocks Primed For Double-Digit Gains: Comerica Incorporated (CMA), Tempur Sealy International …

Comerica Incorporated (CMA) sank -3.69% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past one year
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US 30-year mortgage rates hit 2-month low

… in two months in step with a slide in US bond yields stemming from concerns about slowing US economic growth, Freddie Mac said on Thursday.
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5 Reasons to Talk to a Lender Right Now—Long Before You Buy a Home

The goal of any good mortgage lender is to help you get “mortgage-ready.” This means getting you and your finances in order so you can qualify for
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Bitcoin Derivatives That Cost $1 Million Will Soon Be Worthless

The virtual currency has since tumbled to $3,800, mired in one of the worst bear markets since its inception a decade ago. “These calls let me capture
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Mortgage credit availability up as lenders expand criteria: MBA

Mortgage credit available to consumers increased in November by 1.1% from the previous month as lenders offered more conventional products with
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PulteGroup Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend 22% to $0.11 Per Share

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among other things: interest rate changes and the availability of mortgage financing; competition
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Huawei's Arrested CFO Rose Through Ranks Despite Father's Rebuke

News of her arrest provoked an immediate protest from the Chinese embassy in Canada, demanding the U.S. and its neighbor free her. Hong Kong
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Senate Confirms Kraninger to Run CFPB

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 along party lines to confirm Kathy Kraninger as the next Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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European Stocks Hit Two-Year Low on Worst Day Since February

Bloomberg the Company & Its ProductsBloomberg Anywhere Remote … Washington D.C. Watch Live. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg. markets
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FCA uncovers flaws in lenders' arrears management practice

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found 'inconsistencies' in the way some mortgage lenders manage arrears and has published a list of
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Average mortgage rates drop as investors flee stocks for bonds

Mortgage rates dropped this past week as investors pulled money from the stock market over global trade worries and instead purchased bonds,
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New Penn Financial to Rebrand as NewRez in Early 2019

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 6, 2018–National mortgage lender New Penn Financial, LLC (“New Penn”) today announced
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The Bond Market Has Its Most Crucial Repricing Yet

That's another way of seeing what Bloomberg News's Liz Capo McCormick noted on Thursday: that some traders no longer believe the Fed will raise
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Get real! Microsoft CTO of AI quits Redmond for real estate biz

Get real! Microsoft CTO of AI quits Redmond for real estate biz

The office of CTO for AI at Microsoft now has a stonking great “vacant” sign plastered on it, as previous incumbent Joseph Sirosh this week trotted off to
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Real Estate Representative Murdered Inside Of Model Home

ANNE ARUNDEL CO., Md. (WJZ) — A sales and marketing representative working out of a model home in Anne Arundel County was murdered inside
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Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC Closes the Purchase of A Medical Office Portfolio in Arizona

OAK BROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 6, 2018–Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC announced today that it negotiated and closed the purchase
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3 DIY Home-Selling Secrets That Real Estate Agents Don't Want You to Know

Real estate is arguably the most valuable asset in the majority of personal portfolios, and each year, billions of dollars in commissions are happily
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Chicago Is Dead Last In The 2019 Real Estate Forecast

The outlook for Chicago's real estate market may be dark after Dennis Rodkin saw the Realtor.com 2019 Real Estate Forecast, but the numbers never
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Chinese investors sold $1B in US real estate in Q3

Chinese investors keep retreating from the U.S. real estate market. They offloaded more than $1 billion in U.S. properties in the third quarter, the Wall
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'Firefly' Comics Expand with 'Bad Company' Focusing on Fan-Favorite Character

Boom! Studios' expansion of Fox's Firefly franchise continues next year, with the debut of a new title, Firefly: Bad Company, focusing on fan-favorite
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Legal Notices, December 7, 2018

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, SHOWN
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Freddie Mac Pfd Z (FMCKJ): What Are the Charts Indicating?

The Money Flow Index of Freddie Mac Pfd Z (FMCKJ) this week has placed the shares on the radar as it nears the key 70 or 80 level. At the time of
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Real estate seller found slain in suburban model home

The slaying worried nearby residents living in the kind of suburban properties Wilson sold for his employer and it rattled real estate agents who work
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Is Momentum Waning From Noble Energy, Inc. (NBL), Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)?

Noble Energy, Inc. (NBL) rose 1.42% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past one year, the
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Chicago anticipated to be nation's weakest major housing market in 2019

A report released Nov. 27 by realtor.com forecasts the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metropolitan Area will experience the worst housing market
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Rafferty Asset Management LLC Increases Stake in Ctrip.Com International Ltd (NASDAQ:CTRP)

The fund owned 50,445 shares of the company's stock after buying an … Com International from $52.82 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in
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PMW Expo company director partners with McLaren for British GT title assault

Graham Johnson, managing director of the company that organizes Professional Motorsport World Expo and publishes PMW magazine, has secured
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Fewer Americans are flipping homes — and that's a bad sign for the housing market

While TV shows like “Fixer Upper” and “Flip or Flop” rule HGTV's airwaves, few Americans are actually getting in on the home-flipping act these days.
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“Canary in the coal mine”: Home flipping falls nationwide to 3-year low: report

Home flipping in the U.S. is down to its lowest levels in more than three years, the latest sign that the housing market is experiencing a slowdown.
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Berkeley to report drop in first-half earnings amid housing market slowdown

However, it added that London and the south east property market “lacks urgency” and remains constrained by high transaction costs, restrictive
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Visas for super rich investors scrapped amid crackdown on money laundering

Visas for super rich investors scrapped amid crackdown on money … “International investors do not need another reason to not invest in the UK and
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WA plea to change bank rules that hurt Perth property market

WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt has taken the unprecedented step of complaining directly to the nation's banking regulator that its “one-size-fits-all” approach
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In Case You Haven't Noticed: Shutterfly, Inc. (SFLY), ARRIS International plc (ARRS)

The equity price sank -3.92% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Its equity price dipped by -35.54%
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Some boomers are not moving after their children leave home for good

Some boomers are not moving after their children leave home for good

Besides these factors, there were many homeowners who, if they were not underwater with their residences, lost equity due to the housing-market
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How Should Investors Feel About Ag Growth International Inc's (TSE:AFN) CEO Pay?

Tim Close became the CEO of Ag Growth International Inc (TSE:AFN) in 2016. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in
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How Much Are Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAIC) Insiders Taking Off …

So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Science Applications International Corporation
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Mortgage rates drop to 2-month low—an unexpected holiday gift to housing

Americans may be losing money in their stock portfolios this week, but they are gaining purchasing power in the housing market. Mortgage rates are
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Investors Gripe About Chevron Corporation (CVX), Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

A look at its monthly performance shows that Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) has recorded a 2.19% gain over the past 30 days. Over the past 12
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Village Realty Wins Title of Best Property Management Company on the Outer Banks

They are the only property management company on the Outer Banks with such credentials. About Village Realty: Village Realty offers over 600
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Competitive Boston housing market shows signs of calming

The recent stagnation in the prices of rental homes indicates a more affordable housing market may be emerging. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE
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4 Global Trends You Can Bet On in 2019, According to Professional Investors

With the U.S. in the tenth year of a historic bull market, foreign stocks have been something of an afterthought for many investors. It's not hard to see
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Focusing the Lens on Freddie Mac (FMCC) Shares: Technical Update

Freddie Mac (FMCC) shares are on chartist's watch as the stock is edging above the MACD Histogram zero line. Current levels place the share price
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Kahn Brothers Group Lowered Voxx International (VOXX) Holding By $139.66 Million; Federal …

More notable recent Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS:FMCC) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “U.S. mortgage rates slip to lowest
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Separate together: Biotage buying purification firm PhyNexus

Swedish separations firm Biotage will add lab scale purification technology through its acquisition of PhyNexus. Financial details of the deal have not
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Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. Has $10.01 Million Position in ATN International Inc (ATNI)

The firm owned 135,454 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an additional 3,600 shares during the period. ATN International
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Even without Amazon HQ2, Chicago housing market may see boost

Housing markets in Chicago and other cities that didn't land Amazon's HQ2 may get a boost next year anyway, according to a Zillow forecast. Although
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Assetmark Inc. Buys 35688 Shares of SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX)

Assetmark Inc. raised its stake in shares of SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:DWX) by 4.7% in the third quarter, according to its
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Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.40

The company has a market cap of $348.84 million, a P/E ratio of 13.47 and a beta of 0.43. Investors Title has a twelve month low of $156.00 and a
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Colorado Springs housing market among hottest in US

Colorado Springs' housing market is one of the hottest in the nation, according to Realtor.com. The real estate listings website ranked Colorado
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A Look At International Paper Company (IP) Insider Buying

With 5 sell/buy ratio, International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) experienced more insider selling than insider buying over the last three months.
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Advantage wins the title of Insurance Company of the Year in the City of Manchester Business …

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI), which is one of the nation's leading specialists in latent defects insurance, was named as the winner
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Has housing market reached peak flip?

House flipping, a pursuit that's inspired in part by HGTV shows and in Chicago has made over thousands of dated or rundown homes, is slowing.
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Investors Title (ITIC) Lowered to Hold at BidaskClub

Investors Title has a twelve month low of $156.00 and a twelve month high of $221.88. The company has a market capitalization of $351.06 million,
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