Downsizing Helped Boost Mortgage Application Defect Rate

Downsizing Helped Boost Mortgage Application Defect Rate

The rate of serious defects in mortgage applications increased to 1.72% in the second quarter, up from 1.71% in the first quarter, according to the latest
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Rising Mortgage Rates Thorn in Otherwise Rosy Conditions for Home Buyers

Mortgage rates have risen 0.7 percentage points this year, and most experts expect that trend to continue. If rates increase to 5.5 percent, it would
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US long-term mortgage rates dropped to 4.55 pct. average

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 4.55 percent from to 4.62
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Katie Price splurges fortune on Boxing Day sales after splashing £4k on Christmas

Everyone loves a bargain – and so does Katie Price judging by her Boxing Dale sales shopping spree. The 40-year-old mum-of-five has reportedly
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A New Business Internet Scam Puts Companies in Legal Hot Water

Criminals are trying to turn companies into money mules, according to the FBI. Under the scam, criminals with illegally gained money—often through
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Rising Mortgage Rates Take Big Bite out of Buyers' Budgets

Not so fast. Mortgage rates have been steadily climbing for the past two years and could approach 6 percent by the end of 2019, dulling those factors.
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Higher mortgage costs eat into buyers' budgets

Rising mortgage rates are taking a bite out of consumers' home buying … The higher mortgage costs may mean buyers have to settle for a less
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Why US-China Trade Negotiators Won't be Celebrating a New Year Breakthrough

A U.S. government delegation will travel to Beijing in the week of Jan. 7 to hold trade talks with Chinese officials, two people familiar with the matter
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The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn

He was named Renault CEO in 2005 and Nissan CEO in 2008, the first executive to lead two Fortune Global 500 companies simultaneously.
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US long-term mortgage rates dropped to 4.55% average

Washington – U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, offering a slight degree of relief to would-be homebuyers after the stock market has
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A glance at US mortgage rates

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week as stocks have been posting losses and the interest charged on U.S. Treasury notes has fallen,
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Eat Your Way to Good Fortune with Traditional New Year's Day Foods

Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and collard greens: This Southern tradition is a tasty way to give your fortunes a boost. It is the hope that the peas will
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Is 2019 a good year to sell your home?

However, industry experts in Wales believe the Welsh property market won't see a negative effect from Brexit after the first quarter, with positive effects
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Real estate transfers Dec. 12 to 17

Real estate transfers in Hopkinton from Dec. 12 to 17. 1030 Briar Hill Road; land and building; $945,000; Stephanie L. and Timothy S. Lesko to R. & J.
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Hong Kong sells third housing plot on disused airport runway at 12.7 per cent discount, in another …

Market observers saw the low price as a sign developers are worried that Hong Kong's stalling housing market will dip further in 2019. “The price is a
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Probe of Trump's charity could crash 'like a Mack Truck' into his real estate empire

The Trump Foundation and the Trump Organization shared much more than President Donald Trump's last name. And that's why, experts said, the
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More of the same on home sales: Prices are up, supply is tight

The state's housing market is ending 2018 much as it began: pricey and tight. Whether that continues into 2019 will largely depend on whether
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sells 72203 Shares of Ship Finance International Limited (SFL)

Zacks Investment Research cut Ship Finance International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, November
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Wildest celebrity-owned real-estate sales of 2018

From upgrades to downgrades, tough sales to bitter feuds, these were some of the wildest celebrity real-estate sales of 2018. After all, all's fair in love
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Seattle falls from top spot in home price growth for first time in years

RELATED: Could Seattle's housing market finally cool off in 2019? The last two years, Seattle has topped the Case-Shiller index for annual growth in
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US mortgage rate declines last week

US mortgage rate declines last week

For the same period a year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.99 percent, according to Freddie Mac. “Rates continued their two-month slide and are
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Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East Full Show (12/27/2018)

Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East live from Dubai, connects Asian markets to the European opens. The show focuses on global macro issues with a
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Deroy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel Cut Position in Energen (EGN) by $9.72 Million …

Some Historical ACGL News: 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 05/03/2018
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Shares in Focus: Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Taking a quick glance at the historical performance of Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) shares, we have noted that the share price for the
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Average mortgage rates slide again, should boost home sales

As mortgage rates fall alongside the stock market back to their low levels of the summer, home sales could ultimately benefit, according to Freddie Mac
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Budding housing crisis must be nipped now

We are in the midst of a significant and growing housing crisis, in both … a pro-housing expert at the Federal Home Financing Agency (FHFA), Fannie
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People Are Freaking Out About An Accidental Instagram Update

Some Instagram users were flummoxed Thursday morning as the photo-sharing app's timeline feature switched from its familiar vertical scroll to a
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Expensive Market, What To Buy? Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP), ARRIS International …

The shares of Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) has been pegged with a rating of Neutral by BofA/Merrill in its latest research
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The Cable- Trade, Fed, Markets (Radio)

Host Guy Johnson speaks with Marcus Ashworth, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, Randy Woods, Bloomberg News economics editor, and Jeanna
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Mary S. Albrecht 1956 – 2018

… the Washington, DC area where she was employed for over 20 years by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac, in Reston, VA.
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Normandy, Princeton sell Bushwick warehouse to Steel Equities for $53M

Steel Equities – the Long Island-based investor that focuses on industrial and warehouse projects – picked up a Bushwick property for $53 million.
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Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd Buys New Position in Moneygram International Inc (MGI)

Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Moneygram International Inc (NASDAQ:MGI) during the third quarter, according
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Related Gets $103M Mortgage From Canadian Bank for Midtown Office Buy

The Related Companies has pinned down $102.6 million in financing from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to support its purchase of a
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State Fund to cover repayment risks of urban poor's housing loans

The facility will cover repayment risks on loans provided by financial institutions and housing financial institutions. It is learnt that this is one of the
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US mortgage rates ebb at year end

27, 2018, down 7 basis points from 4.62% in the previous week, according to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey. Compares with 3.99% at this
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Trump Pivots on Furloughed US Workers, Calling Them Democrats

Donald Trump said that most federal employees who are not receiving paychecks because of the U.S. government shutdown are Democrats, after
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Power of US Stock Surge Weakens as It Hits Europe

The biggest rally in American equities since 2009 flowed powerfully through to Japanese stocks, but momentum faltered thereafter as U.S. stock-index
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Why Japan's Whalers Are Upset About the Plan to Resume Whale Hunting

Count Japan's own whalers among those unhappy with the government's plan to resume commercial hunts — but not in the bountiful whaling grounds
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Title Insurance Market Research Report Global Forecast 2018-25 Estimated with Top Key Players …

UpMarketResearch published an exclusive report on “Title insurance market” delivering key insights and providing a competitive advantage to clients
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The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Soaring—And 2019 Could Be Its Best Year Yet

Investors and entrepreneurs are taking full advantage of increasingly supportive legislation, according to a new report. The legal marijuana industry
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What Will 2019 Look Like in Commercial Real Estate?

What Will 2019 Look Like in Commercial Real Estate?

This past year may have been the year of coworking and tech companies dominating New York City's commercial real estate market—with Google's
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Global Electric Screw Gun Market 2019-2023| Rising Demand for Cordless Electric Screw Guns to …

A key factor driving the growth of the global electric screw gun market is the growth of the housing industry. The global housing industry is expanding
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Do Perth high school zonings impact property prices?

And in turn, it would seem, they are browsing the local real estate listings. … Ms Reece said her company has reviewed property pricing trends for a
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Southern California home sales drop 12%. Prices rise at slowest pace since 2015

Southern California home sales plunged 12% in November from a year earlier, while prices rose at the slowest pace in three years amid a broad
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The stock market's buyers are out for the holidays

The three-month long unraveling of the longest bull market in history is … in 2019 and falling bond yields could help stabilize the housing market.
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Ripple Network Expands As Banking Institution in Kuwait Launches Cross-Border Remittance …

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) just rolled out a new service for easy cross-border remittances. NBK Direct Remit utilizes Ripple's xCurrent
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A Lost Year in Swiss Private Banking

This year's turbulent stock markets made private banks' clients even more careful than they had been since the financial crisis. For the banks
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Global Drone-Powered Business Solutions Market Analysis Of Key Players, Growth Analysis …

Emerging market trends, market dynamics, industry structure and developments, market share assessments for the … Real estate & construction
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FHFA: Home prices increase in October

… from September, and rising 5.7% from the same time last year, according to the latest monthly House Price Index from the Federal Housing Finance
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How Banks Can Adapt In The Age Of The Platform Economy

It's been imposed as a way to level the retail banking playing field in favor of consumers. It enables bank customers to use third-party providers (not
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Turkish housing market grinding to a halt despite incentives

Attempts by the Turkish government to breathe life into a stagnating housing market have been insufficient, with a record drop in mortgage lending this
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Podcast: Key trends that shaped personal finance in 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, Money Money Money looks at key trends that shaped personal … Is it a good idea to invest in gold and real estate in 2019?
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Shelton schools enrollment changes may mean boundary changes

Different areas of Shelton are experiencing different population trends. … The stronger real-estate market has had a positive impact on school
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Trade Tensions, Bear Markets and Lab-Grown Meat

Trade Tensions, Bear Markets and Lab-Grown Meat … Wall Street Is Bad For Your Financial Health (Bloomberg Opinion); Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming,
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European Banks: Battered And Bruised In 2018, Worse Is Yet To Come

In the late summer of this year Europe's banks were booked as the worst performing stock market sector. However, such depressed prices did seem to
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London's Gatwick Airport Sold for $3.7 Billion to France's Vinci

Vinci SA agreed to acquire control of Gatwick Airport for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) as the French construction company jumped on the chance to
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'Back the bold': NAB business bank chief 'nervous' about credit growth

Bankers running the big four's key divisions often have a tendency to put a positive spin on things. But when the head of National Australia Bank's
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Expert: No better time than now to buy a home

While the market has certainly shifted over the past year, statistics provided by the Toronto Real Estate Board show two clear trends: December and
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How to attract fortune & abundance in 2019 | Tips by Dr. Jai Madaan

As the year 2018 comes to an end, famous astrologer Dr. Jai Madaan gives tips on how to attract fortune and abundance in the new year 2019.
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Freddie Mac: Single-Family Rental Homes are America's Largest Source of Rental Housing

27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) today released a white paper on the single-family rental (SFR) market, which provides
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City Shapers: 2018 A Year in Review

City Shapers: 2018 A Year in Review

With a wealth of data at her fingertips, Nerida marries the fundamental market drivers of a real estate market with the way we behave online to extract
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Here's What Halton's Housing Market Could Look Like in 2019

The housing market in Halton has fluctuated quite a bit this year. Most recently, inhalton.com reported that it is officially harder than ever to buy a home
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Will declining mortgage rates reverse static home sales?

A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.55 percent for the week ending December 27, 2018, down from last week when it averaged 4.62 percent.
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Oil Slips as Post-Christmas Rally Fades

… strategist at RJO Futures, examines crude oil production and the outlook for price in 2019 with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on “Bloomberg Markets.
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Banking sector outlook 2019: Key trends that will shape New Year for banks

The banking sector was in the news in 2018 for all the wrong reasons. While the challenges from digitisation and fintech players remained, what
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The banking jobs : Financial Advisor

27/12/2018 – Discover our news on The banking jobs : Financial Advisor – The bank for a changing world – BNP Paribas.
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FEMA rules to not renew National Flood Insurance Program during shutdown

And now, the housing industry is not happy with FEMA's decision, and is making it known. “Today's ruling comes contrary to Congressional intent and
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Saudi Prince's Allies Retain Key Jobs in Post-Khashoggi Shakeup

Saudi Arabia kept key supporters of Mohammed Bin Salman in their cabinet jobs and brought in some new ones, in the first major government
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Japanese developers fuel Southeast Asia's luxury condo boom

MANILA/TOKYO — Japanese real estate developers and homebuilders are tapping into … All the units put on the market so far were sold within a day.
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Abu Dhabi's three-way banking merger likely in 2019 first quarter

Abu Dhabi: Creating bigger banks would help with the industry's medium-term progress, especially as fintech-related services are making a presence
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Following Mobile Money's Rise In Africa, Mobile Banking Is Now Booming

Africa is well-known for its ascendancy in the newest form of electronic payments, and this year saw the rise of a new form of mobile banking,
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for December 28, 2018

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust ( PMT ) will begin trading ex-dividend on December 28, 2018. A cash dividend payment of $0.47 per share is
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NAMB Presents Class Valuation With Its Innovative Mortgage Campaign Award

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) presented Class Valuation with its Most Innovative Mortgage Campaign Award, presented
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Mobile banking restricted for polls as EC aims to avert influence of money

The central bank has asked the mobile banking service providers to halt all sorts of transactions from 5pm on Friday to 5pm next Sunday, the voting
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Paris Scooters Can't Outrun the Yellow Jackets

Paris Scooters Can't Outrun the Yellow Jacket Rioters – Bloomberg …. Lionel Laurent is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering finance and markets.
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New study focusing on Global Real Estate Software Market Trends, Strategy, Applications Analysis …

A new study added recently to the repository of Research N reports offers a comprehensive overview of the global market for Real Estate Software
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US Shale's Blows Leave Middle East Oil Producers Staggering

… almost triple the volume over the last two years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. “Oil-product markets have felt the ill effects of more light
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International Banking Headhunter for Grad/Second Jobber

Maiden Marc Associates are currently working with an exciting, international Investment Banking and Asset Management headhunting firm who are
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HSBC bank decides to divest from Israeli defense contractor Elbit

The Palestine Soldiary Campaign, an London-based activist group, said the banking firm HSBC divested from Israeli company Elbit Systems.
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Banks can help you stop draining your money

As we move into the season of New Year's resolutions, expect to hear more from banks — including Huntington Bank and Ally Bank — and others
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AG Underwood Announces Indictment of Brooklyn Couple for Year-Long Mortgage Fraud and …

AG Underwood Announces Indictment of Brooklyn Couple for Year-Long Mortgage Fraud and …

A joint investigation by the Attorney General's Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau and the New York State Police revealed that Iacono
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Sebec Lake MLS 1345038

Very nice lakefront home with 129 feet of…. Sebec Lake MLS 1345038 Real Estate classified ad of the Bangor Daily News Classifieds. Browse Real
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall in Holiday Gift for Home Buyers, Sellers

Home buyers and sellers are in for even more holiday cheer this season as mortgage interest rates continued to fall. That makes it more affordable for
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Turkish banking watchdog says banking sector NPL may rise to 6 pct in 2019

ISTANBUL, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Turkey's banking watchdog BDDK said on Thursday that the banking sector's non-performing loan ratio may rise next
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Advancing Both AI and Privacy Is Not a Zero-Sum Game

Given the reliance of artificial intelligence on machine learning, and of machine learning on data, the conventional wisdom is that privacy and A.I. are
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Banking sector correction out of sync with fundamentals, analyst says

Jeffery Harte, banking analyst at Sandler O'Neill and Partners, joins “Squawk on the Street” with his analysis on the correction in the banking sector.
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2019 residential real estate preview: Homes prices softening while Oakland to see flood of homes

2019 residential real estate preview: Homes prices softening while Oakland to … Experts say the market is softening, but San Francisco housing prices
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Was the Gatwick Drone Really a Champagne Cork?

… a whopping 643 million pound dividend earlier this year, bringing the total payouts since 2011 to about 1.3 billion pounds, according to Bloomberg
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Departures yield new residential real estate firm

A significant number of area residential real estate agents and brokers have collectively left their respective employers to create a new company.
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Science Favors J&J in Talcum Powder Lawsuits

After the Reuters story ran, my Bloomberg Opinion colleague Max Nisen noted, “If a $4.7 billion jury award becomes standard, J&J's liability could
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Redfin: Apple's new campus will heat up Austin's housing market

According to data from Redfin, Apple's job prospects are likely to heat up the city's housing market, as Californians' interest in the Silicon Hills is
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Investor Arena: Tracking Shares of Investors Title Co (ITIC)

Traders following current indicator levels on shares of Investors Title Co (ITIC) can note that the short-term MACD indicator is presently reading a Buy.
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Hold stock analysis: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI)

Hold stock analysis: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) … Twenty-day SMA is useful at identifying swing trading trends lasting twenty
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Ed Hrabe banking on retirement after 36 years

Ed Hrabe, vice president at First Bank and Trust in New Prague, is retiring after more than 36 years in the financial industry. (Chuck Kajer Photo).
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You Can't Have It All, Or Can You?!

After a few minutes I realized that despite her advanced fiscal literacy, when it came to mortgage financing, she was similar to the first-time buyer I
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Senior execs at Vanguard Funding sent to jail for embezzling $8.9 million

… senior executives at Vanguard Funding, pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiring to commit wire and bank fraud in connection with the scheme.
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REAL ESTATE Trends 12.27.18

… high ceilings, Ralph Lauren shutters, French doors open to an ocean view, balcony with space for entertaining. Broker: Carmel Realty Company,
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Global Field Service Management Market Demands & Revenue

The Field Service Management market has surrounded a high-speed growth in previous years and now is potentially … Construction & Real Estate
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Banking disrupted: Three tips to help banks adapt

For traditional banks, pressure is closing in from many angles. Investors have been pouring money into fintechs and challenger banks. Though few of
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Merchants Capital Secures First-Ever Freddie Mac Non-LIHTC Forward Commitment Financing for …

Merchants Capital secured the loan through the first-ever Freddie Mac … Freddie Mac's new Non-LIHTC Forward Commitment achieves this. “Freddie
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2018 trends that will seem the strangest in 20 years

2018 trends that will seem the strangest in 20 years

“Electric scooters will seem trite when we have real hoverboards. … funded by Maximus Real Estate, the would-be developers of the so-called Monster
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December Early Indicators Show China Slowed for a Seventh Month

That's the signal from a Bloomberg Economics gauge aggregating the … Outside the trade ceasefire, companies have had little good news to embrace
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US Real Estate Market: Is The Bubble About To Burst, Or Just Getting Started?

Recent real estate economic numbers suggest there is a slowing in the housing market, yet this slowing is only relative to recent highs and not from a
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Attention Real Estate Investors and Italy Lovers: For Sale is a Bargain 2-Unit Building in the …

… Mortgage Loan Originator/Officer (calBRE# 01379697; NMLS# 1320744). … Watch the video for this Italian property at https://vimeo.com/261046932.
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Winter Doesn't Always Mean a Cold Real Estate Market

And just like that, 2018 is coming to an end. I always enjoy this time of year because it allows us to reflect on the past and look toward future endeavors
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Pedialyte Rolls Out a Hangover Cure for Adults, Just in Time for New Year's

For hard-partying revelers, Pedialyte has long been regarded as a morning-after cure for hangovers. Now Abbot Laboratories, the pharma giant that
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Lin-Manuel Miranda is Reprising His Role in Hamilton to Support the Arts in Puerto Rico

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will be reprising his iconic role in the hit Broadway play next month when the musical hits Puerto Rico, where
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CoreLogic shifts focus to appraisals, moves away from loan origination software

In the last few years, CoreLogic has significantly grown its valuations business through a series of acquisitions, including a la mode, Mercury Network,
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Trump DOJ Lawyers Won't Work Amid Shutdown. Judges Say They Must

Some U.S. judges are pushing back against Justice Department efforts to halt lawsuits involving the Trump administration during the partial
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2018 Year-in-Review: The NREI Research Series

A big part of our coverage of the commercial real estate industry is checking in with our audience to discern the sentiment on various financial topics
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Market Review: South Florida real estate remains a strong investment

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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US Government Shutdown Affecting Housing Market

Thousands of U.S. home sales are being held up because the federal government shutdown has halted the issuance of new flood insurance policies,
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Federal Employees' Twitter #ShutdownStories Show Furloughed Workers' Wide-Ranging Money …

With no end in sight to the U.S. government shutdown, federal employees—whether furloughed or working without pay—as well as their family
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Fed Criticism Damages White House Credibility, Posen Says

Adam Posen, Peterson Institute for International Economics president, discusses President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman
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Faith Hope Consolo, a Force in Retail Real Estate, Is Dead at 73

Faith Hope Consolo, who as the chairwoman of Douglas Elliman's retail group was one of New York City's most prolific retail real estate brokers, died
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Southern California home sales drop 12 percent. Prices rise at slowest pace since 2015

But the sales decline, combined with a plethora of other data, confirms that the housing market has slowed dramatically in recent months. Not only
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Ryde and Smethwick are top UK towns for house price growth

The figures were compiled by the property website Zoopla. In a relatively subdued year for the UK property market, it said prices nationally rose by an
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At UT's design school, Fortune 500 firms investing to 'stay in front'

Around the start of the year, broadband conglomerate AT&T embarked on a new customer relations initiative. Consumer expectations and competition
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What is holding back the uptake of e-Commerce in Rwanda?

Jaures Habineza, the Chairperson of Rwanda e-Commerce Association says Rwandans some Rwandans who buy goods through international online
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Qatar banking system remains resilient, healthy despite blockade

Qatar's banking system remains healthy with ample liquidity, high asset quality and strong capitalisation, although external pressures remain due to
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The forbidden phone: Buy an Apple, lose promotion!

The forbidden phone: Buy an Apple, lose promotion!

The rule, which is hogging headlines, comes as the rumpus facing the Chinese telecom firm in the international market refuses to die down. Countries
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Trade war, profits, marijuana: Markets saw it all in 2018

A slowing U.S. housing market and forecasts of weaker global growth in … In October the market entered a volatile skid as traders sold technology
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2019 elections to compound real estate sector's liquidity woes; housing prices may soften

The upcoming general elections in 2019 will accentuate the real estate sector's liquidity crisis as funds parked by political parties will be sucked out to
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2019 banking & finance preview: Banks, fintechs prepare to battle over customers' wallets

The CEO of Wells Fargo is in the hot seat as he tries to get the San Francisco-based bank back on track. One sign of progress will come when the
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Vendome Media Is Shutting Down; Real Estate Unit Is Being Sold

B2B publisher Vendome Media is in the process of selling its real estate holdings, including a series of e-newsletters, as it prepares to close its doors
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Portland real estate offices targeted with violent graffiti

Vandals spray-painted threatening words including “die,” “gentrification” and “get out” on the windows of two Portland, Oregon real estate brokerage
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Meet Ed Kugland, Hiway's new Mortgage Operations Manager

Ed brings more than thirteen years of mortgage lending and leadership experience to Hiway. In addition to an outstanding career background, his
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Catering To The Discerning Buyer

Dr. Hiranandani talks about the luxury segment in real estate segment and how the … Q: What are the trends in luxury in the real estate sector?
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Canadian CRE investment to remain strong in 2019: Morguard

The appetite for Canadian commercial real estate assets steadily increased … “Over the past 18 months, investors placed capital into the market with
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How Citron Went From Facebook Skeptic to Bull

Andrew Left, Citron Research founder, discusses his bullish position on Facebook Inc. with Bloomberg's Alix Steel on “Bloomberg Markets: The Open.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE…

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 23,
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The most popular real estate stories of 2018

Boston Red Sox exploring real estate development options in 'Fenway 3.0' initiative: The Business Journal in August reported The Boston Red Sox
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Receive the gift of good fortune at Okayama's Hadaka Matsuri, one of the oddest festivals on earth

Okayama is home to a strange festival that draws visitors from all over Japan, and indeed the world, for the sake of a single day's participation. In the.
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Wells Fargo CEO Survives to 2019 as Scandals Burn Through Bank's Ranks

Tim Sloan's biggest achievement of 2018 might be surviving the year as chief executive officer of Wells Fargo & Co. And there's no sign that 2019 will
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California deems cannabis public bank unfeasible, seeks federal law changes

A public bank has been floated at North Bay and Sacramento levels as a way to meet the needs of the still largely cash-based cannabis industry,
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2019 could be a hotter year than 2018 for ABQ housing market

2019 could be a hotter year than 2018 for ABQ housing market … Low housing inventory is driving home prices in Albuquerque, a trend that's
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Trump Signing MAGA Hats in Iraq May Have Violated Defense Department Rule

While visiting troops in Iraq, President Trump spent some time Wednesday signing his iconic “Make America Great Again” hats. As it turns out, that
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Inverted Curves Not Only Signal Recession. They Might Cause One

Factors they cited included concern that an inversion could make lending less profitable, reduced risk-tolerance among banks, and the view that it was
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WU – Real Estate December 27

… © Copyright 2018 NBC Right Now , 3312 W. Kennewick Avenue Kennewick, WA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy. Powered by BLOX Content
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The Shutdown Swamps US Home Sales, With Thousands of Buyers Unable to Get New Flood …

Thousands of U.S. home sales are being held up because the federal government shutdown has halted the issuance of new flood insurance policies,
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First United Bank's Southwest Banking Center receives KLB Landscape Recognition Award

First United Bank's Southwest Banking Center receives KLB Landscape Recognition Award

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – The following is a news release Keep Lubbock Beautiful and the Lubbock Water Department: The City of
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How to understand a job title before you apply

Since there are no rules for creating job titles, every company may choose to title their vacant job roles the way they want. However, to have a better
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Where to Find Investment Opportunities in 'Opportunity Zones'

Charles Clinton, EquityMultiple chief executive officer, discusses where the firm is finding opportunity in the “opportunity zones” created by President
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SF housing, design trends, and more in 2018: The year in review

From the most beautiful homes and best building projects to trends we want to see more of in 2019, this is the year that was in San Francisco.
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A Sitcom About the Endangered Path to the Middle Class

Television shows often have more economics in them than you might think. One example is the Canadian sitcom “Kim's Convenience,” which depicts
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American Chain Restaurants Had a Tough Year and 2019 Looks Worse

… lead to better menus as restaurants tailor their food according to “real-time shifts in eating patterns,” said RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer.
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Traders Face New Landscape With Powell at Microphone After Every Fed Meeting

“We would need to see a steeper OIS curve for markets to place more weight or put in play” the interim meetings, Barry said. Here's what strategists
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Analysts Set First American Financial Corp (FAF) Target Price at $58.00

Vanguard Group Inc now owns 11,076,254 shares of the insurance … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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NAR Slams FEMA on NFIP Ruling

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) responded angrily to a new opinion issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that
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And the Winner Is… Real Estate

We are a little over one year since President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and since then, real estate investors have been
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What a Christmas present: Baton Rouge woman wins $18550 on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Too busy getting ready for Christmas to catch “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday? Well, Chelsea Milazzo, of Baton Rouge, “will be able to take the
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Patience To Be Paid Off: Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE), Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (NYSE:GTE)'s beta now stands at 0.81 and when compared to its 200-day moving average and its 50-day moving average,
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Banking giant HSBC divests from Israel arms manufacturer

Human rights groups have claimed a major victory after HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, confirmed
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Most Adults Vow Financial Well-Being as 2019 Resolution

Nearly eight out of 10 adults are vowing to put a new focus on their financial wellness in 2019, according to a new survey by the National Endowment
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Why this Gen Y finally caved in and bought a house in Sydney

In Sydney. Still one of the most expensive property markets in the world. Yes, I've caved. After years of writing about housing risks, I have taken on the
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California man used fake IDs, bank accounts in $1.7M Broward County mortgage fraud

A California man who used false documents and bank accounts to scam a private mortgage lender out of $1.7 million pleaded guilty to fraud charges
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Is Momentum Waning From Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF), Old Republic International …

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) sank -1.25% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past one
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US Consumer Confidence Drops to Five-Month Low

That fell below every estimate in Bloomberg's survey of economists, which called for 133.5. The measure gauging consumer expectations fell to a
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Shellpoint reaches $4 million settlement for allegedly violating Massachusetts foreclosure laws

In a statement provided to HousingWire, Shellpoint said that it is “pleased” to reach the agreement with Massachusetts. “Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
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Approved Funding Launches New 'Approved Alternative' Mortgages

Approved Funding, a leading privately held local mortgage banker has launched “Approved Alternatives,” specialty loan programs for mortgages that
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Chinese city performs property prices U-turn after just one day

Chinese city performs property prices U-turn after just one day

HONG KONG (Reuters) – The central Chinese city of Hengyang on Thursday rescinded an order to lift curbs on property prices that it had introduced
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Company accused of grabbing KAA land gets Sh70 million loan

Milicons has a certificate of registration of a mortgage dated July 8, 2015, by the registrar of companies. Mukolwe said most of the title deeds being
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Investors React to Biggest US Stocks Rally Since 2009

Investors including Cumberland Advisors Chief Investment Officer David Kotok and Port Shelter Investment Management CEO Richard Harris assess
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Banks' capital rises, but artificially

The banking sector's capital base strengthened in the third quarter of the year as state-run Sonali Bank got a shot in the arm from the central bank as it
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New Freddie Mac Report Details SFR Market

The single-family rental (SFR) market accounts for roughly half of the total U.S. rental market, providing housing to 25 million people, according to a
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Mortgage restrictions loosened in NZ

New Zealand's central bank is confident enough in the nation's financial stability to pull back on lending restrictions from January for both
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Freddie Mac: Small-time owners of single-family rentals need more financing options

A new white paper by Freddie Mac outlines the significance of single-family rentals to the U.S. rental housing market, highlighting a dearth of financing
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San Diego home sales down, prices up as 2018 ends

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – The housing market in San Diego saw a dip in sales but a rise in prices as 2018 comes to a close, according to real estate data
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Why home buyers could be forced to shrink their budgets in 2019

The U.S. housing market may be cooling off — but that doesn't mean prospective home buyers will catch a break. Rising interest rates are seriously
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Shutterfly (SFLY) Shares Dip 21% Over a Year: Can it Rebound?

Uncertainty in the real estate market and home values, fluctuating energy and commodity costs, along with limited credit availability are the major
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Don't Blame the Algos for Oil Market Swings, Economist Says

“This is not algorithmic trading by speculators,” Philip Verleger, president of energy consultancy PK Verleger LLC, said in a Bloomberg Television
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Open Banking Will Bank On Customer Service To Boost Traction With SMBs: Accenture

Open banking, bank APIs and data sharing flourished in 2018, with small business and corporate financial services squarely in the path of this
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Mortgage rates trend lower to end year

… fixed mortgage rates finished the year lower, according to Freddie Mac. … The 15-year fixed rate fell to 4.01 percent, down six basis points, Freddie
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Mortgage Rates are Still Low, Fannie's Duncan Says (Podcast)

Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae, tells Bloomberg Radio's Denise Pellegrini if you graduated from college during the financial crisis,
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Mortgage & Related Services Outlook: Growth to Continue

The Zacks Mortgage & Related Services industry, which is housed within the broader Zacks Finance sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank
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Texas Total New Homes Sales, Prices Still Up Statewide

Days on Market statewide was relatively flat, so new homes sold at about … Ben Caballero, owner of HomesUSA.com, is real estate's first Guinness
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Business agenda

Last week, Freddie Mac reported that a 30-year, fixed-rate loan fell to 4.62 percent from 4.63 percent interest the week before. Friday, Dec. 28.
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Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.55 percent for the week … The National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of
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High-end housing market doing best in New York City, says premier broker

Noble Black, a Douglas Elliman realtor, joins CNBC's “Power Lunch” team to discuss how high-end real estate may perform in 2019.
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Neo-lender successfully closes crowdfunding campaign

A soon-to-be-launched blockchain mortgage lender has successfully closed its crowdfunding industry equity offer after having received $671,000 in
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Global Fraud Detection and Prevention Market Analysis Of Key Players, Growth Analysis, Demand …

Global Fraud Detection and Prevention Market Analysis Of Key Players, Growth Analysis, Demand …

Emerging market trends, market dynamics, industry structure and developments, … Others (Real Estate, Energy and Power, and Manufacturing).
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Banking in Louisville: Three stories to watch in 2019

On a personal note, I'll add that this year was my first covering the banking industry for Louisville Business First, and I've enjoyed it. I got a great
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What 2019 has in store for commercial real estate?

This growth trend is expected to continue in 2019 as well, especially on the … With Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the offing, the focus on
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Global IT in Real Estate Market describes its growth, size, share, Forecast and trends to 2025

Global IT in Real Estate market was estimated at USD xx million in 2017 and expected to reach USD X.XX million by the end of 2025, growing at a
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Floods, offenders & 'house stealing': Five free websites homeowners should check out

1. Track your home's value and real estate trends on Realtor.com … It also shows you handy figures about real estate in your neighborhood like the
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How banks are helping you budget and track your money to avoid overspending

OK, who really wants to hear from mom all the time? But what about your bank? Could you give up mindless spending if you got a nudge from your
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From Immersive Experiences to Data-Driven Campaigns, Here Are Top OOH Trends to Keep an …

The ability to impact decisions in the real world doesn't go unnoticed or … fitness equipment providers, and even traditional real estate operators will
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Identiv Secures Two New Banking Wins, Including a $3+ Million Three-Year Services Agreement …

FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ:INVE), a global provider of physical security and secure identification,
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Home prices rose again in October

The monthly S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index shows home prices rose an average of 5.5 percent in October even as pending home sales,
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The Tampa Bay area's biggest banking and finance stories of 2018

From investors losing millions on one trade to a group of veteran bankers merging to form a new company, the Tampa Bay area banking and finance
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These are most affordable areas to live in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi property market has seen sales and rents decrease on average for apartments and villas. Only certain areas in the emirate have seen
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Marketing Products; Shutdown Update, Flood Insurance Setback; Over 1400 Vendors?

Vendor News. According to this site there are 1,446 vendors that touch the mortgage biz. How does anyone keep track? Let's play some catch up on
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Attorney general's office warns citizens about foreclosure, mortgage scam calls

PHOENIX – Don't fall for the phone calls regarding lowering mortgage payments or saving your home from foreclosure. The office of Arizona Attorney
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Treading the path to fame and fortune

Members from some of Thailand's newest idol group talk about why they auditioned and what they hope to be in the future. For many young girls who
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Shutdown Enters Sixth Day With No Signs of Progress on Horizon

The partial U.S. government shutdown entered its sixth day on Thursday as the White House and lawmakers remain at odds over President Donald
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Trading Losses at Chinese Oil Giant Said to Spur Suspensions

China is the latest victim of the wild swings in oil prices that have roiled trading firms across the globe this year. Two top officials at Unipec, one of the
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Second strike in a week cripples banking services

BANKING services were affected on Wednesday after close to 1 million workers of all state-run, old-generation private sector and some foreign banks
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Stock Hold Signal: Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT)

On Wednesday, December 26, Shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) were valued at $32.66 and moved 4.41% as of a recent closing
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Muscatine's Hultquist saw opportunity in Quad-Cities banking and seized it

In November, he announced his retirement from QCR Holdings Inc., effective May of 2019, after a successful career in accounting and banking.
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California wildfires raise mortgage application fraud risk

National Mortgage News … Mortgage application fraud risk continued growing for the fifth consecutive month, and the recent … which tore through the state last month and ultimately contributed to rising national risk. Mortgage application defect risk grew 6% in Oxnard, Calif., 3.3% in Los Angeles and
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