Trump to address Fannie, Freddie overhaul

Trump to address Fannie, Freddie overhaul

At the beginning of the year, ending the conservatorship of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seemed like an imminent possibility, after a
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Does Regina Miracle International (Holdings) Limited's (HKG:2199) CEO Pay Reflect Performance?

The CEO of Regina Miracle International (Holdings) Limited (HKG:2199) is … Arguably worse, investors are without a positive return for the last three
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Trump Is Said to Plan Memo Wednesday on Fannie-Freddie Overhaul

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a memo on an overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as soon as Wednesday, according to two people
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LO Jobs Nationwide; Digital Products; Lenders Changing What Borrowers Access and See

For lenders the decline in rates is good news, but for servicers, and … The partnership is a first step to provide mortgage lenders the tools needed to
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Ohmyhome enters private property market

Singaporean homegrown proptech platform Ohmyhome announced today that it is now hosting listings from the private housing market. Previously
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Trump expected to sign memorandum on federal housing finance reform

… identified reforming mortgage guarantors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as a top priority. The two government-sponsored enterprises have remained
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Purdue Settlement, US Crude, Facial Recognition: CEO Daily for March 27, 2019

By the way, if you are still trying to figure out what to make of Apple's announcement of a pivot to subscription services yesterday, Fortune's tech guru
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Tata, GIC Buy $1.2 Billion Stake in Delhi Airport Operator

A consortium of India's Tata Group, a unit of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and SSG Capital Management will invest 80 billion rupees ($1.2
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World's Deepest Rate Cuts Beckon in Egypt

Most economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict the central bank will cut by a percentage point. Five analysts see the benchmark staying at 15.75
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Swedbank Laundering Case Explodes With Alleged Manafort Link

Philip Richards, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, said “our concern is that Swedbank's management is losing its grip on how to handle what are
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Thai Anti-Junta Parties Claim Majority, Adding Pressure on Army

Seven political parties opposed to Thailand's ruling junta said they had the numbers to form a majority coalition following Sunday's general election,
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The Generational And Technological Demands Driving Disruption In The Business Of Real Estate

Real estate is a game of predictions. What will the market do? Who will the buyers be? Who will comprise the rental market? What types of features are
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Freddie Mac Mortgage Portfolio Increased by $200M in February

Freddie Mac reported this week that its total mortgage portfolio increased at an annualized rate of 3.0 percent in February, growing from 1.2 percent
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Vintage Bank Kansas hires market president

Vintage Bank Kansas has hired Chris Anderson as its chief lending officer and Wichita market president. Anderson, an Augusta native and Wichita
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Prime Piece Of Austin Real Estate On The Market

AUSTIN, TEXAS — For sale: Prime piece of Austin real estate on South Congress, home to “swanky” women's fashion boutique with adjacent café.
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Fannie Mae appoints Hugh Frater as permanent CEO

Last summer, the National Association of Realtors expressed its desire to see both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac maintain 30-year fixed-rate
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Trump to sign memorandum on housing finance reform

… Development and the Treasury Department to compile reports on the reform of government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Centene's $15 Billion Purchase of WellCare Further Shrinks Health Insurance Market

U.S. health insurance company Centene has announced plans to buy its rival WellCare for $15.27 billion. The deal, valued at $17.3 billion after
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Brexit Is Making It Even Harder to Find a Flat in Amsterdam

After more than three frustrating months looking for a place to live, Laura van Overveld saw a listing for a one-bedroom apartment close to central
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Does Sports Direct's Mike Ashley only buy crap companies?

With Sports Direct International plc (LON:SPD) considering a cash offer for Debenhams plc (LON:DEB), the department store chain could be the next
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SoFi Now Offering Home Loans

SoFi Now Offering Home Loans

… while those seeking refinancing can choose between traditional mortgage refinancing, cash-out refinancing, and student loan cash-out refinancing.
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TPG Real Estate has agreement to buy Midtown's 715 Peachtree

TPG Real Estate has an agreement to buy the Midtown building known as 715 Peachtree, which includes tenants such as Honeywell (NYSE: HON).
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Market slowdown lingers as February home sales drop 12%, CoreLogic reports

With the spring homebuying season getting into full swing and mortgage rates dropping, the local housing market is perking up, local agents say.
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Nunes Forecasts Criminal Referrals for DOJ Officials Who Allegedly Acted on Political Bias in …

The memorandum could add momentum to the administration's efforts to overhaul Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which it has identified as a top
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Renowned Off-plan Real Estate Developer Sam Raja to Collaborate With Opus Homes Dubai

Dubai has always been among the top cities in the GCC that thrived in the real estate business, adapting to the temporary setbacks by leveling the
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A Wall from Mexico to New Zealand

This piece is part of an ongoing series by Boston University's Dr. Sandro Galea on the intricacies of health care and public health. On March 15, a
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Marriott International Inc (MAR) Shares Sold by Amalgamated Bank

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in MAR. Capital Research Global Investors grew its stake in
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Realtor.com Debuts Price Perfect Tool

Once the buyer decides on their desired features, they are shown the monthly payment for the median-priced home broken down by mortgage,
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UK Defends Buying $16 Million New York Penthouse for Diplomat

LONDON — The British Foreign Office on Wednesday defended spending almost $16 million to buy an apartment for a diplomat in New York as “the
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Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Are Developing a New Cannabis Brand With Canopy Growth

Actor, writer, and producer Seth Rogen has teamed up with his long-time partner Evan Goldberg on a new cannabis company. Dubbed Houseplant
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TRANSACTIONS: GCP arranges $43M in multifamily loans

A Freddie Mac SBL deal in Newark, New Jersey. 21-25 Willoughby Street, an 18-unit multifamily property, received $1.5M in funding through the
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New American Ranks as a “Best Workplace” for Fourth Consecutive Year

… Best Workplaces for Millennials by Fortune and Great Place to Work and Top Mortgage Employers by National Mortgage Professional Magazine.
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Euro zone real estate bubbles may require more action – ECB

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A robust rise in euro zone real estate prices is contributing to signs of overvaluation, suggesting the need for policy measures
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Singapore Plans to Move Facilities Underground to Free Space for Housing

The garden city of Singapore wants to be even more green. It also wants more homes in its central business district, and plans to move facilities
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US Voters Prefer Expanding Medicare Over New Single-Payer Health Care, Says New Poll

A big question in a lead up to the 2020 presidential election is whether the U.S. should move from its current insurance system-driven health care
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Home Builder Stocks Rise Because Mixed Earnings Can't Beat Hopes for Better Days

… brokerage business and the majority of its title insurance and retail mortgage businesses. The company also bought back $47 million worth of stock,
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Draghi Sees Risks on Downside as ECB Analyzes Negative Rates

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said risks to the euro area's economic outlook remain tilted to the downside and a pickup in inflation is
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Measles Outbreak Prompts One New York County to Ban Unvaccinated Children From Public …

A county in upstate New York has taken the unprecedented step to ban unvaccinated children from public places following a measles outbreak.
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Mortgage Apps Up Again

More people are seeking out mortgage applications, according to Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data for the week ending March 22.
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University Lending acquires assets from Huron Valley Financial

In June 2017, Huron Valley acquired 1st Nation's Reverse from Home Point Financial, announcing its plans to channel resources into expanding the
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The dirty secret of electric vehicles

The dirty secret of electric vehicles

The number of electric vehicles on the world's roads is rising fast. Latest figures show there are more than three million and sales are growing at close
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Placing the Spotlight on BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (BTB-UN.TO): Technical Stock Update

Placing the Spotlight on BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (BTB-UN. … SAR stands for stop and reverse and it is a trend following indicator, designed
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RE/MAX Agents Continue to Outsell Competitors by More than 2:1 in National Survey

Highlights from the 2019 REAL Trends survey include: … More RE/MAX brokerages qualified for the survey than any other real estate brand with
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Real Estate Market 2019 Analysis and Precise Outlook – CBRE Group, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc …

REAL ESTATE GLOBAL MARKET REPORT 2019:- Real Estate Market Global Report 2019 from Market Insights Reports provides the strategists,
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Top Design Trends for 2019

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next home renovation or you're ready to start browsing for a new home, here are a few of the top design
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Meet The Young Real Estate Mogul Who is Transforming the Industry

Jeb Carty, a real estate investment mogul, has bridged the gap between the traditional, archaic real estate industry and the rise of the platform
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Former Rockettes Performer Joins Bradenton Real Estate Office

Michael Saunders & Company recently hired Sonya Livingston Smith in its Bradenton office. Smith spent 21 years with the dance line team The Radio
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How to Use Non-QM Programs to Close More Loans and Finally Avoid Being Seen as Just a Head …

Can we be honest with each other for just a minute? I know our business can be very frustrating at times, but do you ever feel like just another head of
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Wayne County man sentenced for raping child

WOOSTER — Richard Fortune, the Burbank man who last week was convicted of raping a 9-year-old girl, will spend at least 15 years in prison.
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Is A Downturn Overdue? Lennar Corporation (LEN), McDermott International, Inc. (MDR)?

Lennar Corporation (LEN), McDermott International, Inc. (MDR)? … Deutsche Bank was of a view that LEN is Buy in its latest report on October 22nd,
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Keller Williams Represents More Than 34 Percent of Top Brokerages in REAL Trends 500

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 27, 2019–Keller Williams, the world's largest real estate technology franchise by agent count and the U.S.
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Serviced Apartment Awards celebrates winners

The awards, organised by publisher International Hospitality Media, saw 18 winners collect trophies for their achievements, … Travel Buyer of the Year
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Mortgage profitability hits all-time low in Q4

Mortgage originators hit rough waters as the cost to originate a loan soared in the fourth quarter – sending profitability to its lowest point ever.
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Rise Of The Chief Ethics Officer

While Levin says Freddie Mac's use of machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics is evolving, he says the company is keenly focused on the ethics
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Freddie Mac Confirms Disaster Relief Policies for Homeowners Affected by the Spring Flooding

MCLEAN, Va., March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) today reminded mortgage servicers of its disaster relief policies
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50 Women Accuse Salesforce of 'Facilitating' Their Sex Trafficking on Backpage.com

Fifty women have filed a lawsuit against Salesforce in a San Francisco court, claiming that the company facilitated “sex trafficking, negligence, and
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University and RISE move forward on West Campus residence hall construction

… Blanks of University Communications and Jeremy Doss, senior vice president of RISE Real Estate about RISE's role in West Campus' residence hall
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Why All Gurantors Must Serve a National Market

She said that the technology tools such as Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter and Freddie Mac's Loan Prospector provided critical benefits to small
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Speed Limiters and Built-In Breathalyzers May Soon Be Mandatory in All EU Cars

New safety features for cars, including speed-limiting technology, are likely to be mandated in Europe after lawmakers and European Union countries
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Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 27

Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home. Featured Property of the
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FormFree Named Newest Member of the Financial Data Exchange (FDX)

FormFree Named Newest Member of the Financial Data Exchange (FDX)

FormFree works with banks, mortgage lenders and other financial services providers to streamline the loan origination process and provide better
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How Smart Home Technology is Being Integrated in Real Estate

In this rapid progression of IoT, VR, AI and other technologies, real estate is not left behind. Although real estate industry has faced numbers of
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US Officials Are Using Sniffer Dogs to Keep Hog Population Safe From Swine Flu

U.S. officials are using sniffer dogs as a way to help protect the U.S. hog population from African swine fever, which has recently caused issues in
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Lennar's stock surges to reverse earlier loss as chairman sees 'improving and stabilizing' housing …

Executive Chairman Stuart Miller said on the post-earnings conference call that the housing market had slowed in the fourth-quarter because of rapid
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Will GSE reform hurt small lenders? Senators weigh in

… Senate Banking Committee hearing this week on reforming the government-sponsored enterprises touched on whether Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Sentiment Increased to 1.47, Despite

“Big money sentiment for Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) in 2018 Q4 increased to 1.47, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Brokerage Tagomi Just Got Its BitLicense

Tagomi, an institutional investor-focused crypto brokerage backed by Peter Thiel, received approval to do business in New York on Wednesday with a
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Norfolk County register releases real estate statistics

WESTWOOD — Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell recently released real estate statistics for the month of February for the town of
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Federal Trade Commission Fines Robocallers Millions of Dollars

The Federal Trade Commission has put four large robocall operations out of business. The scams have allegedly made billions of calls to people
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Real Estate Transfers For February 2019

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the
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Brazil's BRB to increase lending to farmers

Banco de Brasília (BRB), the bank controlled by the federal district government of Brasília, is planning to boost lending in the .
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TITLE Boxing Club Sells Out Manhattan with Franchise Agreement; Looks to Expand Throughout …

“New Yorkers resonate with genuineness, and that's exactly what TITLE … TITLE Boxing Club, a Franworth company, is a boutique fitness studio that
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Legal Notices, March 29, 2019

The proposed ordinance amends Title 8, Chapter 8.09 of the Carlsbad …. CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and
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Trump Seeks To End Conservatorship Of Fannie And Freddie In Housing Finance System Overhaul

President Trump is expected to sign a memorandum initiating housing finance reform on Wednesday. Among the goals of the project will be to remove
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Trump asks agencies for plan to overhaul Fannie and Freddie

President Trump is set to ask his administration to come up with a plan for overhauling the bailed-out mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
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Homebuilder Lennar sees better housing market as mortgage rates ease

(Reuters) – Lennar Corp on Wednesday pointed to an improving housing market, as home prices moderate and mortgage rates ease following a
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Which Stock Worth Buying? Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), Magna International, Inc …

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH). Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), ended its previous trading session at $165.37 showing a gain of
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Bets on Fed Show More Than One 2019 Cut Possible as Bonds Rally

“The race to the bottom continues for government bond yields,” Fawad Razaqzada, a technical analyst at Forex.com, wrote in a note. “Central banks
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These are the world's best airports for 2019

According to Skytrax World Airport Awards, being a global travel leader … “To be voted the World's Best Airport for the seventh consecutive year is a truly … its rooftop swimming pool, two 24-hour movie theaters and shopping spots.
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Peapod, Stop & Shop Promise Fresher Product With New AI Inventory System

Six major U.S. grocery services are promising to offer fresher products thanks to a new supply chain innovation that uses AI to better manage inventory
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President Trump expected to sign memorandum on federal housing finance reform

President Trump expected to sign memorandum on federal housing finance reform

… according to a White House official, which is expected to order further study into reforming mortgage guarantors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Real Estate Innovators Christian Dalzell and Mukang Cho Join Forces to Launch Counter Capital …

WESTPORT, Conn. & BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 27, 2019–Commercial real estate veterans and entrepreneurs Christian Dalzell
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The Billionaire Behind the Dakota Access Pipeline Is a Little Lonely

The Energy Transfer CEO can recite the lyrics of any Browne song from memory, or so the Dallas Morning News has reported. Warren didn't get
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Freddie Mac Exchanges Gold PCs for UMBS Mirror Certificates in a Single Security Milestone

MCLEAN, Va., March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced today another milestone in the Single Security
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New Guidelines Boost Sustainability-Linked Lending

The sustainable lending asset class took a step forward with the publication of the SLLAs by the top three global syndicated lending industry
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5 key themes dictating the direction of digital mortgages

The mortgage industry is setting aim at technology to streamline processes and tackle workflow inefficiencies, financial burdens and create a better
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Memorandum on Federal Housing Finance Reform

… the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) — collectively known as
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Trump officially calls for end to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship

President Donald Trump is officially calling for an end to the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according a White House release
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GSE Update: Presidential Reform and Fannie's New CEO

End the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and improve regulatory oversight over them. Promote competition in the housing finance
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How to know if you're underpaid

Another Glassdoor tool you can leverage is Know Your Worth™. Just enter a few data points like your job title, company, location, years of experience
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Trump to Seek Overhaul of Housing-Finance System

WASHINGTON—The White House said President Trump will sign a memorandum initiating “overdue reform” of the housing-finance system, including
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Barclays announce £14bn lending package for SMEs

Barclays is lending £14bn over three years to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) excel and prosper through Brexit and beyond.
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Market Watch: Apartments, commercial real estate still worth investment in Missoula

While apartment and retail real estate vacancies have increased in the past year, Matt Mellott with Missoula's Sterling CRE Advisors is optimistic that
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Fast money: Lenders race to close on home mortgages

Mortgage lenders are racing to close on home loans within a few weeks and if they fail to deliver, some borrowers can expect a cash payment.
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Real Estate: Houses in the Marketplace

Amanda Abramson-Clarke '09 may be a real estate agent, but there are definitely times when she feels more like a therapist. “Buying or selling a
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Lauren Melber joins Envision Real Estate

Lauren Melber has joined Envision Real Estate. In addition to her eight years of experience in real estate, she has a four-year accredited degree in
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1st Phase of Affordable NJ Project Opens

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, the Jersey City Housing Authority and The … housing tax credits by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance
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Real Estate: 3/27/19

Are you looking to sell some property? If you fall into either of those … They are here to answer your real estate questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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Southern California home sales slowdown deepened in February; agents see busier times ahead

By last week, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage had fallen to 4.28%, according to Freddie Mac. The reduction is enough to save $157 on a
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Most 2020 Democrats Have Had Little Success in Trump Country

… haven't had to — or been able to — win where the president was strong, a Bloomberg analysis of county-by-county election results since 2014 shows.
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President Trump Calls for US Housing Reform Plan

President Trump Calls for US Housing Reform Plan

“HUD will prepare a reform plan for the housing finance agencies it oversees,” the statement reads. One of the housing finance agencies it oversees is
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Here's What Tower International, Inc.'s (NYSE:TOWR) Return On Capital Can Tell Us

Today we'll evaluate Tower International, Inc. (NYSE:TOWR) to determine … What happens in the future is pretty important for investors, so we have
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Real Trends website hacked after release of brokerage ranking

A report last fall noted that real estate firms are prime targets because they deal in high-volume transactions and conduct much of their work online,
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Walgreens to Clear Shelf Space for CBD Products in 1500 Stores

One week after CVS said it would start selling products with the cannabis compound CBD in some of its stores, drug-chain Walgreens Boots Alliance
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'What Will My Home Be Worth?' Expert-Approved Tactics to Determine Property Value

Ah, if only there was a real estate magic eight ball that could reveal the price tag sellers should slap on their homes! Location and real estate market
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DC'S Madison Marquette Acquiring Boston-Based Real Estate Advisor Roseview

Washington, D.C.-based developer Madison Marquette announced plans on Monday to acquire Boston-based real estate investment and advisory
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7 Top Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms

You don't need to dream of owning a glorious skyscraper in New York: The vision of real estate ownership has been expanded to give small (and
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Angela Lee aims to make history in impressive fashion at ONE Championship: A New Era

The unbeaten atomweight champion talks moving up to challenge for the strawweight title and serving as the co-main event on this weekend's
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Chinese investors buying UK private schools will help keep sector afloat, says ex-Harrow head

Last October Bright Scholar, the largest operator of international and bilingual schools in China, bought Bournemouth Collegiate School, a boarding
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Trump admin moves to end conservatorship of Freddie, Fannie

President Trump is expected to sign a memo on Wednesday calling for an end to the federal conservatorship of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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Aramco to Buy $69 Billion Sabic Stake in Record Mideast Deal

Saudi Aramco will buy a majority stake in Saudi Basic Industries Corp. from the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund as the world's biggest oil firm turns its
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LA home prices still on the rise—but at the slowest rate in years

Like Sisyphus tirelessly rolling a boulder uphill, Los Angeles home values are continuing a years-long climb—though a new report from real estate
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Trump calls for overhaul of mortgage system

… plans to overhaul the nation's housing finance system, years after the US government seized the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Ring of Honor and New Japan's Historic MSG Show to Air on AXS TV

Standing in his way is Lethal, whose two reigns with the title are the longest for combined days in company history, as well as Scurll, who is one of the
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Trump seeks to end government control of mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Trump has directed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to develop a plan to ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can operate as private
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Homebuyers remain optimistic despite rising recession fear

And although the housing market is beginning to experience the wrath of a slowing economy, a new report from Realtor.com suggests homebuyers
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Real Estate firm sets its sight beyond York County with the opening of new office

Rock Commercial Real Estate recently rebranded and has introduced a new logo. The new logo is on the right. The old logo is on the left. Pictured
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After splitting with Meredith, Fortune Media takes lease at 40 Fulton Street

Fortune Media has found a new home after being sold off by its parent company, Meredith Corporation. The company behind Fortune magazine
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Real Estate Specialist (1 Year Term)

BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT. BRINGS THE WORLD TOGETHER. Employment Opportunity: Real Estate Specialist -. (1 Year Term). Want to work in
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Rule Review for Real Estate Brokers: Stakeholder Feedback

The Division of Real Estate (“Division”) commenced a review of the administrative rules regarding real estate brokers, last year. In compliance with
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Commercial Real Estate: Green building codes could be boon for business

Commercial Real Estate: Green building codes could be boon for business

Commercial Real Estate: Green building codes could be boon for business. Greener building codes in Vancouver and other municipalities are forcing
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May Plans to Step Down Once Divorce Deal Agreed: Brexit Update

Theresa May told a meeting of her Conservative Party she plans to step down once Brexit is delivered. Pro-Brexit lawmakers had called on May to set
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Deputy Chief Of Bulgaria's Ruling Party Resigning From Parliament Amid Real Estate Scandal

SOFIA — The deputy chairman of Bulgaria's ruling GERB party says he is resigning from parliament amid a criminal investigation into his role in a real
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Trump Is Said to Plan Memo March 26 on Fannie-Freddie Overhaul

President Donald Trump will sign a memo March 27 calling on federal agencies to come up with a plan for overhauling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
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Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) filed 8-K

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) files 8-K in a filing on … of the latest news and analysts' ratings with our FREE daily email newsletter.
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MX recognized in 2019 Best Fintechs to Work For list

The 2019 list included 50 companies and was published by SourceMedia brands American Banker, National Mortgage News, PaymentsSource,
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How to Find the Cheapest Mortgage

If you're planning to stay in your home for at least a decade, a 30-year fixed rate loan—with relatively low monthly payments—is your best bet.
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Saudi Aramco to Buy Majority Stake in Petrochemicals Producer Sabic for $69.1 Billion

DUBAI—Saudi Arabia's national oil company has agreed to buy a 70% stake in … have only complicated the environment for international investors.
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RWC Asset Management LLP Buys 61370 Shares of American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG)

Capital International Investors acquired a new position in shares of American International Group in the third quarter valued at approximately
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Trump Calls for End to GSE Conservatorship

Today's news keeps in line with what Joseph Otting, Acting Director of the Federal … President and CEO of the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit … “A healthy secondary mortgage market is of the utmost importance to
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White House issues memo on Fannie, Freddie reform

… other agencies to develop a plan to reform government-sponsored enterprises Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) and Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA).
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Refuge preparing for Navarre opening

Angela Passehl, of Pratt Aycock Title Company, held a Wildlife Wine & Worthy fundraiser and gave a check for $1,746 to the refuge. “The community
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2 Tailwinds That Could Put a Spring in Home Depot's Step — ICYMI

But management said that housing market conditions remain “favorable,” which is certainly no surprise as the Federal Reserve likely keeps interest
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Trump calls for end of conservatorship of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Earlier this month, the Government Accountability Office warned that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, along with other government agencies, are
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No Joke, Microsoft Bans April Fools' Day Pranks

Don't expect any awesome April Fools' Day pranks from Microsoft this year. While corporate pranks can be funny, and generate a lot of positive, viral
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Stock Market Today: Centene and WellCare's Health Insurance Megamerger

Homebuilder Lennar missed expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit, but strong order growth and an upbeat assessment of the housing market
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Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.40

Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) last posted its earnings results on Friday, … Investors Title Company, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance for
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Betsy DeVos Defends Trump Administration's Elimination of Special Olympics Funding

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defended the Trump administration's decision to cut all $18 million of federal funding typically allocated to the
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World's best airports for 2019

New to the 2019 round-up is Narita International Airport, at number 9 … “They want you in the airport buying food, beverages, doing your shopping.
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Home Point Financial Now Partnering With Matic

Home Point Financial, which recently announced its entry into the non-QM lending market, is now partnering with Matic to offer borrowers low-rate
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These Are the Nation's Fastest Growing Breweries

These Are the Nation's Fastest Growing Breweries

The rankings of the nation's biggest breweries don't change dramatically from year to year. AB InBev is always atop the list. And Yuengling leads the
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Executive Order on Education Addresses Federal Student Lending

This Executive Order is only the most recent development affecting the student lending industry, particularly with respect to servicing activities.
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Investors Title (ITIC) Hits New 12-Month Low at $155.01

Shares of Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) reached a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $155.01 and last
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Mueller Grand Jury Is Continuing 'Robustly,' Prosecutor Says

A grand jury investigation started by Special Counsel Robert Mueller continues “robustly” even though his report on his probe into potential Russian
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Air Lease Corporation (AL): Still in a Title Race

Price Performance of Air Lease Corporation (AL). When it comes to price performance, Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL) has had quite a year.
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Trump orders plan to reform federal housing-finance system

… agencies to draft proposals to reform the federal housing-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying they pose too much risk for taxpayers.
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Ex-Fox & Friends host Clayton Morris sued over real estate deals

Morris departed Fox News in 2017 to become a real estate promoter with associate Bert Whalen of Ocean Pointe Property Management, based in
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Trump directs Treasury, HUD to develop GSE reform plan

… develop a housing finance reform plan with the aim of ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and boosting homeownership.
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Apple Finally Apologizes for Defective MacBook Keyboard Problems

Although an Apple spokesperson told Fortune the next month that it “launched a keyboard service program for our customers that covers a small
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China's Biotech Boom

Dr. Chris Chen, chief executive officer of WuXi Biologics, and Dr. Michael Yu, co-founder, chief executive officer, and president of Innovent Biologics
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Addressing the GSEs' Role in Housing Finance Reform

“Today, the Committee continues the conversation about the state of our housing finance system, and how we can set it on a permanent, sustainable
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Trump requests reform plans for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

The document directs the Treasury Department and Department of Housing and Urban Development to propose reforms for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
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Fannie Bond-Rigging Suit Lists 27 Traders Without Accusing Them

… Corp. were identified in a civil lawsuit that alleges their employers colluded to rig the prices of bonds issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Nothing In The Foreseeable Future Can Stop Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), ARRIS International …

The equity price sank -2.56% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. A look at its monthly performance
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Our Efforts to Moderate Extreme Weather Are Fueling a Climate Change 'Feedback Loop'

A record-smashing heat wave isn't just a symptom of climate change—in a way, it's also contributing to it. Efforts to moderate extreme
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White House keeps option of going alone on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac privatization

It wasn't quite an affirmation of mom, baseball and apple pie, but it was close. As President Trump signed a memo on initiating reform of the housing
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House Hunting Abroad – Via Television

With 1.2 million viewers, the hit HGTV show House Hunters International follows prospective home buyers and their realtors around the world as they
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Which Stock Worth Buying? NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc …

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG). NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), ended its previous trading session at $43.36 showing a gain of 0.229999999999997
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Principality introduces video service for mortgage customers

“We are developing our branches to suit the demands and behaviour of what our Members tell us they want. Video conferencing is fast becoming a
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Huobi's HBUS to Launch Lending, OTC Trading, and Stablecoin for Institutional Crypto Investors

He affirmed that the company has a real institutional offering now and that services like over the counter (OTC) desks and token lending will be
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Lower Interest Rates Could Come Faster Than We Realize

Lower Interest Rates Could Come Faster Than We Realize

Fed rate cuts were once a fringe view – no longer. By … 22 interview with my Bloomberg News colleague Christopher Condon published this week.
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Bell Tolls for Gold Mine That Once Powered South African Economy

“Driefontein used to be the heartbeat of mining, but that was many many years ago,” said Rene Hochreiter, an analyst at Noah Capital Markets Ltd. in
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Facebook Announces Ban on Posts Praising 'White Nationalism' and 'White Separatism'

Facebook announced a ban on posts praising, supporting, or representing white nationalism and white separatism Wednesday, expanding a policy
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Former Stewart executive joins WFG

… chief financial officer and agency district manager for one of the Big Four title underwriters now is part of the WFG National Title Insurance Co. team.
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Priority Technology, Yapstone form real estate payments partnership

Priority Technology Holdings Inc. and Yapstone Inc. have announced a partnership to create a real estate payments firm, built upon the former
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Big Money Quarterly Sentiment at 1.47

“Big money sentiment for Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) in Q4 2018 increased to 1.47, revealed SEC filings. That's up 0.36, from 2018Q3's 1.11.
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MUFG to buy German aviation lending entity

The Yomiuri ShimbunMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. intends to buy the aviation finance unit of major German financial group DZ Bank AG for
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Mortgage applications increase on larger-than-expected drop in rates

There was a huge rise in mortgage refinance application activity due to the large drop in interest rates following last week's Federal Open Market
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Moore's Call for Half-Point Fed Cut Defies Defense of Pausing

Stephen Moore, who Donald Trump may nominate for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, told the New York Times in an interview that the central
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Could Natural Alternatives International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NAII) Investor Composition Influence The …

As you can see, institutional investors own 25% of Natural Alternatives International. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have
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Marijuana's Impact on US Zoning and Land Use – Webinar – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Interested in learning more about cannabis real estate and how it has impacted … We cover the various trends, planning methods, local government
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Why the Trump DOJ's New Move to Try and Kill Obamacare Is So Surprising

The Trump administration on Monday made one of its biggest moves to date against the Affordable Care Act (ACA), asserting that the entirety of
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Today's obits: F. Matthew Jackson was a business, bankruptcy, real estate lawyer

F. Matthew Jackson, 49, died Saturday, March 23, 2019. According to his obituary, he was born in Syracuse and graduated from Nottingham High
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US Real Estate Ishares ETF (IYR) Closes Above PSAR

Shares of US Real Estate Ishares ETF (IYR) are on watch as they closed the … However, it should be used only when the market has the defined trend
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Berkshire Hathaway unit ranks No.1 in US residential real estate

Berkshire Hathaway unit ranks No.1 in U.S. residential real estate … residential transactions, up 5.6% from 2017, according to REAL Trends 500 report
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16% of Redfin Homebuyers Faced a Bidding War This Month, Down from 61% Last Year

The rate of bidding wars is still down considerably in every market that … Redfin (www.redfin.com) is the technology-powered real estate brokerage,
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President of Mexico Wants an Apology

“I have already sent a letter to the King of Spain and another letter to the Pope.” Mexico's President AMLO @lopezobrador_ wants Spain to apologize
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Global Real Estate Property Management Software Market Insights 2019 – TOPS Software …

The new research report on Global Real Estate Property Management Software Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025 offered by
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Why In The World Would I Care About International Paper Company (IP), Covanta Holding …

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) sank -2.08% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the
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You Might Own Risky Debt And Not Know It

To anthropomorphize it, trends are like life: they spring into existence, … The implosion of the credit/real estate bubble a decade ago caught most
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Theresa May Says She Would Resign If Brexit Is Delivered

Theresa May Says She Would Resign If Brexit Is Delivered

Theresa May told a meeting of her Conservative Party she plans to step down once Brexit is delivered. Pro-Brexit lawmakers had called on May to set
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Is Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDI) Potentially Undervalued?

The stock's ratio of 25.7x is currently trading slightly above its industry peers' ratio of 23.24x, which means if you buy Reading International today,
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Federal Insurance and Other Activities That Transfer Risk or Losses to the Government

Many federal activities—like loan guarantees or flood insurance—are intended to protect people from the effects of adverse events. We found 148
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India's Real Estate Stock to Grow by 200 MN SFT IN 2019 to reach 3.7 Trillion SFT: CBRE

New Delhi : CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India's leading real estate consulting firm, today announced the findings of its Real Estate Market Outlook 2019
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Connecticut home sales fail to pick up momentum in February

… year ago, according to The Warren Group, which tracks real estate trends in … “The lack of traction in the local labor market is translating into lack of
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Lending Works loans added to AI-powered comparison website

LENDING Works has been included on a new personal loans comparison marketplace. The peer-to-peer lender's product range is included on a new
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Logistics Real Estate Market Size | Status | Top Players | Trends and Forecast to 2024

Marketresearchnest reports add “Global Logistics Real Estate Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2019-2024” new report to its research database.
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No room to grow: In a tight real estate market, a family of seven makes do with 860 square feet

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Extensive Opportunity: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI)

When considering this stock's price journey, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:ARI) has had quite the interesting last 12 … At the time of writing, this publicly-traded organization holds a total market value of 2.50B.
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Buying Amazon Overseas? Essential Amazon Tips Abroad

Even if you are an international customer, you can find what you need … Here are just some of the reasons why you should buy from Amazon even as
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Saudi investment in tourism and entertainment to boost realty market

JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia's real estate landscape is poised for a major boost following announcements by The Saudi Entertainment Ventures
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Innovative Loans Serve a Growing Niche of Borrowers

The mortgage market is indeed changing, and borrowers whose proof of income and ability to repay fall squarely within Fannie Mae/FHA standards
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Trump Promised to Bring Back $4 Trillion in Offshore Cash. He Missed by $3.3 Trillion

“Policy changes have a relatively small impact on hiring and investment decisions if firms have relatively easy access to credit markets,” the
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Redfin: Housing market bidding wars shrink further in March

“This year even when there is competition among buyers for the same house, prices aren't bid up as high as they were last summer,” Redfin agent
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'Borderlands 3' Is Expected to Be Unveiled Thursday, Giving Take-Two Stock a Likely Bump

It looks like one of the most anticipated games in Take-Two Interactive Software's lineup will finally make its debut Thursday. Gearbox Software has
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Greater affordability lifts home sales

Those trends, along with a gradual lessening in rising home prices, are bringing more equilibrium to the market. Real estate website Redfin
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Census Bureau Enlists Help of Tech Giants to Fight Disinformation: Report

The U.S. Census Bureau is enlisting the help of Silicon Valley tech giants to fight disinformation campaigns ahead of the 2020 Census.
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Pacer Benchmark Retail Real Estate Sctr ETF (RTL)'s STC Running Higher in Consecutive Sessions

Pacer Benchmark Retail Real Estate Sctr ETF (RTL) shares have seen their Schaff Trend Cycle gradually uptrend this week over the past 3 sessions.
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President Donald J. Trump Is Reforming the Housing Finance System to Help Americans Who …

During the financial crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac suffered significant losses and were bailed out by the Federal Government with billions of
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Non-QM Lending Delivers Profits and Long-Term Satisfaction

Non-QM lending has always been a personal service driven, problem-solving business. Not surprisingly, many consumers crave human interaction in
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