A Rare Prize for an Economist Looking at the Big Picture

A Rare Prize for an Economist Looking at the Big Picture

The John Clark Bates Medal almost never goes to a macroeconomist. Emi Nakamura is a worthy exception. By. Noah Smith. May 1, 2019, 11:57 AM
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UK's May and Corbyn Hint Brexit Deal Could Be in Sight

Theresa May and her arch political rival Jeremy Corbyn are both signaling they may be edging closer to a Brexit deal after a month of talks between
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Investors Who Bought Neurotech International (ASX:NTI) Shares A Year Ago Are Now Down 89%

Investors will be hoping that Neurotech International can make progress and gain better traction for the business, before it runs low on cash.
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Billionaires Under Fire Confront Wealth Gap at Milken Conference

The gathering lures an unusual concentration of wealth, with at least 11 of its speakers listed on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a combined net
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Introducing Enviro Energy International Holdings (HKG:1102), The Stock That Slid 66% In The Last …

If you are thinking of buying or selling Enviro Energy International Holdings stock, you should check out this FREE detailed report on its balance sheet.
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Houston Banking Veteran Jon Heine Joins Veritex Holdings, Inc. as Houston City President

DALLAS, May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (VBTX) – Houston banking veteran Jon Heine has joined Veritex Community Bank as the bank's
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US mortgage applications drop despite lower rates

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Xinhua) — Mortgage applications in the United States dropped last week even though mortgages rates remained lower,
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APRA looks to broaden non-bank lending data collection

As part of the new regime, APRA proposed changes to capture lending volumes from the non-ADI sector “in a manner that allows direct comparisons
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Independent Investors Inc Buys Mondelez International Inc, BlackRock Inc, Diageo PLC, Sells …

These are the top 5 holdings of INDEPENDENT INVESTORS INC … Independent Investors Inc initiated holding in Mondelez International Inc. The
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UBS Career Comeback

Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That's what we do. And we do it for private and
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Car dealership owner faces multiple fraud counts

The false pretense, according to the warrant, reflects he sold a 2008 Ford F 250 “with no intention of satisfying the floor plan company to obtain the title
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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) today reported its first quarter 2019 results, which have been posted to the Investor Relations section of
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LendingTree: This is how many people received mortgage rates under 5% last week

According to LendingTree's Mortgage Rate Competition Index, borrowers with rates under 5% reached 15% for the week ending April 28, 2019.
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Despite Trends, Housing Market Still Favors Sellers

If you've been following the real estate market, you know that sellers have long had the upper hand. And, for the past few years, experts have
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Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Provides Update on NCIB Activity

WINNIPEG , May 1, 2019 /CNW/ – Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX-UN.TO) (“Artis” or the “REIT”) provided an update today on its normal course
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May Keeps Dodging Questions on a Customs Union: Brexit Update

The U.K. government said it's “hopeful” an agreement can be reached on a consensus approach to Brexit with the opposition, as the Labour Party
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) stock plunged -20.05% during recent three months

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) stock plunged -20.05% during recent three … Trends are indicating the direction of the market.
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MERS owner, Intercontinental Exchange, is buying Simplifile for $335 million

The clearinghouse and global exchange, Intercontinental Exchange, announced an agreement Wednesday to acquire Simplifile for $335 million.
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US construction spending drops 0.9% as housing takes a hit

The Commerce Department says construction spending — including housing, nonresidential and government building projects — fell 0.9% to a
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Total Expert Personalizes the Customer Journey With New Offering

“People don't want a mortgage or a 529 plan, they want what that product can do for them–give them a home to raise a family or allow them to send
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EOS Gets Inclusion On The YouHodler Crypto-Backed Fiat And Stablecoin Lending Platform

EOS Gets Inclusion On The YouHodler Crypto-Backed Fiat And Stablecoin Lending Platform

YouHodler is a FinTech platform that allows for crypto-backed loans, instant payments, and for the use of all major cryptocurrencies as collateral.
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What is the future of banking?

Digital banking is the digitalisation of banking services in order to reduce risk, improve efficiency and better serve customers. It allows customers to
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Placing the Money Flow Index Under Scrutiny For Xinyuan Real Estate CO Ltd (XIN)

The Money Flow Indicator for Xinyuan Real Estate CO Ltd (XIN) has … If the price trends higher and the MFI trends lower (or vice versa), a reversal
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House lawmakers look for discrimination as finance rates jump again in April

Consequently, advocates have observed that auto financing lacks the transparency and scrutiny provided to mortgage lending even though it is a
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Powell Seeks to Assert Control Over Fed Funds With IOER Tweak

A QuickTake about the Fed's fight for control of its key interest rate; Speech from Lorie Logan, senior vice president in the markets group at the Federal
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US Housing Market House Prices Bull Market Trend Current State

It's been a while since my last analysis of the US housing market, in fact a full 3 years, preceded by my original 3 year trend forecast covering
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Friends remember Solana Beach real estate agent killed in double-fatal weekend car crash

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (KGTV) – A Solana Beach community is mourning the loss of a young real estate agent who was killed over the weekend in a
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A busy month for fintech funding

The simulation software provider Simudyne and the construction-lending platform provider Buillt Technologies attracted investments from large banks
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Intl Developed Real Estate Ishares ETF (IFGL)'s MFI Reading Under The Lens

The Money Flow Indicator for Intl Developed Real Estate Ishares ETF (IFGL) has touched … Market tops tend to occur when the MFI is above 70 or 80.
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Houston Banking Veteran Jon Heine Joins Veritex Bank as Houston City President

DALLAS & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 1, 2019–Houston banking veteran Jon Heine has joined Veritex Community Bank as the bank's
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Cruise control/ speedometer help

If you are going to the replace the cable housing, the next step is important. Tie a study string or wire to the VSS sensor end of the cable housing.
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UK house price growth stays subdued as Brexit woes persist

U.K. house-price growth stayed subdued in April in a sign the delay to Brexit failed to reinvigorate the market, according to Nationwide Building
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Growing pains for Mr. Cooper? Nonbank takes big loss thanks to lower interest rates

Mr. Cooper grew its business significantly in the first few months of the year, closing the acquisitions of Pacific Union Financial and IBM's Seterus
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NY DA charges two with providing shadow banking for crypto companies

The U.S Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman, has charged two suspects with providing shadow banking services for
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Why Curaleaf Is Betting Nearly $1 Billion on Cannabis Oil

Joseph Lusardi, Curaleaf Holdings Inc. chief executive officer, explains why the company is buying the regulated cannabis business of Cura Partners
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First Quarter Sales for Fortune Brands and Huttig Listed as Positive

Door and hardware manufacturer Fortune Brands Home and Security Inc. and distributor Huttig Building Products Inc. released first quarter 2019
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RE/MAX Holdings Announces Quarterly Dividend

… (4) the Company's franchisees' ability to recruit and retain real estate agents and mortgage loan originators, (5) changes in laws and regulations,
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Senate Banking Committee GOP Chair May Block SAFE Banking Act

The SAFE Banking Act, which was co-sponsored by one-third of the House and one-fifth of the Senate, may never advance further than the Senate
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KKR Real Estate: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

NEW YORK (AP) _ KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $24.2 million. The New York-based
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The real estate market's burning question: Should you buy now or buy later?

Uncertainty arises in markets when their future direction is unknown. Families across Canada, for example, are wondering whether the housing
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With So Much Demand, Home Buyers & Sellers Look To Fixer-Uppers

With So Much Demand, Home Buyers & Sellers Look To Fixer-Uppers

If you've bought or sold a house recently, or just seen the forest of for sale signs around town, you know the Milwaukee real estate market is hot right
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Can You Be the Friend Bank Customers Need?

By Tyson Nargassans. Product-centered selling can be a powerful urge in banking. Whatever the product might be—HELOCs, savings accounts,
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'Leaning Too Dovish': Wall Street Adjusts to Powell on Inflation

Or the data gets worse and then the markets will be proven right for a … The markets read this move as being a dovish indicator as investors took this … BlackRock head of America's fundamental fixed income, told Bloomberg TV.
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Ride Out The Next Market Storm With Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS), Hemispherx …

The shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) has been pegged with a rating of Outperform by Evercore ISI in its latest research
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Assenagon Asset Management SA Buys 60593 Shares of Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)

Inc. increased its position in Fidelity National Financial by 35.8% during the … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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Mortgage Professionals Unite to Support Cancer Charity Scholarship Gala

Click through to learn more about this cause. The post Mortgage Professionals Unite to Support Cancer Charity Scholarship Gala appeared first on
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) CEO Jamie Henderson on Q1 2019 Results …

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE:ACRE) Q1 2019 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2019 11:00 AM ET. Company Participants.
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Sen. Scott Has Concerns About Fed Pick Moore, Sees USMCA Support, Optimistic on US-China …

Sen. Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, discusses President Donald Trump picking Stephen Moore to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board.
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Fannie Mae net income retreats to $2.4B in Q1

Overall, through its purchases and guarantees of mortgages, Fannie Mae financed 527,000 home purchases, refinancings or rental units this quarter.
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Modell's taps real estate advisor to aid lease negotiations

Modell's Sporting Goods is taking a hard look at its portfolio. The New York City-based sporting goods retailer has brought in A&G Realty Partners to
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In Nolita garden fight, some see a housing opportunity; others see a false choice

The city has permitted the construction of just 93 below-market-rate units in this … in the area that's not currently being served by the housing market.
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Cramer: Beyond Meat priced its IPO at $25 a share — buy in below $35 after its debut

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday the stock is worth buying — at or … Burger King, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, carries
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Qualcomm Drops After Sales Forecast Signals Weak Demand in China

Qualcomm Inc., the biggest maker of chips used in smartphones, gave a sales forecast indicating it expects to benefit this quarter from a legal
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China's Diverging Housing Market— Massive Price Gap Between Cities Up To A Thousand Times

Yet in the other parts of the country, housing markets seem to be on the total opposite: With low demand and shrinking population, these houses are
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Freddie Mac stays focused on finances as GSE reform looms: Layton

Freddie Mac will keep building on the financial reforms that produced profitability during conservatorship as broader government-sponsored
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Mortgage Rates Inch Lower, But Remain Generally Sideways This Week

Mortgage rates finally moved in a direction that wasn't “up” today. That said, it's debatable whether the direction would be best described as “lower” or
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Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) Holdings Trimmed by Opus Capital Group LLC

Stewart Information Services Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company operates
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Attorney General Barr Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee

Hi, I'm Billy House, a congressional reporter with Bloomberg News in DC and along with legal editor Joe Schneider, we'll walk you through today's
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American Campus Communities Announces Increased Quarterly Dividend

… WIRE)–American Campus Communities, Inc. (NYSE: ACC), the nation's largest owner and manager of high-quality student housing properties,
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Should you join a credit union?

It's important to have a financial institution you can trust to bank with. You need to have a place to park your cash, as well as a trustworthy provider of
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Why Weatherford International Stock Is Plunging Today

Why Weatherford International Stock Is Plunging Today

David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Weatherford International wasn't one of
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Amazon Among 60 Fortune 500 Companies Paying Zero Federal Income Tax in 2018

Sixty Fortune 500 companies — including behemoths like Amazon, Chevron and General Motors — paid no federal income taxes in 2018.
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Assessing Kenya's Affordable Housing Market

Part of CAHF's Housing and the Economy project, this study deepens our understanding of how the construction value chain impacts the affordable
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Sponsored: Fabulous opportunities to own income-producing properties in the heart of Silicon Valley

It's a win-win scenario for everyone as South Bay real estate continues to enjoy a healthy and thriving market for sales and rental properties. According
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Kofi Kingston On Vince McMahon's Reaction To WWE Title Win, WWE Legends Being Critical …

Kofi Kingston On Vince McMahon's Reaction To WWE Title Win, WWE …. take steroids because he's too small to be the top champion in the company.
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Chrysler Leads US Auto Sales Lower on Higher Financing Rates

Ford's U.S. sales fell 4.7 percent, according to Automotive News. That was steeper than the 4 percent drop predicted by analysts. The Ford brand fell
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John Singleton Reportedly Left Behind $35M Fortune

Los Angeles, CA – The family of John Singleton is reportedly in a dispute over the vast fortune left behind following his death. According to TMZ, the
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Stephen Poloz on taming the housing market and the dangers of a trade war

But of course, if you're sitting there thinking, well, in the next three or four years I'm going to buy a house, and you see prices going up 10 per cent per
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Apple Still Waiting to Get Back Into $1 Trillion Valuation Club

It may have seemed like Apple retook its trillion-dollar market capitalization Wednesday morning, when the stock rallied on better-than-expected
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A Bank in Pakistan is Splurging on 200 New Branches

As banks around the world shut branches and lay off tellers, Pakistan's Faysal Bank is headed in the opposite direction in the hope that a drive into
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Field & Main Bank names president, Lexington market

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jennifer Drennan has been named president, Lexington market of Field & Main Bank. Drennan succeeds Kathy Woods, a banking
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Jennifer Upshaw Named Chief Retail Banking Officer of Synovus

COLUMBUS, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 1, 2019–Synovus today named Jennifer Upshaw chief retail banking officer, effective May 6. A 16-year
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'He Should Go Back to Connecticut.' Barclays CEO Battles Activist Over Bank's Future.

Jes Staley runs one of the last full-service banks left in Europe that compete with Wall Street. The way the 62-year-old American banker sees it, his
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Penbrook Management LLC Sells 3300 Shares of Fidelity National Financial Inc (NYSE:FNF)

Daiwa SB Investments Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Fidelity National … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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Indictments Issued for Two Individuals for Running “Shadow Banking” Operation

U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York has charged two individuals for providing “shadow banking” services to crypto exchanges.
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Realtor Charged In A Wonky Case Involving Bribery, Home Sale Data, And An FBI Agent

The 38-year-old TOPA law has long been lauded as one of D.C.'s best tools to keep tenants in their homes, especially as the housing market has
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Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust Announces 2019 First Quarter Results

MISSISSAUGA, ON , May 1, 2019 /CNW/ – Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (“the Trust”) (MRT-UN.TO) today is pleased to announce its financial
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Brainstorm Health: Microsoft Controllers for the Disabled, CBO and Medicare for All, Allergan …

Hello and happy hump day, readers! On what is perhaps television advertising's biggest day, Microsoft played on the Super Bowl audience's
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Powell Says Policy Appropriate With No Bias to Hike or Cut

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said U.S. inflation is possibly being dragged down by “transitory” forces and there is no bias to either
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HSBC Bermuda raises lending rate

HSBC Bank Bermuda Ltd is to raise its base lending rate for the first time since 2010. The rate will increase by 0.25 of a percentage point, effective July
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May Fires UK Defence Secretary Williamson Over Huawei Leak

May Fires UK Defence Secretary Williamson Over Huawei Leak

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence secretary for revealing secret discussions about Huawei Technologies Co.'s role in Britain, as she
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Baystate Business: The Wynn Decision (Radio)

Bloomberg News Fed reporter Chris Condon talked about the Fed meeting and press conference held earlier in the day. Akamai CEO Tom Leighton
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When Artificial Intelligence Knows Too Much (or Too Little) About You

“Know thyself.” Those were the words of advice offered up by philosopher, historian, and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari during an on-stage
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HNP Capital LLC Takes Position in International Paper Co (NYSE:IP)

Several analysts have recently commented on IP shares. Bank of America cut shares of International Paper from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a
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Howe & Rusling Inc. Buys Shares of 4733 Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)

Howe & Rusling Inc. bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:JCI) in the first quarter, according to its most recent
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Kenya secures 250 mln USD loan to better finance affordable housing

NAIROBI, May 1 (Xinhua) — Kenya has secured 25 billion shillings (about 250 million U.S. dollars) loan from the World Bank to enhance access to
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Investors in leveraged loans, seduced by strong returns, ignore concerns

The leveraged lending market has grown to over $2 trillion in the United States, according to credit rating agency Moody's. That is up about 80 percent
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Everything you wanted to know about cryptocurrencies but were too afraid to ask

… has since been tarnished by criminal activity and wild market speculation. … with cryptocurrency, including everything from fine art to real estate.
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5.1.19 Getting a mortgage if you are self-employed; New-style payday lenders; Robot baristas are on

Getting a mortgage is getting easier for self-employed folks; Clark warns against using apps that will advance you cash before your … Watch the video.
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Silver lining for housing market as first time buyer numbers rise

There's a silver lining to another set of stodgy housing market figures – at least one sector, for those buying their first home, is storming ahead.
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UN Adds Pakistan's Azhar to Terror List as China Drops Objection

The United Nations Security Council designated the head of the Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammed, as a global terrorist after China
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KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF – Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43
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Sales at Auckland's largest real estate agency appear to be following the usual seasonal trend and …

Sales at Auckland's largest real estate agency were down 8.8% in April compared to the same month last year, but there was no effect on prices, which
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Fannie Mae (FNMA) CEO Hugh Frater on Q1 2019 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

We are working to develop a robust secondary market from manufactured housing loans so that this financing is more accessible for lenders and
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Apple Watch Record Sales And AirPods Demand Mean Wearables Business Soars

This business is now about the size of a Fortune 200 company, an amazing statistic when you consider it's only been four years since we delivered the
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Welch & Forbes LLC Decreases Stake in Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Welch & Forbes LLC cut its holdings in Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) by … Baxter International presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an
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Cannabis Banking Bill's Chances are Slim, GOP Senate Leader Warns

The Republican chairman of the Senate Banking Committee said on April 30, 2019, that he couldn't promise that his panel will take up a bipartisan bill
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Kennedy Wilson Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

“In Q1, we saw strong same-property trends and continued to execute on our …. Kennedy Wilson (NYSE:KW) is a leading global real estate investment
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Annual Real Estate Magazine unveiled

The Annual Real Estate Magazine, sent out in the April 26 Business Record and available now, contains stories on five segments of the real estate
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York County real estate market sees double-digit sales slump

Real estate agents say continued tight inventory and fewer than usual purchases in January contributed to a double-digit decrease in York County
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Loan Losses Are Worse Than Expected at Two Subprime Auto Lenders

Loan Losses Are Worse Than Expected at Two Subprime Auto Lenders

… to our expectation,” Jason Grubb, chief executive officer of the Irving, Texas-based company, said in a statement emailed to Bloomberg News.
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Memphis real estate firm Crye-Leike recognized among largest in nation

Memphis-based real estate firm Crye-Leike was ranked eighth largest in the nation and third largest among privately owned, independent real estate firms, according to industry publication Real Trends. The rankings were based on
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Barry Habib Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

EY has announced that Barry Habib, Chief Executive Officer of MBS Highway, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 New
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Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ:KBAL) Earns Among The Best Returns In Its Industry

When making comparisons between similar businesses, investors may find ROCE useful. Kimball International's ROCE appears to be substantially
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Officials: Fenton man stole thousands in mortgage scheme, pleads guilty to racketeering

A Fenton-area man charged with stealing more than $100,000 from clients using a fake mortgage assistance scheme faces at least a year of
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Tesla Sued Over Fatal Crash Blamed on Autopilot Malfunction

Huang crashed on the morning of March 23, 2018, while driving on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, when the Tesla Autopilot allegedly
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Barr Says Trump's Order to Fire Mueller Wasn't Proved 'Corrupt'

Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday he didn't feel there was enough evidence to prove President Donald Trump's instructions to his
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13 times the heirs to massive fortunes disappeared under mysterious or disturbing circumstances

The Lindbergh kidnapping is one of the most famous abductions of all time. Not only did the crime spark intense — and enduring — scrutiny, but the
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Real Estate Negotiations Are Not a War

The ultimate goal of negotiating a real estate transaction is for all parties to reach a win/win situation. Buyers want to buy and sellers want to sell.
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The Real Deal's May issue is now available to all subscribers!

A deep dive into the Big Brother-style tactics increasingly being used in NYC real estate. – A breakdown of all of the closed sales at the ultra-luxe (and
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Top Producers in the West reveal a strong dependence on cash-out refis

For example: Quoc Do, a senior mortgage loan officer who worked at TIAA Bank … Nationwide, 61% of top producers consider having jumbo products
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NYSE Owner Expands Deeper Into Mortgage Digitization with Simplifile Deal

The owner of the New York Stock Exchange is betting on further digitization of the U.S. mortgage market with the $335 million acquisition of Simplifile,
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5 Mortgage Trends Home Buyers Should Know About in Spring – Summer 2019

At the end of April 2019, the government-sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac stated: “Mortgage interest rates saw a drastic decline at the end of
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Aging in Place Reshaping the Real Estate Market, Boosting Economic Productivity

Overall, fewer adults between the ages of 67 and 85 are leaving their homes, according to recent research from Freddie Mac. In turn, that's causing a
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Vanguard Patents a Way to Avoid Taxes on Mutual Funds

Like flipping a light switch, Vanguard Group Inc. has figured out a way to shut off taxes in its mutual funds. Bloomberg's Rachel Evans explains on
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Penbrook Management LLC Has $686000 Holdings in First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Legacy Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in First American … It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance
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New York Knicks: The Kevin Durant Experience – Working Title

New York Knicks: The Kevin Durant Experience – Working Title … He has already moved his Thirty Five Ventures company to the Big Apple. Everyone
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Simplifile to sell to MERS parent

Simplifile has agreed to sell the Utah-based company to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of MERS, for $335 million, the
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Brian C. Lantz Sells 2192 Shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Stock

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) SVP Brian C. Lantz sold 2,192 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 30th.
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Smithfield Trust Co. Reduces Position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Smithfield Trust Co. reduced its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 5.0% during the 1st quarter, according to
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500 Real Estate Women Gather at She's Unstoppable Live Conference

500 Real Estate Women Gather at She's Unstoppable Live Conference

An inaugural real estate event hit the conference circuit last month. From April 9-10, 500 women attended “She's Unstoppable Live” in Dulles, Va.
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Performance Watch: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI) Shares Lower -4.29% Over the …

Shares of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI) have a 7-day moving average of 6.03. Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals
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WB approves Sh25bn to boost cheap mortgage

The multilateral lender said the cash will enable the country set up the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Corporation (KMRC), to be owned by the State,
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'Wheel of Fortune' hosting open auditions at MGM Northfield Park

NORTHFIELD, Ohio — Have you ever dreamed of telling Pat Sajak you'd like to buy a vowel or solve the puzzle? Well, you could have your chance.
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US construction spending declined in March, the first drop in four months

U.S. construction spending dropped in March for the first time in four months, and spending on U.S. home construction fell to the lowest level in more
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Transactions & Financings: Avamere Enters Arizona; Northbridge Buys New England Portfolio

HFF President and Executive Managing Director Jody Thornton, along with Senior Director of Freddie Mac Financing Luke Vanderpoel, originated the
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Growers International Price Tops $0.15 on Top Exchanges (GRWI)

Growers International (CURRENCY:GRWI) traded flat against the dollar … Investors seeking to acquire Growers International should first purchase
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Homeowners are staying put, just not for as long as before

It's also significantly longer than the average tenure seen in the years leading up to the housing bubble. Between 2000 and 2007, homeowners moved
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Fast Mortgage Pre Approval Preparation: Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage …

With the mortgage rates dropping, this could be a good opportunity to get your own house. So if you are serious in finding your next home, you should
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Here's What Analysts Said About Apple's Latest Earnings

Apple, known mostly for its iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, is a step closer to morphing into a services company. And analysts have plenty to say
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Fed's interest-rate decision may help mortgage rates

Bankrate chief financial analyst Greg McBride and Wilmington Trust chief economist Luke Tilley on how the Federal Reserve's decision to leave
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Fed Declines to Raise Rates

In a unanimous vote, the central bank's policymaking Federal Open Market Committee cited a “strong” and a “solid” increase in economic activity and
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Holdings Trimmed by Duncker Streett & Co. Inc.

Duncker Streett & Co. Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 21.4% during the first quarter,
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Housing market may have 'moved through the worst'

According to property research group CoreLogic's latest Hedonic Home Value Index, national home values fell by 0.5 per cent over the month in April
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Guggenheim's Minerd Says Fed's IOER Model Was Flawed to Begin With

Scott Minerd, Guggenheim Partners global chief investment officer, comments on the decision by the Federal Reserve's policy-setting Federal Open
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Lawmaker sought ethics opinion ahead of controversial gambling bill vote

Torr said his employer, Near North Title Group, provided title insurance and closing services to Spectacle officials last year as they prepared to
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Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) Shares Sold by CENTRAL TRUST Co

CENTRAL TRUST Co's holdings in Mondelez International were worth … BidaskClub upgraded shares of Mondelez International from a “buy” rating to
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Preventing Disaster-Related Mortgage Default

Homeowners impacted by natural disasters may fall behind on their mortgage payments and enter delinquency, eventually leading to foreclosure.
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Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NRO): Worth Watching Financial Stock:

Every trading day indicate diverse behavior and trends about Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NRO) stock. Here we noted
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A Message From NAMB GA Committee Chair Martin Pfeiffenberger: The NAMB Legislative …

As a mortgage professional, it is imperative that you continue to educate yourself on your profession and what the future you can hold and if there is
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Report: Indictment Reveals Connection to Bitfinex, QuadrigaCX's Shadow Banking Services

Report: Indictment Reveals Connection to Bitfinex, QuadrigaCX's Shadow Banking Services

The April 30 indictment of two individuals on multiple counts — including bank fraud and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business
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Mondelez CEO Aims for Double-Digit Growth in China, India

Dirk Van De Put, chairman and chief executive officer at Mondelez International, discusses the impact of currency fluctuations, growth in emerging
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Five Key Factors for Digital Transformation in the Banking Industry

The banking industry is undergoing significant disruption, driven by consumer demand for new products combined with new competition from
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The Fed Decides (Podcast)

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Military Housing at Aberdeen Proving Ground Improves

ABERDEEN, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corvias, the Army's on-post housing partner at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), has begun a series of
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House Dems put spotlight on auto lending discrimination

Following last year's GOP-led repeal of regulatory guidance on auto lending discrimination, House Democrats sought Wednesday to reclaim the
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Four major trends in mobile UX right now

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New Wave Of Millennial Home Buyers Sets The Stage For Tighter Starter-Home Market

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Tesla Sued Over Fatal Crash Blamed on Alleged Autopilot Malfunction

Tesla Inc. was sued over a fatal crash on a California highway allegedly caused when the Autopilot system of a 2017 Model X malfunctioned and
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Zacks Investment Research Lowers Stewart Information Services (STC) to Hold

According to Zacks, “Stewart Information Services Corporation's primary business is title insurance. Stewart issues policies through issuing locations
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Realtor.com Publishes 'The Essential First-Time Home Buyer's Book' to Simplify the Home-Buying …

The book draws from articles written by the company's editorial team, … like 'contingencies' and 'title insurance', or even what to expect in 'escrow.
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Airbnbs have 'serious impact' on Toronto housing despite making up less than 1% of dwellings …

One per cent or less of housing “is by far enough” Airbnb activity to raise housing prices and rent in Toronto, according to David Wachsmuth.
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World Asset Management Inc Acquires 2998 Shares of Edison International (EIX)

The firm owned 23,151 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 2,998 shares during the quarter. World Asset Management
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Freddie Mac Delivers Innovative Mortgage Financing to Underserved Markets Nationwide

Freddie Mac's CHOICEHome brings conventional mortgage financing to factory-built homes to increase the availability of quality, affordable homes
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Dallas commercial property industry honors three leading players

The developer of North Texas' most successful commercial real estate project and the founder of one of the area's top property brokerage firms were
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Lenders poised to take over apartment empire amid massive mortgage fraud probe

The investigation has raised questions about whether multifamily lenders, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, examine borrower income closely
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Shares Bought by First American Trust FSB

Vanguard Group Inc now owns 52,084,819 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $8,666,914,000 after buying an additional 456,410 shares
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17 Highly Targeted Sector ETFs for Late Business Cycle

On the recent webcast, How Sectors Can Help with a Changing Market, … consumer discretionary and real estate segments tend to underpeform.
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2019 Secondary Market Solutions

The pace of tech disruption in the secondary market has significantly increased in the last year, bringing a number of new solutions that look to
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5 tech developments delivering big business benefits for real estate companies

Investors are responding by turning real estate investments into rental properties, leading to an increased need for property management services.
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A New Way of Voting That Makes Zealotry Expensive

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Fed holds interest rates steady amid housing market slowdown

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will hold interest rates steady amid signs that the housing market is slowing down. The Fed will keep
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Juul Shares May Have Snuck Into Your Portfolio

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RealFoundations Strengthens Data Services Offering with Addition of Seasoned Real Estate …

NEW YORK, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — RealFoundations, the world's foremost professional services provider focused solely on the real estate
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What Could Make the Fed Cut Rates?

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The Fed Decides Interest Rates Are Fine Right Where They Are

The Fed is likely to hold rates steady in 2019, and mortgage giant Freddie Mac expects little change in 30-year fixed mortgage rates, too. But timing is
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Dupont Capital Management Corp Buys 50596 Shares of Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)

Dupont Capital Management Corp lifted its stake in Fidelity National Financial … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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Major Legal Departments See Leadership Changes as Head Lawyers Gain More Titles: April 2019 …

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UP Front: Compensation for Corporate Real Estate Professionals Jumps

In a recent survey of corporate real estate executives at corporations globally, 87% reported that their base salary increased from 2017 to 2018, by an
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Isodiol International Inc. Continues Its FY2020 Trade Show Program at the ECRM Pet EPPs Trade …

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James Investment Research Inc. Has $779000 Position in First American Financial Corp (FAF)

James Investment Research Inc. lifted its position in shares of First … It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance
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'Wheel of Fortune' auditions coming to MGM Northfield Park

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Mortgage applications decrease even as interest rates fall

Mortgage applications decreased 4.3% from one week earlier although … outweighed more positive domestic news on first quarter GDP growth and
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The Retail Issue: Real Estate Forum Presents Influencers In Retail

Because of this amassing of talent, Real Estate Forum had a deep pool from which to select our annual winners in this category. On the following
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Ireland Springs Surprise as Makhlouf Named as Central Bank Head

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Report: Multifamily mortgages set for another strong year

… split about whether to expect an increase or decrease in originations for commercial mortgage-backed securities and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
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Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Winick Joins MCT

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Brazil's central bank aims to stimulate competition through open banking

New regulation would see top-12 banks adopt open banking second half of next year; central bank hopes better risk management will lower cost of
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Lending Club joins Bay Area exodus as it moves hundreds of jobs out of San Francisco

Lending Club joins Charles Schwab and JPMorgan Chase in deciding that the economics of doing business in San Francisco don't make the city a
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Why To Keep Buying Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) recorded 1.96% gain during trading session on April 30th, 2019. The script traded as low as
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Banking system 'vulnerable' to property price corrections – Central Bank

Banking system 'vulnerable' to property price corrections – Central Bank

The Republic's banking system “remains vulnerable” to property price corrections, a research note published by the Central Bank of Ireland has found,
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Healthy Real Estate Markets Lift Walker & Dunlop

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Millennials vs. The Housing Market

The number of millennials entering the housing market is set to burden an already challenging market for first-time buyers, according to a new report
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Real estate employment, licensees buck market trends

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Coming Together of Traditional Lenders and Fintech Players, Creating Better Opportunities

The banking and the lending segment have been under the constant current of reformation and innovation, lately. Thanks to the technological
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Real estate's surveillance state

From Manhattan's hot office market to a multifamily malaise, a look at the … In our cover story this month, “Real Estate's Surveillance State,” reporter
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Lancer Skincare Partners With Philanthropic E-Tailer Olivela

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Redfin Luxury Report: Sales of $2M-Plus Homes Down 16% in the First Quarter, Biggest Year-Over …

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HousingWire News Podcast: Using tech to connect with homebuyers

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Alan Bergman, Alan Horn to Share Co-Chairman Title at Disney Studios

The execs will jointly oversee the company's film, music, and theatre groups, as well as the studios' marketing, distribution and human resources.
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ANZ fails banking basics

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Critical Review: CHESAPEAKE FINL/SH (CPKF) & Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their … 3.5% of Valley National Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. … life, health, and title insurance products; and health care equipment lending and other
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Alan Bergman Promoted To Disney Studio Co-Chairman; Alan Horn Expands Role As Disney …

Bergman will share the title with Alan Horn, however, the latter will expand his duties as and have the additional title of Chief Creative Officer to,
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Markets Want S. Africa Fin Min to Stay, Goldman's Coleman Says

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Here's What Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.'s (NYSE:SWM) P/E Is Telling Us

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Morris Bank Competes Merger with Farmers & Merchants Bank

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Report finds industry insulated from slowdown

The Real Estate Roundtable's 2019 Q1 Sentiment Index reveals confidence from commercial real estate industry executives that today's fundamentally
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Two acquisitive mortgage bankers see first-quarter profits fall

First-quarter year-over-year results declined at a pair of mortgage bankers active in the acquisitions market as well as at the provider of the most used
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What's Behind the Numbers For Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN), BP Prudhoe …

The Current Ratio of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT. … patterns with the goal of analyzing market movements and defining trends.
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Blockchain will be integrated into Fortune 100 companies within 12-24 months, says CTO

“I don't think you're going to have a Fortune 100 company that's not integrating with a blockchain for one reason or another.” Morton spoke with Lisa
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