World's Largest Pension Fund Keeps Analysts in Dark on Portfolio

World's Largest Pension Fund Keeps Analysts in Dark on Portfolio

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund's decision to not disclose details of its quarterly allocation breakdown has some analysts saying that
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Allstate (ALL) to pay $0.50 on Jan 2, 2020; First Manhattan Company Decreased By $13.51 Million …

… Services Announces 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky Joins Freddie Mac From Discover Fincl Services;
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Tiffany Is Worth the $16 Billion Extravagance

Tiffany investors would receive a 32% premium to the price of the company's shares before Bloomberg News revealed the initial approach.
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Emergent Android banking Trojan shows app overlay attacks are still effective

During the past five months, the malware has received numerous improvements, including some features borrowed from an older commercial banking
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Cardstream teams up with Banking Circle for new lending solution

Cardstream, a payment solution provider, entered into a partnership with Banking Circle with an aim to develop a joint white-label lending solution and
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'The Harvard of everything': How Aramco became the biggest company on Earth

But low oil prices, the climate crisis and geopolitical risk have raised scepticism among international investors. Up to 0.5 percent of the company will
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Hannon Armstrong and Morgan Properties Acquire B-Piece on KG-Series Securitization

The issuance, K-G02, is exclusively comprised of securitized workforce housing loans made through Freddie Mac's Green Advantage® program which
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4 Common Questions About Reverse Mortgages

A reverse mortgage is a loan where the lender pays a homeowner (in a lump sum, a monthly advance, a line of credit, or a combination of all three)
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Future-proofing the European banking market – removing the obstacles to exit

It is associated with discussions of the profitability of banks, with debates on overbanking or the optimal size of a banking area, and with issues of
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More Cork householders could get on Mortgage to Rent scheme

New figures from the Housing Agency show that over 135 households in the county were ruled out of the Mortgage To Rent scheme that aims to keep
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Kathryn Harper Putting People Skills to Work as Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services' Newest …

Harper has been in the real estate industry since moving to Las Vegas in 1992, working with large home builders, in real estate asset management
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How Yves Saint Laurent's CEO Worked to Improve Corporate Culture

It seems obvious that clear organizational structure and healthy corporate culture would be keys to success in business. That doesn't make either easy
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Rising rents require sacrifice; here's what renters are giving up

First time home buyers guide September 24, 2018 – 9 min read Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Is Neither “Good” Nor “Bad” May 31, 2016 – 5 min
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Fishers awarded mortgage free Sebring home

SEBRING — Friends, family, local dignitaries and representatives from Building Homes for Heroes lined the driveway to welcome U.S. Air Force
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The Independent Director of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS), Ann Hackett …

Anyone interested in Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) should probably be aware that the Independent Director, Ann Hackett,
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Fortune Minerals Signs Access Agreement With the Tlicho Government for the NICO Project …

LONDON, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–. Agreement enables Fortune to construct an access road across Tlicho-owned lands. Fortune Minerals
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China Is Out of Economic Ammo Against the US

The Chinese government has issued vague but stern-sounding warnings that it will retaliate for a bill passed by Congress that would require the White
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Reverse mortgage lender lowers eligibility age for HomeSafe borrowers

Finance of America Reverse has lowered the eligibility age for senior borrowers of its proprietary HomeSafe suite of products. The reverse mortgage
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First-mortgage default rate continues three-month rise

The default rate of first mortgages continued its upward trend for the third month in a row, according to the S&P Dow Jones Indices. The S&P/Experian
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Brentwood saw the fewest home permits in a decade in 2019 — but the market is still strong

A new home under construction at 300 Seward Road, in Brentwood's Meadowlake subdivision. The previous one-story ranch that sat here before was
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UPDATE 2-Investec profit sapped by UK banking, wealth weakness

UPDATE 2-Investec profit sapped by UK banking, wealth weakness

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Weak UK banking and wealth management performances dragged on Investec's first-half profit, piling pressure
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JF Kiely Service Co. Awarded Title of #10 Fastest Growing Company in NJBiz 2019 Fast 50 List

TINTON FALLS, N.J., Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — J.F. Kiely Service Co., part of the Kiely Family of Companies, has been recognized as being the
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US Rents Continue to Rise as For-Sale Inventory Dries Up

Annual home value growth in the U.S. slowed for the tenth consecutive …. Mortgage and home loan data are typically recorded in each county and
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Nigerian FX market watch: CBN: Banks must increase lending to grow GDP

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the aggregate foreign exchange inflow into Nigeria reached $10.89 billion in October while outflow from the
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Banking Innovation Push without Cultural Shift is a Failing Formula

Banks and credit unions focus more than ever on innovation to stay relevant and profitable, and they are spending more on it, but in some ways,
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Helping brokers avoid scams and fraud

Borrowers can lose their money if they're wiring money to the title company, but the lender can also wire the entire loan amount to the fraudster's
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Election 2019: Tories to help renters buy home with fixed-for-life mortgage

The Conservatives have pledged to introduce “lifetime” fixed-rate mortgages requiring deposits of only 5 per cent to help renters “realise their dream of
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Venturi Racing Enters Multi-year Title Partnership With Global Telecommunications Company ROKiT

Building upon its existing title partnership in Formula 1, ROKiT has entrusted Venturi Racing to expand its motorsport portfolio into the world's premier
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US existing home sales rise more than expected in October

… drop more than 130 basis points since last November's peak to an average of 3.66%, according to data from mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac.
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Banks cautious on SoftBank lending – NAR

Banks aren't eager to give SoftBank (OTCPK:SFTBF,OTCPK:SFTBY) a new loan to help save WeWork (WE), according to Nikkei Asian Review
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Mortgage Rates Rescind

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates reverse course from last week's uptick

This week, the average U.S. fixed rate for a 30-year mortgage fell to 3.66%. That's 9 basis points above last week's 3.75% and more than a percentage
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Insider Buying: The Grown Rogue International Inc. (CNSX:GRIN) Chief Strategy Officer Just …

Potential Grown Rogue International Inc. (CNSX:GRIN) shareholders may wish to note that the Chief Strategy Officer, Jacques Habra, recently bought
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What Kind Of Shareholder Appears On The Triboron International AB (publ)'s (STO:TRIBO B …

A look at the shareholders of Triboron International AB (publ) (STO:TRIBO … below, shows that institutional investors have not yet purchased shares.
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CM Punk reveals thoughts about upsetting the company with his comments on WWE Backstage

Punk discussed a variety of topics, including the brand new Universal title, King Corbin's “The Big Dog” segment on SmackDown, and Seth Rollins'
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Fortune's Fool Will Present Postapocalyptic Vaudeville, DOG ACT

Fortune's Fool Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of Dog Act, a postapocalyptic vaudeville by Liz Duffy Adams, December 7-22 at Gremlin
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Anglo-South African Investec H1 profit hit by weak UK banking

Anglo-South African financial services firm Investec, said on Thursday its first-half profit fell 17.2% after a weak performance in UK specialist banking.
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Mortgage experts say now's the time to jump in, the water's fine

Mortgage rates are rising, but so are applications for home loans. Experts say it's as close to free money as you're going to get. Houston certified
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Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh indicted on federal wire fraud, tax evasion charges

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh speaks at a session on Housing Affordbility the US Conference of Mayors on June 8, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Secretary of State: North Carolina the leader in eClosings

Her “North Carolina Electronic Mortgage Closing 101: A White Paper,” was the … Beth Eller, vice president of mortgage lending at Truliant, has been
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Phase I completed at The Realm at Castle Hills

Phase I completed at The Realm at Castle Hills

Tenants already signed on for the space include Venture X, El Patio and a title insurance company. The project features a five-story outdoor mural
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Research professor discusses potential DOE grant-funded project

Research professor discusses potential DOE grant-funded project … “for mortgage financing in poor communities, or access to small business loans,
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US Existing-Home Sales Increased 1.9% in October

A lack of inventory has driven home prices up this year, a factor that could be limiting sales. There was a 3.9 month-supply of homes on the market at
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Simplifile sets eRecording record

Simplifile set a new company record by eRecording 106,244 documents in a single day Nov. 12, according to the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.,
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Mortgage rates continue to seesaw — and this week they fell

“The housing market continues to steadily gain momentum with rising home-buyer demand and increased construction due to the strong job market,
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Uber Accused of Cheating the Public in Driver's Suit Over Pay

Uber Technologies Inc. faces a new legal attack on its refusal to treat drivers as employees that depicts the company as mistreating not just them but
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The solution to Ireland's housing crisis? Homes

We have been through the historic causes of this crisis several times in this column — the boom, the housing market collapse, the crash, all of which
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Fortune 500 Study Reveals Significant Lack of Personalization and AI Technology in Candidate …

Despite the industry focus on AI, 97% of the Fortune 500 scored poorly when it comes to implementing this technology on company career sites.
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Mortgage rates today, November 21, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates moved down yesterday, as we predicted. It was the latest in a series of modest falls that together add up to a worthwhile drop.
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CLOs Cracked Like No Other Credit Market. So Now What?

The weakest leveraged loans are looking more vulnerable to default. … 23.4% of subprime mortgage loans originated in 2004 defaulted within the first
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Rocket Mortgage Classic earns 3 'best of' awards with PGA TOUR

(WXYZ) — Detroit's first-ever PGA TOUR event, the Rocket Mortgage Classic, was honored with three “best of” awards at the PGA TOUR's tournament
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Sierra Pacific Mortgage launches mobile app to simplify home-loan process

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company has launched a new mobile application that delivers client status updates to its borrowers. The app, SPM GO,
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Westpac Banking Corp weighs heavily on Australian shares; NZ up

Nov 21 (Reuters) – Australian shares extended losses on Thursday, pulled down by Westpac Banking Corp as accusations of money laundering
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New Mexico Housing Market On Pace For Good Year

The October New Mexico Housing Market continues to indicate 2019 will be a … As the old adage goes, all real estate is local and while most of the
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US-Hosted World Cup in 2026 Spurs $50 Million Soccer Fund

With the U.S. preparing to host the World Cup in 2026, one Major League Soccer owner is leading a $50 million investment in what he called “the most
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UBS CEO: We Have to Be Focused on Continuing Cost Cuts

Sergio Ermotti, chief executive officer at UBS Group, discusses the bank's agenda for wealth management, cost-cutting measures, the landscape for
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Investors Title sets quarterly record for premiums

Low interest rates and strong home sales helped Investors Title Co. set a quarterly record for net premiums written, according to the company's latest
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Mortgage Rates Drop To Lowest Level In Six Weeks

(RTTNews) – Mortgage rates, or interest rates on home loans, drop for the first time in three weeks, according to mortgage provider Freddie Mac
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LO Geoff Worrell Joins Mortgage Network's Braintree Branch

Mortgage Network Inc. has announced that Geoff Worrell has joined the … Worrell is also involved in the National Education for Assistance Dog
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Loews Hotels' $103.6 Million Mortgage Loan With SunTrust Bank

Paul, Weiss advised Loews Hotels on the deal. Universal's Aventura Hotel in Orlando secured the $103.6 million mortgage loan. The loan refinanced
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Carl Icahn is betting some of America's most popular malls will go bust

Carl Icahn is betting some of America's most popular malls will go bust

Icahn's “big short” is similar to Wall Street's bet against the housing market in … in the country, are at risk of closing due to upheaval in the retail sector.
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“Expected Slowdown in Refinancing” Causes Mortgage Applications to Drop

After last week's nearly 10% increase in mortgage applications, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported applications fell 2.2% for the week ending
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List: Birmingham mortgage lenders maintaining growth

Birmingham's homebuying market isn't slowing down when it comes to lending for local home purchases, according to the BBJ's new List research.
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The Salvation Army of Mercer County: lending a helping hand this season

During the holiday season, it adds happiness and joy to many. However, for some, it is just another time of need. The Salvation Army of Mercer County
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First-Time Mortgage Default Rates Going Against Trends

Default rates rose for first time mortgages rose for the third month in a row, according to the latest S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released
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Fresh Links: Reversal of Fortune

Patrice Bergeron is expected to be back in action tonight, and a bunch of Bruins and Sabres youngsters who played in Boston against each other in
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The currency collection stores in Cuba and their goals

In Cuba there was a referent for the existence of foreign currency stores, in which only foreign visitors could buy: stores in hotels known as Caracol
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St. Louis mortgage lender tops $2B in volume

St. Louis-based USA Mortgage, the largest home lender in Missouri, has topped $2 billion in volume for the first time in its 18-year history, and it's on
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Software Startup Simplifying Real Estate Investing Raises $2M

Chicago startup Groundbreaker, which helps commercial real estate investors streamline their workflow with an easy-to-use software platform, raised
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'Borat' Comedian Gets Serious About Regulating Facebook to Fight Fake News

British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for his satirical portrayal of the fictitious Kazakh journalist Borat, is the latest public figure to call for
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RMF Seeks Reverse Mortgage Market Expansion in New Equity Elite Option

Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) has introduced a new interest rate option for its Equity Elite proprietary reverse mortgage product, which is
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GSF Mortgage Corporation Launches SingleClosing.com

GSF Mortgage Corporation (GSF) announces an all new website for potential partners to learn about the benefits of Single Close Construction Loans.
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Freddie Mac Settles $22M Non-Performing Loan Sale

Freddie Mac has announced it sold via auction 87 non-performing residential first-lien loans (NPLs) serviced by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC to
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Freddie Mac Prices $170 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-J27

McLEAN, Va., Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through
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Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 22, 2019

Audrey M. Hall Estate, “aka” Audrey M. Hall-Lesure Estate, Joanne Hall … Alice M. Foster Irrevocable Real Estate Trust, David E. Foster, trustee,
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Mortgage Rates Steady Despite Bond Market Weakness

Mortgage rates spent a 2nd day with the average lender holding relatively steady. This follows a decent winning streak over the previous week and a
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'Stop imposing such requests': Accountants warned on repeat of lending tactic

“We are seeing lenders ask accountants who typically prepare a client's tax return to sign off on the future viability of a business, which is in effect their
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Good fortune greets Houstonians out to celebrate Día de los Muertos

Houstonians didn't have to wait until New Year's Eve to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next — they got to do just that at Xfinity's Día de
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Microsoft Among Companies Granted US License to Sell Components or Software to Huawei

Microsoft Corp. said it was granted a license to do business with China's Huawei Technologies. “On November 20, the U.S. Department of Commerce
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Title Guaranty appoints new president, continuing a family legacy of leadership

Title Guaranty, one of the largest title and escrow services companies in Hawaii, is now a third-generation-led family company, with the recent
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Beware of real estate scams when looking to buy

Beware of real estate scams when looking to buy

ROCKFORD, Ill (WIFR) — Local real estate agents say now is the time to buy. “We're going into that time of the year,” says Keller Williams realtor Brad
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IEV: Buying The Breakout In European Stocks

The upside momentum was boosted by strong inflows into equity ETFs, in particular international ETFs. Per ETF.com's latest weekly inflows report,.
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Her mortgage was paid, but still she lost her house. It was sold to her HOA for $3.24

Her mortgage was paid, but still she lost her house. It was sold to her HOA for $3.24. Unable to load video. Patricia Quigley said it was a black hole
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Inmate ran international, online scam from Nigerian prison and made $1 million, authorities say

To conduct his transactions, the man used a fake name to open two accounts, buying homes in posh neighborhoods and a series of luxury cars.
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Boring Title: Allied Title & Escrow Partner with Earnnest

Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly feature will
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REAL ESTATE

Colliers International South Carolina's Allen Wi lkerson represented the landlord, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, and Craig Waites represented the tenant,
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Planning Commission reviews city's housing needs

Affordable housing needs in the city were reviewed by the Planning … are filling them because young people are not entering the housing market.
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Huntington Hispanic Task Force member reacts to real estate probe

Xavier Palacios, an attorney and member of Huntington's Hispanic Task Force, reacted to Newsday's, three-year investigation of residential sales
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Deep Dive: How Emerging AI Data-Driven Models Influence The Fraud Fight

Bank and credit card fraud losses are likely to reach $44 billion by 2025, and new fraud types — like attacks from false mobile banking apps — are
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Top Stock Reports for Facebook, Bank of America & Home Depot

The Zacks analyst attributed the company's recent setbacks to …. Fidelity National Financial FNF is a leading provider of title insurance, specialty
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The Future of Online Trading Is in Banking and Wealth Management

Schwab has long operated its own bank. Ameritrade partners with Toronto-Dominion Bank (a roughly 40% owner of the company) and others to
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Governor Cuomo Announces New Bank Opening in Town Of Wilson, Helping Strengthen Local …

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of a new bank in the Town of Wilson in Niagara County, continuing the state's work to
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Australia housing market revival to continue into 2020

BENGALURU — Australia's housing market revival will carry on into 2020 thanks to a series of interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia
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Australia housing market revival to continue into 2020: Reuters poll

By Vivek Mishra. BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australia's housing market revival will carry on into 2020 thanks to a series of interest rate cuts from the
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In Search of the Best Comfort Food Recipes, According to Y'all

Or, email them to ellen.mcgirt@fortune.com. We might feature your dish in raceAhead. American Thanksgiving is a good place to start, but don't sleep
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Rep. Omar Proposes $1 Trillion Homes for All Act

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has introduced legislation designed to construct 12 million new public and private affordable housing units at a cost of $1
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Real Estate Virtual Tour Software Market Upcoming Opportunities by Paradym, VisualStager …

The Real Estate Virtual Tour Software Market has encountered significant development over the recent years and is anticipated to grow tremendously
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Investors Alert: Acorn International (NYSE:ATV)

Acorn International (NYSE:ATV) negotiated the trading capacity of 4456 shares and … Acorn International stock gained attention from Investors.
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Subhash Chandra stays on at helm of Zee, for now

MUMBAI : A clutch of institutional investors bailed out the promoters of Zee … Existing institutional investors in ZEEL include Vanguard International
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Existing home sales rise in October

The National Association of Realtors reported that sales were up 1.9% in October from September. Mortgage rates, also released Thursday from
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Atherton tops most expensive real estate list

Atherton tops most expensive real estate list

For the third year in a row, Atherton has landed at the top of a list for most expensive residential real estate in the country, according to real estate
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Tech-focused real estate company REX raises $40 million

In January, technology-focused real estate company REX completed a $45 million Series C funding round. Now, the company is raising more money.
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How a 29-year-old YouTube millionaire making up to $220000 a month spends his money

“I remember that video getting nine or 10 views,” says Stephan, “and …. His monthly mortgage payment is $2,872, but he rents out the other half of the
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The average US mortgage rate has dropped (Nov. 21)

WASHINGTON (AP) — US mortgage rates turned down this week, lowering the cost of purchasing a home and supporting the housing market.
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Exclusive: This Doctor Wants to Use Salesforce Blockchain to Cut Cancer Drug Development …

… stakeholders, is testing out a proof-of-concept using Salesforce Blockchain to share clinical trial lab results with researchers, Esserman tells Fortune.
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Electrolytic Aluminum Market Growth Rate, Production Volume and Future Opportunities From …

Electrolytic Aluminum Market Outlook provides thoughtful analysis of … Industry Segmentation (Construction & Real Estate, Electronic & Electric Power
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October Refi Share Highest in Four Years

FHA mortgage rates averaged 3.96 and conventional loans averaged 3.98 percent, a 2- basis point decline for the former and 2-basis point increase
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Global Manufactured Housing Market 2019 – Nobility Homes, Modular Homeowners, Cavco …

Global Manufactured Housing Market Report identifies the assessable estimation of the market including Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth,
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Madeline Griswold

… many extracurricular activities of her children and later in life to the rigors of her profession with the Stewart Title Company, which she joined on Dec.
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Adani Group strong contender for DHFL; Piramal, Apollo also said to be in fray; stock up 5%

The Adani Group has expressed interest in the retail and wholesale book of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL), sources told CNBC-TV18.
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Fannie-Freddie Bond Price-Fixing Plaintiffs Seek Class Status

A multidistrict lawsuit alleging a global scheme to rig the $550 billion market for bonds backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be certified as
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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Announces Contract Renewal Worth $6.4 Million with Fortune …

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 21, 2019 — Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), a world leader in secure and
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Why PayPal's Acquisition of Rewards Platform Honey Is a Big Deal

Email: polina.marinova@fortune.com … For even more, check out Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on the latest in tech news. Sign up here.
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LONGi's President Li Zhenguo Spoke at Fortune Global Forum

Mr. Li Zhenguo joined the discussion along with Fortune's executive editor Adam Lashinsky, McKinsey's Senior Partner Gregor Theisen and Godiva's
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Big Read: Will they stay or will they go? LVRs under review

Next Wednesday the Reserve Bank will reveal a decision that could open the door a little wider for first-home buyers – but could also make property
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Freddie, Fannie Bond Buyers Seek Cert. In Price-Rigging Suit

Law360 (November 20, 2019, 6:32 PM EST) — Days after announcing a third settlement in the litigation, buyers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bonds
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Existing Home Sales Resume Gains, Realtors Say More to Come

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) said previously owned … continuing job expansion, higher weekly earnings and low mortgage rates are
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Existing-home sales rebound 1.9% in October as low mortgage rates continue to provide a lift

The numbers: Sales of previously-owned homes rose 1.9% in October — the latest housing statistic to demonstrate the upward lift low mortgage rates
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Village Farms International (VFF) Stock attracting Investors with latest performance

Village Farms International (VFF) Stock Under Technical Focus. Reading RSI Indicator: Village Farms International (VFF) got attention from day
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Prepare to Be Watched Everywhere

Email: robert.hackett@fortune.com … For even more, check out The Ledger, Fortune's weekly newsletter covering the intersection of finance and
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Harris, Waters propose bill to invest $100 billion in affordable housing

Harris, Waters propose bill to invest $100 billion in affordable housing

The bill, Housing is Infrastructure Act, was introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, and
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Homebuying: A 7-Step Guide to Make the Process Easier

Mortgage lenders look at two major things to determine whether to offer you a loan. The first is the 28/36 rule. That means that the lender will see if the
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A Slight Bright Spot for London Real Estate

Brexit delays and stamp duty are still the primary concerns swirling around the real estate market in central London, according to a report Thursday
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American Real Estate Partners (AREP), Oliver Tyrone Pulver Corporation, And Partners Group …

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — American Real Estate Partners (AREP), Oliver Tyrone Pulver Corporation (OTP), and Partners
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Is The Aramco IPO The Ultimate Pump And Dump?

However, due to the lukewarm reaction of international investors to the IPO, Aramco seems to have decided not to prioritize them as buyers.
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US Previously Owned Home Sales Rise Third Time in Four Months

The housing market is benefiting from a rebound in affordability from mid-2018, when was the lowest in almost a decade. The NAR's previously issued
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Fall chill: October home sales down in Seacoast

“Despite declining single-family sales, our real estate market continues to be a solid performer,” said Kathy Ahlin, president of the Seacoast Board of
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Key Mortgage's Welcomes Industry Veteran to Their Growing Team

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Key Mortgage Services recently welcomed Tammy Maranto to the team as a senior loan officer. Tammy has more than
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Montreal real estate market displays 'unusual vigour' into November

For the third quarter, single-family home prices rose the fastest in Côte des Neiges/Côte St-Luc, according to the association. The median home in the
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Hong Kong's home prices seem immune to protests

Three key factors combine to mitigate against a crash in the city's notoriously expensive housing market: low interest rates, inadequate supply, and
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Austin housing market on pace for record year

Real estate agents sold 2,721 homes across Central Texas last month, the board said Thursday in its latest home sales report. That's the most for any
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Watauga County To Refinance Humane Society Mortgage

The Watauga County Commissioners have agreed to refinance the Watauga Humane Society's mortgage. The Watauga Democrat reports that the refi
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All I want for Christmas is . . . a new mortgage?

When is the best time to investigate a house move or new mortgage deal? Statistics show that many people choose the Christmas holidays to get the
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Homeowners forgo real estate agents, sell through Zillow

Selling your home usually involves a real estate agent and multiple showings. That is, unless you go the online route. It's been gaining popularity with
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WeWork Says It's Cutting 2400 Jobs Globally

Long-anticipated layoffs at WeWork have begun, part of the struggling office-sharing company's plan to cut costs after staggering losses. WeWork said
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Carlyle Is Said to Weigh Bid for British Bootmaker Dr. Martens

Carlyle Group LP is considering a bid for Dr. Martens, the iconic British bootmaker owned by rival buyout firm Permira, people with knowledge of the
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EMU alum wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune' after success on 'Jeopardy!'

Photo provided | Carol Kaelson. Eastern Michigan University alum Jason Idalski won big as a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” in a show that aired on
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Work Wraps Up on First Phase of The Realm at Castle Hills

… company leasing the entire third floor, El Patio, a Mexican/Texas barbecue eatery taking 3,800-square-feet, and a title insurance company leasing
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Want to Honor God Through Your Clothing Choices? Here's How

It's estimated that Americans buy up to one fifth of the world's clothes and wear them for a quarter as long as the global average. Shoppers regularly
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Tesla Aims to Deliver Made-in-China Cars Before Late January

… Spring Festival to let our customers drive our China-built Model 3 sedans back home for the holidays,” Tesla said in response to a Bloomberg query.
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Outside Housing, Canadian Capital Growth Is Near a 60-Year Low

Outside Housing, Canadian Capital Growth Is Near a 60-Year Low

Canada suffered another bad year of investment, extending the weakest run of capital growth outside the housing sector in nearly six decades.
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JLL arranges $40.27M financing for Denver-area apartments

The loan will be serviced by Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP, a JLL company and a Freddie Mac Optigo℠ lender. Loan proceeds refinanced an existing
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Anglo Austrian Bank Freezes Revocation of its Banking Licence

The General Court of the European Union on Wednesday gave a reprieve to Austria's former Meinl Bank (now called Anglo Austrian Bank), allowing it
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5 Factors That Underscore KB Home's (KBH) Solid Prospects

KB Home KBH has been riding high on rebounding housing market fundamentals, Returns-Focused Growth Plan and customer-centric approaches.
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Goldman Sachs predicts global economic “break in clouds” for 2020

The global economy will likely shake off this year's economic slowdown, led by the U.S. as low mortgage rates bolster the housing market, according
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Overdue lending rate drop could counter trade war impact, win back exports

China has taken a cautious step closer to the global trend of monetary easing and low interest rates as the benchmark lending rate dropped on
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Near-Term Outlook Looks Gloomy for Foreign Bank Stocks

The Zacks Foreign Banks Industry consists of overseas banks that also have operations in the United States. Since a foreign banking organization
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Existing-home sales climb for third time in four months

… homes increased in October as buyers responded to falling mortgage rates, extending a recovery in the residential real estate market this year that's
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Safe Banking

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Australian Bank Accused of Millions of Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing Breaches | Voice of …

FILE – A pedestrian looks at his phone as he walks past a logo for Australia's Westpac Banking Corp outside a branch in central Sydney, Nov. 5, 2018.
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Industry veteran joins Eclipse Bank's leadership team

Good banking needs good listening, which is why Wes Adams joined the team at Eclipse Bank Inc. last week as its new senior vice president,
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A 1999 $10K Johnson Controls International Investment Became This Today

Suppose a “buy-and-hold” investor was considering an investment into Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) back in 1999: back then, such
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A Winning Combination: Jeff Bowen, Sandra Castillo Join Boston Harbor Real Estate Offices

Real estate broker associates Jeff Bowen and Sandra Castillo have joined Boston Harbor Real Estate that is led by broker/owner Jamie Cholette,
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Using Notarize, FAN to perform own digital closings

Through the partnership with Notarize, FAN CEO Aaron Davis said his company is “changing the title industry and the way that our agents serve
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Commercial real estate ventures win in 2020, says UBS

Investors should choose investments based on long-term structural trends, … “The rental market, I believe, is the future of real estate over the next 10
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Here's what the EB-5 rule changes mean for real estate

The EB-5 program's new federal regulations take effect today, and will double the minimum dollar amount that all foreign visa-seekers must plow into
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Global Business Process Management (Bpm) In Real Estate Maket 2019-2026 | By Product, By …

Research Trades has added a new research report to its repository, titled, “Global Business Process Management (Bpm) In Real Estate Market 2019
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Five traits of the rebounding Vancouver housing market: Realtor

Five traits of the rebounding Vancouver housing market: Realtor … But Metro Vancouver's residential property market is showing signs, once again,
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3 fashion buying tips from industry experts

This year, FashionUnited spoke to fashion buyers from New York Fashion Week to owners of multi-brand boutiques and experts at global trade fairs.
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Florida man demands bank teller give him less money during alleged robbery

A Florida man who allegedly robbed a bank while donning a “Make America Great Again” shirt apparently received far more money than he
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HAL or SLB: Which Are Institutional Investors Buying?

HAL or SLB: Which Are Institutional Investors Buying?

Among the notable buyers of Schlumberger shares, Franklin Advisers bought 9.0 million, and Capital International Investors bought 5.1 million. On the
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Librating stocks: Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC), Guangshen Railway Company Limited …

On 11-20-2k19 (Wednesday) Shares of Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) encountered a difference of 0.71% after which it shut the day' session
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Incredible Growth of Real Estate Software Market by 2019-2025 with Major Eminent Key Players …

Research N Reports has released a study titled Real Estate Software Market, which is an addition to its extensive database. The main purpose of this
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Plastic Inspection Wells Market Global and Regional Analysis by Top Key Market Players, Key …

Plastic Inspection Wells Market report offers detailed analysis and a five-year forecast for the global Plastic Inspection Wells … Real Estate Industry
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Local Expert Weighs In on Why Homebuyers Need an Independent Title Agency?

Before she launched Max Title Agency in 2004, Percoco started as a settlement agent for other title companies in 1996. She considers her knowledge
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Bank Customers Need Personalized Financial Wellbeing Support

However, researchers have determined that African-Americans and Latinos are denied conventional mortgage loans more often than are white
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October 2019 YTD Maui Stats; Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act

Fidelity National Title is recognized as the leader in the industry, ranked 303 in the Fortune 500. Fidelity is the highest rated and largest title insurance
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Lot Lines: Adding value in real estate

Recently, veteran real estate professional Marc Weinmeister and I discussed real estate value. Location is as important as ever when determining the
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US mortgage rates fell this week, boosting housing market

WASHINGTON — U.S. mortgage rates turned down this week, lowering the cost of purchasing a home and supporting the housing market. Mortgage
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Think Realty Podcast #86 – Brie Schmidt with Second City Real Estate

This episode is packed with valuable information to streamline your time! From finding a good agent to making the jump to investing out of state, host
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Biotech Stocks – Best Biotech Stocks to Buy

The biotech industry is highly competitive and incredibly diverse, but a few companies have managed to stand out and make a name for themselves.
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Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript

It's well understood among customers, investors and other stakeholders, …. International bidding and buying activity reflect our proactive marketing
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Boris Johnson Is Getting a Free Pass on Brexit

This is the Brexit election — but Johnson's deal is the one subject nobody wants to talk about. By. Therese Raphael. November 20, 2019, 11:40 PM
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LA Loses $36 Billion a Year from Housing Crunch, McKinsey Says

That's the analysis of McKinsey & Co., which tallied how much residents are paying for housing beyond 30% of their income, a level that's widely used
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Home price growth in half of Opportunity Zones exceeds national rate

Median home prices rose annually by more than the national average of 8.3% in nearly half of low-income areas with certain tax advantages,
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'People Don't Know What's True and What's Not.' Obama Worries That Tech Has Led Society Astray

Former U.S. President Barack Obama says two of his top three concerns for the next generation are driven in part by the technology industry. Beyond
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Biden Leads by 10 Points in New York State Poll: Campaign Update

Joe Biden is leading by 10 percentage points among New York Democrats in a Siena Research Institute poll, reclaiming his spot as the front-runner
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Mortgage profits hit multiyear high as revenue wavers

Lender profitability rose to a high not seen since 2012 in the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest quarterly report despite some variability in revenue
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Freddie Mac Sells $22 Million of NPLs in Extended Timeline Pool

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced it sold via auction 87 non-performing
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13 Essential Questions Real Estate Investors Should Ask Before Making An Offer

Real estate investment comes with multiple benefits, including the potential for generating strong revenue if executed properly. However, even the
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Google, Facebook Take on Banking Duties, Crypto Shrugged to the Side?

Google, Facebook Take on Banking Duties, Crypto Shrugged to the Side?

Among those attempting a banking coup was Confinity — now Paypal — one of the first online payment processors. Unbeknownst to most, financial
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Macy's Stumbles Badly Despite Slew of Attempted Remedies

“They still form a pretty important part of our strategy,” Gennette tells Fortune. “If we close that store we're closing most of the online business as well.”.
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3 ETFs to Consider as the Fed is on a Mortgage Bond Buying Spree

… demand for the securities by purchasing them at distressed prices offered by secondary mortgage market players Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Refinances hit 4-year high in October

The increase in refis over the last few months came as a result of a drop in mortgage rates, with the most recent data from Freddie Mac showing that
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America Going Cashless? Don't Bank On It

Cash may have once been king, but for years, cash has been losing its grip on the crown. More payments have moved to digital, and consumers want
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Lenders are making more money on mortgages than they have since 2012

It's looking like 2019 is going to end up being a really good year for the mortgage business in more ways than one. Not only is the business on track for
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India: Bankruptcy Proceedings Against Mortgage Lender Highlight Shadow Banking Crisis

What Happened: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has replaced the board of mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Corp. and initiated bankruptcy
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Bundesbank grows gloomier on outlook for German lenders

Germany's banks are facing an even tougher outlook thanks to a combination of negative interest rates and a slowing domestic economy, the
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Big news from your friends at Connected Real Estate Magazine.

The Connected Real Estate Summit, where Real Estate and Connectivity Intersect, is intended to be something different. As veterans of this unique
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Developers are offering Edinburgh flats for sale abroad before Scotland

Developers are offering Edinburgh flats for sale abroad before Scotland … new/being built West End properties are being sold to overseas investors.
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The 'Dirty Doctor' of Newcastle Still Haunts Former Barclays Employees

A case before the U.K. Supreme Court could establish whether the bank is responsible for sexual assaults alleged to have taken place decades
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Juniper Square Announces $75M Series C to Modernize the Commercial Real Estate Industry

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Juniper Square, the market-leading investment management platform for commercial real estate,
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Property Management & Real Estate Software Market Outlook On Rising Application …

The global Property Management & Real Estate Software market report is a systematic research of the global market portraying the current state of
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These are the 124 super-high-end real-estate deals in Erie County so far this year

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Seven-figure real-estate deals still aren't common — not many of us have more than $1 million to spend on property — but they are
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Vtol Uav Market Global Demand Analysis, Industry Size, Top Manufactures, Growth Analysis …

… oil & gas pipeline monitoring, wind turbine blade inspection, and real estate … On the basis of types, the global Vtol Uav market is primarily split into.
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Property and Casualty Reinsurance Market to incur Rapid Extension by 2027| Key Players …

Leading Players of Global Property and Casualty Reinsurance Market: … Scope in Future with Accruent, CoStar Real Estate Manager, LeaseEagle,
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HSBC builds API digital platform with MuleSoft to forward open banking

HSBC announced at Dreamforce 2019 in San Francisco that it's building an API-driven platform with MuleSoft to forward open banking opportunities.
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Michael Bloomberg Inches Closer to Launching 2020 Presidential Bid

New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg has taken another step toward launching a Democratic bid for president. The former New York City mayor,
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Prosecutor General Advocates Use of Banking and Tax Data Without Court Order

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Prosecutor General of the Republic, Augusto Aras, advocated yesterday, November 20th, at the Federal Supreme
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'Local interest never seems to come first' – Edinburgh reacts to Boroughmuir flats being sold to …

Yes, after reading the article on flats at Boroughmuir School being sold to international investors before being put on to the open market, I truly despair
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