Agency tasked with boosting productivity in Hong Kong failed to meet its own targets for four years …

Agency tasked with boosting productivity in Hong Kong failed to meet its own targets for four years …

China's onshore funds emerge as 'buying force' in Alibaba's Hong Kong … to help the exchange climb to the top of global IPO league table this year.
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Turkish central bank to take steps to direct loans across economy -sources

ANKARA, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Turkey's central bank is set to adjust a tool it introduced this summer to boost lending in specific sectors of the
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Shawn Donnan on US,China Trade (Radio)

Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg News Senior Trade Reporter, will discuss President Trump declaring that talks with China on the first phase of a trade
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Pending home sales drop 1.7% in October after two months of gains

Demand for housing is high, Yun said, but there's not enough inventory to meet it, especially at the entry-level price point. Move-up buyers, meaning
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The financial needs of farmers and ranchers are unique, something … We can do an annually renewing line of credit or a 25 year mortgage loan with
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5 Retail Innovation Trends That Reshaped 2019

5 Retail Innovation Trends That Reshaped 2019 … to the real estate firm JLL, which estimates that ecommerce retailers will open 850 brick-and-mortar
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What CBK should do to boost bank lending

The repeal of the provision that capped interest rate was a good move as banks had scaled down lending to small businesses, contributing to the
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Jeff Olin's Top Picks: Nov. 27, 2019

Within the real estate sector, the strength of the unit/share prices of North … Demand for its warehouse space is expected to trend higher as the
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NYC's Condo Glut Gives Boost to Silverstein's Lending Business

New York City's struggling luxury condo market is providing a prominent developer with an opportunity to expand the lending unit it launched last year.
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Eleven Things for Political Junkies to Be Thankful For

Our current politics may be miserable. But there's plenty of comic relief if you know where to look. By. Jonathan Bernstein. November 27, 2019, 3:45
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Why you might not want to pay off your mortgage early

Go ahead and pay off any high-interest-rate debt pronto, but with low-interest-rate debt such as your mortgage, consider just sticking to the repayment
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UPDATE 1-Swedish FSA proposes higher capital buffers for banks' exposure to commercial real …

The real estate market is widely seen as the biggest risk to Sweden's otherwise stable economy, with more than 75% of all bank lending going to the
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At Decade's End: Q's With Marc Geiger WME Partner & Head Of Music

They saw a healthy market and leaned into it. If you are a builder and you are in a hot real estate market, you build more homes. That's what Live
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UK's Labour accuses government of secret trade talks with US

Responding to the leak of the trade dossier, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss accused Labour of trying to change the subject after days of
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Thanksgiving Miracle: $126000 in Donations Help Pay Widow's Mortgage

A Massachusetts widow received more than $126,000 in donations to help pay off her mortgage after she fell behind on payments following her
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Tech-based home insurance provider Openly launches

Just in time for the holidays, Openly launched on Tuesday, equipped with $7.6 million from its seed round of funding. The tech-enabled home
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Apple Now Recognizes Crimea as Part of Russia in Its Apps, Bucking US and International Policies

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fortune. Vadym Pristaiko, Ukraine's minister of foreign affairs, denounced Apple's
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Analysis of Stocks: Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (OTC:HLPPY)

Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (HLPPY) is stock of Real Estate sector that … Market capitalization refers to the total dollar market value of a company's
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5 SUVs That Cost A Fortune (& 5 You Can Buy Pre-Owned For Under 10k)

Some people like small fast cars, others like big slow trucks, and for those who can't decide, there's a combination that's right in the middle: the SUV.
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The final step in the home buying process is closing on your loan. During this time, you will arrange a home
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More Aussies take loans from mutuals

More Aussies take loans from mutuals

Australian homebuyers are increasingly putting their trust in customer-owned banks for their mortgage needs, according to a new report by KPMG.
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Crazy New Year's Superstitions That Could Bring You Good Fortune in 2020

Hoping to start the New Year off on the right note? Then there's certainly no harm in trying these popular New Year's superstitions that could bring you
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The woman was playing Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway on her iPad when she hit the jackpot. General Manager of iCasino for Penn National,
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New Albany medical office sold to publicly traded REIT amid nationwide 'feeding frenzy'

A publicly traded healthcare real estate investment trust is acquiring the … Equity periodically updated the physician investors on real estate trends,
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Huge Bets That Gold Could Triple to $4000 Trade in New York

The gold options market saw $1.75 million in block trades betting the precious metal could almost triple in more than a year, surpassing the record.
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How Sustainable Lending Is Financing A Greener Future

The success and resilience of the green bond market over the last decade has encouraged borrowers and lenders to tap the sustainable lending
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“What a Miracle”: On Hanif Abdurraqib's “A Fortune for Your Disaster”

His second collection of poems, A Fortune for Your Disaster, bears many of the hallmarks of his first: a tight focus on the people in his immediate
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US economy unexpectedly picks up speed

… pace recorded in 2019's first quarter, fears of a recession are abating as low mortgage rates drive a rebound in the mortgage and housing markets.
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Triple Net Lease REITs: 2 Layers Of Recession Resistance

Unfortunately, the market already knows this, and net lease REITs are … in terms of total assets, the net lease real estate market is quite large ($68.3
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When is the best time to buy a house?

Despite spring commonly being thought of peak homebuying season, there's actually another time of year when it makes the most sense to buy a
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Ahmed Shalaby: 4th gen cities a key driver in Egypt's development plans

The video is now available to view in full at … When asked about mortgage financing, Shalaby said he was confident that given the wealth of
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Car-free cities, bidding wars and climate change will rule 2020

Car-free cities, bidding wars and climate change will rule 2020. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather shares what real estate trends she expects
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Opinion Get revved up for RV lending

Consistent commercial and retail financing … value – a critical development for a purchase that's more akin in scope to a mortgage than an auto loan.
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BOQ softens lending verification requirements

The non-major bank has announced changes to its home and personal lending policy, including removal of LVR restrictions on high-density
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McCarter & English Helps With $55M NYC Office Tower Loan

Mortgage recording tax on the roughly $17.2 million of new financing is nearly $482,000, while the remainder of the $55 million loan is not subject to
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SGX securities lending rates to be variable from Dec 2

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will replace the fixed rates for its securities borrowing and lending programme with variable and more competitive
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Seven Florida Kmart And Sears Stores Closing As Retail Woes Linger

… or create experiential retail opportunities given current retail real estate trends. … Overall, South Florida's retail market is stable, the report noted.
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Here's good news if you're selling a detached home in Newmarket

Detached homes in Vaughan tied Newmarket with days on the market … cent in the Richmond Hill real estate market, between April 2017 and 2019.
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Cancer and the wheel of fortune

There is myth that if one is graced with wealth and fortune then they are favored by and pleased by God and vice versa. Such a faulty cognitive frame
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Better access to home financing for First Nations

Better access to home financing for First Nations

CMHC will provide mortgage loan insurance for home financing secured through A to A leasing, an innovation led by the Lands Advisory Board.
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Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR) Stock Observation to Track

Here we welcome to the world of short-term trend followers of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR). Now we here analyzed the 20
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US Home Price Gains Gather Pace in September: 5 Top Picks

U.S. home price gains accelerate in September after a long period of … According to mortgage finance agency Freddie Mae, the 30-year fixed
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SGX introduces new securities lending fees to boost volumes

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is introducing a new fee structure for lending listed securities that it hopes will provide greater choice for borrowers
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Bank Spaces – Reimagined?

The number of Bank branches may be in decline, but people still need banks. Technology is forcing all business with brick and mortar to reevaluate
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The common “Code for Responsible Lending” (CRL) for microfinance has a few big names missing

The common “Code for Responsible Lending” (CRL) for microfinance has a few big names missing from it, at least for now, putting a question mark
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Primis's Peter Cobley joins HL Partnership as finance director

He joins HLP from Primis Mortgage Network where for the past five years he was on the main group board as finance director, reporting to the group
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Credit union hires VP

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Industrial Real Estate Market 2019 Analysis By Growth Rate, Key Drivers, Restraints, Future Trends …

Industrial real estate is a real estate form that integrates resources, carries and promotes industrial development, and is a new business model that
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FAA Will Take Over Final Approval of Boeing 737 Max Jets, Slowing the Roll Out of New Planes

U.S. aviation regulators will conduct the final approval of factory-fresh Boeing 737 Max jets rather than allowing company employees to handle routine
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SGX lowers rates to spur scrip borrowing and lending activities

THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) will replace the fixed rates for its securities borrowing and lending (SBL) programme with variable and more
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Our strength lies in delivering robust, real-time procurement market intelligence … BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY.
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TikTok: 36-year-old tech guru turned passion for short videos into a fortune

The Chinese billionaire behind teen phenomenon TikTok is a 36-year-old tech guru whose eye for youth trends and pioneering use of artificial
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Orange Bank launches in Spain

Orange Bank is a 100% mobile-based banking offer for Spanish consumers. Customers will be able to open a current ac count with a Spanish IBAN,
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All You Need to Know About China's Latest Crypto Crackdown

China's latest crypto-crackdown is already claiming its first casualties. At least five local exchanges have halted operations or announced they will no
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Firms ask lenders to modify accelerated payment clause in loan agreements

Corporates are attempting to renegotiate covenants in loan agreements with lenders as some banks have sought accelerated repayments after
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Refinancing makes up half of all mortgage activity; ARMs rise, too

Refinancing makes up half of all mortgage activity; ARMs rise, too … Jonathan Corr, president and CEO at Ellie Mae, said low mortgage rates were the … Best uses for your mortgage cashout refinance [VIDEO] June 7, 2019 – 4 min
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Seasoned Mortgage Industry Executives Launch ResCap Solutions, Inc.

The management teams of Solution Lending Services Inc. and Residential Mortgage Solutions, combine forces to form ResCap Solutions Inc. The
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Lenders Seek Ukraine Government Help in $1.6 Billion Debt Spat

Creditors to Ukraine's two largest agriculture companies are asking the government to weigh in to a two-year campaign to get their money back after
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CBRE Arranges $31.4M Sale of Apartment Complex in Cary

CBRE Arranges $31.4M Sale of Apartment Complex in Cary

CBRE's Nate Sittema and Kristen Reilley arranged a Freddie Mac loan for the sale on behalf of the buyer, an affiliate of The Beach Co., which plans to
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Real Estate Property Management Software Market Is Thriving Worldwide with TenantCloud …

Global Real Estate Property Management Software Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025 is latest research study released by HTF MI
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Ham for the holidays: Your Thanksgiving is safe despite a global pork shortage

Mr. Meyer says China has been buying as much pork as it can from the European Union, Brazil and Canada, which exports about 70% of its pork.
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Loan Defect Frequencies Continue to Decline

The frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications during October was down by
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Fannie, Freddie high-cost loan limits raised to record $765600

What's up with mortgage rates? Jeff Lazerson of MortgageGrader.com gives us his take. Rate news summary. From Freddie Mac's weekly survey: The
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Private Equity Snaps Up Bargains in India's Shadow Bank Crisis

(Bloomberg) — Private equity funds are picking through the rubble of India's crisis-stricken shadow banking sector, even as other investors balk.
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Mortgage subservicing: What is it, and how can it work for my CU?

It's done! You've successfully originated a residential mortgage loan and you're contemplating whether to portfolio or perhaps sell it into the secondary
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BofA's Montag Emerges in $440 Million German Cum-Ex Trial

The role of Bank of America Corp. in the Cum-Ex dividend-tax affair came back into focus at a trial of two former traders when one of the men named
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UniCredit exit may mark turning point for Turkish banking – expert

The Milan-based Unicredit's expected full exit from recession-hit Turkey could be a turning point for the country's banking sector, as the Italian bank's
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These Are the In-Demand Items You'll Want to Prioritize Getting on Black Friday

It happens every year around this time. People whip themselves into a frenzy trying to find the hottest toy or gadget on the market, only to discover that
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$5 roulette vegas of ideas that this from those that government already their house made of We on Defense under spending reform had other
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Oodle Car Finance CEO Jonny Clayton prepares to accelerate growth as company rolls out new …

He joined from Zopa, the world's first peer-to-peer lender, where he spent five … saw demand from 14 European and international bond investors.
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Propellr and Fluidity's NYC Real Estate Tokenization Deal Falls Through

It was recently announced that the highly publicized tokenization of a luxury real estate development in New York City is no more. The deal's
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CFPB, DOE sued for inaction on student lending

Accusing the agencies of neglecting to protect student loan borrowers from bad actors, a nonprofit group filed suit against the Consumer Financial
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Man United Jumps as Man City Stake Sale Puts Focus on Value

Manchester United Plc shares had their biggest intraday jump ever, rising as much as 14% in New York, after the purchase of a stake in the soccer
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Bernard Arnault Is the Second Richest Man in the World — Here's What His Children Do

Bernard also has five children to pass on his good fortune to. Of course, almost all of his children hold high positions at LVMH (which is likely helped
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Throwing Shade on Black Friday

The International Council of Shopping Centers points out that the biggest day for actual physical purchases has become Super Saturday, which falls
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Here's why state Rep. Jeff Morris resigned suddenly

State Rep. Jeff Morris, who has represented part of Whatcom County in the 40th District for 22 years in Olympia, resigned Wednesday, Nov. 27. Morris
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Former FEC leader warns Bloomberg News' controversial editorial directive could have legal …

Bloomberg News shocked the journalism world over the weekend after announcing it would not investigate Michael Bloomberg's presidential
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HUD looks to eliminate regulatory barriers to affordable housing

Specific HUD regulations, statutes, programs, and practices that directly or indirectly restrict the supply of housing or increase the cost of housing
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Opportunities and Advantages: Looking Back on a Real Estate Career with Bob Lowe

Opportunities and Advantages: Looking Back on a Real Estate Career with Bob Lowe

In 2018, Los Angeles-based real estate firm LOWE, formerly Lowe Enterprises, together with partner Geolo Capital, sold its hotel operating subsidiary
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Gen Z Kids Set to Sparkle in Holiday Shopping Rush

Overall, the forecast from New York-based International Council of Shopping Centers predicts a strong 2019 season with spending topping $101.4
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Bethesda Company Announces Job Cuts

Common Securitization Solutions on Wisconsin Avenue is “a joint venture owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,” according to the company's
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Property Management and Real Estate Software Market 2019: Growth Opportunities & Top …

Property management and real estate software help property managers and real estate owners manage commercial and residential rental properties.
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Freddie Mac's board of directors adds industry veteran Mark Bloom

Mark Bloom, global chief technology officer at Aegon N.V., has been elected to Freddie Mac's board of directors, the company announced recently.
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Building societies approve over a quarter of mortgages

Figures from the Building Societies Association (BSA) show that building societies accounted for 26% of new UK mortgage approvals in Q3 2019.
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As Arch Cap Group LTD (ACGL) Share Price Rose, Holder Steinberg Asset Management Has …

Some Historical ACGL News: 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 23/04/2018
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Quota Depletion Forces Mortgage Lending Halts in Shenzhen

China Construction Bank, Bank of China and Ping An Bank have reportedly halted mortgage lending in Shenzhen, having depleted their 2019 quotas.
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Are Insiders Selling Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA) Stock?

So before you buy or sell Enova International, Inc. (NYSE:ENVA), you may well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling.
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Why Lululemon Investors Should Watch Profit Margins When It Reports Earnings

Investors should pay attention to any updates from management about international revenue growth, particularly on the progress in Europe.
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Companies Struggle to Grow Profits, Look Ahead to 2020

Many with international supply chains have faced higher costs, and several sectors have seen … Investors have been in a buying mood all year.
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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund declares $0.15 dividend

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:DMO) declares $0.15/share monthly dividend, in line with previous (Quarterly $0.45/share
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What To Know Before Buying Stock?: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc., (NASDAQ: BDSI)

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, the Company, BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc., BDSI stock construct a change of -0.16 percent (↓ / Loss) in
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How big will Granblue Fantasy Versus be for the FGC? Prior Cygames title shows massive prize …

Prior Cygames title shows massive prize pools, global circuits and continued … The next larger project from the company was the online card game
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Former MARVEL CCO Joe Quesada's New Title Confirmed

Joe Quesada's new job title at Marvel Entertainment has been confirmed. As Kevin Feige steps up to assume the title of the company's Chief Creative
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Investors Title (ITIC) To Go Ex-Dividend on November 29th

The company has a quick ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. Investors Title has a 52 week low of $134.04 and a 52
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BKT: Bullish Outlook Because The Housing Market Continues To Improve

BKT is a CEF focused almost exclusively on mortgage debt, and this is a sector I remain bullish on going into 2020. The fund sports a discount to its
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Building Blocks for Social Selling Success: Say Hello to Engagement!

In our new world of mortgage origination, consumers have access to unlimited … According to National Association of Realtors (NAR), 97 percent of real … To stay on top of the information flow, it is important to consider using news
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Pending Home Sales Decline, But Still in Strong Territory

Pending home sales slipped in October after two months of solid gains. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) said its Pending Home Sale
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Foreign investors push into Pakistan's rupee bonds

Foreign investors push into Pakistan's rupee bonds

Pakistan is enjoying an unprecedented rush of foreign investment just months after the country secured an IMF bailout package, as fund managers are
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Mortgage rates today, November 27, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates edged downward yesterday, as we predicted. It wasn't a big drop. But it was enough to wipe out the previous two days' rises.
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Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust's Series A Preferred Shares Cross 7.5% Yield Mark

PRA, showing historical dividend payments on Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust's 8.125% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative
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AXA XL Buys London-Based Title Insurance Agency, Agrees to Buy Mexico Title Insurer

AXA XL announced it has completed the acquisition of Secure Legal Title Ltd., a London-based insurance agency and Lloyd's approved coverholder,
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Wall St Week Ahead-Investors expect international stocks to outperform US in 2020

World stock funds brought in $8.2 billion in investor inflows over the last two weeks, breaking a losing streak that dated back to early September,
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USAA's win vs. Wells, BB&T-SunTrust's green light, GSE reform: Top stories of the week

There's been chatter that investors are shying away from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage-backed securities because Congress may not enact
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Amid Low Mortgage Rates, Refinances Surge vs. Year Ago

Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have ticked up to an average 3.68%, from 3.66% last week, Freddie Mac reported Wednesday. The loans in the
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Pending Home Sales Down in October

After two months of increasing activity, pending home sales went into a mild decline during October, according to the National Association of Realtors'
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Silver Lake Buys $500 Million Stake in Manchester City Owner

U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake has agreed to buy a stake in City … Silver Lake is one of the largest technology investors in the world and holds
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Mortgage applications increase as rates stay under 4%

Mortgage application activity rose 1.5% compared with one week earlier as interest rates remained below 4%, according to the Mortgage Bankers
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GSE loan limits to spike to $510000 next year

Loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will jump to more than half a million dollars in 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced
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A glance at US mortgage rates: 30-year rises to 3.68%

U.S. long-term mortgage rates ticked up this week but remain at historically low levels, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. 0. Show Comments.
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Condé Nast Italy Closes Glamour

While in its statement the company didn't specify what's going to happen to the title's employees, market sources say that nine out of the 10 editors
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Wall Street Weekahead: Investors expect international stocks to outperform US in 2020

By David Randall. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Even though the U.S. stock market continues a record-breaking rally that has sent the benchmark S&P 500
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What Kind Of Investor Owns Most Of Asian Television Network International Limited (CVE:SAT)?

It has a market capitalization of CA$3.1m, which means it wouldn't have the attention of many institutional investors. Our analysis of the ownership of
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Debt on the Minds of Canadians

When it comes to mortgage debt, Canadians actually feel most comfortable with that obligation compared to their other forms of debt, even if it is the
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New real estate trio breaking industry traditions inside Pontiac's Riker Building

Two childhood friends from Keego Harbor have opened a new real estate company in downtown Pontiac with the goal of bringing the industry into the
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Boise leads nation in housing price increases

“House prices have risen every quarter for the last eight years,” said Dr. William Doerner, FHFA Supervisory Economist. “Relative to a year ago, market
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Consumer purchasing power jumps, especially in West

September home purchasing power — the amount a consumer can buy based on fluctuations in income, mortgage rates and home prices — jumped
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Five Ways for Mortgage Lenders to Remain Compliant on Social Media

In today's digital landscape, social media should be a key element for any mortgage lender's marketing strategy. After all, social media is now a major
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Renasant bank names new senior mortgage banker in Birmingham

Renasant bank names new senior mortgage banker in Birmingham

A Tupelo, Mississippi-based bank has named a new mortgage banker in the Birmingham market. Renasant Bank (NASDAQ: RNST) has promoted
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Fannie, Freddie mortgage limits in DC area tick up to $765K

The Federal Housing Finance Agency annually adjusts conforming mortgage loan limits based on average home-selling prices. Nationwide, the
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Killington real estate market is hot

Real estate brokers note being the busiest they have been seeing appreciation of prices as the market transitioned out of being a buyer's market.
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates tick up as economic outlook improves

The average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose two basis points to 3.68% this week, Freddie Mac said on Wednesday. That brings the
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Corn, Soybean Harvest Maintain Market's Attention

[6] This has spurred more forward contracting of this year's Brazilian soybean harvest, as well as international buying, as China purchased at least 40
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Loan limit increase good news for Chicago homebuyers

Homebuyers have something to be thankful for this week with news that maximum conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages
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NAMB Seeks Member Input in Reauthorizing NFIP

The trade group teamed with the Florida Association of Mortgage … NAMB also pointed to National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that a
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3 Reasons Papa John's Pizza Stock Is a Buy

David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Papa John's International wasn't one of
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'In harmony for the holidays'

… by Newton Village, Black Hills Energy, Capstone Behavioral Healthcare, The Medicine Shoppe, TruBank and United Land Title Company. The free
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US mortgage rates edge up slightly, 30-year at 3.68%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday that the average rate on a fixed 30-year mortgage ticked up to 3.68% from 3.66% the previous week.
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The Market for Disturbing Nazi Artifacts Is Growing. Who Is Buying Them—and Why?

Prices are on the rise. The most sought-after German World War II items that Panagopulos sells are soldiers' medals (ranging from $30 to $200,000),
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Forget Atlanta — Capital Cascades into Georgia's Secondary and Tertiary Markets

According to Freddie Mac's Apartment Investment Market Index (AIMI), Atlanta's AIMI fell by 4.9 percent year-over-year through first-quarter 2019, with
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International Money Express (IMXI) Stock attracting Investors with latest performance

International Money Express (IMXI) Technical Indicators: Here we welcome to the world of short-term trend followers of International Money Express
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Guaranty Home Mortgage Strengthens Its Team With Four Promotions

Guaranty Home Mortgage Corporation has announced the promotion of the following: Chip Adkins to the role of chief production officer; Heather Kent
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Lavelle Law Charities food drive gains 50% over last year

Lindert added Norman Mechanical and First American Title Insurance Company made unexpected but sizable donations. Lindert said that the when
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This Week's Chicago Deal Sheet

Stephen Blazick joined Inland Securities Corp. as senior vice president … vice president of Fort Dearborn Title, the firm's affiliated title company.
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Low Mortgage Rates Propel New Home Sales: 5 Top Picks

According to data from mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is currently at 3.7%, which is below the November 2018
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Finalizing the Oak Creek Mountain Park

… Jimmy Artz and Gail Schissler, Kerry Eaton, Town and Country Realty, Shelly Wu and Stuart Churchill, Heritage Title Company, and many others.
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Mark H. Bloom Joins Freddie Mac Board

Bloom is global chief technology officer and a member of the management board of Aegon N.V., a multinational life insurance, pensions, and asset
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Real estate platform Nobul lets agents compete for buyers and sellers

Online real estate company Nobul Corporation is the first and only digital marketplace for real estate agents to compete for active buyers and sellers.
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Italy's BFF Banking looks to expand factoring services in Greece

Italy's BFF Banking looks to expand factoring services in Greece

ATHENS, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Italy's BFF Banking Group BFF.MI is looking to expand its factoring services to public administration suppliers in Greece,
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Bank customers suffer five IT glitches a week

Millions of online banking customers are being shut out of their accounts and left unable to make payments each week, with new research suggesting
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Home prices in Seattle outpaced by most top national markets

Market-watchers know that's a big change from previous years. For a 21-month stretch between 2016 and 2018, Seattle-area home prices grew faster
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BankThink Mobile banking apps need to go beyond the basics

The ATM completely revolutionized the way consumers bank by making it self-serve for consumers and adding a level of convenience that didn't exist
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ICT Investment Trends in Retail Banking a Customer Insight Survey report is one of the many products in the Digital Industry product portfolio, which
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Large Corporates Find Value In Bank-FinTech Connectivity Too

Small businesses are a growing target for bank-FinTech collaborations and data integration initiatives as financial service providers explore new use
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Role of women in banking changing

Women have stepped from behind tellers' cages as the role of women in banking is changing in what is considered a male dominated field. In banks
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Lebanon's banks will not participate in three-day strike -banking association

BEIRUT, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Lebanon's banks will not join a three-day general strike slated to begin on Thursday, the Association of Banks in Lebanon
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Robinhood pulls bank charter application as fintechs face hurdles to disrupting financial system

Robinhood is no longer looking to become a federally insured bank. The stock-trading start-up announced Wednesday that it was pulling its bank
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Zillow says a 'Silver Tsunami' will flood the housing market in 20 years

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5 nuances worth noting in mortgage and housing forecasts

While Fannie Mae projects that prices may hold up better in resale units that in the smaller new-home market, other figures show sales in the new
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Could startup Shield Compliance solve marijuana banking problems?

Shield Compliance specifically works with financial institutions to provide cannabis banking, which is particularly onerous because of a mismatch
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Dubai sets new record for number of single-day property transactions

Dubai's real estate sector recorded 515 real estate transactions worth … mostly due to Expo 2020 and it will be interesting to see how these trends will
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Banking-As-A-Service Has Its Own 'Build Vs Buy' Conundrum

Banks' digitization journeys have been a rocky road, to say the least. The spark of FinTech innovation in recent history has set off a catalyst of
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20/20 Foresight for M&A Communications Planning

Yet bank leaders must also invest in the vital marketing, advertising and communications that keep customers and employees happy and loyal.
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Canadian House Prices 'Set To Surge' In 2020, Forecasts Say

MONTREAL ― Next year is looking bright for Canada's housing markets ― maybe too bright, if you're hoping for more affordable housing options.
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Rural America's banking problem

Add one more thing to the list of rural America's ails: diminished access to banks. Driving the news: The shuttering of branches across the U.S. had a
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Romania's New Government Wants to Scrap 'Greed Tax' on Banks

Romania's new government wants to annul a controversial “greed tax” on banking assets that prompted a stock-market crash when it was approved
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Supply and Demand Falls Across the UK's Housing Market

The continuing saga over the U.K.'s exit from the European Union is still affecting the country's real estate market, according to a report Tuesday from
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Ghana May Issue Digital Currency in 'Near Future,' Says Central Bank Chief

The governor of the West African nation's central bank, Ernest Addison, said Tuesday that Ghana could issue a digital form of the nation's currency, the
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Three Ways To Show City Hall The Value Of Your Real Estate Project

Three Ways To Show City Hall The Value Of Your Real Estate Project

Real estate developers are not always welcomed with open arms in local communities. Instead, resistance from city council members, planning and
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A veritable bonanza of real estate events. Well, two, actually

CREW New York is holding its holiday luncheon at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue. It includes a panel discussion on the big changes in the New York City
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SELLING POINTS: GFI sells Bronx apt. building for $11.525M

Harbor Group International, LLC (HGI), a real estate investment and management firm, has sold the Preserve at Mill Creek, a 400-unit multifamily
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Rising average mortgage rates won't harm real estate activity

Mortgage rates resumed their upward movement this week, but it's not putting a damper on real estate sales activity, noted Freddie Mac.
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Crain's Daily Gist: What's scaring off real estate investors

Why are investors avoiding Chicago? Crain's senior reporter Alby Gallun tells host Amy Guth what recent commercial real estate data reveals.
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Shopping For A Real Estate Agent? Expert Tips On How To Interview Potential Sales Brokers

With so many real estate agents in the market today, how do you know which one is right for you? If you make the wrong decision, you could be stuck
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2 Secrets To Playing Commercial Real Estate And Postponing Taxes

Ever wonder why real estate investors are so rich? Because they know two secrets: First, don't pay for a property; exchange it with something you own
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What Prescription Does This Startup Have For Healthcare Real Estate?

In the medical real estate space, HealCo is a tech startup on a mission. Launched in 2019, the company conducts a marketplace for medical and
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M&G Real Estate Acquires Seoul Logistics Asset for $131M

M&G Real Estate, the real estate fund management arm of M&G Investments, has acquired a logistics facility near Seoul on behalf of its core Asia
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Tahoe Group: Bridging Culture and Real Estate Development

China's real estate sector remains a significant source of economic activity, despite an economic slowdown and tightened credit conditions.
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Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 22

Doherty Family Real Estate Management LLC purchased 20 School street in Edgartown from Kevin O'Hara TRS and Iatssci Trust for $4,400,000 on
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Real Estate Fresh Finds: November 27

Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home. Featured Property of the
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Long Island Lawmakers To Introduce Real Estate Discrimination Bill

Two Long Island Democrats proposed a new bill that targets housing discrimination by allowing New York State to pull the licenses of real estate
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Nine Ways Future Tech Will Influence Real Estate Transaction Processes

To better understand how technology might influence real estate transaction processes, we asked a panel of Forbes Real Estate Council members to
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Douglas Elliman Real Estate Opens Office In Redondo Beach

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Douglas Elliman Real Estate opened a new office in Redondo Beach earlier this month, the company announced.
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How to Invest in Real Estate Bonds

With the exciting performance of the stock market in 2019, it's easy to overlook the real estate bond market. But real estate is a solid asset class that
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Winter 2019 – Real Estate Guide

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Sarasota Real Estate Company Unveils 'Million Dollar Agent Plan®'

27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Living Vogue LLC, doing business as Living Vogue Real Estate, announces the unveiling of its Million Dollar Agent Plan®.
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Another Softbank-backed real estate startup is wobbling

Cofounder leaves board of pre-fab construction startup Katerra in latest executive shakeoff, after report that it has pulled out of a number of
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'Ten Year Challenge' for 400 Wealthiest Americans Shows Fortunes Doubled Since 2009 While …

Exemplifying a national economy rigged in favor of the already rich, the wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. enjoyed a drop in their tax rate from 2009 to
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Stoney Creek's Confederation GO Station Could Boost Housing Market

Stoney Creek's Confederation GO Station Could Boost Housing Market

The expansion and extension of GO Transit has already had an impact on housing development and prices in Hamilton and Niagara, and now a
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The housing market will likely heat up again in 2020

Sales slowed in the first half of 2019 as rising mortgage rates, along with rising home prices, kept many would-be buyers on the sidelines. Redfin
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Mortgage rates increased over the last week — and that could put a damper on the housing market

… it could make for a rocky start to 2020 for the housing market. The rise in mortgage rates in October contributed to the decline in pending home sales
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Housing market forces still hamper younger people in New Hampshire

The report, which is published three times a year to summarize the economic factors affecting the state's housing market, also coincides with the
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Global Housing Market to Grow at a Moderate Pace in the Next Two Years: Reuters Poll

A recent Reuters poll reveals that easy money boosting the housing market worldwide may be going away soon. Since the financial crisis about a
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SW Michigan Housing Market Stays Strong

The area's housing market continues to show signs of strength. The latest numbers for October are out from the Southwestern Michigan Association of
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India property market

India's property market, saddled with abandoned projects as developers struggle to get money, is predicted to moderately bounce back over the
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Brusselback | City waging war on landlords

I would imagine the majority of your conservative Republican constituents in town would be in support of the free market solving our housing problems
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Row-house chop jobs are keeping DC's housing inventory afloat

The D.C. region's housing market continues to suffer from a severe inventory shortage, with the number of active listings around the region hovering
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Boomer home sales will boost housing supply in D-FW and US

“After a decade of increasingly tightening housing inventory, a flood of homes will come on the market in the next 20 years as Baby Boomers age
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Freddie Mac November Forecast: Housing Market Continues to Stand Firm

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Freddie Mac's (OTCQB: FMCC) November Forecast, the housing market will
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Bainco International Investors Has $8.86 Million Holdings in BB&T Co. (NYSE:BBT)

Bainco International Investors lowered its position in BB&T Co. (NYSE:BBT) by 2.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: Nov. 18 – 22

Nov. 20, Robert P. Alden and CIBC National Trust Co., trustees of the Stonewall Realty Trust II, sold 140 State Rd. to Gene R. Liebel for $4,400,000.
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SoftBank's bookkeeping methodology draws investors' scrutiny after taking a US$4.6 billion hit from …

SoftBank's bookkeeping methodology draws investors' scrutiny after taking a …… We see two groups of investors as a buying force in the international
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Principality takes home awards for mortgage lending and social responsibility

Principality Building Society has received two prestigious national awards for Best Regional Building Society and Corporate Social Responsibility,
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Dog-Walking App Backed by SoftBank Loses CEO Amid Sale Talks

The dog-walking app Wag has become a symbol for critics of SoftBank Group Corp.'s investments in technology startups—a seemingly frivolous and
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Bainco International Investors Buys New Stake in Xcel Energy Inc (NYSE:XEL)

Bainco International Investors bought a new position in Xcel Energy Inc (NYSE:XEL) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure
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CX Daily: Signs of a Coming Plague Outbreak Go as Far Back as August

Shenzhen branches of two of the “big four” state-owned commercial banks halted mortgage lending to homebuyers in mid-November, we've learned.
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Druckenmiller protégé's hedge fund hit by $1bn redemptions

… came before PointState suffered losses in November tied to big bets it has on satellite operator Intelsat and on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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What We Found On Freddie Mac Noncum (OTCMKTS:FMCCM) (2019-11-27)

Firstly, if you are interested in OTC stocks like Freddie Mac Noncum, you will be doing yourself a massive favor by joining the Trader HR chat room
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