Gold prices unchanged on the day following rise in US housing starts, building permits

Gold prices unchanged on the day following rise in US housing starts, building permits

(Kitco News) – The gold market continues to trade in a tight range seeing little reaction to growing momentum in the U.S. housing sector. U.S. housing
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Longtime Old Republic board member retiring

A member of Old Republic International Corp.'s board since 2004 will be retiring at year's end, the company announced in a recent filling with the
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Mortgage rates today, December 17, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates rose yesterday, though only a little. Ever since Dec. 6, those rates have modestly risen and fallen on alternate business days,
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What Kind Of Investor Owns Most Of Double Bond Pharmaceutical International AB (publ) (NGM …

Alternatively, there might be something about the company that has kept institutional investors away. Double Bond Pharmaceutical International's
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Blockchain Market Leader ShelterZoom Announces Partnership With Berkshire Hathaway …

“We're excited to get started with ShelterZoom's blockchain-powered platform for buying and selling real estate and managing documents, contracts
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China's Oil Imports Are Most World's Ever Seen And Still Growing

China is breaking records for crude oil imports and isn't likely to stop soon as new refineries ramp up and hopes grow that the easing of trade tensions
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Retail lending in India to double to Rs 96 lakh crore by FY2024

India's banks and non-banking finance companies are expected to see strong growth in retail lending over the next five years, even as the country is
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Fujifilm weighs up buying Hitachi's medical equipment business

Hitachi has been reorganising its business, selling non-core assets while buying foreign businesses to expand digital businesses. Hitachi said in a
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Stocks Technical Analysis: Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE)

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) is stock of Real Estate … ACRE has a market cap of $450.04M. Market capitalization refers to the
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A Host of Known Unknowns Clouds the US-China Trade Deal

China and the U.S. announced last week, to the stock market's relief, that they had agreed on a trade deal — but much of its content has yet to be
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China Market Update: Bull Stampede as Foreign Investors Buy Over 1.2B of Mainland Stocks

Asian equities were a sea of green as investor sentiment turns risk-on following the US China trade deal with only Australia, Singapore and Thailand
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How to Calculate Your Mortgage Payment

When it comes to your monthly mortgage payment, you're not just paying off the sticker price of the home. Your payment typically covers the principal
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Tampa pinpointed as a housing market expected to 'outperform' in coming years

Potential homebuyers, take note. Purchasing a home in the Tampa market could become more feasible during the next few years. That's according to
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Banking Apps Spread In Brazil As Critics Note Potential For Shakeout

With a bewildering number of choices, banking apps fueled by Tencent Holdings Ltd, SoftBank Group Corp, and other players are spreading in Brazil,
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Tri-Cities commercial real estate market gaining momentum, optimism increases

Local Commercial Realtors are more optimistic about the Tri-Cities market than some of the data supports. But some of that enthusiasm is based on
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Expanding and diversifying housing: Approaches and impacts on opportunity

A typical market response to rising prices is expanded supply, but new housing construction has often been slow to materialize and expensive when
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Disney Bets on Nostalgia to Pull 'Star Wars' Saga Out of Decline

After stumbling at the box office and irking many fans, Walt Disney Co. is betting that it can win them back with the latest chapter of the “Star Wars”
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Clark County housing market sees sales gain in November

The Clark County residential housing market saw year-over-year sales growth in November, but the gains were coupled with a dearth of new home
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Trump Tops 2020 Rivals on Eve of Impeachment: Campaign Update

President Donald Trump tops his main Democratic rivals in head-to-head matchups, even as he faces impeachment, according to a new USA
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Market Size of Wellness Real Estate Industry Trends and Share Forecast to 2018-2025: Facts …

The market research firm Facts and Factors have recently added the latest study on, titled “Market Size of Wellness Real Estate Industry Trends and
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Real Estate Management Software Market 2019 Key Players, Trends, Share, Industry Size, Key …

Real Estate Management Software Market 2019 Key Players, Trends, Share, Industry Size, Key …

The global real estate management software market size is projected to be USD 12.89 billion by 2025. Growing demand for real estate and large
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Radius Bank Welcomes Gabe Beukinga to its Government Guaranteed Lending Division

Beukinga, who brings over 13 years' experience in SBA lending, business development and executive management, will lead the direction of Radius'
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BME launches a new blockchain collateral pledge service

ISLA has formed a 'Council for Sustainable Finance', amid wide-spread market debate around the compatibility of securities lending programmes and
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The Top Housing Markets for 2020

A new decade will usher in a new generation of homebuyers. Millennials are set to overtake the market and they bring with them new ideals, wants,
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Compass expands in Silicon Valley

Compass has expanded its operations in California by absorbing the principal agents at CSR Real Estate Services in San Jose along with more than
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Real Estate Logic – Disclosing Defects

When I first started selling Naperville real estate in 1982, people bought houses in an “as is” condition. The residential real estate sales world was
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US housing starts rise 3.2% in November, permits rise to new high

Housing starts grew 3.2% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.365 million and the pace for October was revised upward, according
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Hunt Provides $67.6M Freddie Mac Refinancing for New Multifamily Property in Broward County

The Freddie Mac Lease-Up loan has an 11-year term with four years of interest-only payments, followed by a 30-year amortization schedule.
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Meteorites lend clues to solar system's origin

The isotopic composition of meteorites and terrestrial planets holds important clues about the earliest history of the solar system and the processes of
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What does Apple Card have to do with B2B lending?

But if the future is more technology around B2B lending, just how concerned should we be that models built on AI may not be as good as one might
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Hot Searchlight: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is stock of Real Estate sector … KREF has a market cap of $1.16B. Market capitalization refers to the total
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Builders, buyers optimistic about housing market

Renewed activity in home sales along with low interest rates and a more positive forecast for the economy in the year ahead have boosted builder and
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BC housing market's recovery to impel stronger sales and price growth

Coming on the heels of a notable decline in home sales in early 2019, British Columbia's residential real estate market is exhibiting “much quicker
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PMS adds Hampshire to lender panel

PMS Mortgage Club and Sesame Network have added Hampshire Trust Bank to its lender panel. The bank has been added to the firm's buy-to-let and
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Ariel Property Advisors hosts “Brooklyn New” panel Nov. 14

Brooklyn, NY Ariel Property Advisors (APA) hosted a networking and panel … multifamily properties, recent trends, and the emergence of new sources of capital. … and upcoming–will transform its commercial real estate landscape.
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First-time buyer mortgage approvals increase in October

The number of first time buyers securing mortgages jumped in October, according to the latest data. There were 32,260 new first-time buyer mortgages
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Mortgage prisoners launch legal action

Specialist litigation law firm Harcus Parker has begun legal proceedings on behalf of more than 200,000 mortgage prisoners who have been trapped
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3 Signs You Won't Be Getting Promoted Anytime Soon

Welcome to that exciting (or just nerve-wracking) time of year when many companies announce a flurry of promotions, effective January 1. If you were
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Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) For …

Could Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are often drawn to strong
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Landmark Title adds team members

The company said DeAnn Newhouse-Gilleland was hired as vice president of escrow operations and Frieda Jimenez was hired as a commercial
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Home Building Defies Expectations, Up 11% From 2018

Home Building Defies Expectations, Up 11% From 2018

The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development said building permits nationwide were at a seasonally adjusted annual
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To reach net zero, correct the failures in the housing market

However, this misrepresents how the housing market works. There is, in effect, little or no choice for most consumers in terms of energy efficiency.
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Big banks settle Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bond rigging litigation in US

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Thirteen prominent banks and financial services companies agreed to pay $337 million to resolve claims by investors that they
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Firms to pay $386 million to settle price-fixing allegations

… of inflating the price of bonds issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over seven years, according to proposed agreements filed in federal court.
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Josh Duggar's company held in contempt of court in real estate lawsuit

The former “19 Kids and Counting” star's company, ALB Investments, LLC, was ordered to appear in Arkansas court to “show cause” in a real estate
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Options Traders Expect Huge Moves in Tailored Brands (TLRD) Stock

… announced a new joint venture to acquire the B-Piece from Freddie Mac's previously settled KG series focused on environmental and social impact,
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Imagine Owning Fineqia International (CSE:FNQ) And Trying To Stomach The 75% Share Price Drop

It certainly is a dangerous place to invest, as Fineqia International investors … it looks like some investors think it's time to abandon ship, so to speak.
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SHOWBIZ Trans model search, Noah Galvin, Beyonce, Fortune Feimster

Slay Model Management—the world's first exclusively transgender model agency—will host its first Model Search Feb. 15 at One Culver, in Los
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High Street Real Estate Partners and WHI Real Estate Partners acquire the iconic King Charles Inn …

ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Davidson Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier full-service hospitality management companies,
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Baby boomers have made a fortune on real estate — here are three reasons to consider cashing …

Long-time Canadian homeowners have benefited from declining interest rates and increasing home prices. As baby boomers, currently aged 55 to 75,
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Mortgage approvals rise 2%: e.surv

Mortgage approvals increased by 2 per cent in November, according to e.surv's mortgage monitor. Data collected by the firm shows that there were
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Eversource Energy, Agree Realty and New York Mortgage Trust

(Symbol: ADC), and New York Mortgage Trust Inc (Symbol: NYMT) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Eversource
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A Roller Coaster Decade for Real Estate

Eleven years ago, when I was a reporter at the New York Post and Lehman Brothers collapsed, I began calling the residential real estate brokers and
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When Should You Buy Tremont Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:TRMT)?

Tremont Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:TRMT), which is in the mortgage reits business, and is based in United States, saw significant share price
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First-Time Buyers 'Completely Shut Out' of Housing Market?

“During the downturn, Fannie and Freddie wanted to sustain the housing market, keep it strong, and make sure there is enough demand out there'
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Stewart leadership changes continue

Two months after releasing a group senior vice president, Stewart Information Services Corp.'s group president has left the company, according to the
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Palladium Tops $2000 as Record-Breaking Rally Boosts Miners

Palladium rose above $2,000 an ounce for the first time, extending a powerful annual advance driven by a sustained global deficit. Palladium has
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Cadre Selects Moody's Analytics REIS Data to Enhance Investment Lifecycle

“Our mission is to expand access to institutional-grade real estate … to learn more about Moody's Analytics REIS property data, market trends, and API.
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BC residential real estate outlook 2020: a forecast summary

Prone to bullishness about the B.C. housing market by nature, the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) predicts that MLS residential sales across
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Landlord Concerns Grow About NYC Commercial Rent Control

Commercial real estate advisory firm Avison Young in New York has been walking … legislation, which will implement rent stabilization for retail properties. … the New York Metro area, Northeast region and national real estate trends.
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Ryan Hayes Joins Mortgage Network as SVP of Residential Lending

Ryan Hayes Joins Mortgage Network as SVP of Residential Lending

DANVERS, Mass., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S.,
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High Banking Costs Hold Back Marijuana Industry

“I don't think I'll ever forget that day,” Pittsburgh attorney Catia Kossovsky said with a laugh. The day was January 4, 2018. And then-U.S. Attorney
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Focus Real Estate Sells San Diego Industrial Park

Matt Pourcho, Anthony DeLorenzo, Gary Stache and Doug Mack of CBRE represented the seller, Newport Beach-based commercial real estate firm
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Banks to get Rs 54000 crore boost from bankruptcy recoveries

NEW DELHI: India's banks are set for a $7.6 billion (Rs 54,000 crore) earnings windfall this month as the country's bankruptcy court has made sudden
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WRAPUP 1-US housing starts increase; permits hit 12-1/2-year high

WRAPUP 1-U.S. housing starts increase; permits hit 12-1/2-year high … of 4.94% in November 2018, according to data from mortgage finance agency
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Research: Appdome Study Reveals Sea Change In The Way Fortune 1000 Companies Are …

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Appdome, the mobile industry's first no-code mobile integration and solutions platform, today
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The Emerging Disconnect Between Business and Academic Interests in AI

Hi everyone, Jeremy Kahn here. I spent last week at NeurIPS in Vancouver. NeurIPS is the nickname for the Conference on Neural Information
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Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame: Zeller's Derrick Johnson

Each week, REjournals.com profiles a member of the most recent class of the Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. Today
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How Good Is Novavest Real Estate AG (VTX:NREN), When It Comes To ROE?

Our data shows Novavest Real Estate has a return on equity of 5.6% for the last year. That means that for every CHF1 worth of shareholders' equity,
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Lebanon's real estate sector crumbles along with dreams

BEIRUT — “Our dream was to have a nice home so we could decorate the way we wanted,” Nour, not her real name, told Al-Monitor. “So we went
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Olly Murs is sitting on a £12 million fortune and paying himself £1000-a-week

OLLY Murs is sitting on a £12 million fortune – because he pays himself £1,000-a-week. He's banked a monster amount since rising to fame as a
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PR Power List Real Estate Honor Roll of 2019

To salute even more of the great work we've seen this year, here's our honor roll of the most influential firms in the real estate industry. Agencies on
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Slot Focus: Fortune Frogs with Cascading Wins! Find Gems in the Jungle!

In the rainforest, you can hear them, but seeing them? Rare. Fortune Frog. They reveal the treasures of the jungle, jewels, and gems, and deliver “Frog
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When Will the 737 Max Fly Again and 9 Other Questions About Boeing's Troubled Plane

Two crashes within five months — Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018 off the coast of Indonesia and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March outside
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Exclusive: Russian officials in talks to transfer central bank's Sberbank stake – sources

By Tatiana Voronova and Darya Korsunskaya. MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian officials are in talks to transfer the central bank's stake in Sberbank , the
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How to Choose a Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Loan

If you can or are willing to occupy your property as your residence or the home for your business, you can capitalize on better financing terms that
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Edwin Lang and the Boston Marine Guide: Reversal of Fortune

Around 1915, native Californian Edwin “Ed” J. Lang left the Pacific Coast and headed east to Boston seeking his fortune. A restless Lang “took to the
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Uday Kotak best suited to acquire Yes Bank, says two top bankers

Mumbai: Two of India's top bankers on Tuesday opined that Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) is best suited to acquire smaller and capital-starved rival Yes
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UMass Lowell This Week: Students Pitch Banking, Finance Innovations, Share Artwork

UMass Lowell students will present their ideas for new products and services in the finance and banking industries at the DCU/Manning School of
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Remortgaging levels dip after strong period of growth

UK Finance reported there were 6,600 new buy-to-let home purchase mortgages, a dip of 1.5%. Meanwhile, 16,200 buy-to-let remortgages were
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Wells Fargo to pay $10 million to settle mortgage discrimination suit

Wells Fargo to pay $10 million to settle mortgage discrimination suit

Wells Fargo has settled a lawsuit by the city of Philadelphia that alleged that the bank had engaged in discriminatory lending practices. Under the
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Lease Management Software market 2019-2026| Trends| Forecast | Accruent, CoStar Real Estate …

The Research Insights introduced its new report titled Lease Management Software Market. The report is infused with exclusive statistical data.
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Eddie Hearn plans spring title fight for Kash Farooq

EDDIE Hearn insists Kash Farooq will be back fighting for a title in the spring after recruiting the Scot to his Matchroom promotion company. Glasgow's
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Introducing International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG), A Stock That Climbed 41% In The …

But if you buy good businesses at attractive prices, your portfolio returns could exceed the average market return. Just take a look at International
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The Attractive Combination That Could Earn Regal Hotels International Holdings Limited (HKG:78 …

In this case, Regal Hotels International Holdings likely looks attractive to investors, given its 4.5% dividend yield and a payment history of over ten
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Tourism Real Estate Market 2019 Overview with Detailed Analysis, Growth, Competitive landscape …

Global Tourism Real Estate Market 2019 Research Report provides size, share and growth, trends, global market statistics and comprehensive data
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Stock Rout Hits $2.7 Billion on Shock Manila Water Dispute

Philippine regulators plan to cut government guarantees and increase oversight when they negotiate with the capital's two water suppliers. Manila
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Aztec Group Arranges $142M Refinancing for Miami MXU Project

The $142 million loan was awarded to Freddie Mac via Berkadia's Miami Office as its seller servicer. The 10-year loan features full-term interest-only
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Comp Survey; Training and Events; Co-Marketing and JVs

A new eBook from Maxwell, “2020 Mortgage Lending Resolutions”, is less an attempt to predict the future and more an exercise in setting our intention
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Mortgage company surprises some employees with Cadillacs and Bahamas cruises

United Shore Financial Services, a Pontiac, Michigan-based mortgage lending company, recently surprised some employees with 2-year leases on a
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American Financial Resources upgrades its lending platform

The company added a few enhancements, including integrated product support and an improved user interface for both clients and lending partners.
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ISLA forms Council for Sustainable Finance

The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) has formed a Council for Sustainable Finance (ICSF), amid wide-spread market debate
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RM Secured Direct Lending to see NAV gain following investment prepayment

In exchange for publishing services rendered by the Company on behalf of RM Secured Direct Lending named herein, including the promotion by the
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Nigeria Plans to Start Securities Lending to Increase Trading

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission is in talks with institutional investors and other regulators to allow securities lending in an effort to
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Indian lenders' retail loan book size to double in 5 years to ₹96 trillion: ICICI Bank-Crisil study

The total size of retail loan book of Indian lenders is expected to double to ₹96 trillion in five years, said a joint report by ICICI Bank and Crisil on
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TD Bank Enhances Medical Professional Mortgage Team with Three New Hires

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, has added three prominent mortgage loan officers to
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Breaking The House-Rich, Cash-Poor Cycle

Homeowners looking to borrow against the equity they've built in their homes can go one of four ways. There's the standard second mortgage loan,
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Court ruling on 'lending that traps consumers' hailed

Cape Town – A ruling by the Western Cape High Court which found in favour of the Stellenbosch University Law Clinic, Summit Financial Partners and
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Warren Hits Bloomberg Over NDAs for Workers: Campaign Update

Warren also said Bloomberg should address the issue. She was asked to respond to a report by ABC News about several lawsuits accusing the
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Mariah Carey's Christmas (Marketing) Miracle

Fortune. MOVERS AND SHAKERS: McCann promoted Devika Bulchandani to president of North America. Tracy Brady of Hill Holiday joins Curaleaf
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JP Morgan renews lending mandate with Australian superannuation fund

JP Morgan renews lending mandate with Australian superannuation fund

J.P. Morgan is set to provide securities lending and other asset servicing services to the Australian superannuation fund, Local Government Super
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The 4 Most Game-Changing Medical Advances of the Past Decade

Two companies leading these efforts are Edwards Lifesciences and Intuitive Surgical, both featured in the latest Fortune Future 50, a list that identifies
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5601.0 – Lending Indicators, Oct 2019

New loan commitments for housing rose by 2.0 per cent, seasonally adjusted, in October according to new data released today by the Australian
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How China's Huawei Got the Starring Role in an International Struggle for Tech Supremacy

This was supposed to be the year that Huawei Technologies Co., China's biggest tech firm, rose to global prominence as the leader in 5G, the much
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Westpac managers, directors under investigation by APRA for possible Banking Act breaches

Westpac's directors and senior managers face potential bans from the banking industry, as the sector's regulator launches an investigation into their
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KT opens Korea's first AI-based big data platform

… intelligence-based big data platform to be shared and used by individuals and business on demographics, real estate and consumption trends,
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Round Hill Capital Invests in Workforce Housing Development in Lake Worth Beach, Florida

LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Round Hill Capital, a leading global real estate investment, development and asset management firm,
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Rebank raises $2.8M to build a better banking experience for high-growth companies

Ask almost any startup founder and they'll tell you that business banking is mostly broken. Legacy banks typically provide a clunky user experience
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The Forbes Investigation: Inside the Secret Bank Behind the Fintech Boom

Instead there are 175 bank staffers and traders stuffed elbow to jowl into … more than aggressive lending outfits for little-known FDIC-insured banks.
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Who Has Been Buying Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) Shares?

We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. On the other hand, we'd be remiss not to mention that
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Seven mortgage lenders sign up to ARIVE marketplace

Tech company ARIVE has partnered with seven mortgage lenders to give independent originators access to the ARIVE lender marketplace.
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If You Had Bought CSP International Fashion Group (BIT:CSP) Stock Five Years Ago, You'd Be …

Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But no-one is immune from buying too high. For example the CSP International
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5 Customer Experience Trends for Banking in 2020

With new technologies and new ways to engage transforming the way banking customers interact with their financial institution, a consumer's
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Real Estate Market Growth Rate by Applications and Industry Outlook – 2022

Real Estate Market Global Report 2019 from The Business Research Company provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the
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RBS, Lloyds Shares Fall After Bank of England Stress Tests

LONDON — Shares in Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland tumbled in early trading on Tuesday after failing to impress in the 2019
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China May Buy Ethanol, Divert Hong Kong Trade to Hit US Pledge

Further details are emerging on how China would increase imports from the U.S. by as much as $200 billion over the next two years in order to meet
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Increase in Santa Fe pet surrenders due to housing market conditions

They tell the Santa Fe New Mexican that they believe it's due to the housing market. With fewer rentals in Santa Fe, more and more landlords are no
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Thai dancers make offerings to tree trunk for good fortune

A tree trunk that is considered a sacred source of good fortune has been drawing attention and offerings from people in central Thailand. The wood
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US housing starts rise more than expected, with permits at a 12-1/2-year high

The housing market is regaining momentum after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times this year, pushing down mortgage rates from last
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22 FICS® Customers Featured in Mortgage Bankers Association's 2019 Mid-Year Rankings of Top …

FICS® (Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc.), a leading mortgage loan origination software, residential servicing software and commercial
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Houston Chronicle drops Bloomberg News after coverage decision

Houston Chronicle drops Bloomberg News after coverage decision

Shortly after the former New York City mayor announced his candidacy, editors at Bloomberg News told reporters to skip “in-depth investigations” of
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VI Banking Board Approves Application for Oriental Bank to Do Business

The Virgin Islands Banking Board has approved unanimously the application of Oriental Bank to do business in the territory, according to a press
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Low Skyline, High Prices: Would Taller Buildings Help Make Housing Cheaper In DC?

He is, of course, speaking of D.C.'s sky-high housing prices. Per the city's chief financial officer, the median sales price in September for a single-family
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Minneapolis 2040: Housing justice as a cornerstone for burgeoning modern cities

Taipei, with its skyrocketing housing prices, has been trying to realize housing justice through its luxury tax and vacant property tax in the past years.
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Real Estate Marketing Automation Software Market Impressive Gains including key players …

The Global Real Estate Marketing Automation Software Market 2019 Research Report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the
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Forecast the future in this fortune-telling simulator game with Antinatalism theme, DIVINATION

DIVINATION is a fortune-telling simulator where you play as a pair of hands who can foresee the future. Talk and listen to people's stories, then
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Analysts, public say surge in housing prices likely despite new policy measures

Housing prices are widely expected to soar despite the stringent regulations enforced by the South Korean government, according to market analysts
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Shopping for a chalet? Best bets for budget-minded buyers

In the last 18 to 24 months, Galarneau has noticed an increase in Montreal buyers looking for a second home for weekend getaways, international
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JP Owens Joins Silverline As Director, Banking & Lending

New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silverline, a Salesforce Platinum Consulting Firm headquartered in New York City, today
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Fast-growing brokerage Compass poaches large team of real estate agents from San Jose …

Pictured, from left, Dina Bonafede, real estate agent at CSR Real Estate Services, Steve Bonafede, president and CEO of CSR, Brian Bonafede, CFO
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Real-Estate Stocks Chalk Up Best Return in Five Years

Real-estate stocks have rallied this year and were returning better than 20% after 11 months, boosted by declining interest rates. The better returns in
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Case Study in Banking Using Neural Networks

Data mining can help to resolve banking problems by finding some regularity, causality and correlation to business information which are not visible at
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Spengler to leave DTM for BMW's IMSA programme, stays with company

Spengler notably won the DTM title in 2012 – his first season with BMW, which was also its first year back in the series after an 18-year absence – and
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Billionaire pig Farmer's Fortune is the Fastest Growing in the World

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Pittsburgh Airport Ramps Up a Side Business: Real-Estate Developer

Commercial real-estate development has been one part of the airport's plan to find new revenue after struggling for many years. The facility once
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Marc Bergevin says Canadiens won't 'mortgage the future' just to make playoffs

Marc Bergevin isn't looking for any short-term solutions for the Montreal Canadiens to make the playoffs. “I will not mortgage the future of this team just
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White Oak UK lending reaches more than £1.5 billion for first time

White Oak UK, one of the UK's largest alternative providers of business finance, has increased lending to more than £1.5 billion through its own book.
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Banking on home equity to retire? Better check those expenses

Cynthia Del Medico has owned her Park Ridge home for 33 years and … One thing that personal finance experts agree on is that a house occupies its
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Housing market forecast: 2020 will bring low rates, tight inventory & more competition

Industry experts predict home prices to rise nationally, increasing anywhere from 0.8% (Realtor.com's forecast) to 2.9% (Freddie Mac) across the year.
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Federal Banking Agencies Announce Availability of 2018 Small Business, Small Farm, and …

… today announced the availability of data on small business, small farm, and community development lending reported by certain commercial banks
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Uber Judge Balks at Making Drivers Employees, for Now

Uber Judge Balks at Making Drivers Employees, for Now

Uber Technologies Inc. beat back an aggressive bid to force it to treat California drivers as employees, but a judge's ruling may allow a long-running
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Community Advocates Break Down Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regs

Certified by the U.S. Treasury as community development financial … because the new rules would take away CRA credit for a mortgage loan to a
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Singapore High-End Apartments a Magnet for Chinese Buyers

Singapore's luxury apartments are proving a magnet for Chinese buyers with purchases of properties north of S$5 million ($3.7 million) almost
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Financial Controller Director (Investments & Capital Markets CFO)

Freddie Mac's Finance division is currently seeking a Financial Controller Director to be part of the Investments and Capital Markets CFO department.
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Business Process Director

Job opening for Business Process Director at Freddie Mac.
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Gatekeeper of a Brazilian Fortune Isn't Letting Unicorns Inside

Gatekeeper of a Brazilian Fortune Isn't Letting Unicorns Inside. Flavia Almeida, the first woman to run a major family office in South America's biggest
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S.Korea financial regulator sees bubble in housing prices

SEOUL, Dec 17 (Reuters) – South Korea's top financial regulator said on Tuesday that a property market bubble in the country could potentially burst,
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Troubled apartments in Carondelet get a receiver

A city judge on Thursday granted a request by federal mortgage lender Freddie Mac to put the troubled Southwest Crossing apartment complex into
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A different kind of 30 under 30: real estate investor buys 30 houses and does $30M in sales before …

His real estate investment firm, JP Holdings, LLC, has done more than $30 million in real estate sales, flipped more than 30 properties and completed
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Fortune Frogs with Cascading Wins! Find Gems in the Jungle!

Fortune Frog. They reveal the treasures of the jungle, jewels, and gems, and deliver “Frog Bombs” that count down three-two-one–zero, across spins,
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'I hope we get him': Gamecock target Ger-cari Caldwell impresses at Shrine Bowl practice

Sumter defensive back O'Donnell Fortune will have a chance to cover some of the top receivers in South Carolina during preparations this week for
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Taiwan shares soar amid eased concerns over global trade

Taipei, Dec. 17 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan moved sharply higher by more than 150 points to close above the 12,000 point mark Tuesday with buying
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Struggling regional banks in Japan buying riskier debt to survive

Struggling to revive profits as low yields persist, a handful of troubled regional banks are wading deeper into riskier credit such as near-junk rated
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Boris Johnson Revives No-Deal Brexit Threat With Change to Law

Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast. Boris Johnson will change the law to guarantee the Brexit transition
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Long Live Brexit Uncertainty

Fortune. Amazon v. Fedex. Amazon has for a while shunned FedEx for its own U.S. deliveries, but now it's also banned third-party sellers from using
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Realme enters digital lending segment with Realme Paysa, takes on Xiaomi Mi Credit

Realme on Tuesday announced a new financial service, Realme Paysa. Similar to Xiaomi's Mi Credit, Realme Paysa will provide free credit reports,
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BANKING AND PAYMENTS FOR GEN Z: These digital natives are the next big opportunity – here …

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Hable's Real Estate closing after 100-plus years

WINCHESTER — More than a century after first opening its doors, the family-owned Hable's Real Estate in downtown Winchester is closing.
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A New Study Shows the Damage Just 3 Years of Vaping Could Do to Your Lungs

Happy Monday, readers. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We continued to learn more about the long-term effects of vaping and e-cigarette use
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Stock Performance Spotlight: Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (LON:SREI)

Every trading session discloses different movements and trends about Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (LON:SREI) stock. Currently we
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Asset based lending against IP and ideas

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Business Leader met with Andrew Rutherford, who is the Commercial Director at Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ABL) division.
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Fresh Brexit fears to leave UK among weakest housing markets, Fitch warns

UK house prices are set to fall next year when adjusted for inflation as Brexit continues to disrupt the market, according to a new report from Fitch
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UnaVista grows regulatory reporting team

The Philippine Stock Exchange is set to leverage LSEG post-trade technology for securities lending, collateral management, clearing and services.
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Total mortgage finance in Egypt increases 67.6% in 3Q of 2019

(MENAFN – Daily News Egypt). Al types of mortgage financing reached EGP 650m in the third quarter (3Q) of 2019, compared to EGP 387.8m in 3Q of
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Assessing whether 2020 will bring a Canadian property tumble: Don Pittis

According to fresh data, the Canadian real estate market is booming again. In a world where interest on your savings account is in the two-per-cent
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A Rising Share Price Has Us Looking Closely At Sports Direct International plc's (LON:SPD) P/E …

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The US and China Have Reached a Trade Deal—But What Does That Mean for Chinese Art and …

“Presumably, any such deal will be a boon to the trade because purchasers in the US who have laid back from buying abroad will now do so.”.
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Is 361 Degrees International Limited (HKG:1361) Better Than Average At Deploying Capital?

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Watch List Stock Performance: Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMAN)

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMAN) STOCK VOLATILITY FACTOR : Average true range percent (ATRP-14) measured at 2.57%.
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Travis Frautten joins Bank NH commercial banking team

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Mortgage Rates Below 1% Put Europe on Alert for Housing Bubble

A political backlash is unfolding as European mayors intervene in the market with rent controls, higher property taxes and subsidized housing
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Residential Real Estate Market 2019| Key Manufacturers and Development for Global Regions …

Research Industry US added the latest industry report on “Global Residential Real Estate Market” consisting of 120+ pages during the forecast period
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Hong Kong-based digital property marketing firm Spacious eyes overseas expansion

From a small office in Sheung Wan, Spacious founder Asif Ghafoor is plotting to reshape Hong Kong's property market. The website he created in
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Potato Starch Market to reach USD 762.63 Million by 2026; Rising Consumption of Sugar-Free …

According to the report, published by Fortune Business Insights™ in a report, titled “Potato Starch Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Nature
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Housing Market Advice

Anecdotes. When looking at places in nice neighborhoods, I found that when people asked me what I did, they reacted much more positively to “I'm a
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Billionaire Jim Pattison's Bid for Canfor Faces Mounting Opposition

“Fairly large shareholders have indicated that they prefer to stay in, and from a Jim Pattison point of view we're quite relaxed about it because we
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S. Korea steps up efforts to curb surge in housing prices

Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea on Monday announced new property market regulations, including tighter mortgage rules, to curb surging
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Will real estate prices continue to climb? Experts offer predictions for 2020

Will 2020 bring a buyer's market to Miami residential real estate? What is the next hot office market? Will online shopping grow, bringing more demand
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Myths and Realities of FinTech Lending

by Dalene Deale. FinTech start-ups have transformed the market for consumer lending in the United States and other mature credit markets, by giving
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Non-bank lending soars

The global advisory firm's latest survey of non-bank lenders shows non-bank lending grew by 9.32% in the year to June, up to $13.35 billion.
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Pakistan Court Orders Death to Ex-Military Ruler Musharraf

Pakistan Court Orders Death to Ex-Military Ruler Musharraf

A Pakistani special court sentenced former military dictator and president Pervez Musharraf to death in absentia, ending six-year long high treason
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GSTV & Comscore Partner to Help Marketers Measure Cross-Platform Video Impact

Comscore measured two campaigns on GSTV's video screens in 2019. … The second campaign, for a top mortgage lender, drove a +12.1% lift in
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How digital revolution is shaping your banking habits

The world of personal banking has seen a revolution in recent years. A whole host of fintechs have emerged to take on traditional banks, offering
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India Braces for More Unrest as Modi Stokes Religious Tensions

Escalating protests against India's new citizenship law have raised concerns that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone too far in appealing to his
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Real Estate Agency Software Market Is Thriving Worldwide with Propertybase, PlanPlus Online …

The Latest research study released by HTF MI “Global Real Estate Agency Software Market” with 100+ pages of analysis on business Strategy taken
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Successful Retailers Pivot, Weather Storm in 2019

This “Goldilocks” market is one of “not too hot or not too cold,” that has stretched over an extended time. “That favors all commercial real estate,
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Asia Stocks Edge Up, Set for Highest Since 2018: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks saw modest gains, sufficient to leave them heading for their highest since mid-2018, as investors mull prospects for further gains after a
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Pound Falls as Johnson Moves to Block Any Further Brexit Delay

The pound slumped after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to change the law to guarantee the Brexit transition phase isn't extended beyond
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Netflix's Once-Secret Regional Data Shows Its Strength Overseas

Facing new competition from some of the world's largest media companies, Netflix Inc. is showcasing its biggest advantage: a head start abroad.
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What's the Link Between Mortgage Refinancing and Recessions?

The findings are presented in their latest paper, “Houses as ATMs: Mortgage Refinancing and Macroeconomic Uncertainty,” which is forthcoming in
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Former Reseda man gets time served for mortgage fraud scheme targeting Wells Fargo Bank

Olarte was the third and final defendant charged in the mortgage fraud scheme. His two co-conspirators — Juan Jose Calle and Nancy Karina
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What Is a Balloon Mortgage?

The word “balloon” typically calls to mind parties and celebrations. However, a balloon mortgage can be a stressful affair for some borrowers.
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Bankers' Hours column: Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The pressure continues to privatize Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.)
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Shiny, New, and Bargains, Too: Cities Where a Brand-New Home Won't Break the Bank

The real estate market in “Hotlanta” has been living up to its nickname for the past several years. All over the metro area, homes have been sprouting
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United Wholesale Mortgage CEO gives away 13 Cadillacs to employees

Lower interest rates gave a boost to mortgage lenders bottomline this year. United Wholesale Mortgage anticipates doing $106 billion in mortgage
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Industry Outlook for Property Technology: Asia Pacific

So a technology may be great, but startups don't necessarily understand how to market it to the real estate community. And real estate companies
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Real Estate Agency And Brokerage Market to Set Phenomenal Growth by 2026 | Top Competitors …

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Boeing Will Pause 737 Max Output in January; No Layoffs Planned

Boeing Co. will temporarily halt production of the grounded 737 Max in January, a person familiar with the matter said, deepening the crisis engulfing
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Trump: Military academy athletes can 'make a fortune' in pro sports

“You'll go out and make a fortune, and after you are all finished with your professional career you will go and you will serve. And everybody is thrilled,”
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Smaller Single-Family Detached Homes Overlooked for 'Missing Middle'

Due to years of underbuilding, a housing deficit exists in the U.S. How large is the amount of undersupply? That's a subject of debate among
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