'Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria and Jesse Metcalfe Make Real Estate Moves

'Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria and Jesse Metcalfe Make Real Estate Moves

They rose to fame together on hit show “Desperate Housewives” and it seems like Eva Longoria and Jesse Metcalfe are still doing pretty well for
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US Home Starts Reach Highest Level in a Year, Permits Rise

A worker hammers a piece of lumber to a wall frame on a home under construction at the M/I Homes Inc. Bougainvillea Place housing development in Ellenton, Florida. Photographer: Ty Wright/Bloomberg. U.S. new-home construction rebounded in October to the fastest pace in a year, partly reflecting
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ISLA and the CBI tackle UCITS collateral rules

Gerry Cross spoke to members of the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) in Dublin on 14 November to address the challenge of allowing UCITS funds to interact fully with the securities lending market while remaining compliant. “It appears that there may be an impression amongst some
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The Pros and Cons of a 15-Year Mortgage

Only about one in six borrowers of conventional mortgages have used a 15-year mortgage so far in 2017. No doubt many borrowers shy away from the shorter home loans when they learn that it requires a payment that's about 50% bigger — around $1,650 a month vs. $1,100 for a similar 30-year loan,
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EBA updates list of CET1 instruments

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its sixth updated list of capital instruments that Competent Authorities (CAs) across the European Union (EU) have classified as Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1). Since the publication of the previous update in May 2017, some new CET1 instruments
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Trading Volume Significantly Higher

3,466 shares changed hands by the end of trading on Thursday. Trading volume was up 181.56% over the stocks average daily volume. Traders are more bullish on shares of Investors Title Co considering the motion in short interest. The company realized a fall in short interest of -20.58% between
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Why a long-term mortgage may be better for your bank account

When buying a home, many people give advice saying that a shorter mortgage is better than a longer mortgage; get the 15-year mortgage instead of the 30 because the longer mortgage will cost more in interest. But is that really true? Michael Markey, co-founder and owner of Legacy Financial Network,
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Berkshire Hathaway real estate links with Colony hotel in Palm Beach

Longtime Palm Beach real estate agent and mortgage broker Peter Green initiated the discussions with the hotel's owners that led to the affiliation, he said. Green and team members will have a regular presence in the hotel lobby, and his Berkshire Hathaway colleague, Nancy Cordone, is coordinating
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Comcast and Verizon circle 21st Century Fox

Disney was in talks with 21st Century Fox earlier this month about buying its film, television production, cable network and international distribution assets. The talks were said to have broken down over a disagreement on price. Shares in 21st Century Fox rose by 7.5 per cent to $30.75 in after-hours
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Are Toronto and Vancouver headed for a housing boom?

On Wednesday, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its October home sale numbers. The results for the month show that while home sales are up in the country, prices are on the rise too. National home prices are up 5 per cent on average in October year-over-year, the CREA reports
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Investors Title Company (ITIC)'s Bullish Multiple Top Chart Pattern Points to Lower Stock Risks

Investors sentiment increased to 1.67 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.72, from 0.95 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 3 investors sold Investors Title Company shares while 15 reduced holdings. 15 funds opened positions while 15 raised stakes. 791,260 shares or 0.93% more from 783,950 shares in 2017Q1 were
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LEIs offer major cost savings, says OFR

Legal entity identifies (LEIs) offer significant cost savings and improved transnational accuracy and transparency, according to Matthew Reed at the Office of Financial Research (OFR). In a blog post on the benefits of LEIs, Reed described how the system “now serves as a linchpin for making sense of
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Apple Delays HomePod Smart Speaker, Missing Holiday Season

Smart speakers will be a key focus for the holiday shopping season given the influx of devices coming from other players like Alphabet Inc.'s Google, Amazon.com Inc., and Sonos Inc. Apple's accessory business, part of its Other Products segment, is minuscule compared to the iPhone and Services
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Faster mortgage closings could boost fraud, risk consultant warns

A quicker, digital mortgage origination process could improve customer service but it also may make home lenders more susceptible to identity theft, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Digital mortgage absolutely has a lot of promise but it's also something that we have to look at how we do it so we
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Bankers Shifting From London After Brexit May Face Lower Pay

Pay is not the only consideration for bankers looking at which of the European financial centers offers the most attractive overall lifestyle. In Frankfurt, 70 percent of bankers interviewed said they had a good work-life balance, Emolument said, as against 61 percent for London and 59 percent for Paris.
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Shoe Carnival Lifts Outlook On Robust Athletic Trends

New store openings for 2018 will be in the low single-digit range. Added Sifford, “We remain committed to long-term strategic store growth. However, with the changing landscape in brick-and-mortar stores, we believe more attractive real estate opportunities will be available to us if we exercise patience.”.
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National Cheat Sheet: Why commercial property owners love the GOP tax plans, $20B valuation …

The commercial real estate industry would see several benefits in the proposed Republican tax bills working their way through the House and Senate. In addition to lower corporate tax rates and the ability to avoid a 30 percent limit on interest expense deductions, the Senate's version would lower the
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Average home price breaks $200K barrier in Las Cruces

Local Realtors sold a total of 1,419 new and existing homes, townhomes and condominiums through Nov. 13 of this year, representing an increase of 104 homes over the 1,315 homes during the same period last year. With the recent announcement by Freddie Mac that mortgage rates continue to hover
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Pocket Games Inc (OTCMKTS:PKGM) Is A Smart Risk/Reward Play

On May 2, 2017, the market seemed to excite the market when it released the new development of its title Idol Hands. The company noted that virtual reality features will be added in the last part of 2017. We will need to be alert, as news regarding new innovations could make the share price pop up.
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Stitch Fix Is the Latest Weak Tech IPO After Disappointing Debuts by Snap and Blue Apron

The initial public offering of Stitch Fix, an online stylist, was seen as something of a test for potential listings by other digital-first retailers, such as Warby Parker. Well, the result may give them pause. Stitch Fix had a downsized IPO on Thursday, raising $120 million at a share price of $15—the original
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