People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: Jan. 5, 2018

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: Jan. 5, 2018

Assurant Inc. has appointed Scott McGregor managing director of American Title Inc. (ATI), an alternative title, valuation and settlement services companies and an Assurant subsidiary. He joined ATI in May 2008 as vice president of Title Service Operations and assumed his most recent role as COO in
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Avoid These Four Common Commercial Real Estate Investing Mistakes

Buying and managing investment property — be it houses, multifamily units or commercial real estate — is hard work. Owners must choose between paying to outsource and handling everything themselves. The latter can range from finding financing and performing maintenance to resolving
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Asking price for Melbourne homes hits $1 million median, but will they sell for that much?

Mr Simpson said Melbourne's median house price in the September quarter was $817,000, based on REIV figures, and he was predicting a 1.2 per cent increase into the January quarter. “The market is flattening rather than falling, and turning to a more reasonable growth rate in the long-term,” he said.
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Ask a real estate pro: What can I do about my neighbor wasting water?

However, I am unaware of any state laws that forbid hosing off a person's sidewalk and driveway. You may want to check your individual city's code to see if there are any local ordinances where you live. You can usually find a link to this information on its website. Also, your community association may
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Welcome Back, Indian Billionaires

According to Bloomberg reporters George Smith Alexander and Bhuma Shrivastava, the deal could value Aleris at about $2.5 billion, including debt. The last time Birla attempted anything this bold was when he paid $5.7 billion for Novelis Inc., the vehicle he's using now to buy Aleris. That was 11 years
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Marijuana Crackdown by Sessions Leaves GOP Fearing 2018 Backlash

The Justice Department's decision to free federal prosecutors to enforce marijuana laws in states that have legalized the drug adds to the political burdens of congressional Republicans trying to hold their House and Senate majorities in an already challenging election year. An early indication of the
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Indian real estate market to witness increased investments in 2018: Research

The momentum of blockbuster real estate deals that hit the headlines in 2017 is likely to see an upward movement in 2018, both in Asia Pacific and India, according to JLL research. It is expected that Asia Pacific transaction volumes will grow five percent to reach USD 135 to USD 140 billion in 2018,
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Latest real estate transfers

R. & M. Kacperski to J. & F. Property Management, 478 Marcy Ave., Two Family Year-Round Residence, .35 Ac., $380,000; on Nov. 1, 2017. Nationstar Mortgage to US Bank National As., 33 Circle Dr., One Family Year-Round Residence, .4 Ac., $43,000; on Nov. 2, 2017. M. & J. Langhorne by Ref to
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Koloa Keiki Visit Kukui'ula's Farm

According to Kauai's The Garden Island newspaper, pre-schoolers attending The Koloa Early School recently visited The Upcountry Farm at Kukui'ula…
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Manitowoc real estate transfers and homes sold: Jan. 7, 2018

To determine the purchase price of the real estate, divide the transfer fee by 0.003. For example, a transfer fee of $250 would indicate a purchase price of $83,333. Real estate sold at a price of $100,000 would have a transfer fee of $300. OTHER NEWS: Manitowoc Salvation Army falls $91K short in red
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As 2017 data trickles in, a look at local market

Across the county, the number of permits for new homes issued through November 2017 beat the total for all of 2016, according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis. At the same time, home sales stayed steady from the last two years, despite fewer homes on the market, and prices
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Real Estate Notebook: Portman's influence on Atlanta architecture was profound (Video)

In 1960s, when Atlanta was emerging as a global city, architect and developer John Portman began transforming the downtown skyline. Over time, his projects became Atlanta landmarks covering 17 blocks from the Downtown Connector to Centennial Olympic Park: The Hyatt Regency, Atlanta Marriott
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Cassin & Cassin LLP Names Michael J. Hurley, Jr. Managing Partner

Mr. Hurley represents institutional lenders in all aspects of commercial real estate finance, including loans intended for sale, syndication or securitization. In addition, he handles commercial transactions encompassing the sale and disposition of real property and equity interests, mortgage and
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Android Malware Targets Over 230 Banking and Cryptocurrency Apps

New Delhi: Cyber security solutions firm Quick Heal today said it has spotted an Android banking Trojan that imitates over 230 apps, including those offered … After downloading the app, the trojan keeps checking for the installed apps on the victim's device and particularly looks for the 232 banking and
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House prices: Remoaners WRONG again as value of homes continue to rise

Alex Gosling, founder of online estate agents HouseSimple.com, said: “Considering that Brexit doom-mongers predicted that property prices would plummet following the Brexit vote in 2016 and Article 50 being invoked, the housing market has proved surprisingly resilient in 2017. “Even a calamitous
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Could rents in LA finally be coming down?

Rents in Los Angeles County are likely to rise about 2.9 percent in 2018, to an average monthly price of $1,840, according to real estate company CoStar. That's less than the 3.2 percent bump in prices seen over the past year, and considerably below the 6 percent uptick in prices that LA renters
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Asotin County flexes housing market muscles

ASOTIN – Most of the new houses being built on the Washington side of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley are in unincorporated areas of Asotin County. For the fourth straight year, about 30 single-family residences were added to the property tax rolls on lots located outside the city limits of Clarkston and
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Real Estate Specialist

SPM is also the primary office to ensure departments are stewards of campus space including meeting target space guidelines and utilization rates. The Real Estate Specialist will be responsible for managing real estate transactions relating to campus spaces resources including reviewing leases,
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Three places to find down payment and closing cost assistance for a mortgage

This financing option works as a subordinated lien that is repaid back to the state once the mortgage is paid off. There is no interest and you can simply pay it back with the proceeds of the sale. Other state's DPA programs operate differently though, such as the loan being forgiven completely over a
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Accelerating housing market boosts homebuilder stocks

That said, the sharp rise in homebuilder valuations over the last year has left some concerned that the market is getting ahead of improvement in the underlying housing market, which was hard hit during the financial crisis. “Housing fundamentals lacked the kind of crispness one might have expected
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