Real estate expert: Regions like Phoenix should stop promoting themselves as low-cost to attract …

Spencer Levy — head of research for commercial real estate firm CBRE Inc. (NYSE: CBG) — has advice for cities and states trying to recruit jobs and businesses. “Please, please don't lead with costs,” said Levy, who was in Phoenix last week talking to brokers and clients at CBRE's modern new offices
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Jesse Sunset sets the record straight on his Bitcoin fortune. Terry Willesee's youngest son and aspiring rapper Jesse Sunset sets the record straight on his personal wealth in an Instagram video by gifting his father a BMW X3 from his Bitcoin fortune. Behind the scenes footage of BGT judges… Read More.
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Heath Hall has resigned as a top official with the Federal Railroad Administration, a Department of Transportation official said. His departure follows a report that Hall was also working as a public-relations consultant for the Madison County, Mississippi, sheriff's office. Hall's firm continued to collect
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More notable recent Commerzbank AG (OTCMKTS:CRZBF) news were published by: Reuters.com which released: “Goldman, Barclays, SocGen interested in Commerzbank unit: Handelsblatt” on January 25, 2018, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Commerzbank Says Not Now to Merger in Echo
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AGNC Investment Corp. logo Maxim Group restated their buy rating on shares of AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) in a research note released on Thursday, February 1st. Maxim Group currently has a $21.25 price target on the real estate investment trust's stock. “On the conference call, management
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Barwa Real Estate Group chairman Salah bin Ghanim al-Ali said: “The results represent the beginning of reaping the benefits achieved during recent years in which the current and former board members have worked on developing, following up, and supporting new project development plans.
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Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF logo BTIM Corp. boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) by 7.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,823 shares
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Kristian Rouz — Italy's central bank has revised the nation's GPD forecast upward due to the expected mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Italian banking sector, which is poised to resolve lingering capitalisation issues. Meanwhile, European Central Bank (ECB) officials say the unconventional
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India is the second-biggest buyer of U.A.E. crude behind Japan, according Bloomberg tanker tracking. Adnoc is seeking partners for its biggest fields that will help secure market access for its crude in some of the top energy consumers. Adnoc last year signed deals with Chinese and Korean companies
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BidaskClub upgraded Mantech International from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, February 2nd. Zacks Investment Research lowered Mantech International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 2nd. Loop Capital raised their target price on Mantech
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc logo JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) from an overweight rating to a neutral rating in a research note released on Tuesday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports. BXMT has been the subject of several other research reports.
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Mr White said rampant buyer demand was keeping Melbourne's average days on market down, with properties in popular parts of the city commonly selling within a week. The CoreLogic Property Pulse report revealed that at the end of 2017, properties sold privately in Australia took an average of 45
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust logo PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.34 by ($0.02),
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U.K. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn issued a call on Saturday to overhaul the British economy, presenting a vision in which the nation's power and gas grids are brought back into public ownership. The opposition leader evoked the post-World War II reconstruction — including the foundation of
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“In my 10 years as a lender, I've always enjoyed developing trusting relationships with new and existing customers and I look forward to doing the same in my new role as commercial loan sales officer,” Dittman said. Jesko will continue working at the Bellevue Branch, and Dittmann relocated to the main
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The Property Franchise Group plc (AIM:TPFG), a UK£35.25M small-cap, is a real estate company operating in an industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. Real estate assets
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After banks, non-bank financial institutions have now hiked their lending rates by two percentage points due to the sudden liquidity crisis in a development that will hit the SME sector. Although the NBFIs account for only 4 percent of the total outstanding loans in the economy, the industry has a big
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International Bank of Qatar (ibq) has received the 'Best Private Bank in Qatar Award' from Global Finance magazine during the third annual 'World's Best Private Banks Awards' ceremony held recently. Chaouki Daher, general manager and head of Private Banking at ibq, received the award on behalf of
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To commemorate PlainsCapital Bank's 30th anniversary this month, PlainsCapital is hosting a week-long birthday celebration Feb. 12 – 16, 2018, featuring events, contests, giveaways, and free food and beverages. Customers and members of the community are invited to join in the array of activities
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Save yourself a small fortune with free days out this half term. Popping down to your local park or museum can be a great day out with the family without burning a hole in your wallet. Edited by Jane Hamilton. 11th February 2018, 12:53 am. WHILE a week off school is good news for kids, it can be bad
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