Real Estate Roundup: Broker buys office building, hundreds of apartments change hands & 30 …

Real Estate Roundup: Broker buys office building, hundreds of apartments change hands & 30 …

Here is a roundup of breaking real estate deals and announcements in the area that weren't included in recent Austin Business Journal coverage. Professionals of all types mine this weekly list for business intelligence. Job seekers can get a jump on hiring, service providers can find some new
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Longer-term mortgage rates slip for 2nd straight week

The five-year adjustable mortgage rate jumped to 3.32 percent, from 3.22 percent last week. That increase followed bullish comments on the economy by Fed chair Janet Yellen. Mortgage rates have mostly fallen in the past 12 months, even as the Fed has lifted short-term rates. A year ago, the 30-year
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Long-term US mortgage rates decline, short-term rate rises

Long-term US mortgage rates decline, short-term rate rises. By Associated Press By Associated Press. Business. November 30 at 11:50 AM. WASHINGTON — Long-term mortgage rates slipped this week, though shorter-term rates rose in response to better economic news that made it more likely the
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Support for mortgage interest and equity release

Pensioners on interest-only mortgages are likely to be worst affected by the changes, as when they sell they will not only have to pay off their mortgage capital at the end of their mortgage term, but also their mortgage interest support loan. According to research by insurer Royal London, assuming
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Spot trends and buy/sell signals: International Paper Company (IP), Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT)

At the session level, shares of International Paper Company(NYSE:IP) moved -0.04% from the open. The most recent bid on the stock was registered at $55.52. Further, company shares have been seen trading -5.83% off of the 52 week high and 14.50% away from the 52 week low. Narrowing in further
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Housing market 'back on track' with listings up, prices static

Housing market 'back on track' with listings up, prices static. 1 min ago. share. Source: 1 NEWS. The property market is back on track with an increase in new listings and prices static, according to website realestate.co.nz. Auckland, New Zealand – January 11, 2014: New Homes on January 11,.
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This Danish startup is completely rethinking the concept of banking – and its average customer is …

Banking is not about the money, but the experience. That is the premise for Danish startup and app-only bank Lunar Way. “Banking products are basically identical, because the conditions, like interest rates, are the same for everyone. Hence, the customer experience becomes the important variable,
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Who's Smarter, Dogs or Cats? Science Now Has the Answer

They might chew your shoes, occasionally pee on the rug, or snarf down your entire dinner the minute you turn your head, but it turns out your family dog is measurably smarter than your cat. Researchers at Vanderbilt decided to put the age old debate to the test objectively, studying the number of
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Ex-FISH chairman wants govt. to reduce mortgage financing cost

A housing expert, Mr Yemi Adelakun, says the Federal Government should evolve efficient means of boosting the availability of houses by reducing the cost of construction and mortgage financing in Nigeria. Adelakun, a former Chairman of the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Programme, said
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The End of the Remorseless March Down in Yields Is Nigh

ECB policy can turn on a euro and hammer fixed income. Just look at what happened in the U.S.. By. Mark Gilbert. @ScouseView More stories by Mark Gilbert. and. Marcus Ashworth. @marcusashworth More stories by Marcus Ashworth. November 30, 2017, 2:27 AM PST. From. Annual Meetings Of The
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Oaktree Specialty Lending: Get Ready for a Dividend Cut

The underlying assets from which Oaktree Specialty Lending derives its value are the product of its old manager, Fifth Street Asset Management (NASDAQ:FSAM), a fact that becomes clear from its dismal fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report. On Wednesday, Oaktree Specialty Lending revealed that book
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Payday Lending Bill Seeks To Cut Nation's Highest Interest Rates

A 2008 law toughened rules on payday lenders, but many of them have figured out a way to skirt that law. Pastor Carl Ruby of the Central Christian Church in Springfield says legislation at the state level is even more important now given recent changes in Washington. “I believe the Consumer Financial
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Realtors® Housing Minute: A Video Recap of Market Activity in October

Visit https://www.nar.realtor/videos/housing-minute to watch a 56-second, animated video from the National Association of Realtors® summarizing how the housing market performed in October, as well as a breakdown of single-family home prices during the third quarter of this year and NAR's 2018
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Housing survey to examine shortage

“Lack of housing is a statewide issue and it's a statewide issue for many reasons. You can't just say its affordable housing or workforce housing, because frankly we have teachers and mid-level managers moving here that also can't find a place to live,” County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins said.
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Annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive Launches at All Zephyr Real Estate Offices

While many are shopping, decorating, planning, making lists and checking them twice, others are hungry and Christmas will be bleak at best. According to the local food banks, one in four neighbors is at risk of hunger. Over 225,000 people benefit from nutritious food through our local food banks,
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Housing trends favor builders focused on entry-level buyers

In this Wednesday, March 1, 2017, photo, new home construction is underway in a housing plan in Zelienople, Pa. It's lining up to be another strong year for investors who own homebuilding stocks as a proxy bet on the health of the U.S. housing market. Housing market trends are expected to remain
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White House Weighs Replacing Tillerson With CIA Chief

The White House is discussing whether to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, two White House officials said. The timing of the shakeup for President Donald Trump's national security team is unclear. Trump has told advisers that Tillerson might be out of his job
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Investing in alternative mortgage lending: risks and rewards

With strict new federal mortgage regulations on banks coming in January, more borrowers – and investors – will be looking at alternative financing. Investing in alternative mortgage lending is already a fast-growing, multi-billion dollar industry. Two key avenues for investors are Mortgage Investment
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Russell Simmons Steps Down From Companies After Misconduct Allegations

New York (AP) — Russell Simmons has stepped away from his companies following a second allegation of sexual misconduct, though the Def Jam founder again denied ever being violent. “Rachel Getting Married” screenwriter Jenny Lumet — the daughter of filmmaker Sidney Lumet — wrote an essay
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