2017 was a good year for the Pioneer Valley real estate industry and the members of the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley. Not a banner year by any means, but despite many challenges to the industry, sales were up as were median single-family home values, all a move in the right direction.
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Janus Henderson Group PLC boosted its position in shares of Honeywell International by 4,986.7% during the second quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 4,395,092 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $585,822,000 after buying an additional 4,308,688 shares during the period.
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The first in a series of papers providing insights on commercial real estate focuses on how Amazon's site search for its second corporate headquarters signals significant changes in site selection trends. The Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) recently formed a partnership with the Certified
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Virginia legislators are seeking to mitigate the personal and economic consequences of their constituents' student loan debt by creating a state-level ombudsman to troubleshoot problems and educate borrowers regarding college loans. By Lia Tabackman for Capital News Service. In 2017, more than 1
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The Sri Lankan government had obtained Asian Development Bank (ADB) financial assistance worth US$ 100 million in 2016 to finance the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Line of Credit Project. The objective of the project was to strengthen the SME sector in Sri Lanka by facilitating access
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Those who find themselves pinched for cash often turn to high-cost payday lenders. But traditional banks and credit unions could serve that role for borrowers and do it at much lower rates, according to a new proposal from the Pew Charitable Trusts. Right now, millions of consumers who need cash fast
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.48 percent, the highest level since April 2014, as tracked by Freddie Mac. Yun said the boost in housing supply that the Commerce Department numbers represent will not help the economy, but may also help the Federal Reserve temper the pace of future
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The Banking Specialist I promote strong and lasting Customer relationships in a Call Center environment by providing quality Customer service and sales in an efficient and highly professional manner. Achieves a high level of success by understanding Customer needs and identifying opportunities to
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WASHINGTON â Groundbreakings on new homes jumped 9.7 percent last month to the highest level since October 2016, welcome news for a housing market struggling with a shortage of homes for sale. The Commerce Department said Friday that housing starts came in at an annual pace of 1.33
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Learn all you need to know about the H.R. 1457 Bill, 'Making Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy', better known as the MOBILE Act. This bill creates a national standard to authorize banks and other FIs to scan and retain information from driver's licenses and identity cards when a consumer opens a
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ValuEngine upgraded shares of Sodastream International (NASDAQ:SODA) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report issued on Thursday morning. Several other research firms also recently commented on SODA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Sodastream International from
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Our FI is only about 73m and have struggled in a very small sluggish local economy. We are trying to grow loans and as such are reaching out to our neighboring community that has auto dealerships. I am not sure of the compliance issues involved. Can I get some guidance please? ie- Do we need a
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Between them, Fannie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) owned or guaranteed about half of America's $12trn mortgage market. As a result of the crisis, both organisations were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and placed under government control.
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You might find a property that can bring in extra income while you live in the main portion of home â possibly a guest house, attached apartment, or rentable space above a garage or in barn. This added income, particularly if the bank allows you to use the income with your application, can bring the
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ING Groep NV increased its holdings in shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) by 71.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,943 shares of the company's stock after buying an
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Grocery retailer Wegmans, which has two Richmond-area stores, took the second spot on the Fortune list. McLean-based Capital One ranks 17th, the same place as last year. CarMax, a Goochland County-based automotive retailer, came in at 34. Other businesses with a Richmond-area presence
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social infrastructure plays a huge role in determining the property value as well as the real estate growth of an area. No urban habitation can survive without the requisite social infrastructure that may include schools, hospitals, sports facilities etc. Hence the availability of social infrastructure is strongly
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Lending Club (NYSE:LC) is expected on Tuesday to release its fourth quarter and full year earnings, sparking the attention of inestors who are interested in the company. While the revenues are projected to grow by mid-teens digits, the company is largely expected to report a loss for the period and it's
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When it comes to the best companies to work for in Georgia, Fortune Magazine is sticking with the businesses it knows. On its annual list of the 100 'Best Companies to Work For,' Fortune picked four Georgia-based companies, all of which have previously made the list. Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL)
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In fact, home prices are growing so much, a report in October from the Urban Institute shows some cities may even be growing close to becoming a housing bubble. Now, the National Association of Realtors published a list on housing affordability, showing median home prices across U.S. metropolitan
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