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• NAFCU urges legislative action on cyber security

  23-05-2016 23:53
  
  Hacking and cyber security are on the rise, and continue to plague various institutions. The National Association of Federal Credit Unions joined with six other financial trade groups in the fight for stronger cyber security regulations.
  
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• Tierra XP™ Latin America Real Estate ETF Declares May 2016 Cash Distribution - Business Wire (press release)

  23-05-2016 23:19
  
  Tierra XP™ Latin America Real Estate ETF Declares May 2016 Cash Distribution
  Business Wire (press release)
  SUMMIT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tierra Funds today announced that shareholders as of May 23, 2016, of the Tierra XP Latin America Real Estate exchange-traded fund (ticker: LARE) will receive cash distributions of $0.45000 per share on May 27, 2016, ...and more »
  
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• First time homebuyer share grows despite tough market conditions

  23-05-2016 22:35
  
  First time homebuyers share of home purchases rose for the fifth consecutive month despite the competitive market. In fact, they now trail current homeowner’s share of home purchases by just 6.8%. That being said, they still face many difficulties in the competition.
  
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• Texas Supreme Court hands victory to Ocwen in fight over lien release

  23-05-2016 21:58
  
  Ocwen Loan Servicing secured a major victory in Texas' highest court recently. Seven of the nine justices on the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the state's constitution does not give a homeowner the right to repayment of their home loan amount simply because a lender did not release its lien on the home in the proper timeframe.
  
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• Florida housing market improves in April

  23-05-2016 21:19
  
  A number of factors combined to move Florida's housing market forward in April. Higher sales prices, more listings entering the market and low mortgage rates all played a hand. That being said, affordable housing still seems to be struggling.
  
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• US Housing Market Real Estate Bubble Part II - The Market Oracle

  23-05-2016 20:47
  US Housing Market Real Estate Bubble Part II
  The Market Oracle
  It shouldn't be hard to understand that nearly 90 months of ZIRP has regenerated the equity and real estate bubbles that first pushed the global economy off a cliff back in 2007. In fact, the Fed's unprecedented foray with interest rate manipulation ...and more »
  
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• J.P. Morgan Asset Management adds global real estate equity head - Pensions & Investments

  23-05-2016 20:41
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  J.P. Morgan Asset Management adds global real estate equity head
  Pensions & Investments
  Alan Supple joined J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPM) as head of global real estate securities, a spokeswoman said. It is a new position, and Mr. Supple is based in London. He oversees investments of more than $2.5 billion in global and international ...
  JP Morgan Asset Management appoints global real estate securities headFund Strategy
  JPMAM appoints head of global real estate securit
  
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• Celebrity Real Estate: Ice Cube and John McEnroe - Forbes

  23-05-2016 20:36
  
  Forbes
  Celebrity Real Estate: Ice Cube and John McEnroe
  Forbes
  Ocean Views for Ice Cube. Marina del Rey is technically not that far from Compton. Then again, it's a long way from the South Central L.A. streets where Ice Cube cut his teeth in life and the rap game. These days, though, Ice Cube will be chilling near ...
  
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• Brookings Institution: For the most part, solar energy is worth it

  23-05-2016 20:19
  
  The demand for solar energy is surging. But not everyone is on board with the idea, especially the companies involved. The root of the problem comes down to issues for utilities and the public utilities commissions that regulate them. While the debate was enough to ruin sales in Nevada, these studies disagree.
  
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• South Jersey real-estate sales jumped last month - Press of Atlantic City

  23-05-2016 20:10
  Press of Atlantic City
  South Jersey real-estate sales jumped last month
  Press of Atlantic City
  A look at the single family real estate market in the first four months of 2016 versus 2015. 25 views. Made with Google My Maps. 2016 South Jersey Single Family Home Sale. Terms. 2,000 mi. Manage account. Create new map. Open map. Shared with you.and more »
  
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• Deutsche Bank reportedly under SEC investigation for mortgage bond trading

  23-05-2016 19:55
  
  Deutsche Bank is reportedly facing a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation over its mortgage bond trading activities in 2013, according to a report from Bloomberg. Here are all the details.
  
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• Real estate getting all mixed up - Long Island Business News (subscription)

  23-05-2016 19:52
  
  Long Island Business News (subscription)
  Real estate getting all mixed up
  Long Island Business News (subscription)
  Never before have all the different real estate disciplines – multifamily, office, retail and industrial – been as intertwined as they are today, said David Pennetta, executive director of Cushman & Wakefield's Long Island office. Pennetta was speaking ...
  
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• Retail takes center stage at real estate conference - Cincinnati.com

  23-05-2016 19:36
  
  Cincinnati.com
  Retail takes center stage at real estate conference
  Cincinnati.com
  LAS VEGAS - Let the deal making begin. More than 300 people from Greater Cincinnati are here this week for the International Council of Shopping Centers' annual RECon conference. The global convention for the shopping center industry attracts more than ...and more »
  
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• Acme Comedy Co. facing closure, relocation due to proposed real estate development - City Pages

  23-05-2016 18:29
  
  City Pages
  Acme Comedy Co. facing closure, relocation due to proposed real estate development
  City Pages
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• Appeals Court overturns Bank of America's $1.27 billion fine in 'Hustle' case

  23-05-2016 18:01
  
  The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit handed Bank of America a massive victory, and dealt the Department of Justice a major blow, on Monday when it overturned a $1.27 billion penalty against the megabank in a fraud case over defective mortgages sold by Countrywide. The case stems from the government suing Bank of America over Countrywide's "Hustle" loan origination process. Click the headline for the full story.
  
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• Texas city hatches real estate deal with church to cross out atheists' lawsuit - Fox News

  23-05-2016 17:14
  
  Fox News
  Texas city hatches real estate deal with church to cross out atheists' lawsuit
  Fox News
  A $100 real estate deal may have ended a potential constitutional crisis in a small Texas city. An atheist group sued Port Neches last fall over a 10-foot cement cross that stood in a public park for more than 45 years, saying its presence on public ...and more »
  
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• Global push by US retailers expands real estate footprint - CNBC

  23-05-2016 17:06
  
  CNBC
  Global push by US retailers expands real estate footprint
  CNBC
  The World Wide Web may be the fastest-growing retail space, but the physical world itself is still a target for U.S. retailers seeking growth. The U.S. led all other nations in global retail real estate expansion last year, opening more stores overseas ...
  
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• Dallas real estate market is going wild as homes are snapped up in days - MarketWatch

  23-05-2016 16:48
  
  Dallas real estate market is going wild as homes are snapped up in days
  MarketWatch
  Thomas Randall is part of Dave Perry-Miller's Highland Park team of Realtors. A member of Luxury Portfolio International, he can market your property, or help purchase a home anywhere in world. Luxury Portfolio International has more $1,000,000+ ...
  
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• 'House hacking' lets you channel your inner Trump to real estate wealth - CNBC

  23-05-2016 15:32
  
  CNBC
  'House hacking' lets you channel your inner Trump to real estate wealth
  CNBC
  If you've always wanted to invest in real estate but don't know where to start, "house hacking" may be your first step. Simply put, here's how to do it: buy a property with two, three or four units using similar favorable loan types that owner ...
  
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• Real Estate Inflows Highest in 6 Months: 6 MF & ETF Picks - Yahoo News

  23-05-2016 14:57
  
  Real Estate Inflows Highest in 6 Months: 6 MF & ETF Picks
  Yahoo News
  While U.S. based stock funds continued to witness significant outflows, real estate funds emerged as one of the few bright spots in terms of inflows, according to Lipper. The stock funds registered an outflow of $3.9 billion for the week ending May 18 ...and more »
  
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• Silicon Valley mansions linger on market in real estate slowdown - Chicago Tribune

  23-05-2016 14:50
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Silicon Valley mansions linger on market in real estate slowdown
  Chicago Tribune
  A multi-million dollar home listed for sale on Seale Ave. in Palo Alto, California, on May 11. A custom-built home in the heart of California's Silicon Valley had its price cut by $500,000 last week after sitting on the market since the end of March ...and more »
  
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• Real estate developers: all aboard Expo - LA Observed

  23-05-2016 14:24
  Real estate developers: all aboard Expo
  LA Observed
  bill-300.jpg At last! After several years of watching and waiting, I joined the many confused but fascinated Angelenos who boarded our newest toy, the Expo Line train to the beach. Metro helpers were in abundance, guiding us through crowds at the ...and more »
  
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• RealtyMogul Tops $200 Million in Real Estate Finance. "Barely Scratches the Surface" for Asset Class - Crowdfund Insider

  23-05-2016 13:34
  
  Crowdfund Insider
  RealtyMogul Tops $200 Million in Real Estate Finance. "Barely Scratches the Surface" for Asset Class
  Crowdfund Insider
  RealtyMogul.com has topped $200 million in debt and equity in funded real estate crowdfunding. The platform is now the first site to surpass the $200 million milestone for US-based real estate finance. The company also revealed it has now returned $40 ...
  RealtyMogul.com Becomes First U.S. Commercial Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform to Fully Fund $200 Mi
  
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• City of London District Names $3.6 Billion Real Estate Manager - Bloomberg

  23-05-2016 12:36
  
  Bloomberg
  City of London District Names $3.6 Billion Real Estate Manager
  Bloomberg
  The City of London Corporation, which oversees the U.K. capital's main financial district, has appointed a new surveyor to manage more than 2.5 billion pounds ($3.6 billion) of real estate for the district. Paul Wilkinson will oversee the Corporation's ...and more »
  
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• Legal implications of resurrecting real estate projects - VEGAS INC

  23-05-2016 11:02
  Legal implications of resurrecting real estate projects
  VEGAS INC
  As the Southern Nevada commercial real estate industry continues to emerge from the Great Recession, with that comes new legal challenges for real estate developers. Mothballed projects are being sold and new owners are inheriting projects designed in ...
  
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• Top 10 cities for singles looking for love and real estate - CBS News

  23-05-2016 11:00
  
  CBS News
  Top 10 cities for singles looking for love and real estate
  CBS News
  Romantic comedies might lead singles to believe if they're looking to partner up and settle down, big metro areas like New York are the place to be. According to a recent report conducted by Realtor.com, they're wrong. The real estate website looked at ...
  Top 10 Cities for Dating and Real EstateNewserall 2 news articles »
  
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• Three N.Y. real estate firms fined after apartment bias probe - New York Daily News

  23-05-2016 10:01
  
  New York Daily News
  Three N.Y. real estate firms fined after apartment bias probe
  New York Daily News
  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has cracked down on three real estate firms accused of discrimination. (Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News). BY Glenn Blain. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Monday, May 23, 2016, 4:00 AM. ALBANY — State ...
  Douglas Elliman reaches settlement over housing discriminationNewsday
  Real Estate Firms Settle with NY AG over Section 8 RejectionsPatch.comall
  
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• Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Did Wells Fargo pay off new mayor's mortgage?

  23-05-2016 06:01
  
  The mayor of Jackson gets more than a new office after his election. The great real estate swindle is alive and well on public radio. The Wall Street Journal, on the other hand, offers a rosier picture. Plus, what do Americans spend their money on these days?
  
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• Sustainable cultural diversity will help South Florida's real estate value - Miami Herald

  23-05-2016 01:00
  
  Miami Herald
  Sustainable cultural diversity will help South Florida's real estate value
  Miami Herald
  I once heard a tax accountant introduce himself as the second most boring person in the world next to a demographer. The discipline of compiling and understanding demographic change is of passing importance to most, but if you work in the South Florida ...and more »
  
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• Former HUD secretaries: America's elderly desperately need more affordable housing

  23-05-2016 01:00
  
  As our nation ages, millions of older adults are left without affordable housing options. In this guest post, former HUD Secretaries Henry Cisneros and Mel Martinez discuss why the situation is so dire and what we can do to change it.
  
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