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• Marin, East Bay real estate markets see steady improvements - Inman.com

  26-07-2016 23:49
  
  Marin, East Bay real estate markets see steady improvements
  Inman.com
  Marin County and the East Bay decelerate price appreciation while sellers face a more lenient buying process. The East Bay market favored sellers with 80 percent of sales bringing multiple offers and selling above list price. In Marin County, buyers ...and more »
  
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• New York real estate firm that bought Lakes Mall has several Michigan properties - MLive.com

  26-07-2016 23:08
  
  MLive.com
  New York real estate firm that bought Lakes Mall has several Michigan properties
  MLive.com
  According to its website, the company owns more than 15 million square feet of commercial real estate in the United States. Igal Namdar serves as the company's president. Lakes Mall in Muskegon County sold to private buyer. CBL & Associates Properties ...and more »
  
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• Fidelity National Financial acquires Commissions, Inc.

  26-07-2016 23:08
  Fidelity National Financial, the nation's largest title insurance company, announced Tuesday that the company is acquiring Commissions, Inc., a provider of web-based real estate marketing and CRM software for residential real estate agents and agent teams, with an eye towards expansion.
  
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• EverBank in "advanced negotiations" to be acquired

  26-07-2016 22:55
  
  Jacksonville, Florida-based EverBank revealed in it second-quarter earnings that it is in advanced talks to be acquired. The company stopped short of answering too many details, so here is what we do know.
  
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• Republic Bank expands into mortgages with Oak Mortgage acquisition

  26-07-2016 22:50
  
  Republic First Bancorp, the parent company of Republic Bank, announced Tuesday that the Philadelphia-based bank acquired is planning to expand into mortgage lending with the acquisition of Oak Mortgage Company. Both companies view the deal as an opportunity to expand. Here's why.
  
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• Do You Know the Best State for Homeownership?

  26-07-2016 22:29
  
  Owning a home is usually considered part of living the American Dream. But becoming a homeowner is neither easy nor affordable for everyone. Even if you manage to make the leap to homeownership, having a house of your own could seem burdensome if you’re stuck with high property taxes and insurance costs. Moreover, as a homeowner, many factors that affect the real estate market – including interest rates and the economy – are entirely out of your control.
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• Commentary: The Historic White House United State of Women Summit

  26-07-2016 22:29
  
  Editorial Note: The following is a commentary written by Desiree Patno, CEO of the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), after attending the first White House summit on The United State of Women last month in Washington, D.C.
  The White House United State of Women Summit was an incredible high and energizer for all the work we have been doing here at NAWRB and for me personally! Jordan Brooks from the White House Council on Women’s and Girls did an incredible job
  
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• Luxury home in exclusive community, Dominical Real Estate - The Costa Rica News

  26-07-2016 21:49
  
  Luxury home in exclusive community, Dominical Real Estate
  The Costa Rica News
  This beautiful 3 bed / 3.5 bath home is one of the newest turn-key properties in the region and meets the highest quality standards. Prime location in Dominical Real Estate, Dominicalito, within walking distance to the beach, surf, restaurants and ...
  
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• James M. Nederlander Dies: Broadway Icon Ruled Main Stem Real Estate - Deadline

  26-07-2016 21:20
  
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  James M. Nederlander Dies: Broadway Icon Ruled Main Stem Real Estate
  Deadline
  James M. Nederlander Sr., whose Broadway real estate holdings include nine Main Stem houses that made his Nederlander Organization the largest family-owned theater business, died Monday in South Hampton, NY. He was 94. Related · Broadway ...
  James M. Nederlander, Sr., Producer and Patriarch of Theatre Real ...Playbill.comall 18 news articles »
  
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• Triad, Triangle properties mark D.C.-based real estate firm's first acquisitions in N.C. - Triad Business Journal

  26-07-2016 21:19
  Triad Business Journal
  Triad, Triangle properties mark D.C.-based real estate firm's first acquisitions in N.C.
  Triad Business Journal
  A real estate and property management firm in the Washington, D.C., area has joined a partner in purchasing 384 apartments in Greensboro and Carrboro. Kettler has bought the units in conjunction with The Stillman Group. The acquisition involves two ...and more »
  
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• Here are Summer’s hottest housing markets

  26-07-2016 21:11
  
  These summer months, weather isn’t the only thing heating up. Ten-X has five new hottest real estate markets for the Summer. All of these markets have new rankings compared to the Spring.
  
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• Alpharetta's Avalon sold to PGIM Real Estate for about $500 million - Atlanta Business Chronicle

  26-07-2016 20:35
  Atlanta Business Chronicle
  Alpharetta's Avalon sold to PGIM Real Estate for about $500 million
  Atlanta Business Chronicle
  For North American Properties, the sale of Avalon marks its second turnaround of a languishing development, following the successful resurgence of Midtown's Atlantic Station. Avalon VIEW SLIDESHOW 9 photos. Avalon. PGIM Real Estate will also buy a ...and more »
  
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• Facebook Live and Snapchat, New Tools for Tech-Savvy Real Estate Agents - Curbed

  26-07-2016 20:06
  
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  Facebook Live and Snapchat, New Tools for Tech-Savvy Real Estate Agents
  Curbed
  "Brokers used to be information brokers, and we were really in the business of selling information," says Victor Alia, a New York-based broker for Douglas Elliman who focuses on luxury property. "What changed recently is that all the information is at ...and more »
  
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• Barclays triumphs in toxic mortgage bond row with U.S. Bank, FHFA

  26-07-2016 19:49
  
  Barclays Bank and a defunct subprime lending unit of the company are off the hook for allegedly misrepresenting the quality of the mortgages that made up a $619 million mortgage bond after the Supreme Court of the state of New York ruled that U.S. Bank and the Federal Housing Finance Agency waited too long to file a lawsuit against Barclays.
  
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• It's Not Yet Time To Sell Real Estate Investment Trusts - Forbes

  26-07-2016 19:19
  
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  It's Not Yet Time To Sell Real Estate Investment Trusts
  Forbes
  For years now, real-estate investment trusts (REITs) have paid dividends that are roughly 100 times what savings accounts and money market funds have been paying in interest. Throughout this time, investors have been quick to sell REITs whenever the ...
  Real estate investors are slowly tiptoeing back into Brazil - Pensions ...Pensions & Investmentsall 44 news articles »
  
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• Fannie Mae: Mortgage industry isn't even close to done with tech innovation

  26-07-2016 19:18
  
  Even though the mortgage industry is finally stepping up and answering the call for more technology innovation in the space, a new survey from Fannie Mae on the pulse of the industry shows it's not even close to getting to where it should be. But the motivation is definitely there. Here's looking at you, TRID.
  
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• OrigiNation: Real Estate Industry Lacking Regulation? - National Mortgage Professional Magazine

  26-07-2016 19:08
  
  National Mortgage Professional Magazine
  OrigiNation: Real Estate Industry Lacking Regulation?
  National Mortgage Professional Magazine
  I'm sure many would agree that the residential mortgage industry is now one of the most regulated industries on the planet. We all know of the good and bad changes along with unintended consequences, etc. What I cannot stand is seeing some lenders ...and more »
  
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• Housing supply increase brings slight relief to California homebuyers

  26-07-2016 18:50
  
  The California housing market could be cooling down as inventory rises, bringing relief to homebuyers across the state. On the other hand, competition remains fierce, and it will take more than one month of increasing inventory to quench the competition in the state.
  
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• Billionaire Real Estate Titan Conrad Prebys Dead at 82 - Forbes

  26-07-2016 18:28
  
  Forbes
  Billionaire Real Estate Titan Conrad Prebys Dead at 82
  Forbes
  Real estate titan Conrad Prebys, well known for his philanthropic donations to many San Diego institutions, died Sunday at Scripps Mercy Hospital. The 82-year-old passed away following a battle with cancer, according to a statement released by his family.and more »
  
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• Wealthy overseas buyers to face new real estate tax in Vancouver - CNBC

  26-07-2016 18:09
  
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  Wealthy overseas buyers to face new real estate tax in Vancouver
  CNBC
  Vancouver, British Columbia, residents will soon get a larger cut from the real estate shopping spree that's taking place in their city, courtesy of wealthy overseas buyers that are snatching up property there. The British Columbian government on ...
  Foreign buyers account for 10% of Metro Vancouver real estate transactions in 5 weeks, government saysCBC.ca
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• Mann joins United Country – Land, Home, and Auction, receives advanced real estate training - Osceola Sentinel Tribune

  26-07-2016 18:02
  Mann joins United Country – Land, Home, and Auction, receives advanced real estate training
  Osceola Sentinel Tribune
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Darren Mann of United Country – Land, Home and Auction in Osceola recently attended UNITEDPOWER!®, an advanced training course designed to help participants achieve maximum expertise and professionalism in all aspects of ...
  
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• Warriors' Andre Iguodala sheds some real estate in Sherman Oaks - Los Angeles Times

  26-07-2016 17:44
  
  Los Angeles Times
  Warriors' Andre Iguodala sheds some real estate in Sherman Oaks
  Los Angeles Times
  Golden State Warriors sixth man Andre Iguodala has passed his home in Sherman Oaks on to a new owner, selling the gated Mediterranean for $1.425 million. Iguodala bought the two-story house on a cul-de-sac in 2009 for $1.05 million and, in recent years ...
  
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• Consumer optimism holds steady in July

  26-07-2016 17:30
  
  Consumer confidence barely moved, but remains historically high. While consumers may feel less confident about business in the short term, experts explain that this report tells tale of increasing economic growth into the third quarter.
  
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• USAA Real Estate restarts momentum on 170-acre community near Shops at La Cantera - mySanAntonio.com

  26-07-2016 17:22
  
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  USAA Real Estate restarts momentum on 170-acre community near Shops at La Cantera
  mySanAntonio.com
  A 2012 rendering shows The Residences at La Cantera, an apartment complex that broke ground that year. It is the only phase of Town Center at La Cantera that has been built. A 2012 rendering shows The Residences at La Cantera, an apartment complex ...
  
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• New home sales reach 8-year high

  26-07-2016 16:32
  
  New homes sales not only beat out experts’ expectations, but also hit an eight-year high. Although home prices are up, it does not seem to be discouraging the demand for new homes.
  
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• Case Shiller: May home prices rise at modest rate

  26-07-2016 15:48
  
  Opinions about this month’s Case-Shiller results are as mixed as the report seems to be. While prices continue to rise, it is at a smaller rate than before. The most surprising, however, is which markets are cooling versus those that continue to drive strong price increases.
  
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• Three DC neighborhoods where real estate is heating up - Washington Post

  26-07-2016 15:15
  
  Washington Post
  Three DC neighborhoods where real estate is heating up
  Washington Post
  One of the most common questions asked of anyone who works in real estate is where the next up-and-coming neighborhoods are. Overall, the District's real estate market has been gaining strength, and some neighborhoods are experiencing dramatic ...
  
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• Bold unknown bank pumps $500 million into Nashville's real estate boom - Nashville Business Journal

  26-07-2016 15:01
  Nashville Business Journal
  Bold unknown bank pumps $500 million into Nashville's real estate boom
  Nashville Business Journal
  Tony Giarratana has several people to thank for what will be his trophy achievement in Nashville thus far, an apartment tower that will be the city's second-tallest skyscraper. Chief among those he owes: bankers he didn't even know existed before they ...
  
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• Real Estate and the U.S. Economy: A Policy Discussion on 2017 ... - The Hill

  26-07-2016 14:18
  
  Real Estate and the U.S. Economy: A Policy Discussion on 2017 ...
  The Hill
  The U.S. real estate industry generates more than 20 percent of America's GDP, employs more than 9 million people, and produces nearly two-thirds of the taxes ...and more »
  
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• Real Estate and the U.S. Economy: A Policy Discussion on 2017 & Beyond - The Hill

  26-07-2016 14:18
  
  Real Estate and the U.S. Economy: A Policy Discussion on 2017 & Beyond
  The Hill
  The U.S. real estate industry generates more than 20 percent of America's GDP, employs more than 9 million people, and produces nearly two-thirds of the taxes raised by local governments for essential public services. What is the relationship between ...and more »
  
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• The sky's the limit: FAA approves commercial drone use, real estate industry rejoices - Naples Daily News

  26-07-2016 14:01
  
  Naples Daily News
  The sky's the limit: FAA approves commercial drone use, real estate industry rejoices
  Naples Daily News
  It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a drone, and it's revolutionizing the real estate industry. Loading… Post to Facebook. The sky's the limit: FAA approves commercial drone use, real estate industry rejoices It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a ...and more »
  
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• Podcast: The 10 biggest lies in real estate (part 2) - Inman.com

  26-07-2016 11:11
  
  Podcast: The 10 biggest lies in real estate (part 2)
  Inman.com
  If you find yourself resisting these points, don't just become defensive. Ask yourself, why? And at what cost to you? Financial health is where your money works for you, and you no longer have to work for your money. It's not easy, but you can do it ...
  
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• 4 real estate hacks I can't live without - Inman.com

  26-07-2016 10:27
  
  4 real estate hacks I can't live without
  Inman.com
  You don't have to be a tech wizard to streamline your daily routine with these free tools. There's a Chrome Extension to simplify almost anything you do online -- they can do things like track your emails or help you save money when buying things online.and more »
  
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• 4 Real Estate Hacks I Can't Live Without - Inman News - Inman.com

  26-07-2016 10:27
  
  4 Real Estate Hacks I Can't Live Without - Inman News
  Inman.com
  Technology is sometimes difficult for a real estate agent to adapt to and implement. Here are 4 real estate hacks I love that I didn't know existed prior.and more »
  
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• Why two new agents jumped to real estate straight from college - Inman.com

  26-07-2016 09:32
  
  Why two new agents jumped to real estate straight from college
  Inman.com
  To ensure it can have agents to appeal to millennial and younger buyers and sellers, the franchise group is recruiting agents of a similar age. The company has extended its training of new agents to help them better launch themselves into the industry ...and more »
  
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• HUD program offers investors a discount on default properties

  26-07-2016 07:00
  
  Because many servicers and investors are new to the CWCOT program, Chronos Solutions offers high-touch service that walks them through the whole auction process. Whether the property is being sold through a live auction at the courthouse or through an online auction process, Chronos maintains close contact with the bidders through RealtyBid.
  
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• With no prenup, real estate mogul and wife set for epic divorce battle ... - Page Six

  26-07-2016 03:01
  
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  With no prenup, real estate mogul and wife set for epic divorce battle ...
  Page Six
  The divorce of New York real estate mogul Harry Macklowe and his wife, Linda, after 57 years of marriage, is turning into “The War of the Roses,” according to ...
  New York real estate mogul Harry Macklowe and wife in legal fight ...Daily Mailall 3 news articles »
  
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• Appraisals creep higher as Brexit continues to impact volume

  26-07-2016 01:17
  
  Appraisal volume, while small, still increased for the week of July 17, as the impact from Brexit continues to filter through the systems. However, according to Kevin Golden, director of analytics with a la mode, the impact won't last much longer.
  
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• Keller Williams CEO: The need for a real estate agent is alive and well

  26-07-2016 00:56
  
  As technology grows in the housing industry, so does the need for real estate agents, with the two working in conjunction rather than against each other, Chris Heller, CEO of Keller Williams, explained in an interview with HousingWire. Here's Keller Williams' view of today's real estate agent.
  
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• The Place Where Home Owners Are Happiest

  26-07-2016 00:00
  A new study shows where Americans are the most satisfied.
  
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• The Coolest Home Invention Ever

  26-07-2016 00:00
  A heat wave has struck the nation, and more home owners may especially be thankful for this one device. 
  
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• Is Your Seller’s Baby Cam a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?

  26-07-2016 00:00
  Here's what you need to know about surveillance cameras when you’re showing a house or recording a phone...
  
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• Is the Election Spooking Some Buyers?

  26-07-2016 00:00
  The presidential election is now in full force, and it may be deterring some buyers and sellers from making a move, real estate professionals say...
  
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• CoreLogic revenue explodes thanks to growing property valuation business

  26-07-2016 00:00
  
  Thanks in large part to its growing property valuation business, CoreLogic saw a huge jump in revenue during the second quarter, the company reported Monday afternoon. And the company plans to grab even more valuation services market share moving forward, thanks to a "highly fragmented and challenged market space."
  
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• Commercial’s Latest Success Story: Restaurants

  26-07-2016 00:00
  E-commerce may be driving stores out of retail centers, but restaurants are going to bring shoppers back in, landlords say. 
  
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• 5 Things Successful People Say Every Day

  26-07-2016 00:00
  Want the keys to success? Forbes.com columnist Neil Patel reveals the key things successful people tell themselves each day to stay motivated....
  
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