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• Prince’s heirs prepare to sell valuable real estate holdings

  01-08-2016 23:35
  
  After Prince’s passing in April, his properties may now finally hit the market, that is, pending a judge’s approval. However, if you’re looking to get a cheap deal, think again. The estate isn’t accepting low-ball offers.
  
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• Chesapeake Real Estate Group sells pair of new Prince George's industrial buildings for $33M - Baltimore Business Journal (blog)

  01-08-2016 23:12
  Chesapeake Real Estate Group sells pair of new Prince George's industrial buildings for $33M
  Baltimore Business Journal (blog)
  Two newly developed Class A warehouse buildings in the Penn 95 Commerce Center in Upper Marlboro have been sold to investors for $33 million. The sellers, a partnership of Chesapeake Real Estate Group LLC and principals from Thompson Creek ...
  
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• ISGN hires two new mortgage executives

  01-08-2016 22:58
  
  ISGN hired Destinee Pratt and Chris Anderson as its new vice president of servicing technologies and vice president of sales respectively. Company CEO says these two will play an integral role in the company’s objectives.
  
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• Trulia outlines the plight of the modern-day renter

  01-08-2016 22:19
  
  Rising rents are putting the squeeze on renters, especially those with children. Find out where renters are the most cramped according to a recent Trulia report.
  
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• Changes to ‘Know Before You Owe’ Rule on Their Way

  01-08-2016 22:18
  
  Since the October 2015 implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ‘Know Before You Owe’ mortgage initiative, REALTORS® have raised red flags over challenges in gaining access to what’s known as the mortgage “closing disclosure” form, or CD. The CD is delivered to homebuyers in advance of their closing and contains important financial information related to their purchase.
  Unfortunately, many lenders have chosen to with
  
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• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Names Daniel Dannenmann Chief Operating Officer

  01-08-2016 22:11
  
  Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate recently announced Daniel Dannenmann as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. As the newest member of the growing brand’s senior leadership team, Dannenmann will oversee all aspects of domestic and international business operations, including servicing, financial management and collaboration with the brand’s franchise sales team. He will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Sherry Chri
  
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• Pawn Stars’ Corey Harrison Lists Las Vegas Estate

  01-08-2016 22:09
  
  Corey Harrison, star of History Channel’s “Pawn Stars,” has listed his Las Vegas estate for $2.39 million.
  The gated residence is located on one acre at 5860 N. Campbell Road. It includes more than 7,069 square feet of living space with seven bedrooms, six baths, a spacious basement and six garages. Built in 1993, Harrison purchased the home in 2013 and has completely renovated it.
  Nearly 1,000 additional square feet is dedicated to garage space with a three-car garage attached
  
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• Focusing on hyperlocal real estate marketing and news - Inman.com

  01-08-2016 21:49
  
  Focusing on hyperlocal real estate marketing and news
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  Focusing On Hyperlocal Real Estate Marketing And News ...and more »
  
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• Donald Trump Long Sought a Real-Estate Foothold in Russia - WSJ - Wall Street Journal

  01-08-2016 20:46
  
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  Donald Trump Long Sought a Real-Estate Foothold in Russia - WSJ
  Wall Street Journal
  Donald Trump unsuccessfully sought to gain a place for his Trump-branded towers in former Soviet states as far back as the 1980s, but he has attracted ...and more »
  
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• Home sale volume in Texas hits all-time high

  01-08-2016 20:32
  
  The housing market in Texas is as hot as the state's temperature this summer as home prices and home sales continued to increase in the second quarter. In fact, the Texas Association of Realtors says this quarter demonstrates an all-time high for sales volume in the state.
  
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• KBW: Results are in for how 2Q mortgage originations performed

  01-08-2016 20:29
  
  The results are in for the majority of the top mortgage originators in the industry. The earnings create a clear picture for how the market performed in the second quarter, along with what to expect in the third quarter.
  
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• Meet HousingWire’s 2016 Women of Influence

  01-08-2016 20:00
  
  Ranging from marketing and technology to economics and compliance, these ladies have all left an incredible impact in their fields, and they deserve to be recognized. As someone who gets to interview and speak with many of you, I would like to extend my deepest congratulations. You deserve all the recognition.
  
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• Banks continue making corporate, commercial real estate loans ... - MarketWatch

  01-08-2016 20:00
  
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  Banks continue making corporate, commercial real estate loans ...
  MarketWatch
  Lending standards for corporate and commercial real estate loans have tightened for the past year, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Monday.and more »
  
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• Democratizing Data: Toward Real Estate Transparency - Inman News - Inman.com

  01-08-2016 19:19
  
  Democratizing Data: Toward Real Estate Transparency - Inman News
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  Someday soon, buying real estate will be as smooth and fast as buying a car, stock or bond. And it will happen because innovative companies are making real ...and more »
  
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• Republicans vs. Democrats: what each party says about housing finance reform

  01-08-2016 18:53
  
  The nominees of the two major political parties haven't spent a lot of time talking about housing, so interested voters have no other choice than to look at what the party platforms have to say on housing-related issues.
  
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• Quicken Loans earns top servicer spot in J.D. Power study...again

  01-08-2016 18:00
  
  For the third consecutive year, Quicken Loans took the top spot in J.D. Power’s mortgage servicer customer satisfaction survey. Compared to last year, however, it didn't come easy as competition heightened.
  
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• Prince's Estate Ready to Sell Off Real Estate - TMZ.com

  01-08-2016 17:57
  
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  Prince's Estate Ready to Sell Off Real Estate
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  0606-prince-getty-8 Prince's massive real estate holdings are about to hit the open market ... if his estate gets a judge's approval. The special administrator of Prince's estate has filed a request to start unloading various real estate holdings. It ...
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  Prince Estate to Sell Late Music Icon's Real Estate PropertiesThe BoomBox
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• Houston real estate stocks shine on Wall Street - Chron.com

  01-08-2016 17:41
  
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  Houston real estate stocks shine on Wall Street
  Chron.com
  Houston-based real estate companies have largely outperformed their peers on Wall Street in 2016. Shares of Camden Property Trust topped a list of nine apartment operators tracked by Bloomberg, with a gain of 17.2 percent so far in 2016. Shares of ...
  
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• Servicers can increase profits with attention to customer satisfaction

  01-08-2016 16:15
  
  Enabling customers to find answers to their own questions before making a call and resolving issues on the first contact reduces the number of repeated customer contacts and escalations, which can draw the attention of regulators and other agencies.
  
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• Here's the unlikely key for how servicers can increase profit

  01-08-2016 16:15
  
  Mortgage servicers who invest in one particular overlooked area can recapture their investment as well as increase profits and raise customer satisfaction, according to the newest J.D. Power 2016 Primary Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study. This study contradicts many in the mortgage service industry. Are you one of them?
  
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• How the DC real estate market is faring so far in 2016 - Washington Post

  01-08-2016 15:18
  
  Washington Post
  How the DC real estate market is faring so far in 2016
  Washington Post
  D.C. experienced considerable growth in 2013 and 2014, surpassing national averages. But in 2015 and the first half of this year, most major indicators — including averages sales price, median days on the market and sales to list price ratio — slowed ...
  
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• Don't resist your real estate agent's suggestion to upgrade that dated decor - Washington Post

  01-08-2016 13:51
  
  Washington Post
  Don't resist your real estate agent's suggestion to upgrade that dated decor
  Washington Post
  I'm interviewing real estate agents in preparation to sell my townhouse. Both brokers interviewed so far recommend painting my dark wood kitchen cabinets white. Painting wood seems nonsensical to me, but she says white shows better. Similarly, she ...
  
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• 5 Real Estate Data Innovators Breaking New Ground In 2016 - Inman.com

  01-08-2016 09:23
  
  5 Real Estate Data Innovators Breaking New Ground In 2016
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  An emerging wave of entrepreneurial companies are leveraging real estate data to provide innovative solutions in a broad spectrum of venues — from the land ...and more »
  
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• Hot Seat: Kim Hoffman of Sutherland Mortgage Services

  01-08-2016 07:00
  
  Being creative, thinking outside the box, and working with partners who can provide customized solutions such as outsourcing non-core functions offshore to capitalize on the highly educated work force, lower salary requirements, and ability to work shifts around the clock, can really be a productivity and expense game-changer.
  
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• Avoiding the pitfalls of Silicon Valley culture

  01-08-2016 07:00
  
  The solutions that offer so much promise also open up the possibility of 24/7 availability. The mission of many in our industry is satisfying consumer demand, and understandably so. But we should be careful. Sometimes consumers are ridiculous and unreasonable. Sometimes meeting their demands comes at too high a price.
  
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• Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Condo legislation finally a law; Brexit impact on refi apps

  01-08-2016 06:01
  
  As one of his last housing accomplishments before he leaves office, President Obama signed H.R. 3700 into law on Friday, which will dramatically improve long-fought restrictions on Federal Housing Administration financing for condominiums. Meanwhile, 2.8 million borrowers should be thanking Brexit right now for their positive financial situation.
  
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• How state and local governments are constructing a solution for affordable housing

  01-08-2016 06:01
  
  According to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, the supply gap in 2015 was 400,000 units. Of course, that leads to price inflation on rental rates for existing units as well as driving developers to build. But today’s construction isn’t necessarily providing for all of tomorrow’s renters.
  
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• Auction.com helps servicers maximize foreclosure sales

  01-08-2016 06:01
  
  Auction.com takes a multi-channel approach to marketing foreclosure properties, which means sellers get a broad, global pool of potential buyers. The Auction.com website boasts more than 4 million active users and more than 300,000 unique visitors each week.
  
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• Should You Invest In Denver Area Real Estate? - Forbes

  01-08-2016 03:03
  
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  Should You Invest In Denver Area Real Estate?
  Forbes
  Quick Hits: If you're planning to buy a home do it now, because prices are going up for the next few years . Investments in single-family properties that are split into rental units have good potential in Boulder. Straight single-family rentals will ...
  
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• Teardowns Gaining in Popularity

  01-08-2016 00:00
  More builders and some home buyers are considering a teardown when they find a lot they like. But preservationists are calling teardowns an...
  
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• Millennial Wave Strikes the Rust Belt

  01-08-2016 00:00
  Some former Rust Belt cities “were given up for dead but are making a comeback” as millennials flock to them for jobs and cheap...
  
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• Luxury Buyers Want More Land

  01-08-2016 00:00
  But they’re having a tough time getting it as high demand pushes up prices due to a shortage of prime “A” lots. 
  
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• Is the Apartment Market Slowing?

  01-08-2016 00:00
  Some investors are expressing concerns over the apartment sector. 
  
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• FHA Condo Relief Coming: President Signs Bill

  01-08-2016 00:00
  President Obama signed into law a bill on Friday that will lift some restrictions on Federal Housing Administration financing for condos. Here...
  
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