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• Former punk band bassist charged in $27M real estate scam - The Real Deal Magazine

  20-01-2018 15:45
  Former punk band bassist charged in $27M real estate scam
  The Real Deal Magazine
  A former bassist for Indiana-based punk band The Ataris, Mike Davenport, has been charged with fraud for his involvement in a seven-year real estate scam that swindled $27 million from about 100,000 people. The scam was based on setting up fake ...and more »
  
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• All Things Real Estate: Builder or reseller? Attorney may have to figure it out - Fairfield Daily Republic

  20-01-2018 14:49
  All Things Real Estate: Builder or reseller? Attorney may have to figure it out
  Fairfield Daily Republic
  Q: Last fall we purchased a brand new home in an upscale part of Fairfield. The home was one-of-a-kind and was built by a contractor as an investment. Since we've moved in we have discovered more and more problems. For example, on the bottom floor the ...
  
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• Pittsburgh housing market a boon to attracting Amazon, real estate experts say - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  20-01-2018 14:33
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  Pittsburgh housing market a boon to attracting Amazon, real estate experts say
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  Housing just might be Pittsburgh's ace in the hole in its bid for Amazon's second headquarters. At least that's the view of two online real estate marketplaces that give Pittsburgh an edge over other contenders in the battle for HQ2 based on housing ...
  Where are South Florida's 8 Amazon headquarter sites? Real estate experts identify potential candidatesSun Sentinel
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• Solano Real Estate Scene: Do you believe homeownership possible? - Fairfield Daily Republic

  20-01-2018 14:09
  Solano Real Estate Scene: Do you believe homeownership possible?
  Fairfield Daily Republic
  We recently came across an old picture of Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, working in his garage, where he had converted it into the first corporate headquarters of Amazon. That was in the 1990s and today Amazon is one of the largest corporations in ...and more »
  
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• Venture REI's new platform allows buying, selling real estate online - AZCentral.com

  20-01-2018 14:00
  AZCentral.com
  Venture REI's new platform allows buying, selling real estate online
  AZCentral.com
  Using real estate to secure your financial future isn't for the faint of heart, but if done right, it has a lot to offer. USA TODAY. Dan Noma Jr. at a home on the market on Jan. 10, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Republic ...
  
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• Real Estate Loans Slow in 2017 - Caixin Global

  20-01-2018 10:50
  Real Estate Loans Slow in 2017
  Caixin Global
  Outstanding loans related to China's real estate industry and outstanding individual mortgage loans have slowed, indicating that the property market has cooled as the central government tries to rein in speculation. As of the end of 2017, outstanding ...
  
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• REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Resident fears HOA may declare bankruptcy after lawsuit - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

  20-01-2018 08:19
  Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Resident fears HOA may declare bankruptcy after lawsuit
  Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  It's quite unusual for an HOA to be placed in a situation where it has to file for bankruptcy. [iSTOCK]. By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin / Tribune Content Agency. Saturday. Posted at 2:01 AM. Share. Q: Our homeowners association (HOA) has been sued ...
  
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• Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Jan. 20, 2018 - NewsOK.com

  20-01-2018 07:02
  Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Jan. 20, 2018
  NewsOK.com
  ... • Flexogenix Group Inc. leased 11,700 square feet of build-to-suit space at 9300 N Kelley Ave. for a medical office providing nonsurgical, biochemical treatments for joint pain. Tower Lakes LLC and Johnston Builders are working together to build ...and more »
  
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• Amazon Seeks Community Connection With Its Real Estate - Bisnow

  20-01-2018 06:51
  Bisnow
  Amazon Seeks Community Connection With Its Real Estate
  Bisnow
  Attention Atlanta: Amazon's head of real estate has a message about what type of real estate it wants in a headquarters. It is all about community. While Amazon is not about leasing space in trophy towers, Vice President of Global Real Estate and ...
  Amazon's real estate chief just outlined the company's top priorities for HQ2Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)all 2 news articles »
  
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• Achieving Financial Wellness in 2018 and Beyond

  20-01-2018 06:03
  Financial security during your working years, and in retirement, is a top priority for every member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). However, since most members work as independent contractors, or brokerage owners/managers, they don’t have access to employer retirement savings plans, making it especially challenging to plan for long-term financial security.
  Many REALTORS®, including those who are enjoying success in their careers, do not achieve basic financial plann
  
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• Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Charges Above 4 Percent

  20-01-2018 06:02
  The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate charged to 4.04 percent this week, up from 3.99 percent the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). The 15-year, fixed rate averaged 3.49 percent, up from 3.44 percent the week prior, while the five-year, Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable rate averaged 3.46 percent, the same as the week prior.
  “The U.S. weekly average for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose above 4 percent for the first time si
  
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• David Caveness: Creating Opportunities for Agents

  20-01-2018 06:01
  David Caveness, president and CEO of Carpenter REALTORS®, received RISMedia’s National Homeownership Award this past November during the 22nd Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner, held in conjunction with the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
  An honor brought about thanks in large part to Caveness’ 43-plus years of excellence in the business, the National Homeownership Award is bestowed upon a member of the real estate community who continuously demonstrates extraor
  
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• Home Remodeling Spending to Stay Strong

  20-01-2018 06:00
  Home remodeling spending is expected to stay strong in 2018, up 7.5 percent from last year, according to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
  “Steady gains in the broader economy, and in home sales and prices, are supporting growing demand for home improvements,” said Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies, in a statement. &
  
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• Mindy Kaling, Bruce Willis and More Celebrities Who Listed Amazing Real Estate in 2018: Pics - Us Weekly

  20-01-2018 01:24
  Mindy Kaling, Bruce Willis and More Celebrities Who Listed Amazing Real Estate in 2018: Pics
  Us Weekly
  New Year, new beginnings! Just like Us, celebrities outgrow their once-prized homes. 2018 is heating up with many famous residences going up for sale. Scroll down to see which celebs have put their beloved abodes on the market — and take a look at the ...
  
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