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Actual cost of buying a house with the help of a home loan
Source: Financial Express --- Here are a few pointers that could help you make a rough estimate of the actual cost of buying a house with a help of a home loan. Many consider owning a home to be one of the biggest financial goals of a lifetime. A home not just gives...
Tips & Tools Every Realtor NEEDS to Stay Safe on the Job
Source:Florida Realtors --- Did you know that 23% of Realtors have experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety or their personal information and that 31% have felt unsafe during an open house? Selling real estate is a unique industry because...
New Initiative Seeks to Bring Solar Energy to Lower-Income Households
Solstice stated that community solar farms enable access solar power without having to own a home or report a credit score. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Bring Solar Energy to Lower-Income Households
Kimco Realty Pays $2 Billion to Acquire RPT Realty
The transaction will add 56 open-air shopping centers comprising 13.3 million square feet of gross leasable area to Kimco’s existing portfolio. Continue Reading Kimco Realty Pays $2 Billion to Acquire RPT Realty
AXS Investments Launches Real Estate Income ETF
RINC is equally weighted by sector – 50% commercial real estate lending, 25% non-agency residential real estate debt, and 25% agency residential real estate debt. Continue Reading AXS Investments Launches Real Estate Income ETF
Hersha Hospitality Trust is Acquired by KSL Capital Partners for $1.4 Billion
Philadelphia-based Hersha will no longer be listed on any public securities exchange after the closing of the transaction. Continue Reading Hersha Hospitality Trust is Acquired by KSL Capital Partners for $1.4 Billion
Guild Mortgage Acquires First Centennial Mortgage
San Diego-headquartered Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD) has acquired First Centennial Mortgage, an Illinois-based privately held residential mortgage lender focused on the Midwest markets. First Centennial Mortgage was founded by brothers Steven and David McCormick in...
Bayview Asset Management Creates Insurance Asset Management Division
The new division will be led by Chief Investment Officer Nancy Mueller Handal, who previously served as the head of private fixed income and alternatives at MetLife. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Creates Insurance Asset Management Division
Two Agricultural and Rural Lenders Announce Merger
“This merger makes us a better partner for our customers,” said Curt Hudnutt, CEO of American AgCredit, who will lead the merged entity. Continue Reading Two Agricultural and Rural Lenders Announce Merger
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 21-25
A seriously wrong news story about Mar-a-Lago and a seriously Wright timepiece celebrating a master architect highlight this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 21-25
Fed Chairman Powell: ‘We Are Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Appropriate’
Powell insisted that the 2% goal “is and will remain our inflation target,” but he admitted achieving this result will not be easy. Continue Reading Fed Chairman Powell: ‘We Are Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Appropriate’
Andrew Strickman Joins New American Funding as Chief Marketing Officer
Earlier in his career, he was senior vice president, head of brand and chief creative officer at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Andrew Strickman Joins New American Funding as Chief Marketing Officer














