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House prices firmly bounce back as buyers make the most of cheap mortgage deals

The cost of snapping up a home across the country rose at the fastest pace for seven months on an annual basis last month, new research from Halifax reveals.  Property prices increased by £4,836, or 2.1 per cent, to £234,625 in the year to November, the …

OK, Millennial: In defence of Baby Boomers

But Boomers are hardly to blame, says Richardson, instead pinpointing the stunning decline in global interest rates since in the 1980s. “But as you ‘OK Boomer’ us, just remember: it’s not as if we caused that global fall in interest rates. It happened. We …

California’s economy will grow faster than the nation’s, UCLA forecast predicts

California’s economic growth will slow next year, but it is likely to outshine that of the nation overall, as Golden State employers boost payrolls, according to a new UCLA Anderson School forecast. Even as recession fears haunt the ongoing expansion, …

Home prices climb 2.8%

ELLSWORTH — The median sales price (MSP) of a single-family home in Hancock County edged up 2.87 percent in October compared to the same time last year, according to data recently released by the Maine Association of Realtors. The median sales price …

Mortgage Loan Applications Down for Holiday Week, Loan Rates Make Mixed Moves

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting a decrease of 9.2% in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending November 29. The weekly total includes an …

Battle of the giant hardware barns

The gigantic home-improvement havens are places where families can go for an outing, where blokes can aimlessly graze the aisles and where amateur builders can indulge their wildest DIY fantasies. Such is the passion for the modern hardware store that …

Current Mortgage Rates for Residential Home Purchases

Current mortgage rates range from 3.9% for a 15-year conventional fixed-rate loan to as high as 7.13% for a 10-year home equity loan. Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages range from 3.39% for FHA loans to 4.14% for jumbo loans. Understanding current mortgage …

EBS cuts fixed mortgage interest rate to 2.9%

EBS is to cut its fixed mortgage interest rates for new and existing customers, dropping it to 2.9 per cent for up to five years. That is down from the previous rate of 3 per cent. The rate change comes into effect from November 13th. EBS chief executive …

The Best Real Estate Advice of 2019—Back by Popular Demand

Photo: IStock; Realtor.com Photo: IStock; Realtor.com Photo: IStock; Realtor.com The Best Real Estate Advice of 2019—Back by Popular Demand Buying, owning, and selling a home can sometimes feel like an emotional roller coaster. There are new processes to …

Alabama ranks among top 20 states with highest mortgage interest rates

Armour Residential REIT And Orchid Island Capital: MBS Pricing For The Fourth Quarter Of 2019 (Through 12/1/2019; ...

Focus of Article: The focus of this article is to provide readers fixed-rate agency mortgage-backed security (“MBS”) price movements during the fourth quarter of 2019 (through 12/1/2019). This includes pricing for both 15- and 30-year fixed-rate …

Mortgage interest rates for first-time buyers edges higher

First-time buyers continue to pay significantly more on mortgage repayments than their European counterparts, new figures show. Data from the Central Bank shows there was a slight increase in the average interest rate charged on new mortgages in August, …

Ulster Bank is latest to be hit with IT outage

Credit unions enjoy a very high customer satisfaction rating but, up to now, have only sold personal loans. This is because the complex way they are set up means they are limited to lending 10pc of assets, so they have lots of money on deposit but are …

Declining Mortgage Interest Rates Lift Demand for New Home Loans, Refinancing

By Paul Ausick October 2, 2019 7:30 am EDT The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting a rise of 8.1% in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending September …

Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Slam Demand for New Loans, Refinancing

By Paul Ausick September 25, 2019 7:25 am EDT The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting a decline of 10.1% in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending …

Mortgage Loan Rates Dipped, New Mortgage Loans on Track for Best Year Since 2007

By Paul Ausick November 27, 2019 7:12 am The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting an increase of 1.5% in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending …

Preventing poverty for people in middle income households

Women working part-time in low paid industries and living in middle-income households are concentrated in Canberra’s outer suburbs – mostly in Tuggeranong (pictured), West Belconnen and Gungahlin. Photo: File. Canberra has been described as a collection of …

How CBN's mortgage interest rate cap removal will impact housing delivery - Guardian

This might not be the best of times for prospective homeowners and developers, following the apex bank’s recent removal of interest cap rate on mortgage finance for primary mortgage banks in the country. The impact of the action, housing experts said, …

Roundup: Thanksgiving garbage pickup / NBC Sports’ Terry McAulay / US home prices accelerate  

Alert: Residential garbage, both in cart and out of cart woody waste/bulky items, and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, according to an announcement from the Baton Rouge city-parish. Any garbage …

Find Different Ways to Save Big at the Appliances Connection’s Extended 2019 Cyber Monday Event

You've got some extra time to get amazing deals because we're extending the Appliances Connection 2019 Cyber Monday event by one day! BROOKLYN, NY, USA, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Appliances Connection’s 2019 Cyber Monday …

Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PINE) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a cash dividend of $0.058 per share of common stock for the …

Vietnamese Investors look to Turkey as a Bridge to Moving to the United States

Các nhà đầu tư tại Việt Nam đang tìm đến Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ như một bước đệm để thực hiện giấc mơ định cư tại Hoa Kỳ. HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, December 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wealthy Vietnamese are fast discovering that Turkey offers a …

Crescent Acquires Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah

Crescent enters Savannah market with The Kimpton Brice hotel purchase located in the Historic District of Savannah FORT WORTH, TEXAS, US, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crescent Real Estate LLC (Crescent) used its investment fund, GP …

SemaConnect Installs EV Charging Stations at Park Grove Luxury Condominiums in Coconut Grove

Electric vehicle drivers at Biscayne Bay’s newest ultra-luxury condominiums can now charge their vehicles at eight smart charging stations MIAMI, USA, December 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SemaConnect, the leading provider of electric vehicle …

Partners REIT Unitholders Approve Plan of Arrangement with McCowan and Associates Ltd.

TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT” or “Partners”) (TSX: PAR.UN) announced today that the plan of arrangement pursuant to which McCowan and Associates Ltd. (“MAA”) will, among other things, acquire …

WashREIT Announces 2020 Quarterly Earnings Conference Calls

WASHINGTON, Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WashREIT (Washington Real Estate Investment Trust – NYSE: WRE) announces the dates and times for its fourth quarter 2019 and first, second and third quarter 2020 earnings releases and conference calls. The …

The Delma Group Inc. Announces Private Placement Offering of Up to 15,000,000 Units

MONTREAL, Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (CSE: DLMA) The Delma Group Inc. (the “Company” or “Delma”) is pleased to announce that it has commenced a private placement offering of up to 15,000,000 units of the Company at a price of $1.00 per unit (the “ …

Zephyr Real Estate Honors 32 Legacy Award Recipients

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zephyr Real Estate held its annual Legacy Award presentations on Wednesday, November 13. This year 32 agents were honored for their collective 350+ years of service. Celebrating 20 or more years of service …

PAG Investments Acquires Simsbury Commons for $46.5 Million

NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PAG Investments’ Gershon Alexander announced the acquisition of a 256,804-square-foot retail space in Simsbury, Conn., for $46.5 million. Simsbury Commons is anchored by a Stop & Shop that recently underwent …

TRI Pointe Homes Acquires Sites to Build 240 Homes in Two Bay Area Master-Planned Communities

SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRI Pointe Homes has announced the acquisition of 240 homesites to build new homes in two for-sale communities across the Bay Area. The land transactions fit TRI Pointe Homes’ strategy of building …

Cannabis Leaders Night Dinner Dec 5 in Lansing is First Since Legalized Retail Sales Began

Cannabis Leaders Night dinner features former LARA director, industry notables from cannabis, hemp and CBD industries together for first time LANSING, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first meeting of cannabis …

GoodLife Reveals 5 Factors that Affect Reverse Mortgage Proceeds

According to GoodLife, loan proceeds are determined by the borrower’s principal limit, which is a function of the home’s value, among four other factors. LAGUNA HILLS, CA, USA, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoodLife Home Loans (“ …

3 Ways Heirs Can Handle a Reverse Mortgage after Death

GoodLife Home Loans, a top ranked national reverse mortgage lender, presents three options for handling a reverse mortgage after the death of the last borrower. LAGUNA HILLS, CA, USA, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a loved one is …

Has Sunday Times Property Millionaire Alfie Best Found A Solution to The UK Housing Crisis

Sunday Times Rich List Multi-Millionaire Alfie Best founder of Wyldecrest Parks launches a complete property training academy GRAYS , ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunday Times Rich List Multi-Millionaire Alfie …

Alternative Utility Services, Inc. launches WaterWatch – a Cloud-Based Water Management Program

AUS Energy has launched WaterWatch, a cloud-based water management service for property management companies and building owners. DELAVAN, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water and sewer bills are rapidly …

LGI Homes, Inc. Reports November 2019 Home Closings

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGIH) today announced 748 homes closed in November 2019, up from 500 home closings in November 2018, representing year-over-year growth of 49.6%. In addition, the Company ended …

Allied Announces December 2019 Distribution and Distribution Increase for 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties REIT (TSX:”AP.UN”) announced today that its Trustees have (i) declared a distribution of $0.133 per unit for the month of December, 2019, payable on January 15, 2020, to unitholders of record on …

Whitestone Hosts its 6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Hot Cocoa Stroll Event at Market Street at DC Ranch

HOUSTON, Dec. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, December 5th with the 6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Hot Cocoa Stroll Event from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at its …

EXCEPTIONAL VILLAS RANKED NUMBER ONE VACATION RENTAL AGENCY IN THE WORLD ON TRUST PILOT

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, IRELAND, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exceptional Villas who are the world’s leading luxury villa rental provider are ranked number one on trust pilot in the Vacation Home Rental Agency section. The company who …