Economy: Page 158
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NorthMarq Revamps and Names Co-Presidents
The financial intermediary firm's Jeff Weidell and William Ross got the titles.
Jan. 19, 2012 -
Power REITs Say M&A Will Ramp Up
The predictions came at the Practising Law Institute's "REIT and Real Estate M&A and Restructurings" conferenc.
Jan. 19, 2012 -
Marriott Delivers Late 'Editions'
It finally may be breathing some life into the Edition brand, its competitor to the stylish W chain.
Jan. 18, 2012 -
Building Trades Rap Obama for Pipeline Decision
An alliance of construction unions is not happy with Keystone XL delay.
Jan. 18, 2012 -
The 15 Most Influential Tweeters in American Housing
Urban Land magazine compiled a list of the most influential people on Twitter in the housing industry.
Jan. 18, 2012 -
Deals: NorthMarq Arranges $136.4M for Student Housing Portfolio
The biggest deals as compiled by Multi-Housing News.
Jan. 18, 2012 -
Solicitation and Relationship Keys to Alliant-Aon Brokerage Dispute
Contractor clients are caught up in the dispute about whether they were solicited to leave one insurance and surety broker to sign with another, in violation of individual brokers employment contracts.
Jan. 18, 2012 -
10 Green Building Predictions for 2012
Earth Advantage Institute has its annual prediction of 10 green building trends to watch in 2012.
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More 'Not Bad = Good' News for Construction
McGraw-Hill Construction predicts a flat year for construction in 2012, which would end five years of declines.
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Economy Watch: World Bank Cuts World-Growth Forecast to 2.5%
Analysts scaled back what they expect this year. The FDIC proposes bank stress tests.
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Remodelers' Marketing Makeover: Social Media Grows
Social media are a rapidly becoming an increasing marketing option for remodelers.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
N.D. Effort for 5,000 Homes in Boom Country
In western North Dakota, there is a push to build 5,000 homes in 24 months in shale-oil-rich region.
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BBB Advises Contractors to Avoid Firms That Charge $99 for Job Leads
Several builders have reported being scammed by thieves using at at least three business names.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Deals: CBRE Capital Markets Arranges $155M for Seattle Portfolio
Deals from both coasts figure in the latest deal report from Multi-Housing News.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Skyward
Freddie Mac Announces First K-Deal of the Year
It's a seven-year-term, billion-dollar offering backed by multifamily housing mortgages.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Procore
Beijing to Continue Property Curbs
The Beijing municipal government will continue home-purchase restrictions this year to curb speculation and reduce prices, the city's mayor said.
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Commercial Property Sales Plunge
Jitters over the European debt crisis and stagnant office rents contributed to a drop of more than 40% in sales volume in Manhattan's commercial real-estate market during the last quarter of 2011, according to a new report.
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Return of the Reverse Mortgage
Converting home equity into cash has been a challenge for homeowners since the real-estate downturn, but a growing number of lenders are quietly reviving a loan for seniors that does just that: the reverse mortgage.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Fannie, Freddie Face Pay Cuts
Regulators will sharply cut the pay of the new chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which may make it difficult for the struggling mortgage-finance giants to attract and keep qualified CEOs.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Loan Default Rates Edge Up in December
Data from five major markets found defaults on mortgages and some other consumer loans were up at year's end.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Room at the Top Is a Bad Thing for Mortgages, Bank Exec Says
The CEO of J.P. Morgan says that no one is steering the ship when it comes to fixing the housing market.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
NAHB Brings Gingrich to Speak for Homeownership
The builders' organization found a kindred spirit for its "Rally for Homeownership" campaign.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Economists Think Home Prices Are Done Sinking
Economists polled by Reuters said the Case-Schiller Home Price Index probably has touched bottom.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Westport Picks Up Scottsdale Financial Center II
The acquisition is the investment manager's second Phoenix-area property.
Jan. 17, 2012 -
Mitsui Fudosan Takes 80% Stake in D.C.’s Homer Building
Mitsui Fudosan America Inc. bought into the office property a few blocks from the White House.
Jan. 17, 2012
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