Freddie Mac warns of bogus landlords renting out foreclosed homes

Freddie Mac warns of bogus landlords renting out foreclosed homes
The fraud promoters sometimes change the locks on the front door, remove the lockbox installed by the real estate agent marketing the house for Freddie Mac and tell prospects: Oh, and don't worry about that real estate sign in the front yard offering …
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Fortunes based on casinos, real estate, energy help fuel contributions to …
Huge-dollar donors are often invited to state dinners at the White House and other events with the president. They also may be questioned to weigh in on public policy, especially if it affects their own financial interests. And the ranks of ambassadors …
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Good time for foreign investment in real estate[1]|chinadaily.com.cn

Excellent time for foreign investment in real estate[1]|chinadaily.com.cn
Transaction volumes had recovered in most of the major Chinese cities by the end of 2008, says the 2008 annual report of CBRE Group Inc, the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world. In late 2008, the industry got a boost after the …
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Report predicts more recovery for commercial real estate, though Cleveland …
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The business of buying, selling and constructing buildings, from apartments to offices, will continue its modest recovery in 2013, according to a highly regarded forecast out Wednesday. But perceptions of limited opportunities keep …
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The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 10.19.12
The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 10.19.12. David Larter October 19, 2012 0. Bandazian & Holden announced the following deals: Guardian Electronics and Wireless leased 1,480 square feet of retail space at 714 North Sheppard Street in the …
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German Refusal on Bank Aid Mars End of Europe Summit

German Refusal on Bank Aid Mars End of Europe Summit
If her view prevails, and Germany's often does, European rescue loans for the troubled banks, at least in the near term, would be carried on the books of the governments in Dublin and Madrid, adding to their debt burdens. The Spanish prime minister …
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Stocks Give Back Gains on Weak Earnings
The net-interest margin is effectively the difference between what the bank pays its depositors and what it collects on its assets, or loans. Narrowing margins … a healthy 2.7% dividend. BB&T made money even during the terrible financial crisis of …
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