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Treasurys fell Tuesday, led by shorter-dated maturities, after a report showing a jump in U.S. home construction starts supported arguments that the housing market is moderating but not crashing, bond traders …
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Mortgage applications on the rise as Fed makes another cut (BizJournals) As the Federal Reserve made another cut in its federal fund rate on Wednesday, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports that pent-up demand and already lowered rates led to a surge
Answers for your tax-related aliya questions Following is a selection of frequently asked questions by potential olim contemplating a first-time move to Israel.Commentread more...
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PNC to acquire California mortgage brokerage (BizJournals) PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Wednesday it agreed to acquire ARCS Commercial Mortgage.read more...
Housing Conditions Impact Jobs, Report Says A 10-percent drop in sales of new and existing-home sales in 2006 diminished demand for everything from kitchen appliances to copper pipes, Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies says.Commentread
Mortgage broker shifts business development strategy (BizJournals) Conventional wisdom says now is not the time to be in the mortgage business.read more...