Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC – Get Rating) and First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which company is better? We’ll compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation. Insider and Institutional Ownership …
Read More »Why a historic Delaware school is now part of the national park system
There’s a small red brick building tucked away in a corner of Hockessin that was at the heart of a case that shaped the history of the United States. On Thursday, President Joe Biden assured that this building would be protected forever, signing legislation to incorporate the colorful Hockessin School …
Read More »Biden dives into risky student loan policy
Placeholder while loading article actions News had just emerged that President Biden was set to write off at least some student loan debt, and Donald Trump Jr., in the final days of campaigning for US Senate candidate JD Vance in Ohio. last month, minced no words as he excoriated the …
Read More »Two NC Credit Unions Form Title Insurance Agency
Source: Adobe Stock. Two credit unions based in Raleigh, North Carolina, announced Thursday that they have launched a title insurance agency to facilitate closings and potentially offer lower premiums. Truliant Federal Credit Union ($4 billion in assets, 289,249 members) and Coastal Federal Credit Union of Raleigh ($4.8 billion in assets, …
Read More »Student Loan Debt: Should You Pay Now?
Student loan debt hit a new record, despite a pause in payments from federal loan holders. CHARLOTTE, NC — Should You Pay Your Student Loans? Student loan debt hit a new record, despite a pause in payments from federal loan holders. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that …
Read More »NYC center named one of worst for student debt
Central New York is home to one of the worst cities in the United States for student debt, according to a new study. An analysis by WalletHub named Ithaca, NY, as one of the 10 most indebted cities. Ithaca, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, has a median student …
Read More »Columbia housing market may cool after interest rate hike
Colombia’s hot real estate market, which has seen rising prices and demand for months, could soon be cooled by a recent big increase in the interest rate, some economic experts say. And that’s kind of the point. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would raise its benchmark short-term …
Read More »Today’s stock market news and events: 06/05/2022
Today the week will end with the non-farm payrolls and an update on the unemployment rate. Updated average hourly wages, labor force participation rate and consumer credit data are also to be released. The following public companies are expected to report results today, May 6: ACM Research Inc. (NASDAQ: ACMR …
Read More »Some economists say a recession is inevitable. Should you pay off your mortgage now? Consider these factors first.
An economic downturn seems to be in the cards. And that could put some owners in a difficult situation. Fears of a recession were stoked last week when data showed the US economy contracted in the first quarter at an annualized rate of 1.4%. Roger Ferguson, who previously served as …
Read More »More than 80% of flood policyholders are expected to see their rates increase
Texas 89% of NFIP policyholders in the state are expected to see a premium increase starting April 1, 2022, according to Redfin. (Credit: Ryan Conine/Adobe Stock) Florida 88% of NFIP policyholders in the state are expected to see a premium increase starting April 1, 2022, according to Redfin. (Credit: Adobe …
Read More »Mortgage lenders including Rocket and Flagstar turn to takeovers and layoffs in a falling market
Amid a declining mortgage market, some of Metro Detroit’s largest lenders seek to reduce their workforce. Two companies housed within Detroit-based Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE: RKT) announced on Monday that they are offering buyouts to some of their approximately 17,000 employees, according to a company statement sent to Crain’s. Additionally, …
Read More »This risky mortgage made sense for Mark Zuckerberg – but you should probably stay away
Image source: Getty Images When Mark Zuckerberg bought his house, he took out a mortgage with an interest rate of 1.75%. He then refinanced a loan with a rate of only 1.05%. Most people won’t be able to get such a low loan rate. But Zuckerberg’s wealth, coupled with the …
Read More »Mortgage Firm Blend Labs lays off 10% of staff as rates soar
Nima Ghamsari, Co-Founder, Blend Labs (Blend Labs, iStock/Photo Illustration by Steven Dilakian for The Real Deal) A digital lending platform is laying off 200 staff as a historic spike in mortgage rates slows applications. Blend Labs is laying off about 10% of its staff to lose $34.5 million in annual …
Read More »Seizures are increasing rapidly. Is another crisis heading our way?
Home foreclosures are skyrocketing, but real estate experts say this is not a repeat of the housing crisis of the mid-2000s. They reached a pandemic high in the first quarter of 2022 as foreclosure moratoriums across the country expired, according to a recent report by ATTOM, a real estate information …
Read More »On the West Side of Pittsfield, a long wait for economic justice | Berkshires Center
PITTSFIELD — On the map, this high-rise piece of Pittsfield, home to the Powell and Hamilton families, is inked in red. “Dangerous”, reads a label. The danger isn’t crime, including the arson attack that destroyed the home at Robbins Avenue and Division Street, next to where Courtney R. Hamilton is …
Read More »Comparison between Bank of South Carolina (NASDAQ:BKSC) and Central Pacific Financial (NYSE:CPF)
Bank of South Carolina (NASDAQ:BKSC – Get Rating) and Central Pacific Financial (NYSE:CPF – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which company is better? We’ll compare the two companies based on their risk strength, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability. Benefits and evaluation This …
Read More »How an eviction prevention program emerged after the moratorium ended
When the Supreme Court struck down the federal moratorium on evictions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in August 2021, experts and politicians predicted evictions would skyrocket. But eviction records overall remained well below the historical average through 2021, according to White House and housing experts. “[Eviction filings] …
Read More »Homebuyer ‘pessimism’ hits a bleak record over sky-high prices and soaring mortgage rates. Good time to sell, though. Just do it
If this continues, “we expect to see an even greater cooling in the housing market than expected”: Fannie Mae. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. We simply knew it would happen, given skyrocketing home prices and soaring mortgage rates: Homebuyer sentiment deteriorated to a new low. The percentage of people …
Read More »Average down payment on a house
Conventional wisdom dictates that buyers need to put down at least 20% down payment to be successful in buying a home. While it is true that some properties may require such a change from the start, 20% is hardly the do or die requirement that it once was. Many low …
Read More »Behind the scenes with the NCAA Women’s Champions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They made fun of each other. They were laughing among themselves. They shared meals, shared moments, dared to play ping-pong with their teammates, got serious when it was homework time and got very serious when it was basketball time. Say this for the South Carolina women’s basketball …
Read More »Cassina Group begins offering mortgage services through Introlend Service First | News
Charleston, South Carolina Innovation-driven real estate company, The Cassina Group, has partnered with IntroLend to offer mortgages and refinances to their clients and customers. IntroLend Service First is permitted in both Caroline from the south and North Carolina and is the first agent-owned digital mortgage platform. CHARLESTON, SC, April 1, …
Read More »Cassina Group begins offering mortgage services through Introlend Service First
IntroLend’s transformation model aligns well with our commitment to investing in the best cutting-edge technology for our clients and our realtors, and we are thrilled to be a part of this new venture. CHARLESTON, SC (PRWEB) April 01, 2022 Charleston, SC’s innovation-driven real estate company, The Cassina Group, has …
Read More »Jackson wins GOP vote, nearly securing Supreme Court seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday she would vote to confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and virtually ensuring Jackson would become the first black woman on the Supreme Court. Collins met with Jackson for a second time after four days …
Read More »Shari Neissani joins PTM Partners, Alex Arrieta joins Estate
Shari Neissani and Alex Arrieta (PTM Partners, The Estate Companies) Shari Neissani has joined PTM Partners as Vice President of Development. Neissani previously served as director of planning, development and asset management for The Collective’s U.S. portfolio, and prior to that he was senior vice president and head of South …
Read More »Rural loans cover a lot of ground – NMP
Rural neighbors Now you may have noticed that I put quotes around the word rural a few paragraphs above. Indeed, the rural area may be much closer to where you normally ply your trade than you might think. Consider Prosper, Texas, a 40-minute drive from Dallas, or Shady Side, Md., …
Read More »Greenville Area Real Estate Events for the Week of March 18, 2022 | Greenville Real Estate Special Coverage
WIRED Happy Hour What: Monthly meeting of women real estate agents hosted by WIRED (Women In Real Estate Decompressing). Industry professionals, including loan officers, appraisers and administrative employees, are invited to network and share ideas in a non-competitive environment. When: March 22, 5 p.m. Where: Neat Bourbon Bar, 109 North …
Read More »It’s the riskiest housing market in America – 24/7 Wall St.
America’s housing market hasn’t been this healthy in decades, if ever. The closely tracked S&P Case-Shiller House Price Index showed that house prices increased by nearly 19% in December, close to a record in the history of the index. In some cities, this figure was closer to 30%. However, not …
Read More »Biden’s push for an infrastructure presidency risks sacrificing black communities
While Biden has touted numerous social spending initiatives — from early childhood education to paid family leave — his framing turned out to be markedly different. Some of the more ambitious elements of his earlier agenda are gone altogether, including extending Medicare benefits. The president also embraced Clinton-era talk about …
Read More »3 “big buy” stocks from Wall Street’s top female analysts
Wall Street rightly has a reputation as a “boys club,” but that hasn’t stopped some high-profile women from rising to the top layer of the high street analyst corps. While women as a whole make up less than 1 in 10 The Street analysts, they are well represented among top …
Read More »The latest edition of the Rochester 100 MPH Club includes a 137 MPH ticket
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) – There have been many additions to the Rochester Area 100 MPH Club since the last list was published. Here we are: A Rochester teenager was caught driving at 110 mph on Highway 14 on the city’s west side in August. Court records show 18-year-old …
Read More »WA Insurance Comm Kreidler urged to resign after abuse allegation
Normally, the office of the insurance commissioner in a state is like the secretary of state. A quiet and sloppy job. But not in WA. Insurance commissioner Kreidler urged to resign after staff allegations Mike Kreidler has held the position for nearly two decades in WA, he was re-elected in …
Read More »Movement Mortgage seeks to make a difference in the community | Local business news
Movement Mortgage celebrated its membership in the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. Loan officers Jamie Huggins and Sandra King cut the ribbon. Movement Mortgage is located at 1222 S. Cashua Drive in Florence. Ardath Arvidson FLORENCECS – Movement Mortgage celebrated its membership in the …
Read More »Condos in disrepair across the United States revealed
“Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac really focus on three specific aspects of condos and cooperative loans,” Tomaselli said. “It’s the infrastructure of condominiums or co-op developments to make sure they’re not in bad shape, to make sure those infrastructure components are maintained or replaced appropriately. Second, they review the financial …
Read More »US home prices rose at historic rate in January, CoreLogic report says
Vertigo3d / Getty Images Despite signs (or hopes) that home price increases would ease in 2022, they continued to advance at a blistering pace in January, according to CoreLogic’s latest report. See: US house prices at their highest level in 34 years: Phoenix, Tampa and Miami top the list Find: …
Read More »Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to even higher inflation
William Hauk is an associate professor of economics at the University of South Carolina. This article was published by The Conversation. Americans might be tempted to view the war in Ukraine as an unfortunate but distant crisis. As an economist, I know the world is too connected for the United …
Read More »Here’s how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could add to daily costs in the United States
Americans might be tempted to view the war in Ukraine as an unfortunate but distant crisis. As an economist, I know the world is too connected for the United States to be unaffected. On February 22, 2022, President Joe Biden warned Americans that a Russian invasion of Ukraine — and …
Read More »Rising Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Income Balance, Early US Reports
First American Financial Corp. released the First American Real House Price Index (RHPI) for December 2021, showing that prices increased by 1.9% between November 2021 and December 2021, and by 21.7% between December 2020 and December 2021. Real house prices are 4.8% cheaper than in January 2000. “In December 2021, …
Read More »Two cases of child sexual abuse
The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 10 new criminal complaints this week, down two from last week. According to county attorney Kirsten Pabst, three of them involved crimes against persons. “Two parents involved,” Pabst said. “The allegation is that a child victim had reported that his mother and stepfather had …
Read More »The 10 Most Popular Urban Housing Markets for Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are in their prime homebuying years, but several factors are hindering their homeownership goals. The age group, defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between 1981 and 1996 or between the ages of 25 and 40, accounts for just 43% of homeowners, the lowest homeownership rate of …
Read More »Equity-rich mortgages up 42% in fourth quarter | News
More than 2 in 5 (41.9%) of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter, according to the ATTOM Real Estate and Underwater Capital Report. That was up from 39.5% in the third quarter and 30.2% a year earlier. The report also shows that only 3.1% of mortgaged …
Read More »South Carolina is the #4 state with the lowest black homeownership gap |
For many, along with financial independence, becoming a homeowner is considered the quintessential American dream. Home ownership is one of the fundamental tools for creating wealth in the United States, but historically black home buyers have faced unfair policies and systematic discrimination, such as getting low rates. higher interest from …
Read More »South Carolina is the #4 state with the narrowest black homeownership gap |
For many, along with financial independence, becoming a homeowner is considered the quintessential American dream. Home ownership is one of the fundamental tools for creating wealth in the United States, but historically black home buyers have faced unfair policies and systematic discrimination, such as getting low rates. higher interest from …
Read More »Why so many Americans are moving (and where they’re going) in 2022
Image source: Getty Images Americans are on the move, despite — or because of — the pandemic. Key points The number of people moving has been increasing since the first news of COVID-19. People seem to be looking for homes in affordable areas with large open spaces. More than 10% …
Read More »South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCMKTS:SABK) Rating Upgraded to Maintain at Zacks Investment Research
South Atlantic Banking Stocks (OTCMKTS:SABK) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released Friday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, “South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. operates as the banking holding company of South Atlantic Bank, which provides personal and business banking products …
Read More »HORTON DR INC /DE/ MANAGEMENT REPORT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Form 10-Q)
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this quarterly report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Some of the …
Read More »Layoffs, acquisitions, mergers – NMP
Mortgage professionals in all branches of the industry have benefited enormously from the housing boom over the past few years, and in the meantime some companies have boosted their in-house technology and automation to improve productivity. But all good times come to an end. Now that mortgage rates are on …
Read More »Biden is the ‘chief trafficker’
He is not the commander in chief. He is the “chief trafficker”. That’s how Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), the youngest Republican in Congress, described Joe Biden after his disastrous first year as president. Congresswoman Cammack headlined the Montana Republican Party’s winter kickoff in capital Helena on Friday night. She joined …
Read More »Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Declares 3.70% Dividend for Q4 2021 | News
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2021 at an annualized rate of 3. 70%. “We are focused on ensuring that financial institutions continue to benefit from …
Read More »Toll Brothers Announces Co-Founder Robert I. Toll to Move to Chairman Emeritus | News
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) (tollbrothers.com), the nation’s leading luxury homebuilder, today announced that the co- Founder Robert I. Toll has elected not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the Company’s March 8, 2022 meeting of shareholders. …
Read More »Gabriel Davis in tears hugging Josh Allen brings Bills fans to tears
I have memories of what my mom and dad always told me when I was a kid, “time will heal all wounds”. While time lessens the heartaches, there are some things that never quite go away. A breakup is the first thing you think of, but also, sports losses unfortunately …
Read More »How to remove the roof from the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
One of the big draws of the 2022 Ford Bronco is the fact that it’s a convertible. It is available with a folding hood or a removable hardtop. The hardtop consists of four parts, two on the front passengers, one on the rear and one last on the loading area. …
Read More »Shortage of real estate housing supply in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, NC (Stacker.com) – The economics of real estate is both simple and complex. As with any other commodity, supply and demand drive costs in the housing market, and right now house costs are at an all-time high, an 18% increase since September 2020. But Factors creating record inventories and …
Read More »South Carolina hospital offers employees up to $10,000 for home purchase assistance
Beaufort (SC) Memorial Hospital has created a Homebuyer Assistance Program to help staff buy homes or refinance mortgages, with assistance of up to $10,000. To be eligible for the program, employees must be full-time, have worked at the hospital for at least six months, attend a homebuyer education workshop, and …
Read More »USF Tampa Students to Protest Low Black Enrollment Again, Call for More Black Counselors and Professors | Tampa Bay News | Tampa
Click to enlarge Justin Garcia SDS students on low black enrollment at USF in February 2020 This Thursday, students at the University of South Florida in Tampa will hold another rally as part of a years-long effort to push university leaders to increase black enrollment. Tampa Bay Students for a …
Read More »Tampa City Council passes new noise ordinance, but legal precedent indicates it may be unconstitutional | Tampa Bay News | Tampa
Click to enlarge LC staff A crowd watches an outdoor concert at The Bricks in Ybor. After outcry from Ybor City residents and business owners over the new noise ordinance amendments, several people showed up at yesterday’s city council meeting to oppose the changes. Despite community outcry and a lawyer …
Read More »Movement Bank Expands Regional Footprint and Opens Sole Community Bank in Randleman, NC
RANDLEMAN, North Carolina, January 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Movement Bank is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch in Randleman, North Carolina. The new site expands its footprint in the region and marks an important milestone as Movement continues to invest in providing access to financial services in …
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Read More »Average cost of auto insurance in South Carolina in 2022
In South Carolina, the average cost of auto insurance is $ 558 per year for minimum state liability coverage, while full coverage is $ 1,512 per year. South Carolina law requires drivers to have state minimum liability limits to register and operate a car on the roads. As the second …
Read More »Advantages, disadvantages, real estate, culture, housing
Kenisha Johnson, 34, and her husband, Chris, 31, have moved to Houston from Charlotte, North Carolina. After growing up in New York City, she longed for a hectic city life, but with more space. Houston is diverse and ticks boxes Charlotte couldn’t, but it takes a lot of driving. This …
Read More »Here are 5 new laws starting in 2022 in New York
Like every year, with a new year, new laws have been adopted and come into force on the 1st of the year. 2022 is no different here in western New York. There are several new laws that local lawmakers passed in 2021 that will begin this Saturday or very soon …
Read More »5 trends that will shake up mortgages and housing in 2022 | Business
Bankrate.com In the Amazon age, consumers are more pampered – and less patient – than ever. Tap your phone and voila: hot food from your favorite restaurant arrives in minutes. High-end electronics appear at your doorstep within hours. However, the mortgage industry has yet to offer this level of instant …
Read More »5 trends that will shake up mortgages and housing in 2022 | News
In the Amazon age, consumers are more pampered – and less patient – than ever. Tap your phone and voila: hot food from your favorite restaurant arrives in minutes. High-end electronics appear at your doorstep within hours. However, the mortgage industry has yet to offer this level of instant gratification. …
Read More »Highlights from Zacks Analyst Blog: Beazer Homes USA, TRI Pointe Homes, Meritage Homes Corporation, Toll Brothers and Lennar Corporation
For immediate release Chicago, IL – December 20, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured on the Analysts Blog. Every day, Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and financial markets. Recent actions featured in the blog include: Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH, …
Read More »Boeing joins other federal contractors in abandoning its vaccine mandate.
SAN JOSE, Calif .– For more than three months, the accused donned a medical mask, hugged his mother, and entered the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building in San Jose, Calif., Where officials, scientists and investors accused her of fraud. Now a jury of strangers will decide his guilt. A jury …
Read More »🌱 New neighborhood NMB + Loans from the cops of Fallen Grand Strand paid
Have a nice day, neighbors! It’s me again, Kathy mandell, your host from Myrtle Beach daily. Here is an overview of the weather and events for the coming weekend, as well as today’s best stories. First, your weather forecast for the weekend: Friday: Hot with periods of sunshine. High: 72 …
Read More »Kin Insurance “Cat-Focused” Acquires Shell for Expansion; Expects PSPC to close in Q1
Kin Insurance, a direct-to-consumer digital home insurer that targets disaster-prone areas, said it has acquired an inactive insurer with licenses in 43 states. Kin, which has operated in Florida, California, Georgia and Louisiana, first announced the planned purchase of the licenses in July. The deal was disclosed along with plans …
Read More »Derek T. Kan appointed to Toll Brothers Board of Directors | Your money
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., December 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) (tollbrothers.com), the nation’s leading luxury home builder, today announced that Derek T. Kan has joins the board of directors of the company. Mr. Kan, 43, currently leads business operations and strategy for Deliverr Inc., a startup …
Read More »State of North Carolina Forsyth County General | Legal notices
State of North Carolina Forsyth County In General Court of Justice Division of District Court 11CVD005713 Estate of Thomas T. Roberts, by and by his executor, Teresa R. Mason C / O John N. Taylor, Jr., Esq. -vs- Dee Carrie Baynes NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECUTION UNDER …
Read More »Going Home: Help is available to help people return to a home, stability | News
Having one is good. Many people in Greenwood and the Lakelands region do not have a home. This is something that a lot of people are trying to rectify. More than 200 agencies are working together to tackle homelessness, said Anthony Price, executive director of Greenwood Pathway House. Organizations include …
Read More »NJ man sentenced to over 2 years for stealing $ 481,000 from COVID relief program
A Sayreville man was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison for stealing more than $ 481,000 from a government program created to provide financial assistance to small businesses affected by the COVID pandemic, authorities said. Bernard Lopez, 40, of Sayreville, admitted in April to stealing the …
Read More »No, we are not changing access to the lake or the park
A lot of people came to Windsor for Windsor Wonderland, and a lot of people received a flyer that was handed out urging people not to let Windsor Lake be “stolen”. The City of Windsor says “Calm down” to those who get excited that Lake Windsor may soon be closed …
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Watch Oscar Perry Abello, Senior Economics Correspondent at Next City, for the first in a series of webinars that go beyond fair economic development issues to talk to the people who do the job. November 17, 2021 On Wednesday, November 17, at 1 p.m. EST, join Oscar Perry Abello, Senior …
Read More »Koozies fire results in a break-in
01 December 2021 OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – A fourth student, a 17-year-old boy, died Wednesday from injuries he sustained when a sophomore opened fire at a high school in Michigan a day earlier , the authorities said. The other dead included a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s …
Read More »Debt collectors can now slip into your DMs
Debt collectors are now allowed to contact you in a new way which is just another example of the changing times. Chances are, someone tried to sneak into your DMs on social media in an attempt to punch and shoot you. Nine times out of ten, you don’t respond to …
Read More »Down payment vs student loans: how to decide where to put your money
Yesou have student loan debt. You would like to buy a house. Is it better to pay off student loans before you start saving for a down payment on the home? This is a common question for American buyers. On the one hand, paying off your student loans before saving …
Read More »3 key decisions that could make you richer in retirement
IAs you plan for retirement, you will be faced with a number of important decisions that can be difficult to make. But it is essential that you give them a lot of thought. These three choices, in particular, have the potential to improve your retirement. But if you botch them, …
Read More »Arizona ranks # 5 in the United States for increasing home equity
ATTOM, the curator of the nation’s premier real estate database, today released its third quarter 2021 equity and seabed report, which shows that 39.5% of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the third quarter, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by …
Read More »The 3 defendants convicted of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
By RUSS BYNUM Associated PressBRUNSWICK, Ga (AP) – The three men charged with the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder on Wednesday. The jury delivered its decision after more than 10 hours of deliberation following a trial in which prosecutors argued the defendants provoked a confrontation with Arbery …
Read More »De Blasio’s New York should be a warning to Democrats
TDemocrats have plenty of reasons to fear a midterm explosion next year – and Bill de Blasio’s New York City helps explain why. The party’s top-to-bottom defeats in the Virginia poll were not unique. A red wave also swept through Long Island, just east of New York City. There, Republicans …
Read More »Oklahoma Attorney General Joins Lawyer Against Vaccination Mandate For Healthcare Workers
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor and 11 other attorneys general have filed a new lawsuit against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. These GAs come from Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, South Carolina, Utah and West Virginia. âThe Biden administration thinks they can just …
Read More »On Veterans Day, lawmakers revive efforts to pay families of black WWII servicemen who were denied GI Bill benefits
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers are reviving an effort to pay the families of black military personnel who fought on behalf of the nation in World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from take full advantage when they return home. of the …
Read More »FHLBank Atlanta to Co-Sponsor Forum Designed to Address Heir Property | Nation / World
ATLANTA, Nov 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) to join Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Asset Funders …
Read More »New Jersey’s Griswold House Expansion to Open
What started as a richly decorated house has turned into a Christmas village. New Jersey’s famous “Griswold House”, which paid homage to the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, with cousin Eddie’s camper van, has moved and has grown. As we told you in August, Steve Harbaugh, who turned his Mickleton …
Read More »Arrest for illegal furnishing in programmed drugs, Fort Fairfield
Arrest Saturday November 6 Fort Fairfield Police arrested a 58-year-old man on Saturday, November 6 and charged him with illegally supplying programmed drugs, a Class C felony. October 19 overdose The arrest was linked to an incident on Tuesday October 19, 2021 when an overdose was reported on Highway 1A …
Read More »What is a compliant loan?
A compliant loan is a mortgage that qualifies to be purchased by housing finance giants Fannie Mae or⦠A compliant loan is a mortgage that qualifies to be purchased by housing finance giants Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. If you are looking for housing, you have probably heard this term, …
Read More »Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Declares Dividend of 3.70% for Third Quarter 2021 | Your money
ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a cash dividend for the third quarter of 2021 at an annualized rate of $ 3. 70%. âServing as trusted advisors and a trusted source of liquidity …
Read More »California home prices 10% -14% too high – The Mercury News
âBubble Watchâ explores trends that may indicate upcoming economic and / or housing market problems. Buzz: Home prices in California were 10 to 14% too high in the spring, according to a Wall Street analysis. Source: The quarterly review of home valuations by Fitch Ratings examines prices paid and how …
Read More »Properties on the coast are more likely to suffer from COVID-19 woes
ATTOM, a national real estate database company, released its special report on the third quarter coronavirus highlighting county-level data from housing markets across the country that are vulnerable to damage from the ongoing pandemic which still affects the real estate markets. The report found that of the top 50 counties …
Read More »New tunnel to Towers 5K Run in Bluffton
BLUFFTON, SC (WTOC) – The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has a close relationship with the Coastal Empire – first with a run in our area, then by providing three homes in recent years to Gold Star families and families of first responders killed in the course of action. The New …
Read More »Fifth Third Announces Neighborhood Investment Program in Collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners and the Tampa CDC to Transform East Tampa
Posted 4 hours ago Proposed by Fifth Third Bancorp TAMPA, Oct. 21, 2021 / CSRwire / – Fifth Third Bank, National Association and Enterprise Community Partners today announced a neighborhood program to support community revitalization efforts in East Tampa. The fifth neighborhood investment program will run for three years and …
Read More »Alex Murdaugh asks to be released from prison after 5 days behind bars
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Lawyers for prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh plan to ask a judge to post bail on their client on Tuesday, who spent five nights in jail after his second arrest in a month about. Murdaugh, whose wife and son were shot months ago in an …
Read More »Tips for retiring on time
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Retirement can surprise you quickly. If you haven’t saved enough, you might feel panicked with each passing year. But you can always get your finances back on track, regardless of your age. Counting the years until you can retire? Are you ready, but your savings …
Read More »Binghamton & Johnson City Secures Funding for Sewer Plant Works
Binghamton / Johnson City Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant gets funding from New York State to help pay for some of the millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Oct. 14 that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved $ 2.74 million for Binghamton …
Read More »For frustrated homebuyers, cash auction programs emerge as a new workaround
Shrikant Murali has spent a frustrating year trying to buy a home in Austin, Texas, a city with an extremely competitive real estate market. The software engineer made one offer after another that turned out to be close but not good enough. âThere are a lot of buying investors, and …
Read More »General election ballots for Missoula to be mailed on Tuesday
Ballots for the Nov. 2 general election will be mailed out on Wednesday, Missoula County Election Administrator Bradley Seaman said. “The ballots will be mailed for the November 2 elections, October 13e, and the ballots are mailed to all active and provisionally registered voters across the county, âSeaman said. âSo …
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Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press Pima County Agent Kristen Randall (right) speaks to rental resident Paul Wunder (left) about his eviction notice on September 24 in Tucson, Arizona. Long-delayed evictions come more than a month after the end of a federal moratorium that had protected tenants, including some who had …
Read More »Confusion of eviction, again: end of US ban does not spike | New
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Chandra Dobbs was stunned when the police officer came to her door with a large package of eviction papers. She thought she had more time. âI didn’t think I was going to be evicted because I asked for money for rent assistance,â Dobbs said a few …
Read More »FNB Corporation Plans Third Quarter 2021 Revenue Report and Conference Call | State
Pittsburgh, October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / -FNB Corporation (NYSE: FNB) today announced that it will report third quarter 2021 financial results after market close. Monday, October 18, 2021.. President, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent J. Delhi Jr., CFO, Vincent J. Calabrese, Jr., and credit manager, Gary L. GuerrieriWe …
Read More »New Jersey Men’s TV Guide Collection Spans Decades
For some reason I’m always drawn to collectors’ stories, and this one is a good one. A man from New Jersey has been collecting TV Guide magazines since the 1970s. Gary Frisch of Laurel Springs told the Daily Journal that he started collecting the magazine in 1975 at the age …
Read More »Gloves come off due to failure of SC credit union | Business
Regulators are trying to shed light on what brought down a small Charleston financial institution that was formed during the civil rights era. They focus on a failed Atlanta financial entrepreneur who had obstructed his efforts to establish a paper trail between him and the new federal credit union CO. …
Read More »Jason Sharon of Home Loans, Inc. Deploys VA Loan Products to Give Back to U.S. Veterans
North Charleston, South Carolina – (Newsfile Corp. – October 1, 2021) – Jason Sharon of Home Loans, Inc. recently announced that its VA loan products are specifically for US veterans, with the intention of giving back to veterans Americans. The United States is attempting to repay the debt it owes …
Read More »New Jersey Hall of Fame announces scholarship winners
Charlotte Stant and Lawrence Custis were named recipients of the 2021 New Jersey Hall of Fame Ridge Scholarship Fund, a $ 5,000 scholarship awarded annually to two high school graduates. âThe Arête Scholarship is an essential part of the mission of the NJHOF, and on behalf of our Board of …
Read More »How mortgage debt in South Carolina compares to other states
2021-09-27 The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an increase in demand among home buyers that is only now starting to show signs of slowing down. This historic demand has coincided with low borrowing costs, a limited housing stock and labor and material bottlenecks that have hampered new construction. These factors have …
Read More »Mount Pleasant Events Calendar: Find out what’s happening in the area this week
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Wondering what to do in the Mount Pleasant area? Find out what’s new on your Mount Pleasant Patch community calendar. See what’s going on and what might interest you before making any plans. Wondering how to add your own event? Whether you are planning a hackathon, …
Read More »The 10 most affordable American cities for retirees
fizkes / Shutterstock.com There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a retreat hideaway. Many retirees want, or need, to be close to their families. Others consider health problems and decide to relocate to a town close to reputable hospitals and doctors. Some need a mild, long weather …
Read More »Electric car maker Polestar goes public via $ 20 billion Spac deal
Polestar, a Swedish premium electric vehicle company derived from Volvo Cars and backed by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, has agreed to go public through a special-purpose acquisition company for a valuation of 20 billion of dollars. The Gothenburg-based company will partner with Gores Guggenheim, a Spac backed by billionaire private equity …
Read More »Terrific fundraiser to help protect our police tonight at TR
It’s a fantastic way to help protect our police in Toms River, tonight (9/27/21) is the 31st Annual Vest-A-Cop Fundraiser …. You can be part of this delicious fundraiser at Pizza Hut on Route 37 in Toms River from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Listen to Shawn Michaels’ Mornings on …
Read More »Have you seen it? Gloucester, mom NJ, missing young sons
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP – Police have urged the public to help locate a 36-year-old mother and her four young sons. Danielle Mead and her children were reported missing on Saturday, after being last seen on Thursday. “It is not known at this time if they are in danger,” Gloucester Township Police …
Read More »Q&A with Vanquish The Foe from SB Nation
USF is already in Provo, Utah, acclimating to the time zone and altitude they’ll face on Saturday at BYU, and I’m getting ready for the game by standing until 2 in the morning and pretending to be a fully functional adult the next day. We reached out to SB Nation’s …
Read More »OVB takes pole position with a new company
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, September 23, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Chairman and CEO, Ohio Valley Bank Tom wiseman announces the opening of Race Day Mortgage, Inc., a new subsidiary of the Ohio Valley Bank. Race Day Mortgage is an online, direct-to-consumer mortgage company positioned to disrupt the mortgage industry by speeding …
Read More »OVB takes pole position with a new company | New
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, September 23, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Chairman and CEO, Ohio Valley Bank Tom wiseman announces the opening of Race Day Mortgage, Inc., a new subsidiary of the Ohio Valley Bank. Race Day Mortgage is an online, direct-to-consumer mortgage company positioned to disrupt the mortgage industry by speeding …
Read More »Goose Creek Events Calendar: Find Out What’s Happening This Weekend
GOOSE CREEK, SC – Curious about what to do in the Goose Creek area? Stay tuned for updates to your Goose Creek Patch community calendar. Here’s a look at local events coming to the area this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, talent show, …
Read More »Barcelona adopts Airbnb and short-term rentals
The beginnings of a problem Forty years ago, Barcelona was not among the must-see cities for most tourists in Europe. But that changed after the city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1992: a huge public investment in beautifying the city coincided with a prominent place on the world stage. A …
Read More »Detroit now has a “Ben’s Friends” chapter, a support group for workers in the restaurant industry seeking drug addiction help.
Click to enlarge Courtesy of Ben’s Friends Steve Palmer, left, and Mickey Bakst, from metro Detroit, co-founded Ben’s Friends, a national support group for workers in the restaurant industry. Metro Detroit is the latest chapter of the group. Working in the restaurant and hospitality industry is not easy for anyone, …
Read More »Illinois Mortgage Company now licensed in four more
Warrenville, September 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Compass Mortgage is now licensed in the states of Virginia, Washington, North Carolina and South Carolina. They can help people buy their first home, refinance their mortgage, expand or downsize their home, renovate or build a home, buy a vacation home or second …
Read More »Dartmouth Police search for shoplifting suspect
DARTMOUTH – Dartmouth Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect in a shoplifting incident at Dick’s Sporting Goods on Monday. In a typically tongue-in-cheek Facebook post, police said they were looking for the “budding marathon runner” in the surveillance image who pulled a pair of sneakers …
Read More »Ribbon Completes $ 150 Million Series C Cycle to Fuel Expansion
Homeownership innovators in Ribbon recently announced that they have obtained $ 150 million in additional funding to fuel the company’s rapid expansion. This tour includes $ 75 million in Series C equity financing and $ 75 million in additional working capital. Via Ribbon’s Facebook Funding News Arrives As Ribbon Rises …
Read More »St. Cloud VA offers walk-in and drive-thru flu shots
NO DATE – Veterans in central Minnesota will have several options for getting a flu shot this fall. This year, the St. Cloud VA health care system is offering free walk-in and drive-thru flu clinics starting this week. Walk-in locations include VFW Post 936 in Alexandria from Friday, Montevideo VA …
Read More »Rob Natelson commemorates Constitution Day with reflections
Constitution expert Rob Natelson of the Independence Institute in Denver spoke to KGVO News on Friday on National Constitution Day. Natelson delved into the rich history of the making and shaping of the US Constitution. âThe story basically begins with a charter issued by one of the kings in 1100,â …
Read More »Brandywine Oak – The Island Connection
By Lori McGee For The Island Connection Lisa Quadrini The dynamics and role of a wealth advisor have been elevated to a new level in recent years. Today more than ever, wealthy families need a team of professionals in their corner who encourage stronger conversations that involve more than their …
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