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09/21/2007 Three Wisconsin MLSs announce data-sharing system
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Three of the largest multiple listing services in Wisconsin announced a real estate data-aggregation plan that will allow most brokers in the state to share their property listings information with other participants and display property listings information from other participants on their own Web sites.
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09/21/2007 HSBC closes Decision One, lays off 750
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HSBC Finance Corp. said it will lay off 750 workers as it closes Decision One Mortgage, the company's subprime wholesale lending channel, and concentrate on making loans through the company's retail branches.
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09/21/2007 Broker proposes new real estate marketing platform
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A working paper, "The Real Estate Market 2003-2012," offers grim views about the far-reaching effects of foreclosures and the future of big-brand real estate brokerage companies and traditional multiple listing services.
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09/21/2007 Despite Fed cut, mortgages now more expensive
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As incredulous clients are learning, mortgage rates are higher now than last week, back up to 6.5 percent for vanilla 30-year. Yes, higher. ("Sonny, you should be ashamed to try to trick an old lady! I still read the newspaper! You rotten crooks.")
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09/21/2007 Lead quality a two-sided coin
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Mortgage lead generator LendingTree may be hoping to drive some less desirable lenders away by raising prices next month, some industry participants say.
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09/21/2007 Thanks for the rate cut
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Thank you for the rate cut, Mr. Greenspan … I mean, Mr. Bernanke!
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09/21/2007 Gains in overnight real estate rates
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Long-term mortgage interest rates picked up Thursday, and the
benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield climbed to 4.7 percent.
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09/21/2007 100 most influential real estate leaders
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Inman News has compiled a list of the 100 most influential people in real estate in 2007, reflecting the industry's best and brightest, as well as outside figures whose actions influence the home buying and selling business. The people on this list embrace leadership, innovation, ingenuity, power and persistence.
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09/21/2007 VFlyer lets agents track return on marketing dollar
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(This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Read Part 1, "Opportunity knocks online for Realtors.")
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09/21/2007 Best places to live
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