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Morgan Stanley Is Back in Real Estate

Morgan Stanley is making a recovery in real estate, after a devastating downturn. The New York Investment firm raised $1.7 billion for its first higher-risk real estate fund since 2007. Investors include CIC and Australia’s sovereign-wealth fund. Commercial real-estate values

Could Crowdfunding Be the New Thing in Real Estate?

Crowdfunding is gaining momentum in real estate, with the amount of money raised, the size of deals and how fast they occur steadily increasing. Crowdfunding is a way of raising money, usually through the internet, by getting small amounts from

How to Spot a Scary Real Estate Listing

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means spooky sightings are abundant – but you don’t want to see anything nightmarish in a home you’re about to buy. Keep an eye out for listings without interior photos. Could they

How To Make Your Credit Score Better

Want to boost your credit score? There are a few simple things you can do to get the number where you need it to be. Keep track of your utilization ratio. This shows how much of your available credit you’re

Pay Off Your Home Loan Quicker

The average rate of a home loan is 30 years. A home is a huge purchase and the loan will follow you around for a long time. So what can you do to shorten the time it takes to pay

New Report Shows Housing Market is on the Upswing

After some not-so-good years, the housing market is finally starting get a boost. The market, however, has had a few changes since the recession. For one, home buyers are getting older, with the average age of a homebuyer now 43,

Is Your Credit Prepared for Holiday Shopping?

Holiday shopping is just around the corner, and if you’re not properly prepared, your credit score could take a hit. Start by checking your credit score now. It may be a good idea to sign up for a new credit

Real Estate Tech Startups Get Both Good and Bad News

At an event hosted by Rubicon Venture, technology startups got some good and bad news. According to data from CB Insights, more than $1.4 billion is expected to be invested in real estate tech startups this year. But Dave Eisenberg, chief

What to Know About Online Real Estate Listings

The home buying process has been made much more convenient with the onset of the Internet, but these sites still have their flaws. The information you find online may not always be correct. Make sure you ask the important questions

New Auto Group to Help Prevent Cyberattacks

A new group has been formed by The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and Association of Global Automakers to help prevent cyberattacks on cars and trucks. Alliance President CEO Mitch Bainwol said, “Network security must be incorporated from design to roadway,

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