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Housing Market Dynamics Mirror the Early 1980s, According to First American Data & Analytics’ Potential Home Sales Model

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Insurance, Construction & Property, Finance, Banking, REIT, Professional Services, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Pressure, Housing, American Financial Group, Fed, First American, NYSE, First American Corporation, Federal, Risk management, Fleming, SAAR, Great, American Data Privacy and Protection Act, FAF, Federal Reserve, Sale, Video game, Real estate

The Potential Home Sales Model measures what the healthy market level of home sales should be based on economic, demographic and housing market fundamentals.

Key Points: 
  • The Potential Home Sales Model measures what the healthy market level of home sales should be based on economic, demographic and housing market fundamentals.
  • The market potential for existing-home sales increased 0.3 percent compared with a year ago, a gain of 14,700 (SAAR) sales.
  • Currently, potential existing-home sales is 1,424,000 (SAAR), or 21.0 percent, below the peak of market potential, which occurred in April 2006.
  • “But the housing market today is very different from the housing market during the aftermath of the previous housing boom.

New TransUnion Analysis Examines Repercussions of FHFA’s Proposed Move from Tri-Merge to Bi-Merge

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Federal Housing Finance Agency, NYSE, Mortgage Bankers Association, FHFA, Risk, GSE, Great, Black, Head, LMI, TRU, Life, TransUnion, Real estate, Insurance, Credit

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released these findings today at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s MBA Annual Convention & Expo.

Key Points: 
  • TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released these findings today at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s MBA Annual Convention & Expo.
  • Their ineligibility would be due to gaps that can exist among lenders when it comes to reporting.
  • Additionally, 600,000 new mortgage borrowers per year could end up paying more in interest under the bi-merge than they would have if all the tri-merge information were used.
  • “Just one missing tradeline that may result from using one less credit report could dramatically impact eligibility and monthly payments.

AcreTrader Exceeds Target Returns in Illinois Farm Aggregation

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Pressure, Food, Soybean, IRR, Investment, Jamaica Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, Great, Soap bubble, COVID-19, Acre, AcreTrader, Face, Drainage, Sale, Agriculture

The initial targeted returns (IRR) of the four farm offerings ranged from 7.8-8.7%, while the preliminary IRR for the aggregated offerings at exit is well above target at an expected 12.75%.

Key Points: 
  • The initial targeted returns (IRR) of the four farm offerings ranged from 7.8-8.7%, while the preliminary IRR for the aggregated offerings at exit is well above target at an expected 12.75%.
  • The dispositions encompassed 473 acres of investment-grade soil predominantly cultivated for corn and soybeans in Illinois' Iroquois and Vermilion Counties.
  • This exit yielded returns significantly surpassing anticipated targets for AcreTrader investors, attributable to a conservative initial underwrite, attractive entry price, a multi-year portfolio aggregation strategy, and favorable market conditions for farmland investments.
  • These upcoming exits bring a total of 10 full-cycle investments managed by AcreTrader Management, LLC, all of which generated realized returns above initial targets.

Great Place To Work Announces 'The Great Transformation'

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Partnership, Courage, Cisco, Hilton, World Wide Technology, CHRO-TV, COVID, Organization, Culture, Transformation, Accenture, UKG, Transport, DHL, DEIB, Workplace, Collection, The Great Transformation, Employee resource group, Workforce, Dow, Semiconductor, Synchrony, Erg, Great Places, KPMG, Woman, Work, Management, Tourism, Nursing, Creative industries, Great

"These companies have boldly taken action to transform their organizations,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.

Key Points: 
  • "These companies have boldly taken action to transform their organizations,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.
  • This will be as close to a blueprint for the future of work as anything we’ve seen because the future of work is for all.”
    Learn more about The Great Transformation and join the Great Place To Work community to help you on your journey to transform your workplace and become a great place to work for all.
  • Our work with Great Place To Work and this cohort has already begun to elevate our global people strategy and aligns directly to Cisco's purpose to power an inclusive future for all.
  • Great Place To Work has had a significant role in helping DHL continue to do just that.

The Hit Mobile Otome Game Obey Me! Nightbringer Celebrates Its Six-Month Anniversary with Seven Unique Events

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Electronic Games, Women, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Consumer, Multimedia, Great, HDD, WW, Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom, PDT, Nightclub, Gum arabic

To commemorate the occasion, they will be holding seven wonderful events.

Key Points: 
  • To commemorate the occasion, they will be holding seven wonderful events.
  • Nightbringer Celebrates Its Six-Month Anniversary with Seven Unique Events (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Between October 12 - November 2, 2023 (PDT), a series of anniversary events will be held.
  • This event will feature seven smaller events:
    Nightmare: A Relaxing Time for Two Vol.
  • The event’s UR+ Cards feature WW situations, video calls and Spooky outfits for Majolish and battle, and WW pajama outfits!

Great Place To Work Announces “The Great Transformation”

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Technology, Human Resources, Other Technology, Professional Services, Software, Small Business, Networks, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Data Management, Other Professional Services, Partnership, Courage, Multimedia, COVID-19, Hilton, World Wide Technology, CHRO-TV, HR, Organization, Culture, Transformation, UKG, Transport, DHL, Workplace, Collection, The Great Transformation, Workforce, Dow, Semiconductor, Synchrony, Erg, DEI, Great Places, KPMG, Woman, Work, Management, Nursing, Tourism, Creative industries, Accenture, Great

“These companies have boldly taken action to transform their organizations,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.

Key Points: 
  • “These companies have boldly taken action to transform their organizations,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.
  • This will be as close to a blueprint for the future of work as anything we’ve seen because the future of work is for all.”
    Learn more about The Great Transformation, and join the Great Place To Work community to help you on your journey to transform your workplace and become a great place to work for all.
  • Great Place To Work has had a significant role in helping DHL continue to do just that.
  • We’re dedicated to our partnership with Great Place To Work, continuing to champion diversity and inclusivity, and working collaboratively toward a brighter future for all.”

Kroll Appointed to Help Safeguard Byju’s Pte. Ltd. and Great Learning Education Pte. Ltd

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Education, Professional Services, Asset Management, Education, Great Learning, Northwest Educational School District 189, PTE, BPL, Kroll, Growth, Exercise, Great

Limited (“Kroll”) today announced that Mr. Cosimo Borrelli and Mr. Jason Aleksander Kardachi were appointed to safeguard the charged assets of Great Learning Education Pte.

Key Points: 
  • Limited (“Kroll”) today announced that Mr. Cosimo Borrelli and Mr. Jason Aleksander Kardachi were appointed to safeguard the charged assets of Great Learning Education Pte.
  • Kroll is working closely with the management of Great Learning and Northwest Education to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality learning experiences and is committed to the smooth operations and continued growth of their business.
  • Mr. Mohan Lakhamraju (“Mohan”), Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Great Learning continues his leadership of the Great Learning business and management team.
  • Questions about the appointment relating to Great Learning or Northwest Education may be directed to the Kroll team at the email addresses below.

Xtep Unveils Milestone Brand Strategy Upgrade to Offer World-Class Running Shoes and Gears

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Saturday, October 7, 2023
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BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtep International Holdings Limited ("Xtep"), a leading professional sportswear company, has recently launched its milestone brand strategy upgrade of "World-class Running Shoes of China Xtep" at the achievement conference held at the Great Wall in Beijing.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtep International Holdings Limited ("Xtep"), a leading professional sportswear company, has recently launched its milestone brand strategy upgrade of "World-class Running Shoes of China Xtep" at the achievement conference held at the Great Wall in Beijing.
  • Marking a new chapter in innovation, Xtep launched the latest additions to its championship 160X running shoe series – the feature-packed 160X 5.0 PRO and 160X 5.0 models.
  • With over 16 years of experience in specializing in performance running gear, Xtep has established a robust product portfolio spanning all levels, from amateur to professional.
  • Looking ahead, Xtep will continually advance product R&D and innovation, boost support for competitions and athletes, and facilitate running club operations to lead running industry development.

Intact Financial Corporation teams up with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to protect one of the last great natural peatlands in the greater Quebec City area

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Nature Conservancy of Canada, Partnership, Wetland, Climate, Climate change, TSX, Plant, Acquisition, Wildfire, NCC, Intact Financial, Animal, Weather, Insurance, The Nature Conservancy, Carbon, Mire, Great, Flood, Federation, Nature, Intact, Water, Forestry, QC, Plain

In recent years, Quebec has faced a number of severe weather events including floods, ice storms, heat waves and wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years, Quebec has faced a number of severe weather events including floods, ice storms, heat waves and wildfires.
  • Natural infrastructure plays an essential role in mitigating the impact of these extreme weather events on people, businesses and communities.
  • To adjust to this situation, we must protect natural assets such as the Great Jacques-Cartier Bog, as they are valuable allies.
  • With the support of funding partners, NCC acquired nearly 200 hectares within the Great Jacques-Cartier Bog, one of the last great natural peatlands in the greater Quebec City area.

Great Day Improvements Announces Expansion With Acquisition of K-Designers®

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Architecture, Specialty, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Building Systems, Landscape, Manufacturing, Home Goods, Interior Design, Hoy, Partnership, Housing, Anna K (designer), Patio, Judson, Universal Windows Platform, Acquisition, Your Home, Growth, Interior design, Renewable energy, Management, Great

Great Day Improvements has continued its organic expansion with its current portfolio of brands, adding over 40 locations year to date in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Great Day Improvements has continued its organic expansion with its current portfolio of brands, adding over 40 locations year to date in 2023.
  • The strategic acquisition of K-Designers provides Great Day Improvements the opportunity to enter the California remodeling market, strengthening its presence in the Western U.S. and supporting its continued trajectory of upward growth.
  • “Great Day Improvements is built on a foundation of entrepreneurial spirit, and this spirit continues to drive our growth.
  • “We are thrilled to witness the remarkable growth and success that Great Day Improvements has achieved,” said Hoy.