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The Millennial Real Estate Boom Beckons?

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In the 2020 National Housing Forecast from Realtor.com , a number of predictions stand out, among them that home price growth will flatten, to a rate of about 80 basis points. In addition, according to the study, affordability will be key, which will be a benefit for mid-sized markets. So, too, apparently, does real estate.

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TGI Fridays, Fast Casual Food To Cater To Millennial Expectations

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Whole Foods and other retailers capitalizing on the at-home health food craze were able to get out in front of millennial eating trends — or, at least, start riding at the crest of the wave. Look no further than TGI Fridays’ experimental store redesign for a new location in Corpus Christi, Texas, that opened on Monday (March 7).

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Who Will Use Self-Driving Cars?

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Ford Motor Company recently chose Austin, Texas as the next city to test and deploy self-driving vehicles. Similar sentiments were expressed in a study from the NAMIC (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies). Specifically, we expect this to appeal to the millennial generation, the elderly and the disabled,” said Moye.

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What Is Powering The Emerging Pawnaissance?

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We believe large gaps remain in the state-regulated credit market and more credit challenged consumers will have the most difficult time moving forward with HB 123 products,” Axcess Financial President Doug Clark told the Cincinnati Enquirer earlier this year when the law went into effect.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. Expect more of these slam-dunk in-market mergers that reduce locations 10%+.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Goes to the always-sharp Mitch Feiger and the team at MB Financial for the bank’s sale to Fifth Third at a 24% premium to market price in May.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

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Sure, we bought some December options on west Texas crude at $100 a barrel, but it was only with a third of the 401(k)—plenty of time to make that up, right? Community bank marketing resources. Meanwhile, Intuvo gained ground in credit unions with loan marketing engineering. C’mon Man!’ Click to enlarge. ‘It