5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, pointing to a higher open on the last day of August.
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Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy […]
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Winning The Listing Appointment: How to Prequalify the Seller

Winning the listing appointment begins before you ring the seller’s doorbell. In this week’s episode of The Walkthrough, agent and coach Aaron Novello shares how prequalifying sellers has helped his team win 80% of its listing appointments.
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European stocks seen higher as dovish Fed boosts sentiment

European stocks are set to open higher on Monday as dovish U.S. monetary policy signals gave a boost to global risk assets.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buys stakes in Japan’s five leading trading companies

News of the purchases came on the same day the “Oracle of Omaha” turned 90.
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