An economics presentation at Humboldt State University. Special guest lecturer Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics discusses the current housing bubble and its effects on California.

An economics presentation at Humboldt State University. Special guest lecturer Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics discusses the current housing bubble and its effects on California.

Sumitomo Trust & Banking , Japan’s fifth-largest bank, said it plans to raise 100 billion yen ($1.1 billion) with French insurer Axa to start a Japanese real estate fund, Bloomberg News reported.

Lloyds Banking Group said Tuesday that it is in talks to sell its loss-making real estate agency business, as the British bank continues to seek ways to shore up its finances.

SALT LAKE CITY — University of Utah will soon begin offering a master’s degree in real estate development.