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Reducing risk: Safely disposing of old electronics
In today’s digital landscape, electronic devices play a critical role in our businesses, storing vast amounts of sensitive data. This is especially true for real estate professionals, title insurance companies, and mortgage lending organizations, where detailed financial records, personal client data, and confidential transaction histories are routinely managed. When it’s time to retire old electronics, proper disposal is not merely advisable—it is essential.
Trump says he’s terminating trade negotiations with Canada. What will happen with tariffs?
President Donald Trump said he’s ending trade talks with Canada, which could impact tariffs on one of America’s largest trade partners.
Virginia appeals court backs ‘missing middle’ housing policy
The decision marks the latest turn in a long battle over efforts to expand housing access in one of the most expensive real estate markets.
Severe storm fallout could destabilize the intersection of mortgage and insurance
Following one severe hurricane, and another on the way, experts delve into the potential impacts for the mortgage and insurance industries.
How the election could impact IMBs
The stakes are high for mortgage lenders as we approach a historic election. What would a Trump administration mean for regulation, GSE conservatorship, inflation and taxes? Conversely, what areas would see a renewed focus under a Harris administration? This session will look at how the mortgage industry could be affected no matter who wins, featuring […]
Getting ready for what’s next: lower rates, more refis, more tech
The game plan is not to survive until 2025. The executives in this session are rising above and operating from a growth mindset. They have decades of experience with receipts to show their approach works, and they’re going to share their hard-earned wisdom with our audience. Watch the full session below. To go back to […]
Only 70,000 new homes available for sale
In a country with more than 330 million people, there are only 70,000 new homes available for sale today in the U.S. housing market.
Homebuilders are feeling pretty good right now
Homebuilder confidence is continuing to trend upward this spring, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report, released Tuesday. In May, home builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose to an index value of 50, an increase of five points from the April reading. […]
