Business continuity goes hand-in-hand with the old adage — no one plans to fail; they fail to plan! No matter the industry, business leaders know they need to protect themselves and their data from the various threats that can disrupt operations, but creating a well-constructed business continuity plan (BCP) to…
Continue reading →Matt Mercier Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly at risk in today’s digital world. Cyber criminals often target SMBs because they perceive them as having weaker defenses compared to larger corporations. But with the right strategies and tools, you can turn your business into a tough target. Here’s how…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Fix-and-flip investors took a hit in the third quarter of 2024 as flipped properties accounted for a smaller share of U.S. home sales compared to the previous quarter. Short-term real estate investors saw a 28.7% return on investment (ROI), down from 31.2% in Q2 2024, according to an Attom…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The holiday season is here, and despite higher mortgage rates last week, housing demand is displaying some festive resilience. Typically, we expect a decrease in activity with elevated rates, but a seasonal boost is helping the purchase application data over the last month. Additionally, our pending contracts are still…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sits down with Terry Schmidt, CEO of San Diego-based Guild Mortgage, to discuss the company’s recent acquisitions, reverse mortgages and the use of artificial intelligence for mortgage originators. This interview has been edited for length and…
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